PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your system uses four AAA batteries for power. For the long- est operation and best performance, we recommend you use alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No.
The batteries protect the system’s memory during power fail- ures. If you do not connect an AC adapter, the batteries also power all system functions except message waiting (see “Connecting an Optional AC Adapter”).
Cautions:
•Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type.
•When you replace the batteries, have fresh batteries on hand before you begin. You must install fresh batteries within 2 minutes after removing the old batteries. Other- wise, you might lose the information stored in the sys- tem.
•When you replace the batteries, do not press any but- tons on the system after you remove the old batteries. Doing so might erase all stored information from the sys- tem.
•Never leave dead or weak batteries in the system.
•Dispose of old batteries promptly; do not bury or burn them.
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