AT&T F160 - Manual (Page 20)

Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
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General Care
• Do not allow the phone, battery, or
accessories to come in contact with
liquids or moisture at any time. Do not
immerse the phone in any liquid.
• Do not place the phone next to computer
disks, credit cards, travel cards, and
other magnetic media. The information
contained on the disks or cards may be
affected by the phone.
• You can’t fold this phone.
• Do not paint the phone.
• Do not leave the phone or battery in
places where the temperature could
exceed 113°F, for example, on a car
dashboard or a windowsill, behind glass
in direct sunlight, etc.
• Do not remove the phone’s battery while
the phone is turned on.
• Do not allow metal objects, such as coins
or key rings, to contact or short-circuit the
battery terminals.
• Do not dispose of the battery packs in a
fire. The handset’s Li-ion batteries may
be safely disposed of at a Li-ion recycling
point.
• Do not put the phone’s battery in your
mouth. Battery electrolyte may be toxic
if swallowed.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the phone or
any of its accessories.
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery
is replaced with the incorrect battery
type. Dispose of the used battery in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Do not put a battery into a microwave
oven, dryer, or high-pressure container.
• Do not put the battery in direct contact
with an electrical outlet or cigarette
lighter charger. Use only approved
charger units.
• Do not pierce the battery with a sharp
object, such as a needle.
• When the battery is thrown away, be sure
it is non-conducting by applying vinyl tape
to the (+) and (-) terminals.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
• Do not drop, throw, or subject the
handset to rough treatment.
• Stop using the battery if abnormal heat,
odor, discoloration, deformation, or any
abnormal condition is detected during
use, charge, or storage.
• In the unlikely event of a battery leak,
keep the battery discharge away from
your eyes or skin. If the leakage comes
into contact with the eyes or skin, please
flush thoroughly in clean water and
consult a doctor.
• Do not use a damaged or deformed
battery.
• Do not directly solder a battery.
• If the battery’s life cycle has expired,
remove it from the equipment
immediately.
• The earpiece may become warm during
normal use. In addition, the phone itself
may become warm while the battery is
being charged.
• When a phone is in vibration mode, the
vibration can sometimes cause the phone
to move.
• Be careful not to place the phone near
heat sources (such as a heater) or too
close to the edge of a table.
• Use a damp or anti-static cloth to clean
the phone. Do not use an ordinary dry
cloth or electrostatic cloth. Do not use
chemical or abrasive cleaners as these
could damage the casing.
• Third party equipment: The use of
third party equipment, cables or
accessories, not made or authorized by
the manufacturer, may invalidate the
warranty of your handset and adversely
affect the phone’s safety/operation.
• Remember to make backup copies of all
of the important data on your handset.
• Remember to recycle: the cardboard
packing supplied with this handset is
ideal for recycling.
Caution: There is a danger of explosion if
the battery is replaced with the incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Aircraft Safety
• Turn off your phone before the airplane
takes off. To protect the airplane’s
communication system from interference,
using a mobile phone in flight is
prohibited. If you want to use the mobile
phone before the airplane takes off, you
should get the air crew’s permission
according to the safety regulations.
• If the mobile phone has an automatic
timing power-on function, please check
your alarm setting to ensure that your
phone will not be automatically turned on
during the flight.
Hospital Safety
• Switch off your phone and remove the
battery in areas where the use of phones
is prohibited.
• Follow the instructions given by the
respective medical facility regarding the
use of phones on their premises.