Battery care
General safety guidelines
•Do not disassemble or open the battery.
•Do not crush, bend, deform, puncture, or shred the battery.
•Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery.
•Do not immerse the battery or expose it to water or other liquids. Even if a battery appears to dry out and operate normally, internal parts can slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard.
•Always keep the battery between 15 °C and
25 °C (59 °F and 77 °F). Do not expose the battery to extremes of temperature (heat or cold), fire, or other hazards such as a cooking surface, iron, or radiator.
•Never use any damaged battery.
•Only use the battery for its intended phone.
•Only use the battery with a qualified charger. Use of an unqualified battery charger
may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. If you are unsure about whether a charger is qualified, contact customer support.
•Do not short-circuit the battery or
allow metallic conductive
•Replace the battery only with another qualified battery. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. If you are unsure about whether a replacement battery is compatible, contact customer support.
•Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations and recycle if possible. Do not dispose as household waste.
•Supervise all battery usage by children.
•Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, an internal
•Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard.
Common causes of battery drain
•Playing games or using the Web.
•Taking pictures with the flash on.
•Keeping backlighting on.
•Operating in digital mode when far away from a base station or cell site.
•Using data cables or accessories.
•Operating when no service is available, or service is available intermittently.
•High earpiece and ringer volume settings.
•Repeating sound, vibration, or lighted alerts.
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