Cricket Communications A100 - Manual (Page 7)

Before using your phone
7
Battery usage
Battery installation
1. Place the battery (label side up) on
the back of the phone so the metal
contacts match up on the battery
and in the battery cavity.
2. Slide the battery down into the battery
cavity until it locks into place.
Battery removal
1. Push down the release latch button,
then slide the battery cover off the
phone.
2. Pull up battery strap and out of the
battery cavity from the top of the
battery.
note
If the battery is not correctly placed
in the compartment, the handset
will not turn on and/or the battery may
detach during use.
Battery charging
Power connection
1. Plug the AC Charger into a standard
outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the AC
Charger into the charging port on
your phone. The battery must be
installed onto the phone to work
properly.
hot key
• When you charge the battery with
the phone power off, you will see a
charging status screen. You cannot
operate the phone until it is