21[ 102 ]21 Reference information• BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND ACCESSORIESThis section provides information about the phone’s batteries, accessories,and chargers. Be aware that the information in this section is subject tochange as the batteries, chargers, and accessories change.This phone is intended for use when supplied with power from an ACP-7U,an ACP-8U, LCH-8, or an LCH-9. Other usage could invalidate any approvalgiven to this apparatus and might be dangerous.Warning! When you purchase batteries, chargers, and accessories for yourphone, use only batteries, chargers, and accessories that have receivedapproval from the phone’s manufacturer. The use of any other type ofphone-related hardware will invalidate any approval or warranty applyingto the phone, and could also be dangerous. For availability of approvedbatteries, chargers, and accessories, check with your dealer.• When the battery is fully charged, the indicator will tell you that thebattery is fully charged.• When you are not using a charger, disconnect it from the power source.Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week,since overcharging could shorten its life span. If left unused, a fullycharged battery will discharge itself over time.Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge.Therefore, allow it to cool down or warm up before trying to charge it.When the battery is running out of power and your phone only has a fewminutes of talk time remaining, a warning tone sounds and the Batterylow message appears briefly. When no talk time is left, a warning tone issounded and the phone switches itself off.Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur whena metallic object, like a coin, a clip, or a pen causes a direct connection ofthe + and - terminals of the battery, which are metal strips on the edgeof the battery.
