13• Note: A new battery must be fully charged before being usedfor the first time.• Battery charging times depend on the type of battery andcharger used. Battery operation times depend greatly on howyou use the batteries, as well as on the coverage of the networkand network parameters set by the cellular service provider.• If the battery is too hot or cold, the charging may be interrupt-ed until the battery reaches its normal operating temperature.For more information on batteries, see Battery Information onpage 44.Signal Strength IndicationYour phone sends and receives radio signals. As with allradio equipment, the quality of radio reception dependson the strength of the radio signal in the area where youare operating your cellular phone.The strength of the cellular signal is shown by the verticalbar to the left of the S indicator on the left-hand side ofthe display. The higher the bar, the stronger the signalis at the location where you are operating your phone.• When the NO SVC indicator is displayed, the phone is outsideof the cellular service area and calls cannot be made or re-ceived.• If the signal is poor and you are using the phone in a building,it may be beneficial to move near a window for better recep-tion.c1caus.frm Page 13 Thursday, December 19, 1996 12:46 PM