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Extended Usage Over extended periods of time, batteries gradually wear down and
require longer charging times.
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This is normal. If you've been charging your battery regularly and notice a decrease in
talk-time or an increase in charging time, then it's probably time to purchase a new
battery.
Battery Storage and Disposal
To prolong the life of your batteries, avoid exposing them to temperatures below -10
¡ Æ
C (14
¡ Æ
F) or
above 45
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C (113
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F). As a good rule of thumb, always take your phone with you when you leave
your car.
To dispose of batteries, check with your local recycling center for a battery recycler near you.
Never dispose of batteries in fire.
Caution
: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact or short circuit the
battery terminals.
Phone Overview
Function Keys
Alphanumeric Display
Displays your input from the keypad, information recalled from memory,
the time and date transmitted by your digital service provider, messages, and more.
Microphone
Positioned for convenient conversation.
Retractable Antenna
Extend for best performance.
Earpiece
Ultra-compact phone speaker.
Headset Jack
Provides the connection for an optional headset.
Accessory Connector
Provides the connection for an external power supply.
Volume Keys
Represented in this manual by "and " these keys adjust keypad, earpiece, and
ringer volume. They also scroll up and down through memory locations and menu features.
Keypad Cover
(or Flip) Open to answer close to hang up.
The Basics
The next few pages will introduce you to the basic features of your phone. In the chapters that
follow, we'll take you step-by-step through every one of your phone's features, including
storing names and numbers, using the call timers, locking the phone, and more.