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When the battery is not in use, store it uncharged in a cool and dark place.

The battery is a sealed unit with no service- able parts. Do not try to open the case.

You can purchase additional standard or extended capacity batteries through your local RadioShack store.

A battery can be charged and discharged hun- dreds of times, but it eventually wears out. When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than nor- mal, it is time to get a new battery.

Leaving the battery in a hot or cold place, such as in a closed car in the summer or winter, reduces the battery’s capacity and life. Always try to keep the battery between 59° and 77°F (15° and 25°C). A phone with a too hot or too cold battery might not work, even when the battery is fully charged, until the battery returns to a normal temperature. Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are particularly lim- ited in temperatures below 14°F (–10°C).

Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

Never use any charger or battery that is dam- aged or worn out.

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