Section 4A: Safety 197

Caring for the Battery

Protecting Your Battery

The guidelines listed below help you getthe mostout of your battery’s
performance.
Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These
chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or
chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that
range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
Don’tuse the battery charger in directsunlight or in high humidity
areas, such as the bathroom.
Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
Don’tattemptto disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
The battery may need recharging if ithas notbeen used for a long period
of time.
It’s bestto replace the battery when itno longer provides acceptable
performance. Itcan be recharged hundreds of times before itneeds
replacing.
Don’tstore the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of
time. It’s bestto follow these storage rules:
Less than one month:
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
More than one month:
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries

For safe disposal options of your LiIon batteries, contactyour nearestSprint
authorized service center.
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas,
the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
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