39A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarilynot work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected bytemperatures below 0° C (32° F).• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clipor pen) causes a direct connection between the +and -. terminals of the battery (metal strips on thebattery), for example when you carry a sparebattery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting theterminals may damage the battery or the objectcausing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with localregulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose ofbatteries in a fire.Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. Butan important responsibility accompanies the benefits ofwireless phones, one that every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of acar, practice good common sense and remember thefollowing tips.1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features,such as speed dial and redial. If available, thesefeatures help you to place your call without takingyour attention off the road.2. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible,add an extra layer of convenience and safety to yourwireless phone with one of the many hands-freeaccessories available today.3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Beable to access your wireless phone withoutremoving your eyes from the road. If you get anincoming call at an inconvenient time, let yourvoicemail answer it for you.4. Let the person you are speaking with know you aredriving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavytraffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet,snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.