Ericsson A1228d manual Battery Use and Care

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cling of rechargeable batteries. Many areas require the				• Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch
recycling of rechargeable batteries. In the U.S., call 1-					another metal object such as keys in your pocket.
800-822-8837 to find out how to recycle your battery.						.
					This could short-circuit and damage the battery.
Outside the U.S., contact your local retailer for recycling						c
				• Do not attempt to take a battery apart.n
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				• Do not expose a battery to open flame. This could
Battery Use and Care					cause the battery to explode.
				• Turn your phone OFF before removing the battery.
A rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated
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properly. A new battery, or one that has not been used				•
					Use onlysthe AC/DC adapter supplied with your
for a long period of time, should be conditioned before					batteryccharger. Using a different adapter could be
using your phone. Avoid recharging a fully-charged or				ridangerous and will void your phone warranty.
almost fully-charged battery. This can result in the mem-				E• Never charge a battery when the ambient room
ory effect, which causes the battery to charge to less than			–		temperature is below 50° F (10°C) or above 105°F
its full capacity. If your phone shuts off due to low bat-
		e			(40°C).
tery power, you should charge the battery within 24
hours for the battery to reach full capacity.		s		• Do not allow the battery to be placed into the
		u			mouth. Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swal-
• Do not leave your battery where it may be sub-					lowed.
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jected to extremely hot or cold temperatures. This
could reduce the battery’s capacity.
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