Sprint Nextel UG_9a_070709 Product Manual
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Move the phone around to find the point with least
interference.
interference.
Caring for the Battery
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 Guide in an accessible place at all the times after
reading it.
proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep
the User Guide in an accessible place at all the times after
reading it.
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Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform,
puncture or shred the battery.
puncture or shred the battery.
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Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign
objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other
liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other
liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
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Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
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Only use the battery with a charging system that has been
qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-200x.
qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-200x.
Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk
of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
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Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive
objects to contact battery terminals.
objects to contact battery terminals.
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Replace the battery only with another battery that has been
qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-200x.
qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-200x.
Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage or other hazard.
explosion, leakage or other hazard.
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Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations.
regulations.
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Battery usage by children should be supervised.
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Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery
is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and you suspect
damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and you suspect
damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
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Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other
hazard.
hazard.
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The phone shall only be connected to USB products that
bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF
compliance program.
bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF
compliance program.
Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your
battery’s performance.
battery’s performance.
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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 phones resulting
from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved
by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint-
approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and
accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s
manufacturer, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also
available at www.sprint.com — click
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 phones resulting
from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved
by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint-
approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and
accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s
manufacturer, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also
available at www.sprint.com — click
Accessories
. Buying the
right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure
they’re genuine and safe.
they’re genuine and safe.
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In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in
temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
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Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.