7
Getting started
Battery installation and charging
Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see 
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 11 hours of 
continuous charging. See the table on page 127 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. When the battery is low, the handset shows Low battery and 
a flashing  . If you are on a call in low battery mode, the handset beeps every 
minute.
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   flashes.
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   
flashes.
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.