Samsung GH68-03299A User Manual

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• 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 conditions, as you
will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Always try to keep the battery at room
temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery
may temporarily not work, even when the battery
is fully charged. Li-ion batteries 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 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-circuiting.

• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local

regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire.

P recautions When Using Batteries

• Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion

standard battery.

• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged

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 remaining

battery charge and the type of battery and charger
used. The battery can be charged and discharged
hundreds of times, but it will gradually 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.

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