Battery Information; Charging And Discharging; Care And Maintenance - Nokia N-GAGE QD User Manual

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.
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.
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 (59°F and 77°F). A device with a hot
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or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the
battery is fully charged. Battery performance is particularly
limited in temperatures well below freezing.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire! Dispose of batteries
according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible.
Do not dispose as household waste.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship
and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will
help you protect your warranty coverage.
• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and all types
of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will
corrode electronic circuits. If your device does get wet,
remove the battery and allow the device to dry completely
before replacing it.
• Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its
moving parts and electronic components can be damaged.
• Do not store the device in hot areas. High temperatures
can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the device in cold areas. When the device
returns to its normal temperature, moisture can form
inside the device and damage electronic circuit boards.
• Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed
in this guide.