8
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 
telephonebaseorchargerwhennotinuse.Thebatteryisfullychargedaer
16 hours of continuous charging. See the table in the Technical specications 
section on page 109 for battery operating times.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank or 
shows Put in charger 
and  ashes.
The 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   
ashes.
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.
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