BATTERIES
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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 Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable
batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries
may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or
recycling center. Or,you may call 1–800–8BATTERY for locations accepting
spent Nickel-Cadmium batteries.
Replacing the Handset Battery Pack1Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by
pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward.
2Lift out the old battery pack and disconnect.
3 Plug the new battery pack connector into the handset. Place the
battery pack and its wires into the battery compartment.
4Replace the cover by sliding it up into place.
5The new battery pack must be charged before using the phone.
Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for at least
16 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before that,but
for best performance,let the battery pack charge fully.
RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.