Safety Information - LG LG5550 User Manual

Safety
Safety
The battery does not need to be fully discharged before
recharging.
Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model
since they are designed to maximize battery life.
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
Keep the battery's metal contacts clean.
Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable
performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred
times before replacement.
Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize
battery life.
Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental
conditions.
Use of extended backlighting, MiniBrowser, and data
connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/standby times.

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for safe and
proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the
user's guide in an accessible place at all the times after reading it.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal's teeth,
nails, come into contact with the battery. There is a risk of this
causing a fire.
Do not use harsh chemicals(such as alcohol, benzene, thinners,
etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There is a risk of this
causing a fire.
When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the
hands-free kit near to the air bag. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag is activated, you may be
seriously injured.
Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being
charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage
your phone.
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Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such actions
may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as
rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.).
This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone
may generate sparks.
Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and
keep the minimum required distance between the power cord
and heat sources.
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean
the power plug pin when it is dirty.
Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling,
or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a
fire or electric shock.
When using the power plug, ensure that it is firmly connected.
If it is not, it may cause excessive heat or fire.
Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow
the power cord to be crimped as it may cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not disassemble the phone.
Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it
may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.
If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the
receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles
(such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone.
Always cover the receptacle when not in use.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin,
paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the +
and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery)
upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the
battery and cause an explosion.
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause
the battery to explode.
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