Initial charging and discharging of batteries
Battery charging is indicated in the top right of the display by a flashing battery icon e, V or U. During handset oper- ation, the battery icon indicates the charge status of the batteries (page 1).
The correct charge status can only be displayed when the batteries are first fully charged and discharged through use.
¤To do this, leave the handset in the charging cradle without interruption until the battery icon stops flashing in the display (around 13 hours).
¤Once the batteries are fully charged, remove the handset from the charging cradle and do not put it back again until the batteries are fully discharged.
Please note:
After the first battery charge and discharge, you may place your handset in the charging cradle after every call.
Please note:
uAlways repeat the charging and dis- charging procedure if you remove the batteries from the handset and reinsert them.
uThe batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous.
uAfter a while the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical rea- sons.
Please note:
You will find explanations for the symbols and typographical conventions used in this user guide in the appendix, page 100.
First steps
Setting the date and time
If the date and time on the phone have not
yet been set, the §Time§ display key will v¢Ð
¢Date/Time menu at a later point to enter
the date and time.
¤ Press §Time§ or open the menu.
¤ Change multiple line input:appear. You can use the Settings
Date:Enter day, month and year in
Enter hours and minutes as 4 digits (e.g. QM15for 7:15 a.m.
§Save§ Press the display key.
The date and time are shown in the hand- set's idle display (page 1).
Registering the handset to the base station
Your handset is registered to the base station by default.
Instructions on how to register further handsets to the base station are given on page 56.
Installing the base station
The base station is designed for use in closed, dry rooms with a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C.
¤Place or hang the base station in a central position in your flat or house.
Please note:
uNever expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight or other electri- cal appliances.
uProtect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.
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