10Installing or removing the batteryYour smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packedseparately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged beforeyou can use the smartphone.Installing the battery1-11-2Insert your fingernail into the cutout betweenthe battery cover and the phone. Unclip the coverand lift off the battery cover.Place the battery into the battery compartment,lining up the battery connectors with those at thebottom of the compartment.Insert the tabs on the bottom of the battery coverinto the slots in the phone. Carefully press the topof the cover until the clips on the side of thecover click in place.CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.Charging the batteryFor initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After thatyou can recharge the battery as needed.Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone.Removing the batteryOpen the battery compartment as shown in “Installing the battery“. Lift thebattery out of the compartment using the clip on the top of the battery.Replace the battery cover as described above.