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Using the Battery
AboutYour Batteries
Your phone uses Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries in either AAAL or AA sizes.
Note: In an emergency, you can use four AA alkaline batteries for
Battery Talk-Time and Standby-Time
The following table shows ranges for battery talk- times and standby times.
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Talk | Standby | Talk | Standby | ||
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| (up to) | (up to) | (up to) | (up to) | |
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AAAL NiMH |
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(700mAH) | 100 min. | 100 hrs. | 60 min. | 16 hrs. | |
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AA NiMH |
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(1200mAH) | 180 min. | 180 hrs. | 100 min. | 27 hrs. | |
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Notes:
•Talking on the phone uses more power than leaving it idle. The more power used for talking, the less you’ll have for
•All times are approximate and depend on the battery used, network configuration, signal strength, and features selected.
•Talk and standby times are lower in Analog mode. Your phone operates more efficiently in Digital mode.
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