■ 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. 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.
Authenticate hologram
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.
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2. When you angle the hologram left, right, down, and up, 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 following the
instructions at www.nokia.com/batterycheck.
To create a text message, enter the 20-digit code, for example,
12345678919876543210, and send to
+44 7786 200276. National and international operator charges
will apply.
You should receive a message indicating whether the code can
be authenticated.
What if your battery is not authentic?
If you cannot confirm that your Nokia battery with the hologram on the label is an authentic
Nokia battery, please do not use the battery. 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
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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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