184Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved.14. 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 willeventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter thannormal, buy a new battery. Use only Nokia-approved batteries, and recharge yourbattery only with Nokia-approved chargers designated for this device.Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. Donot leave the battery connected to a charger. Overcharging may shorten itslifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery loses its charge over time.Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge.Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing thebattery.Check the model number of any charger before use with this device. This device isintended for use when supplied with power from AC-1, ACP-7, ACP-8, ACP-9,ACP-12, LCH-8, LCH-9, or LCH-12 chargers.To prolong the battery life of NiMh batteries, discharge the battery from time totime by leaving your device switched on until it turns itself off. Do not attempt todischarge the battery by any other means.Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or batterythat is damaged.
