Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics 21
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
WARNING:Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries
and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or
manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk thatyour
phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury,
death, or property damage.
Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories
can be found atSprintStores or through your phone’s
manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also
available atwww.sprint.com– click the Wirelesslink under
Personal, and then click Accessoriesunder Shop the SprintPCS
Store Online.

Battery Capacity

Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
Itallows you to recharge your battery before itis fully drained.
The battery provides up to four hours of continuous digital
talk time.
When there are approximately five minutes of talk time left,
the phone sounds an audible alertand then powers down.
Note: Long backlightsettings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and
browser use affectthe battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the
battery before itruns outof power.
Phone Basics