24 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The BasicsUsing Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerBattery CapacityYour Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion(Li-Ion) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.0 hoursof continuous digital talk time and the extended batteryprovides up to 4.1 hours of continuous digital talk time.When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery iconblinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talktime left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powersdown.Installing the BatteryTo install the Li-Ion battery:1. To install, insert the battery into the bottom of thephone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up thetabs.2. Gently press down the top of the battery until it snapsinto place.Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode,and browser use affect the battery talk and standby times.Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator andcharge the battery before it runs out of power.
