HTC AM171 PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
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1.3 Charging the Battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended that you 
install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
To charge the battery
1. Connect the USB connector of the AC adapter to the 
sync connector on your device.
2. Plug in the AC adapter to an electrical outlet to start 
charging the battery.
Note Only the AC adapter and USB sync cable provided with your 
device must be used to charge the device.
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Charging is indicated by a “breathing” white light around the Navigation Control. As the battery is being 
charged while the power is on, a charging icon ( 
 ) also appears in the title bar of the Home screen.  
After the battery has been fully charged, the Navigation Control LED shows a solid white light and a full 
battery icon (   ) appears in the title bar of the Home screen.
For more information about the Navigation Control LED, see “LED Alerts” in this chapter.
Warning! Do not remove the battery from the device while you are charging it using the AC or car adapter.
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats. 
1.4 Using the Strap Holder
The strap holder at the bottom panel of your device allows you to attach a wrist strap, neck lanyard, or string 
accessory.
To attach a strap, lanyard or string accessory to the strap holder
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert the loop of the strap, lanyard or string accessory through 
the strap holder hole on the back cover.
Tip To pass through the strap holder easier, push the loop  
into the strap holder hole using a pointed object such as a  
needle or toothpick.
3. Use the stylus to pry the rubber cap on the small hook at the 
bottom of the back side of the device, then attach the loop over 
the small hook.
4. Slightly pull the strap, lanyard or string accessory to fix it 
securely in place, then replace the rubber cap.
5. Replace the back cover.