BATTERIES
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully.
•Use only Replacement Battery 3470.
•Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell might explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.
•Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
•Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery pack with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
•Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
•Make sure the battery is inserted properly so the metal contacts on the battery are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery compartment.
Charging the Handset Battery Pack
The batteries need charging when:
•The LOW BATT light on the handset is on.
•The phone does not respond when you press P, and no lights go on.
Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light goes on. The batteries will be fully charged in 10 hours (16 hours for first charge).
NOTE: For optimum battery performance, do not place the handset in the base until the LOW BATT indicator lights.
Charging the Spare Battery Pack
The spare battery charging compartment is located in the base cradle. You can use the spare battery pack to replace the current handset battery pack right away if it becomes depleted. The spare handset battery pack is optional, and must be purchased separately.
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