Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 19Using Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerBattery CapacityYour Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon)battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.0 hours of continuousdigital talk time in CDMA mode and up to 3.5 hours of continuousdigital talk time in GSM mode.The extended battery provides up to 4.7 hours of continuous digitaltalk time in CDMA mode and up to 5.2 hours of continuous digitaltalk time in GSM mode.When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, thephone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, andbrowser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge thebattery before it runs out of power.Installing the BatteryTo install the Li-Ion battery:1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone atan angle, making sure the plastic tab on the bottom of thebattery is inserted into the matching slot in the phone.2. Press down until the battery snaps into place.
