VTech VT 1721, User Manual

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
REPLACING THE HANDSET
BATTERY PACK
Follow the steps below:
1.Remove the battery case cover by
pressing on the ridged lines and
sliding downward.
2.Discard the old battery pack. Don’t
put the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire - it could burst.
Please recycle.
3.Place the new battery pack in its
housing with the metal contacts
facing down.
4.Replace the battery case cover by
sliding the cover upwards.
5.If the new battery pack is not
already charged, place the Hand-
set in the cradle of the Base Unit
to allow it to charge for 16 hours.
CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of
Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and
Follow the Instructions
1.Use only VTech rechargeable bat-
tery pack, or equivalent.
2.Do not dispose of the battery pack
in a fire. The cell may explode.
IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of this
battery pack into household gar-
bage. For information on recycling
or proper disposal, consult your
local solid waste collection or
disposal organization.
3.Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack. Released electrolyte is cor-
rosive 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
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery
pack or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.
To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTech at 1-800-595-
9511.
SPARE BATTERY CHARGER /
POWER BACKUP FUNCTION
When an optional Spare Battery pack
is installed in the Base Unit, the VT
1721 uses this battery to provide op-
erational backup in case of a power
failure. If you have a fully charged
battery pack in the Spare Battery
charger and there is a power outage,
you will still be able to place and re-
ceive calls on the VT 1721 Handset for
up to 4 hours.
The Spare Battery pack can also be
used to replace a drained Handset
battery to ensure uninterrupted use.
Be sure to put the drained battery pack
in the Spare Battery charger.