LG AX5450 User Guide - Page 8

AX5450 Using the Battery Pack Note: It is important to charge the battery fully before the initial use of the phone. The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk and standby time when using the phone. Installing the Battery To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on the back of the phone. Then push the battery down until the latch clicks. Removing the Battery Turn the power off. Lift the release latch to detach the battery. release latch slot 14 AX5450 Battery Charge Level The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen. Fully Charged Fully Discharged When the battery charge level becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you in three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the battery icon, and displaying LOW BATTERY WARNING! If the battery charge level becomes exceedingly low, the phone automatically switches off and any function in progress is not saved. Battery Information and Care 1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and / or battery and could cause the battery to explode. 2. The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. 3. Use only LG approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life. 4. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery. 5. Keep the battery's metal contacts clean. 6. Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement. 7. Recharge the battery after long periods of nonuse to maximize battery life. 15 GETTING STARTED