User Guide

172 Section 4A: Important Safety Information
Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your
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 properuse of batteries and accessories approved by
Sprint or the manufacturerof yourphone. Use only Sprint-
approved ormanufacturer-approved batteries and
accessories found at Sprint Stores or through yourphone’s
manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 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.
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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).
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Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight orin high
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
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Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
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Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
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Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
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The battery may need recharging if it has not been used fora
long period of time.
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It’s best to replace the battery when it no longerprovides
acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of
times before it needs replacing.
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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 (Li-Ion) Batteries
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can
be burned.
Forsafe disposal options of yourLi-Ion batteries, contact your
nearest Sprint authorized service center.
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of yourbattery properly. In
some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.