Battery Safety; Wall Charger Safety - Vertu Ascent X RM-589V Manual

• Mobile phone usage may interfere with some hearing aids. If this
happens, you should contact your service provider or doctor for further
information.
• Mobile phone usage may interfere with the functionality of inadequately
shielded medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of
the device to ensure safe procedures are used.
• Mobile phone usage may interfere with the functionality of any
inadequately shielded electronic system in a motor vehicle. Examples
include airbags and fuel injection systems. You should contact the
manufacturer of the vehicle or system to ensure that the system is
properly shielded.

Battery safety

• Stop using the battery if you detect any abnormalities, such as odour,
discolouration or heat during use, charging or storage.
• Do not use your Vertu phone with a damaged battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur
when a metallic object causes a direct connection between the + and -
terminals of the battery.
• Do not touch the battery terminals.
• Do not leave the battery in areas of extreme cold or heat.
• Do not store your Vertu phone in, or near, direct heat sources such as
radiators. This could cause the battery to overheat and explode.
• Never soak the battery in water or any other liquid.
• Never attempt to open the battery. The battery contains substances that
may be harmful if swallowed or allowed to come into contact with
unprotected skin.
• In the unlikely event of a battery leak, take care to keep the battery
discharge away from your eyes and skin. If the leakage does come into
contact with eyes or skin, flush thoroughly with clean water and consult
a doctor.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a regular waste container. The battery
contains toxic chemicals and must be disposed of appropriately.
Contact your local authorities for more information.
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Wall charger safety

• Do not use a damaged or worn charger. The use of a damaged or worn
charger could result in electric shock, burns or fire.
• Do not bend or twist the cable of the charger.
• Do not pull on the connected data cable in order to remove the charger
plug from a socket. Grasp the plug directly when unplugging the charger
to avoid causing any damage to the cable.
• Do not touch the pins of the plug when connecting or disconnecting it
from a power source.
• Never charge your Vertu phone when the connection point is damp or
wet.
• Chargers must only be used in dry conditions. They should never be
used when damp or wet.
• Do not place heavy objects on the charger.
• When the charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.