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Basic Operation
Batteries
Battery Care and Maintenance
• The battery needs charging when:
— A new battery is installed in the handset.
— The phone beeps twice every five seconds.
— The screen displays BATTERY LOW and displays the low battery icon.
• Place the handset in its base or charger so the CHARGING light turns on. The
battery is typically fully charged in 15 hours.
• You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base or
charger after each use.
• If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the
battery should be replaced. Use only VTech batteries.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the
telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:
Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in the user’s manual.
Replacing 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 two holes in the new battery’s plug with the socket pins, and snap
the plug into place. Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the
ower right corner, along the bottom of the battery.
4. Replace the cover by sliding it up into place.
5. The new battery must be charged before using the phone. Place the handset
in its base or charger and allow it to charge for at least 15 hours the first charge.
The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the battery
charge fully.