terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the battery.) This mighthappen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.Disposal. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Dispose of batteriesaccording to local regulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose ashousehold waste.Leak. Do not dismantle, cut, open, crush, bend, puncture, or shred cells or batteries.In the event of a battery leak, prevent battery liquid contact with skin or eyes. If thishappens, flush the affected areas immediately with water, or seek medical help.Damage. Do not modify, remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into thebattery, or immerse or expose it to water or other liquids. Batteries may explode ifdamaged.Correct use. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Improper battery use mayresult in a fire, explosion, or other hazard. If the device or battery is dropped,especially on a hard surface, and you believe the battery has been damaged, take itto a service centre for inspection before continuing to use it. Never use any chargeror battery that is damaged. Keep your battery out of the reach of small children.Nokia battery authentication guidelinesAlways use original Nokia batteries for your safety. To check that you are getting anoriginal Nokia battery, purchase it from a Nokia authorised service centre or dealer,and inspect the hologram label using the following steps:Successful completion of the steps is not a total assurance of the authenticity of thebattery. If you have any reason to believe that your battery is not an authentic, originalNokia battery, you should refrain from using it, and take it to the nearest Nokiaauthorised service centre or dealer for assistance. If authenticity cannot be verified,return the battery to the place of purchase.56 Product and safety information