Section 2A: Your Phone - The Basics 17Using Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerBattery CapacityYour phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allowsyou to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The batteryprovides up to 3.2 hours of continuous digital talk time (1.4 hours inanalog) or up to 216 hours of continuous digital standby time (15hours in analog).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.Installing the BatteryTo install the LiIon 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.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.