User's Guide Part 2

68 Important Information
Disposal of old electrical
and electronic equipment
This symbol indicates that all
electrical and electronic equipment
included shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be left at
the appropriate collection point for recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product 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.