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BATTERY USE AND CARE
We recommend that you fully charge the battery
before you use your mobile phone for the first time.
The battery can only be charged in temperature
s
between +5°C (+41°F) and +45°C (+113°F).
A new battery or one that has not been used fo
r
a long time could have reduced capacity the f
irst few
times it is used.
The talk and standby times depend on the act
ual
transmission conditions when using the mobile
phone.
If the mobile phone is used near a base station, less
power is required and talk and standby times
are
prolonged.
• Warning!
May explode if disposed of in fire.
• Use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson bra
nded original
batteries and chargers intended for use with
your
mobile phone. Other chargers may not charge sufficiently
or may produce excessive heat. Using other batte
ries
and chargers could be dangerous.
• Do not expose the battery to liquid.
• Do not let the metal contacts on the batter
y touch
another metal object. This could short-circuit and
damage the battery.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery
.
• Do not expose the battery to extreme
temperatures, never above +60°C
(+140°F). For maximum battery capacity,
use the battery in room temperature.
• Turn off your mobile phone before removin
g
the battery.
• Keep out of children’s reach.
• Use the battery for the intended
purpose only.
• Do not allow the battery to be put into the mouth.
Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed.
DISPOSING OF THE BATTERY
Please check local regulations for
disposal of batteries or call your local
Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center
for information.
The battery should never be placed in municipal
waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available.