HTC AM171 manual Charging the Battery, Using the Strap Holder, To charge the battery

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1.3 Charging the Battery

New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended that you install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.

To charge the battery

1.Connect the USB connector of the AC adapter to the

sync connector on your device. 2

2. Plug in the AC adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.

Note Only the AC adapter and USB sync cable provided with your device must be used to charge the device.

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Charging is indicated by a “breathing” white light around the Navigation Control. As the battery is being charged while the power is on, a charging icon ( ) also appears in the title bar of the Home screen.   After the battery has been fully charged, the Navigation Control LED shows a solid white light and a full

battery icon ( ) appears in the title bar of the Home screen.

For more information about the Navigation Control LED, see “LED Alerts” in this chapter.

Warning! • Do not remove the battery from the device while you are charging it using the AC or car adapter.

•As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.

1.4Using the Strap Holder

The strap holder at the bottom panel of your device allows you to attach a wrist strap, neck lanyard, or string accessory.

To attach a strap, lanyard or string accessory to the strap holder

1.Remove the back cover.

2. Insert the loop of the strap, lanyard or string accessory through the strap holder hole on the back cover.

Tip	To pass through the strap holder easier, push the loop
	into the strap holder hole using a pointed object such as a
	needle or toothpick.

3. Use the stylus to pry the rubber cap on the small hook at the bottom of the back side of the device, then attach the loop over the small hook.

4.Slightly pull the strap, lanyard or string accessory to fix it

securely in place, then replace the rubber cap.

5.Replace the back cover.