Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

Important: Before closing the cover, check to see if there is any foreign substance such as dust or
sand between the rubber on the back of the cover and the sealing area.
Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP67 rating, which tests submersion up to 1 meter for
up to 30 minutes. Not shockproof. Covers must be tightly closed.

Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance

This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating system. The dust rating is 6 (highest
level of protection) and the water resistance rating is 7 (water resistant up to 1 meter for up to 30
minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation.
It is important that all compartments are closed tightly.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
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Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to water over 1 meter deep for more
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than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to salt water, wash the device with fresh water then
dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Otherwise, when it dries, salt may accumulate and block
the microphone, earpiece, and speaker.
When drying off your device, be sure to pat the earpiece (top front of phone), microphone
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(bottom of phone), and speaker (rear of phone) with a clean, soft cloth to remove as much water
as possible.
When making a call immediately after your device is wet, the microphone may have water in it
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which may lower the volume that the other person will hear. After drying off the device, allow the
device to air-dry before making a call.
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