6
Getting started
Battery installation and charging
Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see
the following table). For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone
base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 10 hours of
continuous charging. See the table in the Technical specifications section on
page 56 for battery operating times.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank, or
shows Place in charger
and (flashing).
Battery has no or
very little charge. The
handset cannot be used.
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows
Low battery and
(flashing).
Battery has enough
charge to be used for a
short time.
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged, place it in the
telephone base or charger when not in use.
1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset
battery compartment. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP
facing up, as indicated.
2.
Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards
until it clicks into place.