BT 5100 manual Setting up for multiple packs

					Getting started	7
2. Make sure the battery ribbon is			Battery low warning
laying flat inside the compartment			If the	icon flashes in the external display
and insert the two batteries supplied			you will need to recharge the handset before
observing the polarity markings			you can use it again.
(+ and -).			During charging, the		icon will scroll in
			the display.
3. Attach the battery compartment
cover by sliding the ends into the			Battery performance
holes inside the compartment,
			In ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should
pressing down and pushing the other
			give about 10 hours talk time or 100 hours
end along until it clicks into place.			standby time on a single charge.
4. Place the handset on the base to			Note that new batteries do not reach full capacity
			until they have been in normal use for several
charge for at least 24 hours. The red			days.
charging light comes on. When the			To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave
handset is fully charged the display			the handset off the base for a few hours at a time.
			Running the batteries right down at least once a
shows the	icon.
			week will help them last as long as possible.
5. After 24 hours, plug the telephone			The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries
line cord from the base into the			will reduce with time as they wear out, giving
telephone wall socket.			the handset less talk/standby time. Eventually
			they will need to be replaced. New batteries are
Setting up for multiple packs			available from the BT Synergy Helpline on
			0800 145 6789*.
If you have purchased a multiple pack, this process will need to be carried out			After charging your handset for the first time,
for all handsets and chargers:
			subsequent charging time is about 6–8 hours a
1. Plug the mains power cable into the socket marked		on the underside of	day. Batteries and handset may become warm
			during charging. This is normal.
the charger.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email bt.helpdesk@sgweurope.com