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Maximizing battery
life
Battery life depends on how you use your
Treo XXX. You can maximize the life of
your battery by following a few easy
guidelines:
IMPORTANT
Use the battery that came
with your Treo XXX. Do
not
use a battery
from another Treo in your Treo XXX.
Similarly, do
not
use the Treo XXX battery
in another Treo. Using a battery that is
designed for another Treo can damage
your Treo XXX. For info on replacement
batteries, see Replacing the battery.
Unauthorized batteries will not power your
Treo. Only a battery approved by Palm will
wake up and power your Treo. If your Treo
does not turn on, check to see whether an
unauthorized battery has been inserted in
your Treo.
•
Charge your Treo XXX whenever you
can. Charge it overnight. The battery
has a much longer useful life when it is
topped off frequently than when it is
charged after it is fully drained.
•
The wireless features (phone, email,
messaging,
Push to Talk,
and web) and
media features (camera, media players,
eBooks, and games) of your Treo XXX
consume more power than its organizer
features. Speakerphone usage also
consumes more power than using the
earpiece. If you use the wireless,
speakerphone, and media features
often, keep an eye on the battery icon
and charge when necessary.
Battery icon
TIP
You can buy an extra battery as a spare for
long plane trips or periods of heavy use. To
purchase batteries that are compatible with
your Treo XXX, go to
