[ 154 ]19 19 Reference information• BATTERY STATEMENTSCharging and DischargingYour phone is powered by a rechargeable battery.Note that a new battery's full performance is achieved only after two orthree complete charge and discharge cycles!The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it willeventually wear out. When the operating time (talk-time and standby time)is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge yourbattery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer. Unplug thecharger when not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a chargerfor longer than a week, since overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If leftunused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge.Use the battery only for its intended purpose.Never use any charger or battery that is damaged.Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occurwhen a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes direct connection of the+ and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) for examplewhen you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short- circuitingthe terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summeror winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even whenthe battery is fully charged. Batteries' performance is particularly limitedin temperatures well below freezing.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire!
