Samsung SGH-A308 - Manual (Page 64)

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H He ea al lt th h a an nd d S Sa af fe et ty y I In nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n
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Health and Safety
Information
Precautions When Using Batteries
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard
and slim batteries.
• 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.
• 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 life-time 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 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.