> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.dlink.com.sg/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.dlink.com.sg/consumer/5g-4g-mobile-hotspot-mifi/dwr-900v/faqs/quick-charging-guide.md).

# Quick Charging Guide

For best performance, use only the included D-Link charging cables. Third-party cables may not support all charging functions.

Please follow the cable labels provided in the cable packaging :

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### STEP 1 - USE THIS CABLE FIRST 

(USB-A to USB-C Cable)

<figure><img src="https://4142062250-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAsNvP4j1V0u2MDOjtqo2%2Fuploads%2F9c35VZ5zm54XGGDktuAk%2FA%20to%20C%20Cable.png?alt=media&amp;token=5b0b6110-579d-4979-89fc-a5df2a67df46" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Use when:

* Battery is fully drained (0%)
* Hotspot cannot power on

{% hint style="danger" %}
Charge until approximately 20% battery before switching to STEP 2
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Recommended power sources:\
• USB wall charger (5V/1A or 5V/2A)

• Laptop USB port

• USB hub
{% endhint %}

{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### STEP 2 - FAST CHARGING&#x20;

(USB-C to USB-C Cable)

<figure><img src="https://4142062250-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAsNvP4j1V0u2MDOjtqo2%2Fuploads%2FgoAPeNFnMnsvBM16Kce1%2FC%20to%20C%20Cable.png?alt=media&amp;token=b8765b9e-d362-41b7-aeb1-95520110ea4b" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Use when:

* Hotspot can power on normally
* Battery still has remaining charge

{% hint style="warning" %} <mark style="color:$danger;">**DO NOT use for 0% battery recovery**</mark>
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

<figure><img src="https://4142062250-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAsNvP4j1V0u2MDOjtqo2%2Fuploads%2FoDAySnZyyB3MvMHWuImp%2FQuick%20Charging%20Guide%20UPDATED.png?alt=media&amp;token=a3e2cca8-9c0d-4573-b0df-53b1e84556fb" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>