77Health and safety informationbatteries are particularly affected bytemperatures below 0 °ýC (32 °ýF).• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidentalshortcircuiting can occur when a metallicobject (coin, clip or pen) causes a directconnection between the + and . terminals ofthe battery (metal strips on the battery), forexample when you carry a spare battery in apocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminalsmay damage the battery or the object causingthe short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance withlocal regulations. Always recycle. Do notdispose 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 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 placeyour call without taking your attention off theroad.2. When available, use a hands-free device. Ifpossible, add an extra layer of convenienceand safety to your wireless phone with one ofthe many hands-free accessories availabletoday.3. Position your wireless phone within easyreach. Be able to access your wireless phonewithout removing your eyes from the road. Ifyou get an incoming call at an inconvenienttime, let your voice mail answer it for you.4. Let the person you are speaking with knowyou are driving; if necessary, suspend the callin heavy traffic or hazardous weatherconditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and evenheavy traffic can be 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 primaryresponsibility, driving safely.