Nokia 500 (RM-750)L1L2 Service Manual8 Conf idential | Copyright © 2011 Nokia | A ll rights reserved Version 1.05. BATTERY INFORMATIONNote: A new battery’s full performance is achieved only after two or three complete charge anddischarge 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 istime to buy a new battery. Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer andrecharge the battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer.Unplug the charger when not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for longerthan a week, since overcharging may shorten its lifetime.If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time Temperature extremes canaffect the ability of your battery to charge.For good operation times with Ni-Cd/NiMh batteries, discharge the battery from time to time byleaving the product switched on until it turns itself off (or by using the battery discharge facilityof any approved accessory available for the product).Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other means Use the battery only for itsintended purpose.Never use any charger or battery which is damaged.Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object(coin, clip or pen) causes direct connection of the + and - terminals of the battery (metal stripson the battery) for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse.Shortcircuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions,will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between 15°Cand 25°C (59°F and 77°F).A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fullycharged. Batteries’ performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing.Do not dispose batteries in a fire! Dispose of batteries according to local regulations (e.g.recycling).Do not dispose as household waste.