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Precautions When Using Batteries
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion
standard battery.
•Never use any charger or battery that is dam-
aged in any way.
•Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
• If you use the phone near the network’s base
station, it uses less power; talk and standby
times are greatly affected by the signal
strength on the cellular network and the
parameters set by the network operator.
•Battery charging times depend on the remain-
ing battery charge and the type of battery and
charger used. The battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times, but it will grad-
ually wear out. When the operation time (talk
time and standby time) is noticeably shorter
than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will
discharge itself over time.
•Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
recharge your battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers. When a charger is not in
use, disconnect it from the power source. Do
not leave the battery connected to a charger
for more than a week, since overcharging may
shorten its life.
•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,
such as in a car in summer or winter condi-
tions, as you will reduce the capacity and life-
time of the battery. Always try to keep the bat-
tery at room temperature. A phone with a hot
or cold battery may temporarily not work, even
when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion bat-
teries are particularly affected by temperatures
below 0 °C (32 °F).
•Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental
short circuiting can occur when a metallic
object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct
connection between the + and – terminals of
the battery (metal strips on the back of the
battery), for example when you carry a spare
battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the
object causing the short-circuit.
•Dispose of used batteries in accordance with
local regulations. Always recycle. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire.
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Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in
force in any area and always switch off your
phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when
it may cause interference or danger.
When connecting the phone or any accessory to
another device, read its user’s guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible
products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting
equipment, users are advised that for the
satisfactory operation of the equipment and for
the safety of personnel, it is recommended that
the equipment should only be used in the normal
operating position (held to your ear with the
antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded
from radio frequency (RF) signals. However,
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a
minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with
the pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research and
recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• Should always keep the phone more than 15
cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the
phone is switched on
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize potential interference
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