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Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information
4A: Safety 183
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
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Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
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Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
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Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.
If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and
remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a Sprint Store or
call PCS Customer Solutions for service.
Note:
For the best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnel
should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void
the warranty.
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to
Your Phone
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE
Using Your Phone While Driving
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a
hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to
specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.
When using your phone in the car:
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Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial
and redial.
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When available, use a hands-free device.
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Position your phone within easy reach.
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Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
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Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
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Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when
stationary or before pulling into traffic.
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Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may
divert your attention from the road.