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• Use the atte o l fo its i te ded pu pose. Ne e use a
charger or battery that is damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur
when a metallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes direct
connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the
battery. (These look like metal strips on the battery.) Short-circuiting
the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.
• Lea i g the atte i hot o old pla es, su h as i a losed a i
summer or a freezer in winter conditions, will reduce the capacity
and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between
59°F and 77°F (15°C and 25°C). A hot or cold battery may not
function temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
• Batte pe fo a e is pa ti ula l li ited i te pe atu es elo
freezing.
• Do ot dispose of atte ies i a fi e! Dispose of atte ies a o di g
to local regulations. Please recycle when possible. Cellphones are
not considered household waste.
Mobile phone maintenance
• Keep the de i e d . P e ipitatio , hu idit , a d all t pes of li uids
or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
If your device does get wet, remove the battery and allow the device
to dry completely before replacing it.
• Do ot use o sto e the de i e i dust , di t a eas. Its o i g
parts and electronic components can be damaged.
• Do ot sto e the de i e
in hot areas. High temperatures can
shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or
melt certain plastics.
• Do ot sto e the de i e i old a eas. Whe the de i e etu s to
its normal temperature, moisture can form inside the device and
damage electronic circuit boards.
