Radio Shack CT-600 User Manual
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• A new battery’s full performance is achieved
only after two or three complete charge and dis-
charge cycles.
• When you are not using the charger, disconnect
it from power. Do not leave a battery charging
on the charger for more than a week, since
overcharging could shorten the battery’s life.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery discharg-
es itself in about a week.
• When a battery is not in use, store it uncharged
in a cool and dark place.
• You can purchase additional standard or ex-
tended capacity batteries through your local
RadioShack store.
• A battery can be charged and discharged hun-
dreds of times, but it eventually wears out.
When the operating time (talk time and standby
time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time
to get a new battery.
• Occasionally, allow the battery pack to fully dis-
charge. Otherwise, the battery pack loses its
ability to fully recharge. See “Discharging Bat-
teries” on Page 15.
• Leaving the battery in a hot or cold place, such
as in a closed car in the summer or winter, re-
duces the battery’s capacity and life. Always try
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