Battery Information; Charging And Discharging - Nokia 6610i User Manual

8. Battery information

■ Charging and Discharging

Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. The full performance of a new battery is
achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be
charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and
standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Nokia
approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargers
designated for this device.
Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. Do not leave the
battery connected to a charger. Overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully
charged battery will lose its charge over time. Temperature extremes can affect the ability of
your battery to charge.
To prolong battery life of NiMh batteries, discharge the battery from time to time by leaving
your device switched on until it turns itself off. Do not attempt to discharge the battery by
any other means.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is
damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic
object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-
) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the battery.) This might happen, for
example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.
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