18 Section 2A. Phone BasicsInstalling the Battery1. Remove the battery cover (located on the back ofthe phone).2. Press the Cover Release Latch (1) and thencarefully lift the battery cover away from thephone (2).3. Slide the battery into the compartment so that thetabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom ofthe phone, making sure to line up the goldcontacts (3).4. Gently press down on the battery until it snaps intoplace (4).5. Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and thenfirmly pressing the cover down until it snaps intoplace. Check that the battery is properly installedbefore turning on the phone.Sprint M540.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM