Use the original charger and battery to maintain optimal battery performance over the life of your device.
Insert the microUSBend of the microUSB cable into the microUSB port at the base of the device.
Plug the charger into a wall outlet. If necessary, connect the USB cable to the charger. Alternatively, you can insert the USB end of the cable into a computer to charge. Note: Your device charges quicker using a power outlet than when connected to a laptop or other power source.
When the phone is charging, the Charging icon will be displayed in the Notification bar. Note: It will take approximately 66 minutes to charge the device from 0-50% and 160 minutes to charge the device from 0-100%. You can use the device while charging. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. This phone’s maximum talk time is 13.7 hours and standby time is 19.9 days.
When the phone is fully charged, the Fully charged icon will be displayed in the Notification bar. Note: For information about extending your battery performance, see the Battery Life tutorial.