B A T T E R I E S
2
Charging the Handset Battery Pack
This battery should remain charged up to four days with
the Ringer turned on and up to 17 days with the Ringer off.
A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of up
to three hours. Standby and talk times will vary, depending
on factors such as how far the handset is from the base, or
how much interference the phone encounters.
The battery pack needs charging when:
•
A new battery is installed in the handset.
•
The phone beeps when you do not press any key.
•
The phone beeps four times when you press
P
.
•
The phone does not respond when you press
P
.
Place the handset in the base either in the face-down or
face-up position so the CHARGING light turns on. The
battery pack is typically fully charged in four hours.
You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the
handset to the base after each use.
If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator
, even after
four hours of charging, the battery should be replaced.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to
persons or damage to the telephone, read and
follow these instructions carefully:
•
Use only Replacement Battery 3500 (SKU# 90817).
•
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell
might explode. Check with local codes for special
disposal instructions.
•
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.
•
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to
short the battery with conducting materials such as
rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause harm.
•
Charge the battery 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 battery charger.
Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries
must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Do not dispose of in household garbage.
If burned, it could explode. If punctured,
it could release caustic material which could
injure the skin or eyes. If swallowed, it may
be toxic.
The RBRC
™
seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily
participating in an industry program to collect and recycle
Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of
service within the United States. These batteries may be
taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries
or recycling center. Or, you may call 1-800-8BATTERY for
locations accepting spent Nickel-Cadmium batteries.
Replacing the Handset Battery Pack
1
Remove the battery compartment cover
on the
handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the
cover downward.
2
Lift out the old battery pack.
3
Place the new battery pack in the compartment.
Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery
are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery
compartment.
4
Replace the cover
by sliding it on its track up over
the battery case until it snaps firmly into place.
5
The new battery pack must be charged before
using the phone.
Place the handset face up or face
down in the base and allow it to charge for at least four
hours. The telephone might operate in as little as 10
minutes, but for best performance, let the battery pack
charge fully.
RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation.
