55Care and Maintenance
• Your phone contains metal; individuals with certain conditions have
been known to develop an itch, rash, or eczema from exposure to
certain metals.
CTIA Requirements• Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
• 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 hazards.
• Only use the battery in the system for which it is specified.
• Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to
contact battery terminals.
• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been approved
for the device per this standard: IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of an
unapproved battery may present the risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or
other hazard.
• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
• Battery usage by children should be supervised.
• Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the device or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, take it to a service center for inspection.
• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard.
• For devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the device’s user
manual shall include a statement to the effect that the phone shall only
be connected to CTIA certified adapters, products that bear the USB-IF
logo, or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program.