10
Getting started
Battery charging
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 battery is fully 
charged aer 16 hours of continuous charging. See Technical specications 
on page 98 for battery operating times.
If the screen is blank, 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 screen shows Low battery until you have 
charged the battery without interruption for at least 30 minutes. The 
following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank or shows 
Put in charger.
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 
and the battery icon shows   .
Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged, 
place it in the telephone base 
or charger when not in use.
NOTES:
 X If you are on a call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps every 50 seconds.
 X If no battery is installed in the handset when you place it in the telephone base or charger, 
the screen shows No battery. Follow the instructions in Battery installation on pages 
8-10 to install the battery.
Battery installation and charging