Charging and Discharching
Your phone 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, it is time to buy a new battery.
- Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer.
- Unplug the charger when not in use.
- Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for longer than a week, since overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself 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 (coin, clip or pen) causes direct connection of the + and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), 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 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). 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 dispose of batteries in a fire!
- Dispose of batteries according to local regulations (e.g. recycling). Do not dispose as household waste.
Charging the battery
- Connect the cord from the charger to the socket on the bottom of your phone.
- Connect the charger to an AC wall socket.
- The text Charging is displayed briefly if the phone is switched on. If the battery is completely empty, it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or any calls can be made.
- Disconnect the charger from the phone and the AC outlet.
The charging time depends on the charger and the battery used. For example, charging a BL-5C battery with the ACP-7 charger takes up to 3 hours in standby mode.
