Nokia 2600 - Manual (Page 41)

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7 Reference Information
• BATTERY INFORMATION
Charging and discharging
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. The full performance of a new battery is
achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be
charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and
standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Nokia
approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargers
designated for this device.
Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. Do not leave
the battery connected to a charger. Overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a
fully charged battery will lose its charge over time. Temperature extremes can affect the
ability of your battery to charge.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic
object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative
(-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the battery.) This might happen,
for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter
conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the
battery between 59°F and 77°F (15°C and 25°C). A device with a hot or cold battery may not
work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is particularly
limited in temperatures well below freezing.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire! Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.
The BL-5C battery provides 2–3 hours of talk time and 100–250 hours of standby time.
Battery talk and standby times are estimates only and depend on signal strength, network
conditions, features used, battery age and condition (including the effect of charging
habits), temperatures to which the battery is exposed, use in digital mode, and many other
factors. Please note that the amount of time a phone is used for calls will affect its standby
time. Likewise, the amount of time that the phone is turned on and in standby mode will
affect its talk time.
• ENHANCEMENTS, BATTERIES, AND CHARGERS
A few practical rules about accessories and enhancements:
• Keep all accessories and enhancements out of the reach of small children.
• When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory or enhancement, grasp and
pull the plug, not the cord.