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Installing the Batteries in the HandsetBattery Strength
You can check the present battery strength on the display.
Battery strength Fully charged Medium Low No power
Battery icon ÒÚÛÛ
(Flashing)
Recharge
When Û flashes or the unit beeps every 15 seconds, recharge the batteries.
If the
rechargeable
batteries are not
inserted correctly,
the handset will
not work.
Chapter 1
Battery Information
After your batteries are fully charged:
Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions, such as:
when viewing the Caller ID Caller List, and
ambient temperature.
Clean the handset charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month.
Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity.
Otherwise the batteries may not charge properly.
If the batteries are fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the
base unit until Û flashes. This will maximise the battery life.
The batteries cannot be overcharged.
Operation Ni-MH battery life (Included) Ni-Cd battery life (optional)
While in use (Talk) Up to about 20 hours Up to about 12 hours (based on 800m/Aper hour)
While not in use (Standby) Up to about 160 hours Up to about 100 hours
Battery Charge
At the time of shipment, the batteries are not
charged. To charge, place the handset on the base
unit. Please charge the batteries for approximately
10 hours before initial use. During charging, the battery icon is as shown above.
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