•  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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