Sanyo SCP 4900 - Manual (Page 16)

When the battery reaches 95% of its capacity, the battery icon appears.
When there are approximately five minutes of talk time left, the phone
sounds an audible alert every 30 seconds 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 charge your phone’s battery and watch your indicator to
ensure your levels are okay.
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 for charging, or for any other reason, follow these
easy steps:
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers
or messages.
2. Press up the battery release latch and hold the battery.
3. Then pull it up and out at a 45-degree angle.
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
Turning Your Phone ON
To turn your phone on, press and hold .
Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking for service...” indicating 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 and hold 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 4.5 hours of continuous digital talk time
(2.5 hours in analog) or approximately 16 days of continuous digital
standby time (23 hours in analog).
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
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