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and could cause damage or injury. Never use a charger or battery that is damaged.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power. Talk and standby time
are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the
network operator.
Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge, the type of battery, and the
charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually
wear out. When the operation time is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new
battery.
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.
Use only approved batteries, and recharges your battery only approved chargers. Disconnect the
charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a
charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or
warming first.
Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will
be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may
not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a