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BASIC USER GUIDE
BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery Care and Tips
This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), 
nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion 
rechargeable battery. 
The following battery tips will help you obtain the 
highest performance and longest cycle life from your 
Motorola rechargeable battery. 
• Charge your new battery overnight (14-16 hrs) 
before using it to obtain maximum battery 
capacity and performance.
• Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead 
to battery damage and void the battery warranty.
• When charging a battery that is attached to the 
radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
• The battery should be at about 25°C/77°F (room 
temperature) whenever possible. Charging a 
cold battery (below 10°C/50° F) may result in 
leakage of electrolyte and ultimately, in failure of 
the battery.
• Charging a hot battery (above 35°C/95°F) 
results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting 
the performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate 
battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing 
circuit to ensure that the battery is charged 
within these temperature limits. 
• New batteries can be stored up to two years 
without significant cycle loss. Store new/unused 
batteries in cool dry area.
• Batteries which have been in storage should be 
charged overnight.
• Do not return fully charged batteries to the 
charger for an “extra boost”. This action will 
significantly reduce battery life.
• Do not leave your radio and battery in the 
charger when not charging. Continuous charging 
will shorten battery life. (Do not use your charger 
as a radio stand.)
• For optimum battery life and operation use only 
Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to 
operate as an integrated energy system.
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