4 Take out the battery.
Caution: Use only your hands to remove the battery. Do not use
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any objects that may damage the phone or the battery.
• IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
•
Recharge your battery only with a charger approved by Nokia.
•
You can switch the phone on and use it for calls while the battery is
charging.
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If the battery is totally empty, it may take a few minutes for the battery
indicator to appear on the screen.
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If the phone is switched on when charging is complete, the screen
momentarily shows the message Battery full.
•
The BMC-3 battery does not need to be fully discharged before
recharging.
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Charging time depends on the charger and battery used. See "Batteries"
on page 113 for charging, talk, and standby times.
•
If the battery has become completely empty, you may need to recharge
it for a few minutes before you can make or receive calls.
• PROLONG BATTERY LIFE
A NiMH battery lasts longer and performs better if you fully discharge it
from time to time. To discharge your battery, follow either of these steps.
•
Leave your phone switched on until the battery drains completely.
Ignore any messages to recharge your battery and let the battery
completely discharge.
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Or, use the battery discharge feature of any approved accessory available
for your phone.
Important: Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any means
other than those just described.
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