Charging The Battery - HTC Desire S User Manual

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Charging the battery

The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using your
phone, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best
after several full charge/discharge cycles.
§ When the phone is shipped, the battery is already installed on your phone. A thin
film is inserted between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove
this film before you can charge the battery.
§ Only the power adapter and USB sync cable provided with your phone must be
used to charge the battery.
§ Do not remove the battery from the phone while you are charging it using the
power or car adapter.
1. Plug the power adapter into the USB connector of your phone.
2. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.
As the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid orange light. The
light turns to solid green when the phone is fully charged.
When you charge the battery while the phone is on, the charging battery icon
displayed in your phone's status bar. After the battery has been fully charged, the
charging battery icon turns to a full battery icon
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.
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