306 Section 5A: Regulatory and Safety Information
ⅷ Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the
bathroom.
ⅷ Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
ⅷ Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
ⅷ Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
ⅷ The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time.
ⅷ It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can
be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing.
ⅷ 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: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
More than one month: -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)
Battery Handling:
ⅷ Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred the battery.
ⅷ Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse
or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion, or other hazard.
ⅷ Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
ⅷ Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per
the IEEE/CTIA-1725 standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk
of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
ⅷ Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery
terminals.
ⅷ Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per
IEEE/CTIA-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion,
leakage, or other hazard.
ⅷ Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
ⅷ Battery usage by children should be supervised.
ⅷ Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a
hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.