Preparing your handset
2. Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied,
taking note of the polarity markings inside the battery
compartment, then slide the battery compartment shut.
3. Place the handset on the base to charge. The red charging
light comes on. You should let the batteries charge
continuously for at least 24 hours. The batteries and case
may become warm during charging, this is normal.
BT Freelance XD 1500/1550 multipack users only:
Place each BT Freelance XD 1500/1550 charger within
reach of a mains power wall socket.
Connect the charger(s) and charge the handset(s)
i. Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on
the underside of the charger and plug the other end to
the mains power wall socket.
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WARNING
Never use non-rechargeable
batteries. Only use the approved
batteries. Using unapproved
batteries will invalidate your
guarantee and may damage the
telephone.
Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, the
handset batteries should give
about 10 hours talk time or 200
hours standby on a single charge.
(This does not mean you can
unplug the base or leave it for this
length of time without charge.)
Please note that new NiMH
rechargeable batteries do not reach
full capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days.
See ‘Battery performance’ on the
following page.
Battery low warning
If the
icon is flashing in the
display and you hear a warning
beep every minute during a call,
you will need to recharge your
handset before you can use it.
The charging light will be lit when
the handet is in the base or charger
– even when the batteries are fully
charged.