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CARINg FOR yOuR phONE
MAKING IT LAST
Your phone is a complex electronic device;
think of it as a mini-computer. Here are
some hints that should help you extend the
life of your new phone.
Store your phone in a protective case.
The touch screen of your phone is delicate
and should be protected from scratches.
Phones aren’t cheap, so keep yours in
a safe place—away from children who
may nd it fun to see if the phone sinks
or oats, and away from dogs that nd
plastic-coated products to be irresistible
chew toys.
Water will damage your phone and
accessories—even a small amount such
as water droplets from a soda in your car
cup-holder, melting snowakes, tears of
joy, squirt-gun crossre or steam from hot
water in the kitchen or bathroom.
Use only batteries and accessories from
the original manufacturer of your phone.
Non-approved accessories can cause
damage to you or your phone and shorten
the phone’s life. Hint: If it’s being sold out
of someone’s car trunk, walk away.