Section 4A: ImportantSafety Information 163

General Precautions
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully extended, and over your
shoulder.
Try notto hold, bend, or twistthe phone’s antenna.
Don’tuse the phone if the antenna is damaged.
Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If
your phone does getwet, immediately turn the power off and remove
the battery.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, itis a complex piece of equipment
and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
Any changes or modifications to your phone notexpressly approved in
this documentcould void your warranty for this equipmentand void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:For the bestcare of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnel should service
your phone and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

Do NotRely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls

Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannotguarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon
any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical
emergencies). Emergency calls may notbe possible on all cellular networks
or when certain network services and/or mobile phone features are in use.
Check with your local service provider for details.
ImportantSafety Information