Sony SCP-3810 - Manual (Page 144)

132 4A. Important Safety Information
Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery 
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your
battery’s performance.
ⅷ 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 phones resulting
from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved
by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint-
approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and
accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s
manufacturer, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also
available at www.sprint.com — click Accessories. Buying the
right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure
they’re genuine and safe.
ⅷ Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform,
puncture or shred the battery.
ⅷ Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign
objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other
liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
ⅷ Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery
is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user
suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
ⅷ Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other
hazard.
ⅷ Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive
objects to contact battery terminals.
ⅷ Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
ⅷ Battery usage by children should be supervised.
Charging
ⅷ In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in
temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
ⅷ Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
ⅷ The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for
a long period of time.
ⅷ 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.
Storing
ⅷ 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)