10
Getting Started
2. To fit the NiMH rechargeable batteries
into the handset, remove the battery
compartment cover by sliding it out.
Place the batteries as indicated,
following the polarity. Slide the
battery compartment cover back on
until it clicks into place.
3. Place the handset on the base to
charge for at least 14 hours. When
the handset is fully charged the
will be steady on screen. A beep
indicates that the handset is
properly placed on the base or
charger.
4. When the batteries are fully
charged, plug one end of the
telephone line cord into the base
station and the other end into the
telephone wall socket.
WARNING
Do not place your Telstra 8850 in the
bathroom or other humid areas.
IMPORTANT
The base station must be plugged into
the mains power socket at all times.
Do not connect the telephone line
until the handset is fully charged.
Only use the power supply, telephone
cables and NiMH rechargeable
batteries supplied with the product.
Battery performance
In ideal conditions, the fully charged
batteries should give up to 12 hours
talk time, or 160 hours standby time,
on a single charge. Note that new
batteries will not reach full capacity
until they have been in normal use for
several days.
To keep the batteries in the best
condition, leave the handset off the
base for a few hours at a time.
Running the batteries right down at
least once a week will help them last
as long as possible. The charge
capacity of the rechargeable batteries
will reduce with time as they wear
