REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Connect- ing and Charging the Handset Battery Pack” on Page 13, 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 a 3.6 volt, 300 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment. You can or- der a replacement through your local Ra- dioShack store.
Install the new battery pack as follows, then charge the battery for about 15 hours.
Note: To avoid losing information stored in memory, try to install and begin charg- ing the new battery pack within 1 minute.
1.Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover.
2.Remove the battery pack then gen- tly pull on the battery pack connec- tor to disconnect it.
3.Plug the new battery pack’s connec- tor into the socket and place the bat- tery pack into the compartment.
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4. Replace the cover.
Cautions:
•You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type, with the proper connector.
•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 it with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or con- ductor 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 disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management au- thorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: mu- nicipal
