When is a good time to charge?
Actually, you can charge anytime. If you have a NiMH
battery, you should allow it to discharge once in a while
(see “Discharging NiMH batteries” on page 9).
Whenever your phone beeps once and displays
%DWWHU\#ORZ, you only have a couple of minutes of talk
time remaining. The repetition rate of these battery-low
warnings depend on the remaining battery capacity
and the battery condition. These warnings are more
frequent when you’re in a call.
Note: The phone will not give you the warning tone under
certain conditions. See “Warning and game tones” on
page 82.
Once all the power has drained from your battery,
you’ll hear three beeps with the message
5HFKDUJH#
EDWWHU\ on your display. At this point, your phone will
switch itself off and you’ll need to recharge your
battery.
When is charging complete?
When the charge indicators stop scrolling,
your phone is considered fully charged.
However, a slight increase in charge may
occur if your phone is left connected to the
charger. This is called “trickle charge.”
Charging times depend on the type of battery and
charger used. For approximate charging and oper-
ating times, see “Batteries” on page 91.
If the battery is too hot or cold, charging may be
interrupted until the battery reaches its normal
operating temperature.
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Can I make calls while charging?
Yes, but depending on the charger used, your battery
may not charge during a call.
Discharging NiMH batteries
An NiMH battery lasts longer and performs better if
you fully discharge it from time to time. To discharge
the battery, leave your phone switched on until the
battery is drained. The phone will display several
messages that the battery is low and that you need to
recharge it; just ignore them. After the phone turns
itself off, connect the charger and fully recharge the
battery.
Note: Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other
means.
When do I need to buy a new battery?
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds
of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the oper-
ating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably
shorter than normal, it’s time to buy a new battery.
Removing the battery
Note: Switch off the phone before removing the battery!
1) Press and hold
the button at the
top of the battery
2) Slide the battery
toward the bottom
of the phone
3)
Lift the battery off the phone
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