R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n9220. Reference information■ Battery informationCharging and dischargingYour device is powered by arechargeable battery. The fullperformance of a new battery isachieved only after two or threecomplete charge and dischargecycles. The battery can be chargedand discharged hundreds of timesbut it will eventually wear out.When the talk and standby timesare noticeably shorter thannormal, buy a new battery. Useonly Nokia approved batteries, andrecharge your battery only withNokia approved chargersdesignated for this device.Check the model number of anycharger before use with thisdevice. This device is intended foruse when supplied with powerfrom the ACP-12 charger.Unplug the charger from theelectrical plug and the devicewhen not in use. Do not leave thebattery connected to a charger.Overcharging may shorten itslifetime. If left unused, a fullycharged battery will lose its chargeover time. Temperature extremescan affect the ability of yourbattery to charge.Use the battery only for itsintended purpose. Never use anycharger or battery that isdamaged.Do not short-circuit the battery.Accidental short-circuiting canoccur when a metallic object suchas a coin, clip, or pen causes directconnection of the positive [+] andnegative [-] terminals of thebattery. [These look like metalstrips on the battery.] This mighthappen, for example, when youcarry a spare battery in yourpocket or purse. Short-circuitingthe terminals may damage thebattery or the connecting object.Leaving the battery in hot or coldplaces, such as in a closed car insummer or winter conditions, willreduce the capacity and lifetime ofthe battery. Always try to keep thebattery between 15°C and 25°C. Adevice with a hot or cold batterymay not work temporarily, evenwhen the battery is fully charged.Battery performance isparticularly limited intemperatures well below freezing.