6When is charging complete?When the charge indicators stop scrolling, yourphone is considered fully charged. However, aslight increase in charge may occur if you leaveyour phone connected to the charger.When is a good time to charge?You can charge anytime, but remember that when yourphone displays Battery low, you only have a couple ofminutes of talk time left.Can I make calls while charging?Yes, but your battery may not charge during a call. Chargingshould resume once you end the call.Discharging NiMH batteriesFor good operation times, discharge NiMH batteries fromtime to time by leaving your phone switched on until itturns itself off (or by using the battery discharge facility ofany approved accessory available for your phone). Do notattempt to discharge the battery by any other means.Important battery information• The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of timesbut it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talktime and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it istime to buy a new battery.• Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer andrecharge your battery only with the chargers approved by themanufacturer. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it fromthe power source. Do not leave the battery connected to acharger for longer than a week, since overcharging may shortenits life. If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itselfover time.• Temperature extremes will affect the ability of your battery tocharge: allow it to cool down or warm up first.• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
