LG LX5550 User Guide - Page 10

LX5550(E)-USC.QXD 04/2/26 10:16 AM Page 18 Getting Your Phone Started The Battery NOTE: It is important to fully charge the battery before 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. The battery charge level is shown at the top of the LCD screen. Installing the Battery To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery into the opening on the back of the phone. Push the battery down until the latch clicks. Removing the Battery Turn the power off. Lift the release latch to detach the battery. Slot 18 LX5550 Release latch Charging the Battery Warning! Use only the standard charger provided with the phone. Using any charger other than the one included with the LX5550 may damage your phone or battery. 1. Plug the standard charger into a wall outlet. The phone must be charged from a 120V AC power source. 2. Plug the standard charger into the phone. The red light indicates the battery is charging and the green light indicates the battery is fully charged. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level. The maximum charge time for a fully discharged battery is 3 hours. Battery Charge Level The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen. 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. Fully Charged Fully Discharged LX5550 19