Health and Safety Information 174The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certainareas. For example, only hands-free use may be permitted incertain areas.Before answering calls, consider your circumstances. Let the callgo to voicemail when driving conditions require. Remember,driving comes first, not the call!If you consider a call necessary and appropriate, follow thesetips:• Use a hands-free device;• Secure your phone within easy reach;• Place calls when you are not moving;• Plan calls when your car will be stationary;• Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations;• Let the person with whom you are speaking know that you are drivingand will suspend the call if necessary;• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving;Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in anautomobile:Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on ornear the windshield of an automobile. In other states, the lawmay permit mounting this device only in specific locations in theautomobile. Be sure to consult the state and local laws orordinances where you drive before mounting this device in anautomobile. Failure to comply with these restrictions could resultin fines, penalties, or other damages.Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct thedriver's clear view of the street and traffic.Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Webbrowsing, or e-mail while operating a vehicle.Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video gameswhile operating a vehicle.For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org.Battery Use and SafetyImportant!: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage.Most battery issues arise from improper handling of batteriesand, particularly, from the continued use of damaged batteries.• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attemptto change the form of your battery. Do not put a high degree ofpressure on the battery. This can cause leakage or an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.• Do not let the phone or battery come in contact with liquids.Liquids can get into the phone's circuits, leading to corrosion. Evenwhen the phone appears to be dry and appears to operate normally,the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard. If thephone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service
