• Your phone contains metal; individuals with certain conditions have
been known to develop an itch, rash, or eczema from exposure to
certain metals.
CTIA Requirements
• Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
• 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 hazards.
• Only use the battery in the system for which it is specified.
• Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to
contact battery terminals.
• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been approved
for the device per this standard: IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of an
unapproved battery may present the risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or
other hazard.
• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
• Battery usage by children should be supervised.
• Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the device or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, take it to a service center for inspection.
• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard.
• For devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the device’s user
manual shall include a statement to the effect that the phone shall only
be connected to CTIA certified adapters, products that bear the USB-IF
logo, or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
Aircraft Safety
• When traveling by air, power off your phone prior to takeoff.
• Obey all posted signs and crew instructions regarding the use of mobile
phones on the aircraft.
• Be sure to check the alarm settings to ensure that the phone will not
automatically power on during the flight.
Hospital Safety
• Switch off your phone and remove the battery in areas where the use of
mobile phones is prohibited.
• Follow all instructions regarding the use of handsets in a medical facility.
Road Safety
• You must exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Give your
full attention to driving.
• Pull over to the side of the road and park before making or answering a
call, if driving conditions require it.
• Obey all local laws regarding the use of handsets while driving.
• Do not stop on the hard shoulder of a highway to answer or make a call,
except in an emergency.
• Switch off your handset at a gas station, even if you are not refueling
your car.
• Do not store or carry flammable or explosive materials near the
handset.
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