Samsung SPH-A503ZKASKE - Manual (Page 167)

Section 15: Health and Safety Information 167
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling
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Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved
chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the
battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
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Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand
dealers, not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling
incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchase
manufacturer or carrier recommended products and accessories. If unsure about whether a
replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or
charger.
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Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or
warming first.
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Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions,
as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at
room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when
the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0
°C (32 °F).
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Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot, such as on or near a cooking surface,
cooking appliance, iron, or radiator.
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Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally,
the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard.
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Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object
(coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and - terminals of the battery
(metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag.
Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short-
circuiting.
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Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metal objects, such as coins,
keys or jewelry.
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Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery as this can cause an
internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.
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Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the disposal of
batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion
batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire.
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling
Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung
mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories.
Go to:
http://www.samsungwireless.com/recycling.htm
for more information.