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◆Installing the Batteries in the Handset
◆Battery Strength
You can check the present battery
strength on the display.
◆Recharge
When “Û” flashes or the unit beeps every 15 seconds, recharge the batteries.
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,
–when the handset is in the speakerphone mode 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.
Battery strength Fully charged Medium Low No power
Battery icon ÒÚÛ(Flashing)
Û
• If the
rechargeable
batteries are not
inserted correctly,
the handset will
not work.
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