NEC e373 User Manual page 7

• Do not drop, throw or subject the phone to rough treatment.
• Do not place the phone alongside computer disks, credit cards, travel cards and other
magnetic media. The information contained on disks or cards may be affected by the
phone.
• Do not leave the phone or the battery in places where the temperature could exceed 60
°C, e.g. on a car dashboard or a window sill, behind glass in direct sunlight, etc.
• Do not remove the battery while the phone is switched on.
• Take care not to allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings to contact or short-
circuit the battery terminals.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Dispose of Li-ION batteries at a Li-ION recycling
point. For more specific battery and power supply information, see pages 6 and 7.
• Do not put the battery in your mouth, as battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the phone or any of its accessories.
• Do not put a battery into a microwave oven, dryer or high-pressure container.
• Do not let the battery come into direct contact with an electric outlet or cigarette lighter
charger. Use only authorised charger units.
• Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object such as a needle.
• When the battery is thrown away, be sure it is non-conducting by applying vinyl tape to
the (+) and (-) terminals.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
• Do not solder the battery directly.
• Stop using the battery if you detect any abnormalities, such as odour, discolouration or
heat during use, charge or storage.
• Do not use the phone with a damaged or misshapen battery.
• In the unlikely event of a battery leak, take care to keep the battery discharge away
from your eyes or skin. If the leakage does come into contact with the eyes or skin,
please flush thoroughly in clean water and consult a doctor.
• Remove a worn out battery immediately.
• The handset itself may become warm when the handset is used for an extended period
of time or when the video functions are used. Also, it may become warm while the
battery is being charged.
• When a phone is set to Vibration mode, the vibration can sometimes cause your phone
to move. Be careful not to place the phone near heat sources (such as a heater) or too
close to the edge of the table.
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