B A T T E R I E S
Charging the Handset Battery Pack
This battery should remain charged up to four days with the Ringer turned on and up to 17 days with the Ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of up to three hours. Standby and talk times will vary, depending on factors such as how far the handset is from the base, or how much interference the phone encounters.
The battery pack needs charging when:
•A new battery is installed in the handset.
•The phone beeps when you do not press any key.
•The phone beeps four times when you press P.
•The phone does not respond when you press P.
Place the handset in the base either in the
You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use.
If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after four hours of charging, the battery should be replaced.
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 3500 (SKU# 90817).
•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 with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery 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.
•Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger.
Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries
must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of in household garbage. If burned, it could explode. If punctured,
it could release caustic material which could injure the skin or eyes. If swallowed, it may be toxic.
The RBRC™ seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle
Replacing the Handset Battery Pack
1Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward.
2Lift out the old battery pack.
3Place the new battery pack in the compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery compartment.
4Replace the cover by sliding it on its track up over the battery case until it snaps firmly into place.
5The new battery pack must be charged before using the phone. Place the handset face up or face down in the base and allow it to charge for at least four hours. The telephone might operate in as little as 10 minutes, but for best performance, let the battery pack charge fully.
RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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