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2. Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand dealers, not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers.
3. You should purchase manufacturer or carrier recommended products and accessories wherever possible. If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger.
4. Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys or jewellery.
5. Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery as this can cause an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.
6. Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
7. Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot, such as on or near a cooking surface, cooking appliance, iron, or radiator.
Cell Phones For Kids - How Young Is Too Young?Take a random tween, age 8-12, place them in front of a rotary phone and observe at the blank stare of bewilderment. Yes, gone are the days of the landline, pushed aside by the next wave of technological advancement. Mobile phones are fast displacing landlines in many homes; accompanying this movement is the fact kids regularly use and know how to use these cell phones. The mobility of cell phones means you can be anywhere and have the necessity, or should I say the convenience, of a phone.
Cellular service providers and manufacturers would enjoy nothing more than exploiting the vastly untapp ..
8. Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard.
9. You should properly dispose of your old batteries and equipment. All major carriers have recycling programs.
10. Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines found in the users guide.
11. Find ways to reuse or recycle your phone and accessories when youre finished with them. Many companies recycle or reuse cell phones.
12. Pick a phone with features you need and a style you like so you will keep it longer.
Ringtone Market Hits The Jackpot With Teen Cell Phones
The ringtone industry is striking a popular cord with the teenage market. This group, mostly 13 to 24-year-olds, likes to purchase their favorite tune or sound without paying the high price for a CD. This segment isn t afraid to drop lots of discretionary income to download monophonic or polyphonic sounds, which makes the ringtone industry very happy.
According to RealityTVWorld.com, todays teens are willing to substitute cell phone minutes for the latest ringtone. This behavior places this age group in the largest population of ringtone purchasers. Since over 40% of cell phone users f ..
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Copyright © 2005. Chileshe Mwape writes for the Mobile Phone Unlocking Guide at: http://www.unlock-mobile-phone.org.uk/
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Chileshe MwapeSome Tips For The Safe Use of Cell Phones And Batteries
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