How to Install a Verizon Kin Cell Phone Battery

Install and charge the battery to get started with KIN ONE.

The Microsoft KIN ONE, developed for Verizon Wireless, offers a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that gives you over six hours of talk time on a single charge. The battery also offers 232 hours of standby time, so if you don't use the KIN ONE often, you may not need to charge it for days. The KIN ONE does not come with the battery installed, so you need to insert it yourself before using the phone.

Things You'll Need

• USB cable

Instructions

1. Flip the KIN over so the screen faces down and the battery cover faces you.

2. Press in on the battery cover latch located at the top of the KIN. Pull up on the battery cover to lift it off the KIN.

3. Align the battery's gold contacts with the gold contacts inside the battery compartment.

4. Press down on the other end of the battery. When properly inserted, the battery clicks in place.

5. Place the battery cover over the battery. Press down to secure the battery cover.

6. Connect the KIN to a USB cable if you need to charge the battery. Connect the USB cable to your computer and wait for the KIN to fully charge. This may take a few hours. A fully colored battery icon on KIN's main screen indicates a charged battery.

Tips & Warnings

• Remove the battery from the KIN when not in use. This helps you save battery power. If you leave the battery in the KIN, it discharges, even if you are not using the phone.

References

• PhoneArena.com: Microsoft KIN ONE Manual / User Guide

Resources

• CNET: Save Your Mobile Phone Battery: Tips to Prolong Talk Time