Motorola NTN8496 User Manual - Page 43

ACCESSORIES Accessories Batteries NOTE: • For best results, charge the batteries within the temperature range of 10oC to 40oC (50oF to 104o). • Prolonged charging is not recommended. See Table 7 for battery charging guidelines. Charging the Battery To get the maximum use from the battery, charge it overnight before you use it for the first time. See Table 7 for battery charging times. Attach the Charger to the i500plus via the Side Charging Jack, and plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Table 7: Battery Charging Times Motorola Battery Kit Number Description Chemistry NTN8971 NTN8970 Standard NiMH Slim NiMH Charging Time to 90%: Standard Travel Charger Rapid Charger 5 hours 75 minutes 3.5 hours 50 minutes Battery Operating Instructions • Extreme temperatures will degrade battery performance. Do not store your battery where temperatures exceed 60°C (140°F) or fall below -20°C (4°F). • The battery capacity will be degraded if stored for long periods while fully charged. If long term storage is required, store at half capacity. • For optimal battery life, use a Motorola iDEN approved NiMH Charger with your Motorola iDEN NiMH battery. Other chargers may not fully charge your NiMH or may yield a reduced number of charge cycles. 37