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Battery care and maintenance
After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
Operation
Operating time
While in use (talking)
approximately 225 minutes (3 .75 hours)
While not in use (standby*)
approximately 90 hours (3 .75 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 telephone beeps twice e�e��� fi�e secon��s.
— The screen displays
BATTERY LOW
and the low battery icon .
• Place the handset in the base unit . The battery is usually fully charged after 16 hours .
• The battery can be kept fully charged by returning the handset to the base unit after each use .
Batteries
• If you repeatedly get a
low battery indicator,
even after charging
overnight, the battery
should be replaced .
• To �e��uce the �isk o� fi�e
or injury to persons or
damage to the telephone,
charge the battery
provided with or
i��entifie�� �o� use
with this product only
in accordance with
the instructions and
li�itations specifie�� in
the user’s manual .
• Battery power is
consumed whenever the
handset is off the base
unit or charger, even
when the handset is
in idle mode .
• Once the battery is
fully charged, it is not
necessary to charge it
again until
BATTERY
LOW
is displayed or
��ashes.
This will maximize the
battery life .
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 new battery’s plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place . Snap the
battery in the compartment, as described in Installing Handset Battery on page 4 .
4 . Slide the compartment cover back on the handset .
5 . The new battery must be charged before using the telephone . Place the handset in the base
unit and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours . The telephone might operate before 16 hours
of charging . However, only fully charged battery can provide the best performance .
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