Safety, Regulatory & Legal
Battery Use & Safety
The following battery use and safety information applies to all Motorola mobile devices. If your mobile device uses a
Important: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage. Most battery safety issues arise from improper handling of batteries, and particularly from the continued use of damaged batteries.
DON’Ts
•Don’t disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the form of your battery.
•Don’t use tools, sharp objects, or excessive force to insert or remove the battery as this can damage the battery.
•Don’t let the mobile device or battery come in contact with liquids.* Liquids can get into the mobile device’s circuits, leading to corrosion.
•Don’t allow the battery to touch metal objects. If metal objects, such as jewelry, stay in prolonged contact with the battery contact points, the battery could become very hot.
•Don’t place your mobile device or battery near a heat source.* High temperatures can cause the battery to swell, leak, or malfunction.
•Don’t dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.
DOs
•Do avoid leaving your mobile device in your car in high temperatures.*
•Do avoid dropping the mobile device or battery.* Dropping these items, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage.*
•Do contact your service provider or Motorola if your mobile device or battery has been damaged in any of the ways listed here.
*Note: Always make sure that any battery, connector and compartment covers are closed and secure to avoid direct exposure of the battery to any of these conditions, even if your product information states that your mobile device can resist damage from these conditions.
Important: Motorola recommends you always use
confirm that any battery you purchase has a “Motorola Original” hologram. If you see a message on your display such as Invalid Battery or Unable to Charge, take the following steps:
•Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a “Motorola Original” hologram;
•If there is no hologram, the battery is not a Motorola battery;
•If there is a hologram, replace the battery and try charging it again;
•If the message remains, contact a Motorola authorized service center.
Warning: Use of a
Proper and safe battery disposal and recycling: Proper battery disposal is not only
important for safety, it benefits the environment. You can recycle your used batteries in many
retail or service provider locations. Additional information on proper disposal and recycling | |
can be found at www.motorola.com/recycling |
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Disposal: Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local |
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regulations. Contact your local recycling center or national recycling organizations | 032375o |
for more information on how to dispose of batteries. |
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Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode.
Battery Charging
Notes for charging your product’s battery:
•During charging, keep your battery and charger near room temperature for efficient battery charging.
•New batteries are not fully charged.
•New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge.
•Motorola batteries and charging systems have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging.
Third Party Accessories
Use of third party accessories, including but not limited to batteries, chargers, headsets, covers, cases, screen protectors and memory cards, may impact your mobile device’s performance. In some circumstances, third party accessories can be dangerous and may void
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