124Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winterconditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep thebattery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A device with a hot or cold battery may notwork temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is particularlylimited in temperatures well below freezing.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may also explode ifdamaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible.Do not dispose as household waste.■ Nokia battery authentication guidelinesAlways use original Nokia batteries for your safety. To check that you are getting an originalNokia battery, purchase it from an authorized Nokia dealer, look for the Nokia OriginalEnhancements logo on the packaging, and inspect the hologram label using the followingsteps:Successful completion of the four 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 original Nokiabattery, you should refrain from using it, and take it to the nearest authorized Nokia servicepoint or dealer for assistance. Your authorized Nokia service point or dealer will inspect thebattery for authenticity. If authenticity cannot be verified, return the battery to the place ofpurchase.