
17 Getting started
Charging the battery
The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using HTC Wildfire S, it is recommended that you charge the battery.
§ The battery is already installed in HTC Wildfire S when shipped. 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 in the box must be used to charge the battery.
§Do not remove the battery from HTC Wildfire S while you are charging it using the power or car adapter.
1.Plug the power adapter into the USB connector.
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 battery is fully charged.
When you charge the battery and HTC Wildfire S is on, the charging battery icon is displayed in the status bar. After the battery has been fully charged, the charging battery icon turns to a full battery icon
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As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button. Easy.
When you turn on HTC Wildfire S for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.