Sony Ericsson K550im - Manual (Page 80)

80 Important information
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling this product,
please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Disposing of the battery
Please check local regulations for
disposal of batteries or call your local
Sony Ericsson Call Center for
information.
The battery should never be placed in municipal
waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available.
Memory card
Your phone is equipped with a memory card
reader. Check memory card compatibility before
purchase or use.
Memory cards are generally formatted prior to
shipping. To reformat the memory card, use
a compatible device. Do not use the standard
operating system format when formatting the
memory card on a PC. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the memory card or
contact customer support.
WARNING:
If the memory card requires an adapter for insertion
into the phone or another device, do not insert the
memory card directly without the required adapter.
Precautions on memory card use:
•
Do not expose the memory card to moisture.
•
Do not touch terminal connections with your hand
or any metal object.
• Do not strike, bend, or drop the memory card.
•
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the
memory card.
•
Do not use or store the memory card in humid or
corrosive locations or in excessive heat such as
a closed car in summer, in direct sunlight or near
a heater, etc.
•
Do not press or bend the end of the memory card
adapter with excessive force.
•
Do not let dirt, dust, or foreign objects get into the
insert port of any memory card adapter.
•
Check you have inserted the memory card correctly.
•
Insert the memory card as far as it will go into any
memory card adapter needed. The memory card
may not operate properly unless fully inserted.
• We recommend that you make a backup copy of
important data. We are not responsible for any loss or
damage to content you store on the memory card.
• Recorded data may be damaged or lost when you
remove the memory card or memory card adapter,
turn off the power while formatting, reading or
writing data, or use the memory card in locations
subject to static electricity or high electrical field
emissions.
Protection of personal information
To safeguard your privacy and prevent information
being accessible to a third party, you should erase
all personal data before selling or disposing of the
product. To delete personal data, perform a master
reset and remove the memory card. DELETION OF
MATERIAL FROM THE PHONE MEMORY DOES
NOT ENSURE THAT SAID INFORMATION
CANNOT BE RECOVERED BY A SUBSEQUENT
USER. SONY ERICSSON DOES NOT WARRANT
AGAINST A SUBSEQUENT USER OF THE DEVICE
ACCESSING YOUR INFORMATION AND DOES
NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
SUBSEQUENT DISCLOSURE OF SAID
INFORMATION EVEN IF A MASTER RESET HAS
BEEN PERFORMED. If you are concerned about
such potential disclosure retain your device or
secure its permanent destruction.
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