Radio Shack ET-687 owner manual Replacing Battery Pack

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REPLACING THE

BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Connect- ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 11, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with

anew 3.6-volt, 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store.

Install the new battery pack as de- scribed below, then charge it for about 24 hours.

Note: To avoid losing memory numbers, try to install and begin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute.

1.Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover as shown.

2.Unfasten the plastic retainer strap and lift the battery pack out of the compartment, then gently pull on the battery connector to disconnect it.

3.Insert the new battery pack’s con- nector into the socket in the com- partment, place the battery pack into the compartment, and refasten the retainer strap.

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4. Replace the cover.

Cautions:

•You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type.

•Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire because it might explode.

•Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.

•Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching the connector’s pins with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn.

If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take the phone to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance.

Important: This product contains a re- chargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack. At the end of the battery pack’s useful life, it must be recycled or dis- posed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste man- agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be avail- able are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collec- tion centers, and mail-back programs.