VTech IA5879 manual Batteries, Battery care and performance, Replace the handset battery

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•If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced..

•To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user’s manual..

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Batteries

Battery care and performance

After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operation	Operating time
While in use (talking)	up to 5 hours

While not in use (standby*)	up to 5 days

* Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use..

•The battery needs charging when:

—A new battery is installed in the handset..

—The phone beeps twice every five seconds.

—The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon ..

•Place the handset in the base so the CHARGE light turns on.. The battery is typically fully charged after at least 16 hours..

•You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use..

Replace the handset battery

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on

the indentation and sliding the cover downward..

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2.Lift out the old battery and disconnect the plug from the compartment..

3.Align the two holes in the new battery’s plug with the socket pins, and snap

the plug into place.. Snap the battery in the compartment, as described	3
in Installation, on page 5..

4.Replace the cover by sliding it up into place until it clicks..

5.Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours

the first time. The telephone might operate before that, but for best	4
performance, let the battery charge fully..

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Contents Table of contents Battery care and performance Replace handset battery Additional informationNeed HELP? VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dialBefore you begin Parts check listInstall handset battery InstallationChoose a location Power connection Telephone line connectionData port Desk bracketCharge the handset battery Press SEL/INT to saveSet handset date and time Handset ringer/battery saveBase ringer If you subscribe to DSL service Belt clip optionalTelephone operation Handset operationBase operation ContrastThree way conference call Four way conference callTemporary tone dialing Message waitingOperating range Headset jackPeriodically pressing LINE1 or LINE2 Display screen messages Speed dial Store a speed dial entryEdit a speed dial entry Calling from speed dial Delete a speed dial entryReassigning locations in speed dial Store a directory entry in the handset DirectoryEdit a directory entry in the handset Delete a directory entry in the handset Dial a directory entry from the handset Store a speed dial entry in the directory from the handsetWill be displayed with this entry Directory memory capacity at the base Store a number in the directory at the baseStore a redial number in the directory at the base Dial from the directory at the baseDelete a directory entry at the base Replace a directory entry at the baseCaller ID About caller ID Review call historyDial a number from call history Delete a record from call historyStore a call history number in the directory Other party is blocking name and/or number InformationYour phone company is unable to receive information About this caller’s name and/or numberBattery care and performance Replace the handset batteryBattery needs charging when BatteriesTroubleshooting Handset to its base when not in useAllow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset ManualNoise Hold a charge Handset to its base when not in use S p l a y s o n m yComputers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Batteries will notInstalled in a low area Get noise, static, or’m near the base Outlet or near the microwaveTo another location, preferably to a higher floor Try unplugging some of the other phonesKitchen appliances and other cordless phones Near the microwave A low areaMy Caller ID isn’t For this to take placeMaintenance WarrantyAdditional Important safety instructions FCC, Acta and IC regulations FCC Part 68 and ActaRbrc seal Technical specifications Index Index 91-000570-010-000 User’s Manual