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Appendix
Batteries

After the battery is fully charg ed, you can expect the following performa nce:

Operation Operating time
While in use (talking) 6 hours
While not in use (standby*) 96 hours (approximately 4 days)
*Handset is off the base un it but not in use.
The battery needs charging wh en:
• A new battery is inst alled in the handset.
• The telephone beep s twice once taken off the base u nit.
• Battery indic ator on screen is empty.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of re or injury to perso ns, read and follow these ins tructions:
1. Us e only the battery(ies) specied.
2. D o not dispose o f the battery(ies) i n a re. They m ay explode. Check w ith local waste management codes f or special
disposal instructions.
3. D o not open or mutilate the bat tery(ies). Released electroly te is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or
skin. The electrolyte may toxic if swallowed .
4. E xercise care in handling batteries in order not to shor t the battery to conductive materials such as ring s, bracelets, and
keys. The battery and/or conductor may overhe at and cause burns.
5. C harge the battery(ies) provided wit h or identied for use with this p roduct only in accordanc e with the instructions and
limitations specied in this manual .
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPO SE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF M OISTURE.
The AC adapter is used as the main disco nnect device, ensure that t he AC outlet is located/i nstalled near the unit an d is easily accessible.