Note

•• The date and time format setting is country dependent.

Charge the handset

Place the handset on the base station to charge the handset.When the handset is placed correctly on the base station, you hear a docking sound.

»»The handset starts charging.

Note

•• Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use.

•• If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are being charged, it is normal.

You can activate or deactivate the docking tone (see 'Set the docking tone' on page 24).

Your phone is now ready to use.

When the handset is off the base station/charger, the bars indicate the battery level (from full to low). When the handset is on the base station/charger, the bars flash until charging is complete.

The empty battery icon flashes.The battery is low and needs recharging.

If you are on the phone, you hear warning tones when the batteries are almost empty. The handset turns off when the batteries are completely empty.

What is standby mode?

Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle. When the handset is off the charging cradle, the standby screen displays the date and time.When the handset is on the charging cradle, the standby screen displays the time as a screen saver.

Check the battery level

The battery icon displays the current battery level.

Check the signal strength

The number of bars indicates the link status between the handset and base station.The more bars are shown, the better the connection is.

Make sure the handset is linked to the base station before you make or receive calls and carry out the functions and features.

If you hear warning tones when you are on the phone, the handset is almost out of battery or the handset is out of range. Charge the battery or move the handset close to the base station.

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Philips CD490, CD495 Charge the handset, What is standby mode?, Check the battery level, Check the signal strength