Battery Statements; Charging And Discharging - Nokia 6310i User Manual

9. Battery statements

Charging and Discharging

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable
battery.
Note that a new battery's full performance 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 operating time (talk-time and
standby time) is noticeably shorter than
normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
Use only batteries approved by the phone
manufacturer and recharge your battery only
with the chargers approved by the
manufacturer. Unplug the charger when not
in use. Do not leave the battery connected to
a charger for longer than a week, since
overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left
unused a fully charged battery will discharge
itself over time.
Temperature extremes can affect the ability
of your battery to charge.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Never use any charger or battery which is
damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental
short-circuiting can occur when a metallic
object (coin, clip or pen) causes direct
connection of the + and - terminals of the
battery (metal strips on the battery) 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.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such
as in a closed car in 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. A phone
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with a hot or cold battery may temporarily
not work, even when the battery is fully
charged. Batteries' performance is
particularly limited in temperatures well
below freezing.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire!
Dispose of batteries according to local
regulations (e.g. recycling). Do not dispose of
as household waste.
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