Getting Started 13Charging a BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Lithium ion battery.A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, isincluded with your phone. Use only approved batteries andchargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.You can use the phone while the battery is charging, butdoing so requires additional charging time.Note: You must fully charge the battery before using yourphone for the first time. A discharged battery rechargesfully in approximately 4 hours.1. With the battery installed, temporarily remove theplastic cover on the left side of the phone (as indicated)and plug in the wall charger’s connector into the jack.Important! Verify that the handset battery is installed prior toconnecting the wall charger. If the battery is notinstalled and the wall charger is connected, thehandset power cycles continuously, preventingproper operation.Note: The previous illustration displays the incorrect methodfor connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to theaccessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’swarranty.