LG LGUS740 - Manual (Page 46)

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Safety
• Do not disassemble or shortcircuit the battery.
• Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
The battery can be recharged several hundred times before
replacement.
• Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery
life.
• Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental
conditions.
• Use of extended backlighting, Browser, and data connectivity kits affect
battery life and talk/standby times.
• The self-protection function of the battery cuts the power of the phone
when its operation is in an abnormal state. In this case, remove the
battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
• Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the
minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.
• Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the
power plug pin when it’s dirty.
• When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly connected. If not, it
may cause excessive heat or fire.
• If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle
of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip
or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when
not in use.
• Don’t short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip
or pen in your pocket or bag may shortcircuit the + and – terminals of
the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of
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