Vtech 80-6111-00 User Manual - Page 7

Getting Started Setup Installation and charge of battery cells in handset Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover, place the new battery cells in 1 the Handset with the positive and negative poles aligned in the battery com- partment. 2. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. 3. If the new battery cells are not already charged, place the Handset in its Base Unit, and allow it to charge for 10-12 hours. After initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient. WARNING: Alkaline batteries must NOT be used in your ip 5821 cordless telephone. Use only the batteries that came with your phone, or contact 2 VTech Customer Service (contact in- formation on page 2) to order additional batteries. Charging of the Handset Battery Cells The Handset of your ip 5821 cordless telephone is powered by three rechargeable battery cells. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its Base Unit. You should charge the battery cells for 10-12 hours when you first receive your phone. You will know the battery cells needs charging when: • The LOW BATTERY message is displayed: • The Handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys. NOTE: When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features will not work. When your battery cells have been charged, your features will return to their normal function. IMPORTANT: 1. Do not dispose of battery cells in a fire, they may explode. 2. Do not open or mutilate the battery cells. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin. 3. Exercise care in handling battery cells in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery cells to overheat. 4. Do not dispose of the battery cells into household garbage. Properly recycle the used batteries. 7