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Charging and Discharging
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery.
Note that a new battery’s full performance 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 operating 
time (talk-time and standby time) is 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 which 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  . A phone with a hot or 
cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Batteries' performance is 
particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing.