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162 Health and Safety
Do not let the phone or battery come in contact with liquids.
Liquids can get into
the phone’s circuits, leading to corrosion. Even when the phone appears to be
dry and appears to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose
a safety hazard. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your
service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly.
Do not place your battery in or near a heat source.
Excessiveheating can damage
the phone or the battery and could cause the phone or the battery to explode.
Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source such as a
microwave oven, hair dryer, iron, or radiator. Avoid leaving your phone in your car
in high temperatures.
Do not dispose of the phone or the battery in a ire.
The phone or the battery
may explode when overheated.
Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery.
Do not let leaking battery luid
come in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing. For safe disposal options,
contact your nearest Samsung-authorized service center.
Avoid dropping the cell phone.
Dropping the phone or the battery, especially on
a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you
suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.
Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects.
Dropping the phone or the
battery, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone
and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service
center for inspection.
Important!: Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with
Samsung-approved chargers which are speciically designed for your phone.
Warning!:Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of ire,
explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung’s warranty does not cover damage to the
phone caused by non-Samsung-approved batteries and/or chargers.