94 Copyright © 2004 Nokia16. Reference informationThis section provides information about your phone’s batteries, enhancements,chargers, safety guidelines and technical information. Be aware that the informationin this section is subject to change as batteries, chargers, and enhancements change.■ Battery informationYour device is powered by a rechargeable battery. The full performance of a newbattery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles.The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventuallywear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buya new battery. Use only Nokia approved batteries, and recharge your battery onlywith Nokia approved chargers designated for this device.Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. Do notleave the battery connected to a charger. Overcharging may shorten its lifetime. Ifleft unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time. Temperature extremescan affect the ability of your battery to charge.Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery thatis damaged.Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when ametallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes direct connection of the positive(+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on thebattery.) This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in yourpocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or theconnecting object.Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winterconditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keepthe battery between 59°F and 77°F (15°C and 25°C). A device with a hot or coldbattery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Batteryperformance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire! Dispose of batteries according to localregulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.
