Philips CD6451B User manual - Page 13

3 Getting started 3 Connect the other end of the line cord to the telephone line socket and the other end of the power cable to the electricity socket. 3.1 Connect the base station Caution Avoid placing the base station too close to large metal objects such as filing cabinets, radiators or electrical appliances. This can impair the range and sound quality. Buildings with thick internal and external walls may impair transmission of signals to and from the base. ! Warning Power is applied when the power adaptor is plugged into the unit and connected to the electricity socket. The only way to power down the unit is to unplug the power adaptor from the electricity socket. Therefore, ensure that the electricity socket is easily accessible. The power adaptor and the telephone line cord have to be connected correctly, as incorrect connection could damage the unit. Always use the telephone line cord supplied with the unit. Otherwise, you may not get a dial tone. 1 Insert the plug of the power cord into the socket under the base station. Note The line adaptor may not be attached to the line cord. In this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before plugging the line cord to the line socket. 3.2 Install rechargeable batteries Your CD645 is supplied with two rechargeable batteries. Before using the handset, install the batteries into the handset and fully charged them up. 1 Slide out the battery cover 2 Place the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment and replace the battery cover. 2 Insert the plug of the line cord into the socket under the base station. Getting started 3.3 Place the handset on the charging cradle Note Charge the handset for at least 24 hours before using it for the first time. When the battery is fully charged, the talk time of your phone is approximately 12 hours and the standby time is approximately 150 hours. 1 Place the handset on the charging cradle of the base station. 2 Leave it there until the batteries are fully charged. 3 When the handset is fully charged, is displayed. 11