HTC Hero Android 2.1 User Manual - Page 32
Charging the Battery
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32 Phone Basics 1.3 Charging the Battery New batteries are not charged when shipped. Before you start using your phone, you need to install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. Important When the phone is shipped, the battery is already installed on the phone. A thin film is inserted in between the battery and the battery compartment. You need to remove this film first to use the phone. To charge the battery 1. Plug the USB connector of the AC adapter to the USB connector at the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug in the AC adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery. Note Only the AC adapter and USB cable provided with your phone must be used to charge the battery. Charging is indicated by a solid amber light in the Notification LED. As the battery is being charged while the phone is on, the charging battery icon ( ) is displayed in the status bar of the Home screen. After the battery has been fully charged, the Notification LED shows a solid green light and a full battery icon ( ) displays in the status bar of the Home screen. For more information about the Notification LED, see "Phone Status and Notifications" in this chapter. Warning! • Do not remove the battery from the phone while you are charging it. • As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.