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Section 27
Performance and Safety 49
Caring for and Protecting Your Phone Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance.
ᮣUse only Sprint-approved chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other chargers
voids your warranty and may cause damage.
ᮣIn order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F
(0º C to 45º C).
ᮣDon’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
ᮣKeep the metal contacts on the bottom of the phone clean.
ᮣThe battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time.
ᮣDon’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:
32º F to 122º F (0º C to 50º C)
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice
FCC Notice
This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can
require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum
gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this
standard, contact the National Fire Protections Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn:
Publication Sales Division.
Cautions
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. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and
chargers. 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.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy (SAR)
In order to comply with FCC RF exposure safety guidelines, users MUST use a Sprint-approved body-worn
accessory during body-worn operation. Use of accessories not approved by Sprint or that have not been tested for
RF exposure compliance with this product may not comply with the FCC RF exposure safety guidelines and should
not be used.
See http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety for more information on RF exposure safety.
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