REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If you follow the instructions in “Install- ing and Charging the Battery,” the bat- tery should last about one year. If the battery will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace the battery with a new 3.6 volt, 300 milliamp battery with a connector that fits the connector in the battery compartment. You can order a re- placement battery through your local Radio Shack store.
Install the new battery as described below, then charge the battery (see “Installing and Charging the Battery”).
1.Slide off the handset’s battery compartment cover in the direc- tion of the arrow.
2.Gently pull on the battery connec- tor to disconnect the plug, then remove the battery.
3.Insert a fresh battery pack and connect its plug to the pins inside the battery compartment.
4.Replace the cover.
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Cautions:
•You must use a replacement bat- tery of the same size and type.
•Do not dispose of the battery in a fire because it might explode.
•Do not open or mutilate the bat- tery.
•Be careful not to short the battery by touching it with conducting materials, such as rings, brace- lets, and keys. The battery or con- ductor might overheat and burn.
Notes:
•If you have trouble replacing the battery, take the phone to your local Radio Shack store for assis- tance.
•To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory, try to install and begin charging the new battery within 3 minutes.
•This product contains a recharge- able nickel cadmium battery. At the end of the battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for infor- mation on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal