Battery informationBattery informationCharging and dischargingYour device is powered by a rechargeable battery.The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds oftimes, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk andstandby times are noticeably shorter than normal, replacethe battery. Use only Nokia approved batteries, andrecharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargersdesignated for this device.If a replacement battery is being used for the first time orif the battery has not been used for a prolonged period, itmay be necessary to connect the charger, then disconnectand reconnect it to begin charging the battery.Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the deviceDo not short-circuit the battery. Accidentalshort-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such asa coin, clip, or pen causes direct connection of the positive(+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These looklike metal strips on the battery.) This might happen,for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocketor purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage thebattery or the connecting object.Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in aclosed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce thecapacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep thebattery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A devicewith a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, evenwhen the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is
