Sony Ericsson S500i User Guide - Page 72

is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available. Memory Card If your product comes complete with a removable memory card, it is generally compatible with the handset purchased but may not be compatible with other devices or the capabilities of their memory cards. Check other devices for compatibility before purchase or use. If your product is equipped with a memory card reader, check memory card compatibility before purchase or use. Memory cards are generally formatted prior to shipping. To reformat the memory card, use a compatible device. Do not use the standard operating system format when formatting the memory card on a PC. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device or contact customer support. WARNING: If your device requires an adapter for insertion into the handset or another device, do not insert the card directly without the required adapter. Precautions on Memory Card Use • Do not expose the memory card to moisture. • Do not touch terminal connections with your hand or any metal object. • Do not strike, bend, or drop the memory card. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the memory card. • Do not use or store the memory card in humid or corrosive locations or in excessive heat such as a closed car in summer, in direct sunlight or near a heater, etc. • Do not press or bend the end of the memory card adapter with excessive force. • Do not let dirt, dust, or foreign objects get into the insert port of any memory card adapter. • Check you have inserted the memory card correctly. • Insert the memory card as far as it will go into any memory card adapter needed. The memory card may not operate properly unless fully inserted. • We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data. We are not responsible for any loss or damage to content you store on the memory card. • Recorded data may be damaged or lost when you remove the memory card or memory card adapter, turn off the power while formatting, reading or writing data, or use the memory card in locations subject to static electricity or high electrical field emissions. Protection of personal information To safeguard your privacy and prevent information being accessible to a third party, you should erase all personal data before selling or disposing of the product. To delete personal data, perform a master reset, remove the memory card or format the media memory. DELETION OF MATERIAL FROM THE PHONE AND MEDIA MEMORIES DOES NOT ENSURE THAT SAID INFORMATION CANNOT BE RECOVERED BY A SUBSEQUENT USER. SONY ERICSSON DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST 70 Important information This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.