Samsung SPH-M340 User Manual page 95

affected by the signal strength on the cellular network
and the parameters set by the network operator.
Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines
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found in the user's guide.
Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery
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charge and the type of battery and charger used. The
battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of
times, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation
time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter
than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself
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over time and must be recharged before use.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your
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battery only with Samsung-approved chargers which are
specifically designed for your phone. When a charger is
not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not
leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a
week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and
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chargers. Some Web sites 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.
Misuse or use of incompatible phones, batteries, and
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charging devices could result in damage to the
equipment and a possible risk of fire, explosion, leakage
serious injuries, damage to your phone, or other serious
hazard.
Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of
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your battery: it may require cooling or warming first.
Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, (below 0 °C
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(32 °F) or over 45 °C (113 °F) such as in a car in summer
or winter conditions, as you will reduce the charging
capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep
the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or
cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the
battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly
affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
Do not place the battery in, on or near areas that may get
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very hot, such as on or near a microwave oven, cooking
surface, cooking appliance, iron, or radiator. Batteries
may explode when overheated.
Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they
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will dry and appear to operate normally, the circuitry
could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-
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circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, 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.
Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in
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contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys or
jewelry.
Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure
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on the battery as this can cause an internal short-circuit,
resulting in overheating.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
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regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in
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