causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on thebattery.) This might happen, for example, when you carry aspare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting theterminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode.Batteries may also explode if damaged. Dispose of batteriesaccording to local regulations. Please recycle when possible.Do not dispose as household waste.Do not dismantle, cut, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture,or shred cells or batteries. In the event of a battery leak, donot allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes.In the event of such a leak, flush your skin or eyesimmediately with water, or seek medical help.Do not modify, remanufacture, attempt to insert foreignobjects into the battery, or immerse or expose it to water orother liquids.Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or otherhazard. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on ahard surface, and you believe the battery has been damaged,take it to a service centre for inspection before continuing touse it.Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use anycharger or battery that is damaged. Keep your battery out ofthe reach of small children.Nokia battery authenticationguidelinesAlways use original Nokia batteries for your safety. To checkthat you are getting an original Nokia battery, purchase itfrom a Nokia authorised service centre or dealer, and inspectthe hologram label using the following steps:Successful completion of the steps is not a total assurance ofthe authenticity of the battery. If you have any reason tobelieve that your battery is not an authentic, original Nokiabattery, you should refrain from using it, and take it to thenearest Nokia authorised service centre or dealer forassistance. If authenticity cannot be verified, return thebattery to the place of purchase.Authenticate hologram1. When you look at the hologram onthe label, you should see the Nokiaconnecting hands symbol from oneangle and the Nokia OriginalEnhancements logo when lookingfrom another angle.Battery© 2008 Nokia. All rights reserved.104