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Safety & Warranty

Information

Safety

This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that

will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the information

provided in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or

property damage.

General Precautions

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and

maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

+ To maximize performance, do not touch the portions of your phone where the

internal antennas are located while using the phone.

+ Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

+ Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your

phone does get wet, immediately turn the power oﬀ and remove the battery.

+ Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended periods of time

(such as on the dashboard of a car).

+ Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and

can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.

+ Any changes or modiﬁcations to your phone not expressly approved in this

document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority

to operate this equipment.

+ Authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure to

do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls

Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee

connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon

any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).

Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain

network services or mobile phone features are in use. Check with your local

service provider for details.

Using Your Phone While Driving

Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-

free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to speciﬁc

restrictions. Remember to focus on driving ﬁrst.

Following Safety Guidelines

To operate your phone safely and eﬃciently, always follow any special

regulations in a given area. Turn your phone oﬀ in areas where use is forbidden

or when it may cause interference or danger.

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF)

signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may aﬀect inadequately

shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may aﬀect improperly installed or

inadequately shielded electronic operating systems or entertainment systems

in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to

determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals.

Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been

added to your vehicle.

Personal Implantable Medical Devices

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as

pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded

from external RF signals.

Note: Always request permission before using the phone in healthcare facilities

or near medical equipment.

Turning Oﬀ Your Phone Before Flying

To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew

member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To help prevent

the risk of interference, regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is

in the air.

Turning Oﬀ Your Phone in Dangerous Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone oﬀ when in a

blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be

turned oﬀ. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set oﬀ

explosives. Turn your phone oﬀ when you’re in any area that has a potentially

explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone and accessories could

generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or ﬁre, resulting in bodily injury

or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They

include:

+ Fueling areas such as gas stations.

+ Below deck on ships and boats.

+ Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.

+ Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or

metal powders.

+ Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn oﬀ your vehicle’s

engine, for example.

Note: Never transport or store ﬂammable gas, ﬂammable liquids, or explosives

in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.

Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone

Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt

themselves and others, damage the phone, make inadvertent emergency calls,

or make other calls that may impact your Boost account.

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device

A number of Boost phones have been tested for hearing aid device

compatibility. When some wireless phones are used with certain hearing

devices (including hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a

noise which can interfere with the eﬀectiveness of the hearing device. Some

hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and

phones also vary in the amount of interference noise they may generate. ANSI

standard C63.19 was developed to provide a standardized means of measuring

both wireless phone and hearing devices to determine usability rating

categories for both. Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to assist

hearing device users ﬁnd phones that may be compatible with their hearing

device. Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with hearing devices.

Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your Coast has

an M4 and a T4 rating.

These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s

hearing device and individual type and degree of hearing loss. If a hearing

device is particularly vulnerable to interference noise; even a phone with a

higher rating may still cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device.

Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for

your personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid

compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices

than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.)

T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be

more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”)

than unrated phones. (T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Note that not all

hearing devices have telecoils in them.)

Note: This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some

of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be newer wireless

technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with

hearing aids. It is important to try the diﬀerent features of this phone thoroughly

and in diﬀerent locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to

determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the

manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you

have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider

or phone retailer.

Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to interference noise

from wireless phones and should have ratings similar to phones. Ask your

hearing healthcare professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add the rating

of your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable usability:

+ Any combined rating equal to or greater than six oﬀers excellent use.

+ Any combined rating equal to ﬁve is considered normal use.

+ Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.

Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined

rating of six for “excellent use.” This is synonymous for T ratings. Boost further

suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even those not labeled M3/T3

or M4/T4) while in the store to ﬁnd the one that works best with your hearing

aid device. Should you experience interference or ﬁnd the quality of service

unsatisfactory after purchasing your phone, promptly return it to the store. More

information about hearing aid compatibility may be found at: http://www.fcc.gov,

http://www.fda.gov, and http://www.accesswireless.org.

Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone

To further minimize interference, move the phone around to ﬁnd the point with

least interference.

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. Boost Mobile is not

aware of similar problems with Kyocera phones resulting from the proper

use of batteries and accessories approved by Boost phones resulting from

the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by the manufacturer

of your phone. Use only manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories

through your phone’s manufacturer. Buying the right batteries and

accessories is the best way to ensure they’re genuine and safe.

+ Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred the

battery.

+ 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.

+ Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped,

especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a

service center for inspection.

+ Improper battery use may result in a ﬁre, explosion or other hazard.

+ Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact

battery terminals.

+ Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.

+ Battery usage by children should be supervised.

+ In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range

from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).

+ Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such

as the bathroom.

+ The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of

time.

+ 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.

Storing

+ Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s

best to follow these storage rules:

- Less than one month: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)

- More than one month: -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Disposal of Lithium-Ion Polymer (Li-poly) Batteries

Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Never

dispose of the battery by incineration. Do not handle a damaged or leaking

Li-poly battery as you can be burned. For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion

batteries, contact your nearest Boost authorized service center.

Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the

disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it

receive and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone,

the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range

from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described

below. In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and

the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982

standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More

than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government

health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after

reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August

1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE

standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation

Protection and Measurements (NCRP).

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a

handset on your body, use a Boost Mobile-supplied or Boost Mobile-approved

carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-

worn accessory, ensure the antennas are at least 0.591 inches (1.5 centimeters)

from your body when transmitting. Use of non-Boost Mobile-approved

accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. For more information

about RF exposure. Other accessories used with this phone for body-worn

operations must not contain any metallic components and must provide at

least 0.591 inches (1.5 centimeters) separation distance between the antennas

and the user’s body. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC

website at http://www.fcc.gov.

Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones

The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy

absorbed into the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a

phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process.

It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are

tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in operation,

the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to

the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a

base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to

remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in

SARs do not represent a variation in safety. All phones must meet the federal

standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above,

variations in SAR values between diﬀerent model phones do not mean

variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are

considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the

Coast are:

Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22):

Head: 0.33 W/kg; Body-worn: 1.21 W/kg

PCS mode (Part 24):

Head: 1.45 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.88 W/kg

BC10 CDMA mode (Part 90):

Head: 0.39 W/kg; Body-worn: 1.33 W/kg

FCC Radio Frequency Emission

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

+ Reorient the direction of the internal antennas.

+ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

+ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which

the receiver is connected.

+ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radio Frequency Emission

This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines.

FCC ID number: V65S2151

Owner’s Record

The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a

nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the

space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your

phone in the future.

Model: Coast, Serial No.:

Warranty

Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service.

If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the

manufacturer’s warranty in this section.

Kyocera Communications, Inc. (“KYOCERA”) oﬀers you, the original purchaser

who has purchased the enclosed subscriber unit (”Product”) only from an

authorized dealer in the United States, a limited warranty that the Product,

including accessories in the Product’s package, will be free from defects in

material or workmanship as follows:

A. ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: For a period of one (1) year from the date

of original purchase, KYOCERA will, at its option, either repair or replace a

defective Product (with new or rebuilt parts/replacements).

B. LIMITED WARRANTY ON REPAIRED/REPLACED PRODUCTS: For a period

equal to the remainder of the limited warranty period on the original Product

or, on warranty repairs which have been eﬀected on Products for 90 days after

the date of its repair or replacement, whichever is longer, KYOCERA will repair

or replace (with new or rebuilt parts/replacements) defective parts or Products

used in the repair or replacement of the original Product under the Limited

Warranty on it.

Proof that the Product is within the warranty period in the form of a bill of sale

or warranty repair document that includes the date of purchase, Product serial

number and the authorized dealer’s name and address must be presented to

obtain warranty service.

This limited warranty is not transferable to any third party, including but not

limited to any subsequent purchaser or owner of the Product. Transfer or resale

of a Product will automatically terminate warranty coverage with respect to it.

This limited warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80%

of rated capacity or the battery leaks. Also this limited warranty does not

cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not

speciﬁed or approved by KYOCERA for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals

on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has

been used in equipment other than the Kyocera device for which it is speciﬁed.

This limited warranty covers the Product only as originally supplied and does

not cover and is void with respect to the following: (i) Products which have been

improperly installed, repaired, maintained or modiﬁed (including the antenna);

(ii) Products which have been subjected to misuse (including Products used in

conjunction with hardware electrically or mechanically incompatible or Products

used with software, accessories, goods or ancillary or peripheral equipment

not supplied or expressly authorized by KYOCERA for use), abuse, accident,

physical damage, abnormal use or operation, improper handling or storage,

neglect, exposure to ﬁre, water or excessive moisture or dampness or extreme

changes in climate or temperature; (iii) Products operated outside published

maximum ratings; (iv) cosmetic damage; (v) Products on which warranty stickers

or Product serial numbers have been removed, altered, or rendered illegible;

(vi) customer instruction; (vii) cost of installation, set up, removal or reinstallation;

(viii) signal reception problems (unless caused by defect in material or

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This warranty is valid only in the United States.

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Information

Safety

This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that

will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the information

provided in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or

property damage.

General Precautions

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and

maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

+ To maximize performance, do not touch the portions of your phone where

the internal antennas are located while using the phone.

+ Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

+ Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your

phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.

+ Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended periods of time

(such as on the dashboard of a car).

+ Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and

can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.

+ Any changes or modiﬁcations to your phone not expressly approved in

this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your

authority to operate this equipment.

+ Authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure to

do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls

Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee

connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon

any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).

Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain

network services or mobile phone features are in use. Check with your local

service provider for details.

Using Your Phone While Driving

Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a

hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to speciﬁc

restrictions. Remember to focus on driving ﬁrst.

Following Safety Guidelines

To operate your phone safely and efﬁciently, always follow any special

regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden

or when it may cause interference or danger.

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF)

signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately

shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or

inadequately shielded electronic operating systems or entertainment systems

in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to

determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals.

Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been

added to your vehicle.

Personal Implantable Medical Devices

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as

pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded

from external RF signals.

Note: Always request permission before using the phone in healthcare facilities

or near medical equipment.

Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew

member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To help prevent

the risk of interference, regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is

in the air.

Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a

blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be

turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off

explosives. Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a potentially

explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone and accessories could

generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or ﬁre, resulting in bodily

injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked.

They include:

+ Fueling areas such as gas stations.

+ Below deck on ships and boats.

+ Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.

+ Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or

metal powders.

+ Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your

vehicle’s engine, for example.

Note: Never transport or store ﬂammable gas, ﬂammable liquids, or explosives

in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.

Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone

Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt

themselves and others, damage the phone, make inadvertent emergency

calls, or make other calls that may impact your payLo invoice.

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device

A number of payLo phones have been tested for hearing aid device

compatibility. When some wireless phones are used with certain hearing

devices (including hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a

noise which can interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device. Some

hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and

phones also vary in the amount of interference noise they may generate.

ANSI standard C63.19 was developed to provide a standardized means of

measuring both wireless phone and hearing devices to determine usability

rating categories for both. Ratings have been developed for mobile phones

to assist hearing device users ﬁnd phones that may be compatible with their

hearing device. Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with hearing

devices. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your

Kona has an M4 and a T4 rating.

These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s

hearing device and individual type and degree of hearing loss. If a hearing device is

particularly vulnerable to interference noise; even a phone with a higher rating may

still cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device. Trying out the phone

with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid

compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than

unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.)

T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to

be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone

Switch”) than unrated phones. (T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Note

that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)

Note: This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for

some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be newer

wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for

use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone

thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear

implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service

provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid

compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult

your service provider or phone retailer.

Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to interference noise

from wireless phones and should have ratings similar to phones. Ask your

hearing healthcare professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add the

rating of your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable usability:

+ Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers excellent use.

+ Any combined rating equal to ﬁve is considered normal use.

+ Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.

Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined

rating of six for “excellent use.” This is synonymous for T ratings.

More information about hearing aid compatibility may be found at:

http://www.fcc.gov, http://www.fda.gov, and http://www.accesswireless.org.

Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone

To further minimize interference, move the phone around to ﬁnd the point with

least interference.

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. payLo is not aware

of similar problems with payLo phones resulting from the proper use of

batteries and accessories approved by payLo or the manufacturer of your

phone. Use only payLo-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and

accessories. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to

ensure they’re genuine and safe.

+ Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred

the battery.

+ 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.

+ Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped,

especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a

service center for inspection.

+ Improper battery use may result in a ﬁre, explosion or other hazard.

+ Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact

battery terminals.

+ Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.

+ Battery usage by children should be supervised.

+ In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range

from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).

+ Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas,

such as the bathroom.

+ The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period

of time.

+ 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.

Storing

+ Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s

best to follow these storage rules:

- Less than one month: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)

- More than one month: -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Disposal of Lithium-Ion Polymer (Li-poly) Batteries

+ Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

+ Never dispose of the battery by incineration.

+ Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-poly battery as you can be burned.

+ For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest payLo

authorized service center.

Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the

disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it

receive and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone,

the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range

from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described

below. In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating

ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure

to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from

universities, government health agencies and industries developed this

updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in

a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted a hybrid standard consisting of

the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National

Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a

handset on your body, use a payLo-supplied or payLo-approved carrying

case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn

accessory, ensure the antennas are at least 0.591 inches (1.5 centimeters)

from your body when transmitting. Use of non-payLo-approved accessories

may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. Other accessories used with this

phone for body-worn operations must not contain any metallic components

and must provide at least 0.591 inches (1.5 centimeters) separation distance

between the antennas and the user’s body. For more information about RF

exposure, visit the FCC website at http://www.fcc.gov.

Speciﬁc Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones