Samsung SCH-I535 User Manual - Page 15

Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the phone, for charging the battery. The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. Battery Indicator The battery icon in the Status Bar shows battery power level. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the battery icon flashes and a tone plays. If you continue using the phone without charging, the phone will power off. Tip: Task Manager provides helpful information about extending battery life. For more information, see "Task Manager" on page 13. 9 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the battery 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery into the phone, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone. 3. Replace the battery cover. Removing the Battery 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Lift the battery up and out of the phone, using the slot provided. 3. Replace the battery cover.