Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 23Phone BasicsUsing Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerBattery CapacityYour Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion(Li-Ion) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.3 hoursof continuous digital talk time and the extended batteryprovides up to 5 hours of continuous digital talk time.When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery iconblinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talktime left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powersdown.Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service,vibrate mode, and browser use affect the batterytalk and standby times.Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery levelindicator and charge the battery before it runs outof power.
