Vtech Crystal Sounds DECT Digital Monitor User Manual - Page 13

Preparing Your Baby Monitor Note: • When you charge the parent unit for the first time or after a long period of non-use, turn it off and let it charge continuously for at least 10 hours. • Charging normally takes 12-14 hours, but it takes longer when the parent unit is on while charging. To keep the charging time as short as possible, turn off the parent unit during charging. • When the battery power is fully charged, the parent unit can be used cordlessly for about 24 hours. • After a long period of non-use, recharge the parent unit before using. Battery level indication 1. The light will flash when the parent unit batteries are low. 2. The light will be off when the parent unit batteries have sufficient charge. 3. The light will be on steadily when the parent unit is being charged. LINK Low battery LINK Full battery LINK Charging Positioning and Operating Range Positioning the Baby Monitor Place the baby unit at least 3 feet away from your baby. Place the parent unit within the operating range of the baby unit. Make sure the parent unit is at least 3 feet away from the baby unit to avoid acoustic feedback. Operating Range The operating range of the baby monitor is about 1000 feet in open air. Depending on the surroundings and other interfering factors such as walls, doors and ceilings, the range may be shorter. Indoors, the operating range is up to 150 feet. 11