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Section 4A: Important Safety Information 221
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Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s
performance.
Recently, there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries
overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of
these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand
batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards. Qwest is
not aware of similar problems with Qwest phones resulting from the proper
use of batteries and accessories approved by Qwest or the manufacturer of
your phone. Use only Qwest- or manufacturer-approved batteries and
accessories found through your phone’s manufacturer, or online at
www.qwest.com/accessories
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In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that
range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
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Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity
areas, such as the bathroom.
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Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
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Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
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Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
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The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long
period of time.
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It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable
performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs
replacing.
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Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of
time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:
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Less than one month:
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
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More than one month:
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C
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