Using the Battery and Charger

Installing and Removing the Battery

Charge the battery fully before the initial use of the phone. The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk and standby time when using the phone.

▶To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, and insert the bottom of battery into groove at the bottom of the handset. Gently press down the cover until the latch snaps into place.

▶To remove, push the back cover down. Push the tab with one hand and lift the top of the battery to separate.

Charging the Battery

To use the charger provided with your phone:

Warning! Use only the charger provided with the phone. Using any charger other than the ones approved by LG may damage your phone or battery.

1.Plug the round end of the adapter into the phone’s charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet.

2.The charge time varies depending upon the battery level. The maximum charge time for a fully discharged battery is 3.5 hours.

Battery Charge Level

The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen.

When the battery charge level becomes low, the low battery sensor will alert you in three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the battery icon outline, and displaying Low battery. Recharge soon. If the battery

charge level becomes exceedingly low, the phone will automatically switch off and any function in progress will not be saved.

Caring for the Battery

1)If you use an unauthorized battery, it may cause damage to or explosion of the battery. Therefore, please refrain from using unauthorized ones.

2)You do not need to wait until the battery completely runs down to recharge the battery.

3)Use only LG batteries and chargers specific to your model of phone. LG’s chargers are designed to maximize battery life.

4)Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.

5)Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.

6)Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before it needs replacing.

7)Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximize battery life.

8)Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in areas of high humidity, such as the bathroom.

9)Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places as it may deteriorate battery performance.

10)Long backlight settings, searching for service, data connectivity, and synchronization all may affect battery life, talk, and standby times.

Using the Battery and Charger