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Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting
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can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes
a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the
battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when
you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-
circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the
object causing the short-circuiting.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
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regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in
a fire.
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an
important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless
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 a car, practice
good common sense and remember the following tips:
Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as
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speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you
to place your call without taking your attention off the
road.
When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add
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an extra layer of convenience and safety to your wireless
phone with one of the many hands-free accessories
available today.
Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to
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access your wireless phone without removing your eyes
from the road. If you get an incoming call at an
inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
Let the person you are speaking with know you are
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driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or
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hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and
even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
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Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through your
phonebook takes your attention away from your primary
responsibility, driving safely.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls
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when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try
to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need
to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers,
check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that
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may be distracting. Make the people with whom you are
talking aware that you are driving and suspend
conversations that have the potential to divert your
attention from the road.
Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the
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emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or
medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your
wireless phone!
Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If
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you see a car accident, crime in progress or other serious
emergency where lives are in danger, call the emergency
number, as you would want others to do for you.
If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard,
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a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no
one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen,
call roadside assistance or any other special non-
emergency wireless number.
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