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When the battery is running out of power and your phone only has a few
minutes of talk time remaining, a warning tone sounds and the Battery
low message appears briefly. When no more talk time is left, a warning
tone is sounded and the phone switches itself off.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur
when a metallic object (coin, clip, and pen) causes a direct connection of
the + and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for
example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-
circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in either
summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the
battery. Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and
77°F).
A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when
the battery is fully charged. The performance of Li-Ion batteries is
particularly limited in temperatures below 32°F (0°C).
The following list provides guidelines that you can follow:
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When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably
shorter than normal, buy a new battery.
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Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
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Never use any charger or battery that is damaged and/or worn out.
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Dispose of batteries according to local regulations (for example,
recycling). Do not dispose of as household waste.
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When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull
the plug, not the cord.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This section provides additional safety information. A brief overview of
safety can be found in “For your safety” on page 1.
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Traffic Safety
Do not use a handheld telephone while driving a vehicle. Always secure
the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or
where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.
Remember road safety always comes first!
Operating environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when
it may cause interference or danger.
Use the phone only in its normal operating positions.
Parts of the phone are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to
the phone, and persons with a hearing aid should not hold the phone to
the ear with the hearing aid. Always secure the phone in its holder,
because metallic materials may be attracted by the earpiece. Do not place
credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the phone, because
information stored on them may be erased.
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF)
signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
PACEMAKERS
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 20
cm (6 inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with
pacemakers:
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Should always keep the phone more than 20 cm (6 inches) from their
pacemaker when the phone is switched on
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Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
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Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference.
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If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place,
switch off your phone immediately.
HEARING AIDS
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider.
Other medical devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including cellular phones,
may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical
devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to
determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if
you have any questions. Switch off your phone in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles (for example, electronic fuel
injection systems, electronic antiskid/antilock braking systems, electronic
speed control systems, air bag systems). Check with the manufacturer or
its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
POSTED FACILITIES
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices so require.
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Potentially explosive atmospheres
Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch off the phone when at a refuelling point
(service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on
the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always
clearly marked. They include below deck on boats; chemical transfer or
storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane
or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Vehicles
Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in
a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may
invalidate any warranty which may apply to the unit.
Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is
mounted and operating properly.
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the
same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates
with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable
wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed
and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch off your
phone before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless telephones in an
aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the
wireless telephone network, and may be illegal.
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Failure to observe these instructions may lead to suspension or denial of
telephone services to the offender, legal action or both.
• EMERGENCY CALLS
Important:This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user-
programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all
conditions cannot be guaranteed. Therefore you should never rely
solely upon any wireless phone for essential communications (for
example, medical emergencies).
Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone
networks or when certain network services and/or phone features
are in use. Check with local service providers.