Sanyo Scp 8100 - Manual (Page 15)

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon
appears. When there are approximately five minutes of talk time
left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and
browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the
battery before it runs out of power.
Installing the Battery
Your PCS Phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps
to install it:
1. Place the battery into the space beneath the antenna with the
metal contacts at the bottom, facing downward.
2. Gently press down until it’s in place and the battery release
latch snaps.
Removing the Battery
To remove your battery, follow these easy steps:
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored
numbers or messages.
2. Push the battery release latch up and hold the battery.
3. Then pull it up and out at a 45-degree angle.
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Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
Turning Your Phone ON
To turn your phone on, press .
Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking for service...”
which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When
your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –
the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin
making and receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of
searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.
When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to
standby mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal
periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a
search for PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is
turned ON).
Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when
you are in an area where there is no signal.
Turning Your Phone OFF
Press for two seconds until you see the powering down
animation on the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the
battery is charging).
Using the Battery
Battery Capacity
Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery.
It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.
The battery provides approximately 2.8 hours of continuous
digital talk time (1.4 hours in analog) or approximately 10.7 days
of continuous digital standby time (14 hours in analog).
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