32Health and safety information• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidentalshort-circuiting can occur when a metallic objectlike a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connectionbetween the + and – terminals of the battery(metal strips on the battery). For example, donot carry a spare battery in a pocket or bagwhere the battery may contact metal objects.Short-circuiting the terminals may damage thebattery or the object causing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance withlocal regulations. Always recycle. Do not disposeof batteries in a fire.Road 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 you are driving a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. When using your wireless phonewhile driving, follow local regulations in the countryor region you are in.Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations in forcein the area you are in, and always switch off yourphone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when itmay cause interference or danger.When connecting the phone or any accessory toanother device, read its user’s guide for detailedsafety instructions. Do not connect incompatibleproducts.As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment,users are advised that for the satisfactory operationof the equipment and for the safety of personnel, itis recommended that the equipment should only beused in the normal operating position (held to yourear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).Electronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded fromradio frequency (RF) signals. However, certainelectronic equipment may not be shielded againstthe RF signals from your wireless phone. Consultthe manufacturer to discuss alternatives.PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that aminimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) bemaintained between a wireless phone and apacemaker to avoid potential interference with thepacemaker. These recommendations are consistentwith the independent research andrecommendations of Wireless Technology Research.If you have any reason to suspect that interferenceis taking place, switch off your phone immediately.