Getting started
9
Battery installation and charging
Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the 
battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following 
table). 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 
the table on page 158 for battery operating times.
If the screen shows Place in charger and  , 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 
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 
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.
Note: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps every minute.