UTStarcom CDM8945 - Manual (Page 7)

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BATTERY USAGE BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION
• When you charge the battery with the phone power off, you
will see a charging status screen. You cannot operate the
phone until it is powered on.
• The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.
• Fully charge the battery before use.
• It is more efficient to charge the battery with the handset
powered off.
• The battery must be connected to the phone in order to charge it.
• Battery operating time gradually decreases over time.
• If the battery fails to perform normally, you may need to replace
the battery.
1 Plug the AC Charger into a standard outlet.
2 Plug the other end of the AC Charger into the
bottom of your phone. The battery must be
installed onto the phone.
BATTERY CHARGING
POWER CONNECTION
l Only use the battery and charger approved by the
manufacturer.
l Only use the battery for its original purpose.
l Try to keep batteries in a temperature between
41ºF (5ºC ) and 95ºF (35ºC).
l If the battery is stored in temperatures above or
below the recommended range, give it time to warm
up or cool down before using.
l Completely drain the battery before recharging.
It may take one to four days to completely drain.
l Store the discharged battery in a cool, dark, and dry
place.
l Purchase a new battery when its operating time
gradually decreases after fully charging.
l Properly dispose of the battery according to local
laws.
l Don’t attempt to disassemble the battery –
it is a sealed unit with no serviceable parts.
l Don’t accidentally short circuit the battery by
carrying it in your pocket or purse with other
metallic objects such as coins, clips and pens.
This may critically damage the battery.
l Don’t leave the battery in hot or cold temps.
Otherwise, it could significantly reduce the capacity
and lifetime of the battery.
l Don’t dispose of the battery into a fire.
DOs
DON’Ts