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Security, Storage and Handling
and gave it back to you. So never let the CryptoPhone fall into his hands.
Have it always with you, in your immediate personal sphere of control.
Optimally, you should take it with you to the bathroom, put it beside your
bed when you sleep and not leave it alone in the hotel room. The black
plastic carrying case the CryptoPhone is shipped in is watertight and you
could even take it with you while swimming (although any damages
resulting from doing so are not covered by the warranty. Check the rubber
lips on the carrying case for sand and other objects that could impair the
watertight sealing before using it for transport in wet or damp environments.)
If you have »lost« the CryptoPhone and »find« it back again, it has to be
regarded as compromised. Never lend or borrow your CryptoPhone to
anyone. Major intelligence agencies are known for a wide variety of
hightech manipulation methods that are impossible to detect without a
massive scientific effort (several months of analysis at the cost of several
100.000 Euros per device). If in doubt and your security depends on it,
consider purchasing a fresh unit. The CryptoPhone is specified and
designed for use in normal office/home environments. It is not ruggedized
or specially sealed against water and other harsh environmental conditions.
(For ruggedized versions of the CryptoPhone that comply with military
specifications, contact us at [email protected]). Submitting the
CryptoPhone to excessively high or low temperatures (like in the outside
pocket of an overcoat in cold climates) might temporarily or permanently
damage the display and lead to accelerated battery aging, affecting the
ability of the battery to store power and thereby reducing the standby
time of your CryptoPhone. Damage to the battery and display as well as
any kind of mechanical damage is not covered by the warranty.
