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• Never short-circuit the battery, as it may overheat
and cause a fire. Keep away from jewellery and other
metal objects
• Never dispose of the battery in a fire. It could explode
and release harmful substances into the environment
• Never dispose of the battery with your regular
household waste. Take it to a hazardous material
collection point
• Do not touch the battery terminals
•
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type
The charger
• Use only the charger supplied with your mobile.
• Never pull the charger cord to release it from the mains
– pull the charger itself
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As with all other radio devices, touching the built-in
antenna area during telephone conversation may impair
the quality and lead to shorter standby time due to
increased power consumption.
The battery
Your mobile is equipped with a high-performance Li-Ion
battery. Optional battery types may be available, check with
your local retailer. Observe the maintenance guidelines and
your battery should give you a long service life.
• At the beginning of the battery’s life, fully charge and
discharge (let it go flat) three times
• Avoid repeated short charging. It is preferable to let the
battery go flat and then recharge it completely
• Avoid charging in strong heat or extreme cold. Ambient
room temperature is preferable. The battery has its
optimum performance in an ambient temperature of
+5 °C to +50 °C
• Don’t store a battery near a fire or heat source
• Use only the battery approved by the manufacturer
• Never replace the battery with a non-approved battery
• Never try to open the battery as it contains substances
that might be harmful if swallowed or allowed to come
into contact with unprotected skin
