6
Getting started
Battery installation and charging
Install the battery as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the 
screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place 
the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. 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 on page 80 for battery operating times.
If the screen shows Place in charger and   flashes, you need to charge the 
handset without interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the handset 
enough charge to use the telephone for a short time. The following table 
summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.
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.