49CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Do not connect a battery directly to an electrical outlet or the cigarette
lighter port of a car. Use only approved charging units.
• Do not pierce a battery with a sharp object such as a needle.
• When disposing of a battery, be sure it is nonconducting by applying vinyl
tape to the (+) and (-) terminals.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery.
• Do not drop or throw the handset.
• Do not subject the handset to harsh treatment.
• Stop using the battery if you notice it becoming abnormally hot, or if
you notice any odor, discoloration, deformation, or anything abnormal
occurring when using the phone, charging the battery, or when the phone
and/or battery are idle.
• In the unlikely event of a battery leak, keep the battery discharge away
from your eyes and skin. If the leakage does come into contact with your
eyes or skin, ush thoroughly with clean water and seek immediate medical
attention.
• Do not use a damaged or deformed battery.
• Do not solder a battery.
• When a battery has reached the end of its usable life cycle, immediately
remove it from any equipment.
• The earpiece may become warm during normal use. Also, the handset may
become warm while the battery is being charged.
• When a handset is in vibration mode, the vibration can sometimes cause
the handset to move.