106Health and safety information• Do not short-circuit the battery.Accidental short-circuiting can occurwhen a metallic object like a coin, clip orpen causes a direct connection betweenthe + and – terminals of the battery(metal strips on the battery). Forexample, do not carry a spare battery ina pocket or bag where the battery maycontact metal objects. Short-circuitingthe terminals may damage the battery orthe object causing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordancewith local regulations. Always recycle. Donot dispose of batteries in a fire.Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerfulability to communicate by voice, almostanywhere, anytime. But an importantresponsibility accompanies the benefits ofwireless phones, one that every user mustuphold.When you are driving a car, driving is yourfirst responsibility. When using your wirelessphone while driving, follow local regulationsin the country or region you are in.Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulationsin force in the area you are in, and alwaysswitch off your phone whenever it isforbidden to use it, or when it may causeinterference or danger.When connecting the phone or anyaccessory to another device, read its user’sguide for detailed safety instructions. Do notconnect incompatible products.As with other mobile radio transmittingequipment, users are advised that for thesatisfactory operation of the equipment andfor the safety of personnel, it isrecommended that the equipment shouldonly be used in the normal operatingposition (held to your ear with the antennapointing over your shoulder).Electronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment isshielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.However, certain electronic equipment maynot be shielded against the RF signals fromyour wireless phone. Consult themanufacturer to discuss alternatives.