Phone BasicsSection 2A. Phone Basics 17Using Your Phone’s Battery andChargerSprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries andaccessories can be found at Sprint Stores or throughSamsung; or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re alsoavailable at www.sprint.com.Battery CapacityYour phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it isfully drained. The battery provides up to 5.6 hours ofcontinuous digital talk time.When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the batteryicon blinks. When there are approximately two minutesof talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert andthen turns off.WARNING Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and chargers with yourphone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved orSamsung-approved battery and charger mayincrease the risk that your phone will overheat,catch fire, or explode, resulting in seriousbodily injury, death, or property damage. Note Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibratemode, browser use, and other variables may reducethe battery’s talk and standby times.Tip Watch your phone’s battery level indicator andcharge the battery before it runs out of power.Sprint M540.book Page 17 Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:00 PM
