Motorola StarTAC 3000 User Manual page 21

Charging the Battery
Your StarTAC ™ phone's Standard Battery charges in three to
four hours using the AC Wall Charger. A Lithium Ion battery
can be charged with a Rapid Charger in one to two hours.
Charging times are affected by:
• Temperature Batteries should be at or near room
temperature when charging. To prolong battery life and
charge capacity, avoid exposing your batteries to tempera-
tures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). As a
good rule of thumb, always take your phone with you
when you leave your car.
• Extended Usage Over extended periods of time, batteries
gradually wear down and require longer charge-times.
This is normal. If you've been charging your battery regu-
larly and notice a decrease in talk-time or an increase in
charge-time, then it's probably time to purchase a new battery.
Leaving Batteries in the Charger
Lithium Ion batteries are different from other batteries in
that you can leave them in the charger. Nickel Metal Hydride
batteries should not be left in the charger for more than 24
hours.
Charging
Times
Leaving
Batteries in
the Charger
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