Sprint Nextel PG86100 manual General Precautions,  Connection to a car

To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed.

Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.

Electrical Safety

Accessories

Use only approved accessories.

Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.

Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short- circuit the battery terminals.

Connection to a car

Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system.

Faulty and damaged products

Do not attempt to disassemble the device or its accessories.

Only qualified personnel should service or repair the device or its accessories.

General Precautions

You alone are responsible for how you use your device and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.

Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device.

Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent damaging them and remove the device from your pants’ pocket before sitting down. It is also recommended that you store the device in a protective case and only use the device stylus or your finger when interacting with the touchscreen. Cracked display screens due to improper handling are not covered by the warranty.

272 4A. Important Safety Information