Samsung Duos SGH D880 User Manual

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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).

• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-

circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a

coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between

the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on

the battery). For example, do not carry a spare

battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may

contact metal objects. Short-circuiting the terminals

may damage the battery or the object causing the

short-circuiting.

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