User Guide for Kyocera K490 Phones 1
1GETTING ST ARTED
Your phone comes with a removable lithium ion
(LiIon) battery.
Fully charge the battery before
using the phone.
Installing the battery
1. Hold the phone facing
away from you.
2. Use your fingernail to
pull the circular latch
toward the bottom of the
phone and pull the
battery door away.
3. Place the battery in
the phone casing with
the metal contacts
toward the top of
the phone.
4. Place the battery door notches in the openings
near the bottom of the phone.
5. Press the circular latch
until it clicks.
Charging the battery
You must have at least a partial charge in the
battery to make or receive calls.
To charge the battery, connect
the AC adapter to the jack on
the lower right side of the
phone, then plug the adapter
into a wall outlet.
The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the
screen tells you whether the phone is:
• Charging (the icon is animated)
• Partially charged
• Fully charged
Recharging the battery: You can safely recharge the
battery at any time, even if it has a partial charge.
Caring for the battery
General safety guidelines
• Do not take apart, puncture, or short-circuit
the battery.
• If you have not used the battery for more than a
month, recharge it before using your phone.
• Avoid exposing the battery to extreme
temperatures, direct sunlight, or high humidity.
• Never dispose of any battery in or near a fire. It
could explode.