Health and Safety Information126• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places,such as in a car in summer or winter conditions,as you will reduce the capacity and life-time ofthe battery. Always try to keep the battery atroom temperature. A phone with a hot or coldbattery may temporarily not work, even when thebattery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries areparticularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C(32 °F).• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental shortcircuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin,clip or pen) causes a direct connection betweenthe + and – terminals of the battery (metal stripson the battery), for example when you carry aspare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuitingthe terminals may damage the battery or theobject causing the short-circuit.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with localregulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose ofbatteries in a fire.Health and Safety Information127Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful abilityto communicate by voice, almost anywhere,anytime. But an important responsibilityaccompanies the benefits of wireless phones, onethat every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. When using your wireless phonebehind the wheel of a car, practice good commonsense and remember the following tips.1. Get to know your wireless phone and itsfeatures, such as speed dial and redial. Ifavailable, these features help you to place yourcall without taking your attention off the road.2. When available, use a hands-free device. Ifpossible, add an extra layer of convenience andsafety to your wireless phone with one of themany hands-free accessories available today.3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach.Be able to access your wireless phone withoutremoving your eyes from the road. If you get anincoming call at an inconvenient time, let yourvoice mail answer it for you.4. Let the person you are speaking with know youare driving; if necessary, suspend the call inheavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic canbe hazardous.5. Do not take notes or look up phone numberswhile driving. Jotting down a To Do list orflipping through your Phonebook takes yourattention away from your primary responsibility,driving safely.