Nokia 6190 Cell Phone User Manual


 
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Charging times depend on the type of battery and
charger used.
For approximate charging and oper-
ating times, see Batteries on page 89.
If the battery is too hot or cold, charging may be inter-
rupted until the battery reaches its normal operating
temperature.
Can I make calls while charging?
Yes, you can. But your battery may not charge while a
call is in progress. Charging should resume once you
end the call.
Discharging NiMH batteries
An NiMH battery lasts longer and performs better if you
fully discharge it from time to time. To discharge the bat-
tery, leave your phone switched on until the battery is
drained. The phone will display several messages that
the battery is low and that you need to recharge it; just
ignore them. After the phone turns itself off, connect the
charger and fully recharge the battery.
Note: Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other
means.
When do I need to buy a new battery?
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds
of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the oper-
ating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably
shorter than normal, its time to buy a new battery.
Removing the battery
Note: Switch off the phone before removing the battery!
1)
Press and hold
the button at the
top of the battery
2)
Slide the battery
toward the bottom
of the phone
3)
Lift the battery off the phone