User's Manual

18 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone
- The Basics
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
WARNING: Use only Sprint approved or manufacturer approved
batteries and chargers with your Sprint PCS Phone. The failure to use a
Sprint approved or manufacturer approved battery and charger may
increase the risk that your Sprint PCS Phone will overheat, catch fire, or
explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Sprint or manufacturer approved batteries and accessories
can be found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s
manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also
available at
www.sprint.com - click on the Shoppingtab at the
top, then look under Phones & Accessories.
Battery Capacity
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon)
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully
drained. The battery provides up to 4.1 hours of continuous
digital talk time (up to 1.5 hours in analog).
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon
blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk
time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers
down.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and
browser use affectthe battery's talk and standby times.
Tip: Be sure to watch your phone's battery level indicator and charge the
battery before it runs outof power.