Caring for the battery, Sprin t pcs se rv ice, Protecting your battery – Samsung A420 User Manual

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Section 4A: Important Safety Information

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Caring for the Battery

Protecting Your Battery

The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s
performance.

Recently, there have been some public reports of wireless phone
batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that
many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive,
aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable
manufacturing standards. Sprint is not aware of similar problems
with Sprint PCS® phones resulting from the proper use of batteries
and accessories approved by Sprint or the manufacturer of your
phone. Use only Sprint or manufacturer-approved batteries and
accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s
manufacturer, or call
1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also available at

www.sprint.com

click the

Wireless

link under

Personal

, and then click

Accessories

under .

Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure
they’re genuine and safe.

In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures
that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).

Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity
areas, such as the bathroom.

Never dispose of the battery by incineration.

Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.

Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.

The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long
period of time.

It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable
performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs
replacing.

Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of
time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:

Less than one month:
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)

More than one month:
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries

For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest
Sprint authorized service center.

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