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Charging and discharging
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. The full
performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or
three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can
be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will
eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are
noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only
Nokia approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with
Nokia approved chargers designated for this device.
Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when
not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger.
Overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully
charged battery will lose its charge over time. Temperature
extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any
charger or battery that is damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting
can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen
causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the
battery.) This might happen, for example, when you carry a
spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed
car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity
and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery
between 59°F and 77°F (15°C and 25°C). A device with a hot
or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the
battery is fully charged. Battery performance is particularly
limited in temperatures well below freezing.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode.
Batteries may also explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries
according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible.
Do not dispose as household waste.
The BL-5C battery provides up to 4 hours of talk time and up
to 11 days of standby time. Operation times are estimates and
may vary depending on network conditions, charging, and
device use.
Nokia battery authentication guidelines
Always use original Nokia batteries for your safety. To check
that you are getting an original Nokia battery, purchase it
from an authorized Nokia dealer, look for the Nokia Original
Enhancements logo on the packaging, and inspect the hologram
label using the following steps.
Successful completion of the four steps is not a total assurance
of the authenticity of the battery. If you have any reason to
believe that your battery is not an authentic original Nokia
battery, you should refrain from using it and take it to the
nearest authorized Nokia service point or dealer for assistance.
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Your authorized Nokia service point or dealer will inspect the
battery for authenticity. If authenticity cannot be verified,
return the battery to the place of purchase.
How do you check the security features on batteries with
hologram labels?
1 When looking at the hologram
label, you should see the Nokia
connecting hands symbol from
one angle and the Nokia Original
Enhancements logo when looking
from another angle.
2 When you angle the hologram to
the left, right, down, and up sides of
the logo, you should see 1, 2, 3, and
4 dots on each side, respectively.
3 Scratch the side of the label to
reveal a 20-digit code, for example,
12345678919876543210. Turn the
battery so that the numbers are
facing upwards. The 20-digit code
reads starting from the number
at the top row followed by the
bottom row.
4 Confirm that the 20-digit code is valid by verifying it at the
Nokia website. Go to
www.nokia.com/batterycheck
and
follow the instructions.
You should receive a message indicating whether the code can
be authenticated.
What if your battery is not verified as authentic?
If you cannot confirm that your Nokia battery with the
hologram label is an authentic Nokia battery, please do not use
the battery, but take it to the nearest authorized Nokia service
point or dealer for assistance. The use of a battery that is not
approved by the manufacturer may be dangerous and may
result in poor performance and damage to your device and its
enhancements. It may also invalidate any approval or warranty
applying to the device.
To find out more about original Nokia batteries visit
www.nokia.com/battery
.
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