Charging the Handset Battery Pack

This battery should remain charged up to 15 days with the Ringer turned
on and up to 30 days with the Ringer off. A fully charged battery provides
an average talk time of about 10 hours.
The battery pack needs charging when:
A new battery is installed in the handset.
The phone beeps four times when you press P.
The battery status symbol on the screen is only partly displayed.
The phone does not respond when you press P.
Place the handset in the base either in the face-down or face-up position so
the CHARGING light turns on. The battery pack is typically fully charged in
six hours.
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 six 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 3300 (SKU# 90556).
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.
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