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Install and Charge the Batteries1) Slidethebatterycompartmentcoveroffthebackofthe
handset.
2) Insert the rechargeable battery pack as shown with the battery
plugged into the small socket in the battery compartment.
3) Slidethebatterycompartmentcoverbackonthehandset.
4) Put the handset on the base and charge the battery for 15
hours before using for the rst time. A beep indicates that the
handset is properly placed on the base or charger. Use only the
NiMHrechargeablebatteriesprovided.
Battery low warningIf the icon ashes in the display, you will need to recharge the
handset before you can use it again. During charging, the icon in
the display will scroll.
Battery performanceInidealconditions,fullychargedbatteriesshouldgiveabout10
hours talk time or 100 hours standby time on a single charge.
Notethatnewbatteriesdonotreachfullcapacityuntiltheyhave
beeninnormaluseforseveraldays.
The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with
timeastheywearout,givingthehandsetlesstalk/standbytime.
Eventuallytheywillneedtobereplaced.
Batteries and handset may become warm during charging. This is
normal.
Tip!
It is good practice to put the cordless handset on the charging cradle when it is
not in use to ensure that the handset is always fully charged.
WARNING
DO NOT USE STANDARD/ALKALINE BATTERIES IN THIS PRODUCT, AS THERE IS
A RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/OR INJURY. ONLY USE THE Ni-MH RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY PACK AS SPECIFIED IN THIS USER GUIDE. CONTACT ORICOM FOR
REPLACEMENT BATTERY PACK.
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Use recommended type supplied with
this product.
• Neverusealkalineorlithiumbatteries.
• Donotdisposeofthebatteriesinare,astheycanexplode.
• Donotopenormutilatethebattery.Releasedelectrolyteiscorrosiveand
cancausedamagetotheeyesorskin.Itcanbetoxicifswallowed.
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