Are they serious?

Exposure to excessive cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage and / or catastrophic failure.

Now I suddenly have a mental image of a doomsday scenario. All caused by one cell phone. Or maybe one type of cell phone. Geez.

You should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if they are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone. Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station.

1) Can you imagine what the company consultants would say if you were to really call them up and ask, "Excuse me, but I was wondering if using my cell phone might accidentally deafen / kill me?"
2) Why gas station? The phone is so volatile that it'll set off an explosion?

Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.

This is one of those "Caution, content will be hot after heating" things, isn't it?

Unplug the power cord and charger during lighting storms to avoid electric shock or fire.

Based on this logic you should unplug all power cords and chargers in your house during lightning storms (aka thunder storms). We never did that in Beijing and dad has gone through an experience where the lightning actually managed to make its way inside (but you can't exactly "unplug" the ceiling light in an apartment). Maybe it's a US thing. Annie, let me know if you find out anything? There're, I think, more possibility for this sort of weather where you are now than where most of us are in CA.

Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4F or greater than 122F.

Dude, why would you?

While we're at it: don't ever drop your phone into a volcano, as it may cause a premature eruption and will damage your phone in a way that will void your warranties. Do not throw your phone at people, as it may cause a concussion and/ or damage the inner circuits.

Seriously, people.

Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short circuit the phone and / or cause electric shock or fire.

I've seen this warning before. I have also placed and answered calls while charging the phone.


In conclusion, aside from the pacemaker bit, the rest of it is pretty similar to what it was 3-4 years ago. Or in other words, it sounds like the phone is not so much a phone as a unstable, explosive tool of the apocalypse.

Oh oh this part is good:

If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is particularly imperative when attempting to cross the street.

On the second thought, no, it's just depressing. A phone manual is giving advise on something that should be common sense. Com'on guys.

(Whilst?)

Also my phone also comes with, it looks like, a small build-in mirror (at least that's what the manual calls it). Why would I need a build-in mirror that's, in terms of practicality, too small to really see anything, on my phone?

Important! You should insert battery before charging.

(And this was in an orange box so that we know it's important.)

Oh my god.

OH MY GOD THERE IS SOMETHING MOVING INSIDE THE FLUE OF THE HEATER AND IT'S QUACKING LIKE A DUCK.

[edit 9:04]
It managed to get back out. I think.
Oh hell. I have no way to check, have I?