1Attach the small end of the USB cable to the charger/microUSB connector. The silver circle on the cable faces the front of the device.

2Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC charger.

3Plug the AC charger into a working outlet.

Maximizing battery life

The battery in your device cannot be removed.

Battery life depends on how you use your device. You can maximize the life of your battery by following a few easy guidelines:

•Charge your device whenever you can. Charge it overnight.

•Set your screen to turn off automatically after a shorter period of inactivity (see Set the interval for turning the screen off automatically).

•Keep your battery away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat. Temperatures over 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) can permanently reduce the capacity and life span of any lithium-ion battery.

•If you set up an email account in the Email application, set the interval to automatically download email to every two hours or less frequently (see Enter advanced account settings).

•Lower the screen brightness (see Turn auto dim on/off).

•Keep in mind that frequent use of instant messaging (IM) can reduce battery life. Sign out of your IM account when you are not using it (see Sign out of an IM account).

•Shut down the device completely when you won’t be using it for an extended period of time (see Shut down your device).

TIP If you think that the battery needs to be replaced, see I need to replace the battery for instructions.

Set up your device

BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the battery is fully charged (see Charge the battery).

1Press and hold the power button on the upper-right corner of your device until you see a logo on the screen (approximately five seconds).

2Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. If you need to start setup over, tap Start Over in the lower-left corner of any screen.

NOTE At the beginning of setup, you select a language for your device. This language sets the default formats for currency, date and time, and so on. If your country is not displayed, or you want to use a different format, complete setup and then do the following: Open Regional Settings. Tap Formats and select your region. For more information, see Change the display formats.

3When the list of available Wi-Fi networks appears, tap the network you want. If prompted, enter the network username and/or password and tap Sign In. If the network name doesn’t appear, see Connect to a new secure network for instructions on connecting to a hidden network.

4When the HP webOS Account screen appears, do one of the following:

•If you are a new user: Tap Create New Account. To create an HP webOS Account, enter a working email address, create a password for your account, and select and answer a security question.

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