• Batteries, chargers, and accessories
This section provides information about the phone’s batteries, accessories,
and chargers. Be aware that the information in this section is subject to
change as the batteries, chargers, and accessories change.
This phone is intended for use when supplied with power from the PPH-1
car kit, an ACP-7U, an ACP-8U, LCH-8, or an LCH-9 charger. Other usage
could invalidate any approval given to this apparatus and might be dangerous.
Warning: When you purchase batteries, chargers, and accessories for
your phone, use only batteries, chargers, and accessories that have
received approval from the phone’s manufacturer. The use of any
other type of phone-related hardware may invalidate any approval
or warranty applying to the phone, and could also be dangerous. For
availability of approved batteries, chargers, and accessories, check
with your dealer.
Note: For information on how to charge and recharge your battery,
refer to “Charge the battery” on page 10.
When the battery is 80% charged the battery bar stops scrolling. Battery
full appears also, if the phone is on. To obtain 100% battery capacity,
allow another 2 hours for a “trickle” or “maintenance” charge.
When you are not using a charger, disconnect it from the power source. Do
not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since
overcharging could shorten its life span. If left unused, a fully-charged battery
will discharge itself over time.
Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge.
Therefore, allow it to cool down or warm up before trying to charge it.
When the battery is running out of power and your phone only has a few
minutes of talk time remaining, a warning tone sounds and the Battery low
message appears briefly. When no more talk time is left, a warning tone is
sounded and the phone switches itself off.
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Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur
when a metallic object, like a coin, a clip, or a pen causes a direct connection
of the + and - terminals of the battery, which are metal strips on top of
the battery.
An example of short-circuiting could occur if you carry a spare battery in
your pocket or purse, where the battery could come into contact with
objects such as a coin. Short-circuiting could damage either the battery
or the connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in
either summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime
of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C
(59°F and 77°F).
A phone with a hot or cold battery might not work temporarily, even if the
battery is fully charged. The performance of batteries is particularly limited
in temperatures below 0°C (32°F).
The following list provides guidelines that you can follow:
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When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably
shorter than normal, buy a new battery.
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Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
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Never use any charger or battery that is damaged and/or worn out.
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Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of
batteries by putting them in fire!
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When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull
the plug, not the cord.