23
Getting Started
Battery Information
Battery 
Types
Your StarTAC
™
 phone can use either Nickel Metal Hydride 
(NiMH) or Lithium Ion (LiIon) batteries. 
Batteries are available in a variety of sizes: Slim, Standard, 
and Standard Extra Capacity.
Talk-Times 
and 
Standby-
Times
Slim Battery
(Lithium Ion) E•P
up to 60 minutes talk-time or 14 hours standby-time 
Standard Battery
(Nickel Metal Hydride)
up to 60 minutes talk-time or 14 hours standby-time 
Standard Extra Capacity Battery
(Lithium Ion) E•P
up to 110 minutes talk-time or 22 hours standby-time 
Keep in mind: Talking on the phone uses more energy 
than leaving it idle; the more talk-time you use, the less 
standby-time you’ll have and vice versa.
Battery 
Disposal
To dispose of batteries, check with your local recycling 
center for a battery recycler near you. Never dispose of 
batteries in fire.
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