Maintaining safe use of and access to your phone, Basics – Sprint Nextel T608 User Manual

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Basics

T608 Preliminary

consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines

published by the National Council of Radiation Protections and

Measurements (NCRP).

Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly

and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

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Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

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Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.
If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and
remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a Sprint Store or
call PCS Customer Service Solutions for service.

Note:

For the best care of your phone, only Sprint Authorized

Personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty
service may void the warranty.

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD

TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY

DAMAGE

Using Your Phone While Driving

Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone

without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.

Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always

comes first.

When using your phone in the car:

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Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and
redial.

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When available, use a hands-free device.

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Position your phone within easy reach.

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Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions.

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Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.

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Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when
stationary or before pulling into traffic.