8Leaving the device in hot or coldplaces, such as in a closed car insummer or winter conditions, willreduce the capacity and lifetime of thebattery. Always try to keep the batterybetween 15°C and 25°C (59°F and77°F). A device with a hot or coldbattery may not work temporarily,even when the battery is fully charged.Battery performance is particularlylimited in temperatures well belowfreezing.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire asthey may explode. Batteries may alsoexplode if damaged.Care and maintenanceYour device is a product of superiordesign and craftsmanship and shouldbe treated with care. The followingsuggestions will help you protect yourwarranty coverage.• Keep the device dry. Precipitation,humidity, and all types of liquids ormoisture can contain minerals thatwill corrode electronic circuits. Ifyour device does get wet, allow itto dry completely.• Do not use or store the device industy, dirty areas. Its moving partsand electronic components can bedamaged.• Do not store the device in hotareas. High temperatures canshorten the life of electronicdevices, damage batteries, andwarp or melt certain plastics.• Do not store the device in coldareas. When the device returns toits normal temperature, moisturecan form inside the device anddamage electronic circuit boards.• Do not attempt to open the device.• Do not drop, knock, or shake thedevice. Rough handling can breakinternal circuit boards and finemechanics.9201130_BH-303_1_en.fm Page 8 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 1