39Getting StartedDisposing of used batteriesDisposing of used batteriesThe life of a battery depends on usage. When the battery needsreplacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after you havefully recharged the battery.You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or bythrowing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heatingapparatus (e.g., microwave oven).Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with allapplicable laws and regulations.Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or anequivalent battery specified in the User's Guide. Other battery packshave different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conformingbatteries could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possiblyresulting in serious injury.After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to holda charge and you will need to replace them. Under certainapplicable laws and regulations, it may be illegal to dispose of oldbatteries by placing them in the trash.Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your localgovernment authority for details regarding where to recycle oldbatteries or how to dispose of them properly. If you cannot find theinformation you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777.In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recyclingprograms, events, and consumer promotions. For details, pleasevisit us.toshiba.com/green.Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoringCall2Recycle ®, a program of the Rechargeable Battery RecyclingCorporation. For more information and for drop-off locations, visitwww.rbrc.org or call 1-800-822-8837.Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California,U.S.A. only:Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
