TOA Electronics SCP-2700 Caring for the Battery, 134 4A Important Safety Information, Charging

Caring for the Battery

ProtectingYour 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.

⬤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.

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

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

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

⬤Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.

⬤Battery usage by children should be supervised.

Charging

⬤In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32° Fto 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.

⬤The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time.

⬤It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing.

134 4A: Important Safety Information