52 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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 re, explosion,
or other hazards.
• Only use the battery in the system for which it is specied.
• 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. Use of an unapproved battery
may present the risk of re, 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 re, 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 certied 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.