Caring for the battery, Protecting your battery – LG LGLX260 User Manual

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Section 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.

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 1-866-343-
1114 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.

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)

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