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Appendix
Battery
It takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
Operation | Operating time |
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While in handset use (talking*) | Up to seven hours |
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While in speakerphone mode (talking*) | Up to five hours |
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While not in use (standby**) | Up to seven days |
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*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. **Handset is not charging or in use.
The battery needs charging when:
•A new battery is installed in the handset.
•The handset beeps.
•A battery is properly installed and the screen is blank.
•Low battery or Place in charger shows on the handset screen.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions:
•Use only the battery(ies) provided or equivalent. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800)
•Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
•Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
•Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials.
•Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
•Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to water or any type of moisture.