Battery Safety - Toshiba TS705 User Manual

Health and safety

Battery safety

Your Toshiba phone 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, it is
recommended that you buy a new battery.
• A new battery, or one that has not been used for
a long time, could have reduced capacity during
initial use.
• The battery can only be charged in temperatures
between +5 °C (+41 °F) and +35°C (+95 °F).
• Only use batteries approved by Toshiba and
only recharge the battery with the recommended
charger supplied by Toshiba.
• When the charger is not in use, disconnect it
from the power source.
• Do not leave the battery connected to the
charger and power source for longer than
necessary as overcharging will shorten the
lifespan of the battery.
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• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental
short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object
causes a direct connection between the + and -
terminals of the battery.
• Do not leave the battery in areas of extreme cold
or heat as this will affect the performance of the
battery. Areas of extreme cold include a
refrigerator, and areas of extreme heat include a
car exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
• Do not dispose of the battery in an ordinary bin.
The battery contains toxic chemicals and must
be disposed appropriately. Contact your local
authorities for more information.