Using The Batteries - Samsung S500e User Manual

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PUK code
The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code is required to change a blocked
PIN code. The PUK code may be supplied with the RUIM card. If not, contact
your local service provider for the code.
If you key in an incorrect PUK code ten times in succession, the RUIM card
cannot be used anymore. Contact your service provider for anew card.
You cannot change the PUK code. If you lose the code, contact your service
provider.
PUK2 code
The PUK2 code, supplied with some RUIM cards, is required to change a
blocked PIN2 code. If you key in an incorrect PUK2 code ten times in suc-
cession, you cannot use the functions requiring the PIN2 code. Contact your
service provider for a new card.
You cannot change the PUK2 code. If you lose the code, contact your ser-
vice provider.

Using the Batteries

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard battery.
The following batteries are also available (ask your local dealer for further
details):
1. Standard battery (850 mA)
2. Extended battery (1250 mA)
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Precautions When Using Batteries
Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less power; talk
and standby times are greatly affected by the signal strength on the
cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator.
Battery charging times depend 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 approved batteries and recharge your battery only with approved
chargers by your service provider. 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.
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 life-time 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 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 back of the battery), for
example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting
the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short-circuit.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
The battery should be charged in about two and half hours. If not charged,
please ask to service center. The problem may be caused by defected bat-
tery.
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