Section 8A: Safety 353
Safety
Battery Safety Information䢇Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
䢇Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery,
immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
䢇Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
䢇Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system
per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
䢇Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery
terminals.
䢇Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system
per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk
of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
䢇Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
䢇Battery usage by children should be supervised.
䢇Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a
hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
䢇Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
Disposal of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) BatteriesDo not handle a damaged or leaking li-ion battery as you can be burned.
For safe disposal options of your li-ion batteries, contact your nearest Palm authorized
service center.
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of
batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.