Low battery indicator, Activating your phone, Install the battery – Samsung SCH-R880MBAUSC User Manual
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Low battery indicator
The battery indicator (
) in the upper-right side of the
display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and 
ensure your battery is adequately charged. 
•
Six bars (
) indicate a full charge.
•
An low battery icon (
) indicates a near empty battery.
•
A blinking empty battery icon (
) and a tone sounding indicate
you have two to three minutes before the battery is too low to operate 
the phone. 
If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery, the 
phone will shut down. 
Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for 
obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this 
guide to fully understand the services your phone supports. 
Install the Battery
Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your
phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. From fully 
discharged to fully charged, the battery requires up to 4 hours of 
charge time. 
1.
If needed, lay the phone 
face down. Then, pry and 
lift the bottom end of the 
battery cover (1) away 
from the phone (2). 
2.
First, insert the top end of 
the battery (1), matching 
the gold contacts on the 
battery to those on the 
inside of the phone. 
3.
Press lightly on the 
bottom end of the battery 
(2) down into the phone 
until it slips into place. 
4.
Place the battery cover 
over the battery (1) and 
press the battery cover 
down into place (2).