Battery Charging Tips
To ensure maximum battery life:
•Always use Motorola approved battery chargers.
•When charging, keep the battery at or near room temperature.
•When you don’t intend to use a battery for a while, store it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator.
•Do not leave a NiMH battery connected to any charger for longer than 24 hours.
A new NiMH battery can require several full charge/ discharge cycles to reach its optimum performance level. After this initial series of charge/discharge cycles, recharge the battery at your convenience.
Quick Change Power Source
The quick change feature enables you to switch power sources during an active call without losing the connection. If you hear a
Charge Times
The following table shows the time required to charge each battery type to a 90% power level:
Battery Type
Charge Time— Internal Charger
NiMH AAAL (700 mAH)
4 hrs.
NiMH AA (1200 mAH)
6 hrs.
When the battery reaches 90%, it slow charges until it is fully charged. It is normal for batteries to become warm during charging.
If the phone is turned on while batteries are charging, charge times will be longer than those listed above.
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