Samsung VERIZON SCHU460 Manual

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Health and Safety Information 157• Do not modify or remanufacture the battery as this could result inserious safety hazards. Use batteries only for their intended use.• If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses lesspower; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signalstrength on the cellular network and the parameters set by thenetwork operator.• Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines found in theuser’s guide.• Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge andthe type of battery and charger used. The battery can be charged anddischarged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out. When theoperation time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter thannormal, it is time to buy a new battery.• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time andmust be recharged before use.• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery onlywith Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed foryour phone. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the powersource. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more thana week, since overcharging may shorten its life.• Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Websites and second-hand dealers, not associated with reputablemanufacturers and carriers, might be selling incompatible or evencounterfeit batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchasemanufacturer or carrier recommended products and accessories. Ifunsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible,contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger.• Misuse or use of incompatible phones, batteries, and charging devicescould result in damage to the equipment and a possible risk of fire,explosion, leakage serious injuries, damage to your phone, or otherserious hazard.• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery:it may require cooling or warming first.• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, (below 0 °C (32 °F) orover 45 °C (113 °F) such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, asyou will reduce the charging capacity and lifetime of the battery.Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with ahot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery isfully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperaturesbelow0 °C (32 °F).• Do not place the battery in, on or near areas that may get very hot,such as on or near a microwave oven, cooking surface, cookingappliance, iron, or radiator. Batteries may explode when overheated.• Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they will dry andappear to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode andpose a safety hazard.u460.book Page 157 Tuesday, June 8, 2010 5:09 PM