Samsung Galaxy S III Important Information Manual page 12

explosion, which could lead to serious
bodily injuries or damage to property.
• Do not dispose of the phone or the
battery in a fire. The phone or the battery
may explode when overheated.
• Do not handle a damaged or leaking
battery. Do not let leaking battery fluid
come in contact with your eyes, skin
or clothing. For safe disposal options,
contact your nearest Samsung-
authorized service center.
• Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping
the phone or the battery, especially on
a hard surface, can potentially cause
damage to the phone and battery. If you
suspect damage to the phone or battery,
take it to a service center for inspection.
• Never use any charger or battery that is
damaged in any way.
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• Do not allow the battery to touch metal
objects. Accidental short-circuiting
can occur when a metallic object (coin,
key, jewelry, clip, or pen) causes a direct
connection between the + and - terminals
of the battery (metal strips on 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-
circuiting.
Important: Use only Samsung-approved
batteries, and recharge your
battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers which are
specifically designed for your
phone.
WARNING!
Use of a non-Samsung-approved
battery or charger may present a risk
of fire, explosion, leakage, or other
hazard. Samsung's warranty does not
cover damage to the phone caused by
nonSamsung-approved batteries and/or
chargers.
• Do not use incompatible cell phone
batteries and chargers. Some websites
and second-hand dealers not associated
with reputable manufacturers and
carriers, might be selling incompatible
or even counterfeit batteries and
chargers. Consumers should purchase
manufacturer or carrier-recommended
products and accessories. If unsure
about whether a replacement battery
or charger is compatible, contact the
manufacturer of the battery or charger.
Important Health and Safety Information
• Misuse or use of incompatible phones,
batteries, and charging devices could
result in damage to the equipment and a
possible risk of fire, explosion, or leakage,
leading to serious injuries, damages to
your phone, or other serious hazard.
Samsung Mobile Products
and Recycling
Samsung cares for the environment and
encourages its customers to recycle
Samsung mobile devices and genuine
Samsung accessories.
Proper disposal of your mobile device and
its battery is not only important for safety,
it benefits the environment. Batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly.
Recycling programs for your mobile device,
batteries, and accessories may not be
available in your area.
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