[ 76 ]• BATTERY INFORMATIONNote: The phone has a lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery. Dispose of batteries according tolocal regulations (for example, recycling). Do not dispose as household waste.This section provides information about the phone battery. Be aware that the information inthis section is subject to change.The tables shown in this section provide information about the battery that is available for yourphone, charging times with the Standard travel charger (ACP-7), the talk and standby times.Consult your service provider for more information.Charging TimesCharging times for the BL-5C Li-Ion Battery (850 mAh) are approximate:Standby and Talk TimesNote: Battery talk and standby times are estimates only and depend on signal strength,network conditions, features used, battery age and condition (including the effect ofcharging habits), temperatures to which battery is exposed, use in digital mode, andmany other factors. Please note that the amount of time a phone is used for calls willaffect its standby time. Likewise, the amount of time that the phone is turned on andin standby mode will affect its talk time.Charging and DischargingYour phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. Note that the full performance of a newbattery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles!The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out.When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it istime to buy a new battery.Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge your battery only with thechargers approved by the manufacturer. Unplug the charger when not in use. Do not leave thebattery connected to a charger for longer than 72 hours, since prolonged maintenance chargingmay shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge over time.Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge. Battery will not chargeat temperatures above 140°F (60°C).Battery option: ACP-7BL-5C Li-ion 3 hrs 50 minMode Talk time Standby timeDigital Up to 3 hrs and 7 min Up to 14.5 days
