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Safety, Regulatory & Legal
Safety, Regulatory & Legal
Battery Use & Safety
Battery Use & Safety
The following battery use and safety information applies to all Motorola
mobile devices. If your mobile device uses a non-removable main battery
(as stated in your product information), details related to handling and
replacing your battery should be disregarded—the battery should only be
replaced by a Motorola-approved service facility, and any attempt to
remove or replace your battery may damage the product.
Important: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or
damage.
Most battery safety issues arise from improper handling of
batteries, and particularly from the continued use of damaged batteries.
DON’Ts
• Don’t disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt
to change the form of your battery.
• Don’t use tools, sharp objects, or excessive force to insert or
remove the battery as this can damage the battery.
• Don’t let the mobile device or battery come in contact with
liquids.*
Liquids can get into the mobile device’s circuits, leading to
corrosion.
• Don’t allow the battery to touch metal objects.
If metal objects,
such as jewelry, stay in prolonged contact with the battery contact
points, the battery could become very hot.
• Don’t place your mobile device or battery near a heat source.*
High temperatures can cause the battery to swell, leak, or malfunction.
• Don’t dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat
source
, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.
DOs
• Do avoid leaving your mobile device in your car in high
temperatures.*
• Do avoid dropping the mobile device or battery.*
Dropping these
items, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage.*
• Do contact your service provider or Motorola if your mobile
device or battery has been damaged in any of the ways listed
here.
* Note:
Always make sure that any battery, connector and compartment
covers are closed and secure to avoid direct exposure of the battery to any
of these conditions, even if your product information states that your
mobile device
can resist damage from these conditions.
Important: Motorola recommends you always use
Motorola-branded batteries and chargers for quality assurance
and safeguards.
Motorola’s warranty does not cover damage to the
mobile device caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. To help
you identify authentic Motorola batteries from non-original or counterfeit
batteries (that may not have adequate safety protection), Motorola
provides holograms on its batteries. You should confirm that any battery
you purchase has a “Motorola Original” hologram.
If you see a message on your display such as
Invalid Battery
or
Unable to Charge
, take the following steps:
•
Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a “Motorola
Original” hologram;
•
If there is no hologram, the battery is not a Motorola battery;
•
If there is a hologram, replace the battery and try charging it again;
•
If the message remains, contact a Motorola authorized service center.
Warning:
Use of a non-Motorola battery or charger may present a risk of
fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
Proper and safe battery disposal and recycling:
Proper battery
disposal is not only important for safety, it benefits the environment. You
can recycle your used batteries in many retail or service provider locations.
Additional information on proper disposal and recycling can be found at
www.motorola.com/recycling
Disposal:
Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with
local regulations. Contact your local recycling center or national
recycling organizations for more information on how to dispose
of batteries.
Warning:
Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode.
Battery Charging
Battery Charging
Notes for charging your product’s battery:
•
During charging, keep your battery and charger near room temperature
for efficient battery charging.
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