18 Getting Started
Install the battery

To remove the back cover

Before installing the battery or storage card, you have to remove the back cover.
1. M ake sure your XV6900 is turned off.
2. Slide the back cover upward.

To install the battery

1. I nstall the battery by inserting it with its exposed
copper part aligned with the protruding copper
conductor on the upper right side of the battery
compartment. Insert the right side of the battery first,
then gently push the battery into place.
2. R eplace the back cover.

To remove the battery

1. M ake sure your XV6900 is turned off.
2. R emove the back cover.
3. To remove the battery, lift it up from the lower-left end of the battery.
Battery Information

To charge the battery

New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your XV6900, it is recommended that you
charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge the
battery in two ways:
•
Charging the device’s battery by connecting the power adapter.
• Connecting your XV6900 to a PC via the provided Mini USB cable.
Note Only the AC adapter and USB cable provided with your XV6900 should be used to charge the device.
Charging is indicated by a solid amber light on the left LED indicator. As the battery is being charged while
the device’s power is on, a charging icon ( ) will be shown on the title bar of the Today screen. After the
battery has been fully charged, the left LED becomes green and a full battery icon ( ) appears on the
Today screen’s title bar.
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.