CHARGING THE
BATTERY
After you install a new battery, place the handset on the base and let the battery charge for about 15 hours be- fore you use it the first time. The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
The phone recharges whenever the handset is on the base. You can re- charge the battery at any time, but you must be sure to recharge the battery when the LOW BATT indicator flashes on the handset.
illustration
Notes:
•The first time you use your phone after installing a new battery, the handset might not work or might sound an error tone when you press TALK. This might also occur when you recharge a battery that has been completely discharged.
If this happens, return the handset to the base for 5 seconds. This
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resets the security access protec- tion code.
•If the IN USE/CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base, be sure the battery is connected to the socket inside the battery compartment and the AC adapter is securely connected to the base.
Also, be sure the handset is placed properly on the base, so the charging contacts on the handset and base meet.
If the contacts are dirty or tar- nished, gently clean them with a pencil eraser.
(illus with callout: Charging Contacts)
•About once a month, fully dis- charge the battery by keeping the handset off the base until the LOW BATT indicator flashes. Then return the handset to the base and recharge the battery for 15 hours.