− Starting Up −
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Starting Up
4.1
Safety notes
Caution:
It is essential to read the General Information at the beginning of this manual before starting
up.
4.2
Checking the package contents
The package contains:
one base station and one charging station
a telephone connection cable
two handsets
four standard batteries
two power adapter plugs with cable
an operating manual
4.3
Connecting the base station
Position the base station within reach of the telephone line socket and a power outlet. Only use the components
supplied.
1. Insert the small plug on the power adapter plug cable in the corresponding socket on the underside of
the base station.
NOTE:
The plug cannot be connected incorrectly because the plug and socket are designed in such a way to
prevent reverse poling. The plugs must snap audibly into the base station sockets.
2. Insert the small plug on the telephone connection cable in the corresponding socket on the underside
of the base station.
3. Feed both cables on the underside of the base station in the cable duct provided.
4. Plug the power adapter plug in a properly installed 230 Volt power outlet. The power adapter plug from
the base station must remain connected at all times.
5. Connect the telephone connection cable supplied in telephone socket.
4.4
Connecting the charging station
Place the charging station for the second handset in the vicinity of a power outlet. Plug the power adapter plug in
a properly installed 230 Volt mains power outlet.
4.5
Inserting the standard batteries
In order to insert the rechargeable standard batteries in the handset, press on the top edge of the battery
compartment cover and slide it downwards. Only insert standard batteries. Pay attention the correct polarity.
Close the battery compartment cover.
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4.6
Charging the standard batteries
Place the handsets, with its display facing the front, in the base station or charging station for at least 14 hours.
The charging control lamps on the base station and on the charging station light up. Failure to charge the
standard batteries properly can lead to telephone malfunction.
The rechargeable standard batteries in the handset have a maximum standby time of 85 hours at room
temperature. The maximum talk time is 10 hours.
The current battery charge status is indicated in the display:
Full
Half empty
Weak
Empty
4.7
Tone dialling − DTMF
This telephone implements the tone dialling method − DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency). Advantages of this
modern dialling method include short connection times, remote control options for other equipment, such as an
answering machine, and the use of other ISDN services.
