Samsung E316 - SGH Cell Phone, User Manual

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Health and Safety Information
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cellular network and the parameters set by the
network operator.
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Battery charging time depends on the remaining
battery charge, the type of battery and the
charger used. The battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually
wear out. When the operation time (talk time and
standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is
time to buy a new battery.
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If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge
itself over time.
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Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
recharge your battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers. When a charger is not in use,
disconnect it from the power source.
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Do not leave the battery connected to a charger
for more than a week, since overcharging may
shorten its life.
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Extreme temperatures will affect the charging
capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or
warming first.
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Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such
as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you
will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Always try to keep the battery at room
temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery
may temporarily not work, even when the battery is
fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly
affected by temperatures below 0 C (32 F).
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Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-
circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin,
clip or pen) causes a direct connection between
the + and terminals of the battery (metal strips on
the battery), for example when you carry a spare
battery in a pocket or bag. Shortcircuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the object
causing the short-circuiting.