Vtech T2451 User Manual - Page 29

Basic Operation Batteries Battery Care and Maintenance • This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 10 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 6 hours. • The Battery Pack needs charging when: — A new battery is installed in the Handset. — The phone beeps twice every five seconds. — The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon. • Place the Handset in the Base so the CHARGING light turns on.The Battery Pack is typically fully charged in 10 hours. • You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the Handset to the Base after each use. • If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the User’s Manual. Replacing the Handset Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the Handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward. 2 Lift out the old Battery Pack and disconnect. 3 Align the two holes in the new Battery Pack’s plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place. Snap the Battery Pack in the compartment, as described in Installation, page 5. 4 Replace the cover by sliding it up into place. 5 The new Battery Pack must be charged before using the phone. Place the Handset in the Base and allow it to charge for at least 12 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the Battery Pack charge fully. 29