Sprint Nextel UG_9a_070709 manual Caring for the Battery, 122 4A. Important Safety Information

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Caring for the Battery

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the User Guide in an accessible place at all the times after reading it.

Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred the battery.

Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.

Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.

Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-200x.

Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.

Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-200x.

Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

Battery usage by children should be supervised.

Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and you suspect damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.

The phone shall only be connected to USB products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.

Protecting Your Battery

The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance.

Recently there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards. Sprint is not aware of similar problems with Sprint phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint- approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s manufacturer, or call 1-866-866-7509 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.

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’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.

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