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consumption depends on factors such as network
configuration, signal strength, operating temperature,
features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data,
and other application usage patterns.
Battery Precautions
•
Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, 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 modify or remanufacture the battery as this could
result in serious safety hazards.
•
If you use the phone near the network's base station, it
uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly
affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and
the parameters set by the network operator.
•
Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines
found in the user’s guide.
•
Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery
charge and the type of battery and 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.
•
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself
over time.
•
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.
Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more
than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
•
Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and
chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand dealers, not
associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers,
might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries
and chargers. Consumers should purchase manufacturer
or carrier recommended products and accessories. If
unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is
compatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or
charger.
•
Misuse or use of incompatible phones, batteries, and
charging devices could result in damage to the equipment
and a possible risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other
serious hazard.
•
Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of
your battery: it may require cooling or warming first.
•
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).
•
Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot,
such as on or near a cooking surface, cooking appliance,
iron, or radiator.
•
Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they
will dry and appear to operate normally, the circuitry could
slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard.
•
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
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