REPLACING THE BATTERIES | REPLACING THE BATTERIES |
Charging the handset batteries
The handset of your VT2900 cordless telephone is poweredby rechargeable batteries. They charge automatically whenever the handset is in the base. You should charge the batteries for 24 hours when you first receive your phone. You'llknow the batteries need charging when:
The phone emits a
The battery symbol is flashing. The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and the handset does not beep when you press the keys.
To Charge The Batteries
To charge the batteries, place the handset in the base unit. The CHARGE indicator will light to show the handset is seated properly and the batteries are charging. The CHARGE indicator will flash if the handset battery is not charged enough for the handset to operate. Once the battery
reaches the minimum level needed to operate, the CHARGE indicator will illuminate steadily and the battery will continue to charge up to its full potential. It is recommended that the battery be charged for 24 hours during the initial charge. After this initial charging, an overnight charge of 8 to 10 hours should be sufficient to fully charge the battery. You can use your telephone before that with diminished capacity, but it is best to let them charge fully. To maximize the charge capacity of the NiCad battery pack, recharge the battery for several cycles. The meximum battery life between charges is 5.5 hours of continuous talk time or 6 days of standby.
IIT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO OVER- I CHARGE THE BATTERIES
If the Batteries Don'tRecharge The battery pack can be recharged many, many times but if you get a
To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Cornmunicat- ions at
In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at
Replacing The Handset Batteries
Follow the steps below:
1.Remove the battery case by pressing down on the release tab above the battery and then sliding
the batten/ downward.
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2.Discard the old battery pack. Don't
put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst.
3.Slide the new battery pack on its track up until it is firmly in place.
4.The new battery pack must be charged before using your telephone. Place the handset in the cradle of the base unit to allow it to charge for 24 hours.
CAUTION:
To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow the Instructions
1.Use only VTECH battery.
2.Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.
IMPORTANT : Do not dispose of this battery into household garbage. For information on recycling or proper disposal,~consultyour local solid waste collection or disposal organization.
3.Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4.Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conductingmaterialssuch as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
