REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If you follow the instructions in “Con- necting and Charging the Battery” on Page 9, the battery 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 V, 300 mAh battery with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement battery through your local RadioShack store.
Install the new battery as described below, then charge the battery (see “Connecting and Charging the Bat- tery” on Page 9).
Note: To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory, try to install and be- gin charging the new battery within 1 minute.
1.Remove the screw on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the handset. Press down and 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 it, then remove the battery.
3.Insert a fresh battery and insert its connector into the socket inside the battery compartment.
4.Replace the cover and tighten the screw.
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.
Important: This product contains a re- chargeable nickel cadmium battery. At the end of the battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of proper- ly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authori- ties for information on recycling or dis- posal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: mu- nicipal
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