2 Phone battery
Battery care
General safety guidelines
√ Do not disassemble or open the battery.
√ Do not crush, bend, deform, puncture, or
shred the battery.
√ Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into
the battery.
√ Do not immerse the battery or expose it to
water or other liquids. Even if a battery
appears to dry out and operate normally,
internal parts can slowly corrode and pose a
safety hazard.
√ Always keep the battery between 15°C and
25°C (59°F and 77°F). Do not expose the
battery to extremes of temperature (heat or
cold), fire, or other hazards such as a cooking
surface, iron, or radiator.
√ Never use any damaged battery.
√ Only use the battery for its intended phone.
√ Only use the battery with a qualified charger.
Use of an unqualified battery charger may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or
other hazard. If you are unsure about
whether a charger is qualified, contact
customer support.
√ Do not short-circuit the battery or allow
metallic conductive objects—such as
keys, coins, or jewelry—to contact the
battery’s terminals.
√ Replace the battery only with another qualified
battery. Use of an unqualified battery may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or
other hazard. If you are unsure about whether
a replacement battery is compatible, contact
customer support.
√ Promptly dispose of used batteries in
accordance with local regulations and
recycle if possible. Do not dispose as
household waste.
√ Supervise all battery usage by children.
√ Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the
phone or battery is dropped, especially on a
hard surface, an internal short-circuit can
occur and pose a safety hazard. If you
suspect battery damage, take it to a service
center for inspection.
√ Improper battery use may result in a fire,
explosion, or other hazard.
Common causes of battery drain
√ Playing games or using the Web.
√ Taking pictures with the flash on.
√ Keeping backlighting on.
√ Operating in digital mode when far away from
a base station or cell site.
√ Using data cables or accessories.
√ Operating when no service is available, or
service is available intermittently.
√ High earpiece and ringer volume settings.
√ Repeating sound, vibration, or lighted alerts.
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