General Precautions
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
vTo maximize performance, do nottouch the upper and bottom portion
of the back of the phone where the internal antenna is located while
using the phone.
vSpeak directly into the mouthpiece.
vAvoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.
If your phone does getwet, immediately turn the power off and
remove the battery.
vDo notexpose your phone to direct sunlight for extended periods of
time (such as on the dashboard of a car).
vAlthough your phone is quite sturdy, itis a complex piece of equipment
and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
vAny 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. Failureto do so maybe
dangerous and void your warranty.

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