BT 5500 manual Getting started, Setting up for multiple packs

8Getting started

Battery low warning			2. Make sure the battery ribbon is
If the	icon flashes in the external display		laying flat inside the compartment
you will need to recharge the handset before			and insert the two batteries supplied
you can use it again.			observing the polarity markings
During charging, the		icon will scroll in	(+ and -).
the display.
			3. Attach the battery compartment
Battery performance			cover by sliding the ends into the
			holes inside the compartment,
In ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should
			pressing down and pushing the other
give about 10 hours talk time or 100 hours
standby time on a single charge.			end along until it clicks into place.
Note that new batteries do not reach full capacity			4. Place the handset on the base to
until they have been in normal use for several
days.			charge for at least 24 hours. The red
To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave			charging light comes on. When the
the handset off the base for a few hours at a time.			handset is fully charged the display
Running the batteries right down at least once a
			shows the	icon.
week will help them last as long as possible.
The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries			5. After 24 hours, plug the telephone
will reduce with time as they wear out, giving			line cord from the base into the
the handset less talk/standby time. Eventually			telephone wall socket.
they will need to be replaced. New batteries are
available from the BT Synergy Helpline on			Setting up for multiple packs
0800 145 6789*.
After charging your handset for the first time,			If you have purchased a multiple pack, this process will need to be carried out
			for all handsets and chargers:
subsequent charging time is about 6–8 hours a
day. Batteries and handset may become warm			1. Plug the mains power cable into the socket marked		on the underside of
during charging. This is normal.
			the charger.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email bt.helpdesk@sgweurope.com