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Precautions when using batteries

• Never use a 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 time

are greatly affected by the signal strength on the

cellular network and the parameters set by the

service provider.

• Battery charging time depends on the remaining

battery charge, the type of battery, and the charger

used. The battery can be charged and discharged

hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.

When the operation 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. Disconnect the charger from the power

source when it is not in use. 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

because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will

be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room

temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery

may not work temporarily, even when the battery is

fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly

affected by temperatures below 0° C (32° F).

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