User Guide

Health and Safety
156 Health and Safety
Battery Use and Safety
Important: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage. Most
battery issues arise from improper handling of batteries and, particularly, from
the continued use of damaged batteries.
Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise avttempt to change
the form of your battery. Do not put a high degree of pressure on the battery.
This can cause leakage or an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.
Do not let the phone or battery come in contact with liquids. Liquids can get into
the phone’s circuits, leading to corrosion. Even when the phone appears to be
dry and appears to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose
a safety hazard. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your
service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly.
Do not place your battery in or near a heat source. Excessive heating can
damage the phone or the battery and could cause the phone or the battery to