Protecting Your Battery

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

Use only approved batteries, AC adapters, and chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.

In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 0º C to 45º C (32º F to 113º F).

Don’t store the battery in a high humidity environment.

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.

Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.

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

Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:

Less than one month:

-20º C to 60º C (-4º F to 140º F)

More than one month:

-20º C to 45º C (-4º F to 113º F)

Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries

For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, please ensure that disposal of this in accordance with law and regulation.

Do not dispose of the battery in fire; the cell may explode.

Do not open or puncture the battery; the released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes and skin.

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 Li-Ion battery.

Cautions

Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.

Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.

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