Blackberry Nextel 6510 Getting Started Manual page 41

4. Let the battery charge to full power before you use your
handheld. When your handheld's battery is charging, the
battery power indicator (in the upper right corner of the
handheld's Home screen) changes to a charging indicator. When
your handheld is fully charged, the battery power indicator
replaces the charging indicator.
Your handheld battery can be kept at a full charge by charging it
every day for 10 to 15 minutes. From an empty battery, a full charge
can be achieved in approximately three to four hours. It is not
necessary to drain the battery completely before you recharge it.
Note: The battery power indicator displays a low level if the handheld's
battery becomes too low. The message Low Battery appears to the left
of the wireless coverage indicator and the handheld beeps. Recharge
your handheld as soon as possible.
If your handheld is not charging and you have installed the desktop
software, the USB drivers might have been updated during the desktop
software installation process. Disconnect your handheld from the
desktop software and reconnect it.
Charging your handheld's battery using the
travel charger
You can also use the travel charger to charge your handheld's
battery.
1. Verify that the battery is inserted into your handheld properly.
Refer to "To insert the battery" on page 37 for more information.
2. Connect the USB cable to the power adapter.
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