14 Section 1B. Phone Basics
New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may
take more time to charge.
Charging precautions: When charging your battery,
keep it near room temperature. Never expose
batteries to temperatures below 0°C (3 2°F) or above
45°C (113°F) when charging. Always take your
mobile device with you when you leave your vehicle.
When storing your battery, keep it in a cool, dry
place.
It is normal for battery life to decrease over time, and
for the battery to exhibit shorter runtime between
charges or require more frequent or longer charging
times.
Avoid damage to battery and mobile device. Do not
disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture,
shred, or submerge the battery or mobile device.
Avoid dropping the battery or mobile device,
especially on a hard surface. If your battery or mobile
device has been subjected to such damage, take
it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center before
using. Do not attempt to dry it with an appliance or
heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.
Use care when handling a charged battery — particularly
when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other
container with metal objects. Contact with metal
objects (e.g., jewelry, keys, beaded chains) could
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit), causing
the battery to become very hot, which could cause
damage or injury.
Important Motorola mobile devices are designed to
work best with qualified batteries. 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 bears a Motorola “Original
Equipment” hologram;
• If there is no hologram, the battery is not
a qualified battery;
• If there is a hologram, replace the battery
and retry charging it;
• If the message remains, contact a
Motorola Authorized Service Center.