Battery Storage Temperatures; Battery Disposal And Recycling - Samsung SCH-2500 Series Owner's Manual

Getting Started
• Do not attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the
battery, as injuries or burns may result.
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides
acceptable performance.
• To avoid injuries / burns, do not allow metal objects or
liquids to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.
• To avoid damage, avoid storing the battery for long
periods of time, and store the battery in temperatures
ranging from -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C).
Table 3: Battery Storage Temperatures
• Less than one month: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
• More than one month: -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Battery Disposal and Recycling

Please follow these guidelines when disposing of or recycling
the battery:
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire; the cell may
explode. Check the regulations in your area for special
disposal instructions.
• Do not open or puncture the battery; the released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the
eyes and skin, and can be toxic if swallowed.
• Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions
specified in this manual.
• Return unwanted Samsung Lithium Ion batteries to your
nearest Samsung Service Center. (Call toll-free
1.888.987.HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada.)
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