14 - Getting Started
Note: The first time you turn your phone on after installing or 
replacing the battery, your phone prompts you to enter the time and 
date (see page 92).
Charging the Battery
New batteries are partially charged. Before you can use your 
phone, you need to install and charge the battery. Some batteries 
perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
Caution: If the battery is fully discharged, your phone may not 
display 
Charging for up to 1 minute after inserting the charger. During 
this time, the display may glow to indicate the phone is charging. 
Do not attempt to force the charger further in if you do not see an 
immediate response.
6 Insert the bottom of 
the back cover.
7 Press the top of the 
back cover down 
until it hooks over 
the cover release 
button.
Action
1 Plug the travel 
charger into the 
middle jack on the 
bottom of your 
phone.
Action
6
7
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