Nokia PM 3205 manual Caring for the Battery, Protecting Your Battery, Safety Guidelines 191

Caring for the Battery

Protecting Your Battery

The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance.

⬤Use only batteries and chargers approved by the phone manufacturer (for example, the Nokia ACP-7, Nokia LCH-12, or the Nokia ACP-12). These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. Do not connect incompatible products.

⬤In order to avoid damage, only charge the battery in temperatures that range from 32ºF to 113ºF (0ºC to 45ºC).

⬤Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.

⬤Never dispose of the battery by incineration. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations (for example, recycling). Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

⬤Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.

⬤Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.

⬤The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time.

⬤It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing.

⬤Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to store the battery in temperatures that range from 32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C). A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing

⬤Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip, or pen) causes direct connection of the positive

(+) and negative (-) terminals (metal contacts) of the battery, such as when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.

Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries

For safe disposal options of your LiIon batteries, contact your nearest Sprint- authorized service center.

Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

Note: For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking LiIon battery.

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