7For approximate charging and operating times, see ìBatteriesîon page 73.Can you make calls while charging?Yes, you can. But your battery may not charge while acall is in progress. Charging should resume once youend the call.Discharging NiMH batteriesA NiMH battery lasts longer and performs better if youfully discharge it from time to time. To discharge the bat-tery, leave your phone switched on until the battery isdrained. The phone will display several messages thatthe battery is low and that you need to recharge it; justignore them.Note: Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any othermeans.When do I need to buy a new battery?The battery can be charged and discharged hundredsof times, but it will eventually wear out. When the oper-ating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeablyshorter than normal, itís time to buy a new battery.Removing the batteryNote: Switch off the phone before removing the battery!1) Press and hold thebutton at the top ofthe battery.2) Slide the batterytoward the bottom ofthe phone.3) Lift the battery off the phone.
