GE 26998 manual Changing the Battery, Battery Safety Precautions

CHANGING THE BATTERY

Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.

1.Remove the battery compartment door.

2.Disconnect the battery plug from the jack in the handset battery compartment and remove the battery pack.

3.Insert the new battery pack and connect the battery plug.

4.Put the battery compartment door back on.

5.Place handset in the base to charge. If you don’t charge the handset battery properly (for 12 hours)

when you first set up the phone and/or when you install a new battery pack, the battery’s long-term performance will be compromised.

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.

•To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User’s Guide.

•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.

RBRC

RBRC

Ni-Cd

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your ATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center.

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