Samsung SPH-M340DAACMU - Manual (Page 91)

Health and Safety Information 88
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.
• Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and
chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand dealers, not
associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers,
might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit
batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchase
manufacturer or carrier recommended products and
accessories. If unsure about whether a replacement
battery or charger is compatible, contact the
manufacturer of the battery or charger.
• Misuse or use of incompatible phones, batteries, and
charging devices could result in damage to the
equipment and a possible risk of fire, explosion, leakage,
or other serious hazard.
• 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 place the phone in areas that may get very hot,
such as on or near a cooking surface, cooking appliance,
iron, or radiator.
• Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they
will dry and appear to operate normally, the circuitry
could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard.
• 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.
• Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in
contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys or
jewelry.
• Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure
on the battery as this can cause an internal short-circuit,
resulting in overheating.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in
household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe
disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest
Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do
not dispose of batteries in a fire.
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