[ 9 ]About your phoneRemove the batteryYou will need to remove the existing battery if you want to install a new battery or if you’vepurchased a spare battery. Make sure the phone has been turned off for 10 seconds.1 Remove the back cover of the phone as shown in step 1on page 8.2 Place your index finger in the space at the bottom of thebattery, and press toward the top of the phone.3 Take out the battery.Warning: Use only your hands to remove the battery.Do not puncture, burn or use any objects that maydamage the phone or the battery. Please recycle thebattery, or dispose of properly.RUIM card slotYour phone has an RUIM card slot built into its mechanics. However, the RUIM card slot is notfunctional in this phone model. Please avoid placing anything in this slot.Important battery information• Recharge your battery only with a charger approved by Nokia.• You can switch the phone on and use it for calls while the battery is charging.• If the battery is totally empty, it may take a few minutes for the battery indicator to appearon the screen.• If you switch the phone on when charging is complete, the message Battery full is displayedmomentarily.• Charging time depends on the charger and battery used. Please see “Battery information” onpage 76, for more information.• If the battery has become completely empty, you may need to recharge it for a few minutesbefore you can make or receive calls.• SWITCH YOUR PHONE ON OR OFFTo switch your phone on or off, press and hold the power key (located on the top of the phone)for two seconds.Warning: Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or whenit may cause interference or danger.