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Batteries
Using the Battery
About Your Batteries
Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone can use either
Lithium Ion (LiIon) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries. Batteries are available in these sizes:
Slim, Standard, and Extra Capacity.
Your phone can use two batteries at the same time.
You can use:
•
any single main or auxiliary battery
or
•
a main and auxiliary battery combination
to fit your needs. You can even extend your talk-
time by attaching an auxiliary battery at any time,
without interrupting your call.
Battery Talk-Time and Standby-Time
Talk-time
is the time you can talk on your phone
before the battery is fully discharged.
Standby-time
is the time your phone is on but not used for talking.
Notes:
•
Talking on the phone uses more power than
leaving it idle. The more power you use for
talking, the less you’ll have for standby-time,
and vice-versa.
•
All times are approximate and depend on the
battery used, network configuration, signal
strength, and the features selected.
•
Talk and standby times are lower in analog
mode.
•
Your phone operates more efficiently in
Digital mode. If the icon is displayed in
the lower left corner, your phone’s
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