Battery Replacement and Handling

With normal usage, your battery should last about one year.

If the talk time becomes short even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. You can purchase a replacement battery by calling Uniden's Parts department. See the back cover page for contact information.

Warning:

To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only the BT-1011 battery pack.

Caution:

-This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery.

-Do not remove the batteries to charge them.

-Never throw the battery in a fire or disassemble or heat it.

-Do not remove or damage the battery casing.

-Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.

-Do not short-circuit the battery.

-Do not charge the battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner's manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.

-Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.

Clean the Battery Contacts

To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water. Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible

dirt is removed.

Dry the contacts thoroughly

before returning the handset to the cradle.

Caution:

Do not use any chemical products (alcohol, paint thinner, etc.), or you may discolor the surface and damage the finish.

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Uniden DCX300 Series manual Battery Replacement and Handling, Clean the Battery Contacts