Alcatel 5049Z Quick Start Manual page 18

Do not allow your mobile phone to be exposed to adverse weather
or environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of
liquids, dust, sea air, etc.). The manufacturer's recommended operating
temperature range is -20°C (-4°F) to +60°C (140°F) (the max value
depends on device, materials and housing paint/texture).
Over 60°C (140°F) the legibility of the mobile phone's display may be
impaired, though this is temporary and not serious.
Do not open or attempt to repair your mobile phone yourself.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your mobile phone.
Do not use the mobile phone if the glass made screen, is damaged,
cracked or broken to avoid any injury.
Do not paint it.
Use only battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended
by TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates and are compatible
with your mobile phone model. TCL Communication Ltd. and its
affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other
chargers or batteries.
Your mobile phone should not be disposed of in a municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all
important information stored in your mobile phone.
Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when
exposed to flashing lights, or when playing video games. These
seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a
previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or
blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please
consult your doctor before playing video games on your mobile
phone or enabling a flashing-lights feature on your mobile phone.
Parents should monitor their children's use of video games or other
features that incorporate flashing lights on the mobile phones. All
persons should discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the
following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching,
loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To limit
the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety
precautions:
- Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
When you play games on your mobile phone, you may experience
occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other
parts of your body. Follow these instructions to avoid problems
such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal
disorders:
- Take a minimum of a 15-minute break every hour of game playing.
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- If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing,
stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after
playing, stop the game and see a doctor.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at
high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution
when holding your device near your ear while the
loudspeaker is in use.
• PRIVACY:
Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force
in your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your
mobile phone regarding taking photographs and recording sounds
with your mobile phone. Pursuant to such laws and regulations,
it may be strictly forbidden to take photographs and/or to record
the voices of other people or any of their personal attributes, and
reproduce or distribute them, as this may be considered to be an
invasion of privacy.
It is the user's sole responsibility to ensure that prior authorization
be obtained, if necessary, in order to record private or confidential
conversations or take a photograph of another person; the
manufacturer, the seller or vendor of your mobile phone (including
the operator) disclaim any liability which may result from the
improper use of the mobile phone.
• BATTERY AND ACCESSORIES:
Observe the following precautions for battery use:
- Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic
fumes and burns).
- Do not puncture, disassemble or cause a short-circuit in a battery.
- Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household rubbish or
store it at temperatures above 60°C.
Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable
environmental regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose
for which it was designed. Never use damaged batteries or those
not recommended by TCL Communication Ltd. and/or its affiliates.
This symbol on your mobile phone, the battery and the
accessories means that these products must be taken to
collection points at the end of their life:
- Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for
these items of equipment.
- Collection bins at points of sale.
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