57reconnect it to begin charging the battery. If the battery iscompletely discharged, it may take several minutes beforethe charging indicator appears on the display or beforeany calls can be made.Always switch the device off and disconnect the chargerbefore removing the battery.Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the devicewhen not in use. Do not leave a fully charged batteryconnected to a charger, since overcharging may shortenits lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will loseits charge over time.Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C(59°F and 77°F). Extreme temperatures reduce thecapacity and lifetime of the battery. A device with a hot orcold battery may not work temporarily. Batteryperformance is particularly limited in temperatures wellbelow freezing.Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin,clip, or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+)and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look likemetal strips on the battery.) This might happen, for