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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.
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In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to
113º F (0º C to 45º C).
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Do not 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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Do not 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 is 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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Do not store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It is best to
follow these storage rules:
Less than one month: - 4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C)
More than one month: - 4º F to 113º F (-20º C to 45º C)
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned. For safe disposal
options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest PCS-authorized service center.
Special Note
: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of
batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Understanding How Your Phone Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is turned on, it receives and
transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your
call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety
The design of your Phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below.
In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels
with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and
physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this
updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August
1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the
guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements
(NCRP).
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body,
use the PCS supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you
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