lifetime of the battery. A device with a hot or cold batterymay not work temporarily.Accidental short-circuiting can happen when a metallicobject touches the metal strips on the battery. This maydamage the battery or the other object.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode.Obey local regulations. Recycle when possible. Do notdispose as household garbage.Do not dismantle, cut, crush, bend, puncture, or otherwisedamage the battery in any way. If a battery leaks, do notlet liquid touch skin or eyes. If this happens, immediatelyflush the affected areas with water, or seek medical help.Do not modify, attempt to insert foreign objects into thebattery, or immerse or expose it to water or other liquids.Batteries may explode if damaged.Use the battery and charger for their intended purposesonly. Improper use, or use of unapproved or incompatiblebatteries or chargers may present a risk of fire, explosion,or other hazard, and may invalidate any approval orwarranty. If you believe the battery or charger is damaged,take it to a service center before continuing to use it.Never use a damaged battery or charger. Only use thecharger indoors.Additional safety informationSmall childrenYour device and its accessories are not toys. They maycontain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of smallchildren.Medical devicesOperation of radio transmitting equipment, includingwireless phones, may interfere with inadequately shieldedmedical devices' function. Consult a physician or themedical device's manufacturer to determine if it isadequately shielded from external radio energy.26