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Battery use time (per charge)
Fully charged
• 6 hours continuous use
• 3 days when the handset is in the standby mode
Low battery alert
When the battery pack is very low and needs to be
charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions
in order to save power. “
BATT
” appears on the display
and you will hear a beep.
If the phone is in use, “
BATT
” appears on the display
and the handset beeps twice. Complete your
conversation as quickly as possible and return the
handset to the base unit for charging.
Cleaning the battery charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to
clean the battery contacts on the handset and
base unit with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser
about once a month.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
Even when the battery
pack is not being used,
it will gradually
discharge over a long
period of time. For
optimum performance,
be sure to return the
handset to the base
unit after a telephone
call.
contacts
When the call is terminated due to a low battery, the call will be
placed on hold and can be retrieved from any of the other handsets.
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