Tandy ET-539 owner manual Replacing Battery

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REPLACING THE

BATTERY

If you follow the instructions in “Charg- ing the Battery,” the supplied battery should last about a year. When the battery loses its ability to fully charge, order a 3.6-volt, 300-milliamp battery with a connector that fits the connector 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 “Charging the Battery”).

1.Slide off the battery compartment cover on the back of the handset as shown. Loosen the plastic strap securing the battery.

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2.Gently pull on the battery connec- tor to disconnect the plug, then remove the battery.

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3.Insert a fresh battery and connect its plug to the pins inside the bat- tery compartment. Secure the bat- tery in place with the plastic strap.

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4. Replace the cover.

Important: Your telephone contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery. At the end of the battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of prop- erly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop off boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail back pro- grams.