Caring forthe Battery

Protecting YourBattery

The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your
battery’s performance.
vRecently there have been some public reports of wireless
phone batteries overheating, catching fire orexploding. It
appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve
counterfeit orinexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries
with unknown orquestionable manufacturing standards.
Sprint is not aware of similarproblems with Sprint phones
resulting from the properuse of batteries and accessories
approved by Sprint orthe manufacturerof yourphone.
Use only Sprint-approved ormanufacturer-approved
batteries and accessories found at Sprint Stores or
through yourphone’s manufacturer, orcall 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.
vIn orderto avoid damage, charge the battery only in
temperatures that range from 32° Fto 113° F(0° C to
45° C).
vDon’t use the battery chargerin direct sunlight orin high
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
vNeverdispose of the battery by incineration.
vKeep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
vDon’t attempt to disassemble orshort-circuit the battery.
vThe battery may need recharging if it has not been used
fora long period of time.
vIt’s best to replace the battery when it no longerprovides
acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds
of times before it needs replacing.
vDon’t store the battery in high temperature areas forlong
periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:
Less than one month:
-4° Fto 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
More than one month:
-4° Fto 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)Batteries

Do not handle a damaged orleaking Li-Ion battery as you can
be burned.
Forsafe disposal options of yourLi-Ion batteries, contact your
nearest Sprint authorized service center.

Special Note:Be sure to dispose of yourbattery properly. In

some areas, the disposal of batteries in household orbusiness
trash may be prohibited.

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