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Routine Battery Charge
A battery is charged to 90% of its capacity after two and a half
hours (approximately), and is fully charged after three hours,
excluding out-of-range periods. Note that the Powerpad can be in
either On, Off or Suspend mode while charging.
Important: The battery will not charge if Powerpad or battery is
not properly locked inside the UOD slot.
Battery Maintenance
The performance of the rechargeable battery delivered with your
Powerpad depends on the way the battery is treated. Therefore, to
comply with the Motorola warranty for batteries and to assure high
performance and a long life for your Motorola rechargeable battery,
please read and follow the maintenance sections that follows.
Battery Storage
Do not store your battery where the temperatures exceed 60°C/
140°F or fall below -20°C/-4°F.
New Lithium-Ion batteries (i.e. batteries that have never been
charged before) may be stored for up to 3 months in well-venti-
lated, cool and dry areas without significant loss in lifespan.
Batteries which have already been charged and then stored for
more than 2 months should be recharged before use.
Extending Battery Life
A battery is an expendable part and may need replacing during the
life of the Powerpad. To ensure maximum service life of your Pow-
erpad, always replace the battery with a genuine Motorola replace-
ment. Your UOD will charge your battery effectively when it is at