5Charging a BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The TravelAdapter that is used to charge the battery is included with your phone.Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use,and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but it will requireadditional charging time.Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. Adischarged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.Using the Travel Adapter1. With the battery installed, temporarily open the plastic cover (upperright side of phone).Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection. If thebattery is not properly installed and the wall charger is connected, thehandset may power off and on continuously, preventing properoperation.Note: The wall charger’s connector attaches to the phone at a slight angle.