Charging the battery
The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using HTC
Velocity 4G, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform
best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
§ The battery is already installed in HTC Velocity 4G when shipped. A thin film is
inserted between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove this film
before you can charge the battery.
§ Only the power adapter and USB sync cable provided in the box must be used to
charge the battery.
§ Do not remove the battery from HTC Velocity 4G while you are charging it using
the power or car adapter.
1. Plug the power adapter into the USB connector.
2. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.
As the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid orange light. The
light turns to solid green when the battery is fully charged.
When you charge the battery and HTC Velocity 4G is on, the charging battery icon
is displayed in the status bar. After the battery has been fully charged, the charging
battery icon turns to a full battery icon .
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button. Easy.
When you turn on HTC Velocity 4G for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.
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