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• If you repeatedly
get a low battery
indicator, even
after charging
overnight, the
battery should be
replaced
• To reduce the
risk of fire or
injury to persons
or damage to the
telephone, read
and follow these
instructions
carefully
• Charge the
battery provided
or identified
for use with
this product in
accordance with
the instructions
and limitations
specified in this
user’s manual
Batteries
Battery care and performance
After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
Operation
Operating time
While in use (talking)
up to 7 hours
While not in use (standby*)
up to 3 days
* Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use
• The battery needs charging when:
— A new battery is installed in the handset
— The phone beeps twice every five seconds.
— The screen displays
LOW BATTERY
and the low battery icon
• Place the handset in the base so the
CHARGE
light turns on The battery is usually fully
charged in about 16 hours
• You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base or charger after each use
Replace the handset battery
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 and disconnect
3 Align the two holes in the new battery’s plug with the socket pins,
and snap the plug into place Snap the battery in the compartment,
as described in
Installation
, on page 5
4 Replace the cover by sliding it up into place
5 The new battery must be fully charged before using the phone
Place the handset in the base or charger and allow it to charge for at
least 16 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before
that, but for best performance, let the battery charge fully
