Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Extremetemperatures reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. A device with a hotor cold battery may not work temporarily. Battery performance is particularlylimited in temperatures well below freezing.Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when ametallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen 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 a spare battery in yourpocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or theconnecting object.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may also explodeif damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please recycle whenpossible. Do not dispose as household waste.Do not dismantle, cut, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, or shred cells orbatteries. In the event of a battery leak, do not allow the liquid to come in contactwith the skin or eyes. In the event of such a leak, flush your skin or eyes immediatelywith water, or seek medical help.Do not modify, remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery,or immerse or expose it to water or other liquids.Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard. If the deviceor battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and you believe the battery hasbeen damaged, take it to a service center for inspection before continuing to useit.Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery thatis 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 gettingan original Nokia battery, purchase it from an authorized Nokia dealer, and inspectthe 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,© 2008 Nokia. All rights reserved. 67
