[ 8 ]• CHARGE THE BATTERYBefore you use your phone and when the battery runs down, you need tocharge it.1 Connect the charger to an AC walloutlet. If the phone is turned on, themessage Charging appears. Thenthe battery power indicator barscrolls from bottom to top.2 Connect the lead from the chargerto the bottom of the phone.• You can use the phone while the battery is charging.Important: Disconnect your phone from the charger if the phonebecomes hot while you’re making a call.• If the battery is totally empty, it might take a few minutes beforethe charging indicator appears on the screen.• The time to charge the battery depends on the charger you use.• The battery is fully charged when the battery indicator bar stopsscrolling and the Battery full message appears (if phone is on).Note: To ensure that the battery is charged to capacity, leave thephone connected to the charger for an additional two hours afterthe Battery Full message appears.3 Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet and the phone:• When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.• Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than aweek. Overcharging the battery could shorten its life span. If leftunused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.Charger connector
