2. Preparation
2.2 Battery charge
Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit for about 7 hours before initial use.
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Note:
LClean the handset charge contacts (1) and the base unit charge contacts (2) with a dry cloth once a month, or the batteries may not charge properly.
Battery strength
LDuring charging, the battery icon on the handset display is shown as follows.
When the batteries are fully charged, 0677794 flashes.
The handset is automatically turned on when placed on the base unit.
In normal use, the handset and the base unit should be powered on at all times.
LWhile the handset is off the base unit, the battery icon is shown as follows.
Battery icon | Battery strength |
67779 | High |
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68779 | Medium |
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68879 | Low |
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0688794 | Needs to be recharged |
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Battery life
–When using fully charged nickel metal hydride
–When using fully charged nickel cadmium
Talk time: Approx. 4 hours
Standby time: Approx. 40 hours
LTimes indicated are for peak performance. L The batteries cannot be overcharged.
L For maximum battery life, it is recommended that the handset is not recharged until 0688794 flashes or the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
L Battery life is dependent on usage conditions and ambient temperature.
Important:
LTo prevent battery consumption, be sure to press {ih} if a busy tone sounds when/after using the handset.
e.g., After receiving fax documents using the handset.
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