Copyright © 2003 Nokia. All rights reserved.Battery information14518. Battery informationCharging and Discharging• Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery.• Note that a new battery's full performance is achievedonly after two or three complete charge and dischargecycles!• The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds oftimes but it will eventually wear out. When the operatingtime (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorterthan normal, it is time to buy a new battery.• Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturerand recharge your battery only with the chargersapproved by the manufacturer. Unplug the charger whennot in use. Do not leave the battery connected to acharger for longer than a week, since overcharging mayshorten its lifetime. If left unused a fully charged batterywill discharge itself over time.• Temperature extremes can affect the ability of yourbattery 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 occur when a metallic object (coin, clip orpen) causes direct connection of the + and - terminals ofthe battery (metal strips on the battery) for example whenyou carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or theconnecting object.• Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in aclosed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce thecapacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keepthe battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Aphone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily notwork, even when the battery is fully charged. Battery’sperformance is particularly limited in temperatures wellbelow freezing.• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire!• Dispose of batteries according to local regulations (e.g.recycling). Do not dispose of as household waste.• Remove the battery only when the phone is switched off.
