Step 3 (continued)
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged.
•Seven hours continuous use.
•Fourteen days when the handset is in the standby mode.
When the battery charge becomes low
When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, "Low Battery" flashes in the display and
none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, "Low Battery" flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging.
Notes
•Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the base unit after a telephone call for charging the battery.
•The
•If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds, and you can return to the original call.
•Rechargeable batteries have a memory effect that reduces standby and talk time.
To avoid this memory effect, on a monthly basis, use the phone until the
"Low Battery" indication appears. Then charge the battery for
Cleaning the battery contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all battery contacts on the handset and base unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
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