Battery & Charger; Before Using Battery Or Charger - SoftBank 820SC User Manual

Battery & Charger

Before Using Battery or Charger

Charge battery before first use of 820SC or after
long periods of disuse.
Charging Battery
Long periods of disuse may affect battery's ability to
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hold a full charge. Charge battery at least once every
six months while not in use. Otherwise, battery may
become unusable.
820SC uses a lithium-ion battery; charge battery in
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anytime without damaging its ability to hold a
charge.
Do not charge battery under the following
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conditions:
- In ambient temperatures beyond 5ºC - 40ºC
- In high levels of humidity, vibration or dust (May
cause malfunction)
- Near a radio receiver (May cause feedback)
820SC or Charger may warm while charging. This is
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normal, however, should they become very hot to the
touch, stop charging and contact Customer Service
(fP.14-30).
Battery is a consumable; replace it if operating time
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shortens noticeably.
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Note
Use specified Charger only. Do not use it for
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devices other than 820SC.
Battery must be inside 820SC to charge it.
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When not in use, unplug Charger from
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outlet or cigarette lighter socket.
Battery Life
Battery time/life may be reduced by any of the
following:
Environmental Factors
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- Storing/using 820SC beyond 5ºC - 40ºC
- Using 820SC when signal is poor/out-of-range
- Debris to collect on 820SC, battery or Charger Port
Operational Factors
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- Active S! Appli
- Camera use
- Media Player use
- Excessive Keypad use (e.g. for using S! Appli or
messaging)
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- Bluetooth transmissions
- Frequently opening and closing 820SC
- Watching TV
Settings
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- Using Slide Show
- Increasing Brightness higher or Backlight time
- Using Media Player with Backlight set to Always
on
Battery Disposal
Do not dispose of exhausted batteries with
ordinary refuse. Tape over battery terminals before
disposal or take to a SoftBank shop. Follow any
and all local regulations regarding battery disposal.
Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.
When Battery Runs Out
When battery is weak, a warning appears and
820SC beeps. Charge or replace battery; otherwise
820SC will automatically turn off.