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Section 4A: Important Safety Information 221
Important Safety Information
Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s
performance.
Recently, there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries
overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of
these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand
batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards. Sprint
is not aware of similar problems with Sprint PCS® phones resulting from
the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by Sprint or the
manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint- or manufacturer-approved
batteries and accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s
manufacturer, or call
1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also available at
www.sprint.com – click
the Wireless link under “Personal,” and then click Accessories under “Shop
Sprint PCS Online.” “Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best
way to ensure they’re genuine and safe.
ⅷ In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that
range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
ⅷ Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity
areas, such as the bathroom.
ⅷ Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
ⅷ Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
ⅷ Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
ⅷ The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long
period of time.
ⅷ It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable
performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs
replacing.
ⅷ Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of
time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:
Ⅲ Less than one month:
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
Ⅲ More than one month:
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)