Vtech VT20-2481 User Manual - Page 5

Getting Started Getting Started Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 2. Place the new battery pack in the handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. 4. If the new battery pack is not already charged, place the handset in the base unit, or a remote charging stand, and allow it to charge for 12 hours. After initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient. The original Handset that is shipped with your GIGAPHONE system will be automatically registered to the Base. This Handset is HANDSET 1. As you register additional Handsets to the system, they will be assigned extension numbers in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, HANDSET 4, etc. Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is installed, the Handset will automatically begin SEARCHING FOR BASE (if previously registered), or it will prompt you to ENTER BASE ID to register the new Handset. See Registration and Operation for details. Charging Of Handset Battery Pack Charging Of Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your GIGAPHONE cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. You should charge the battery pack for 12 hours when you first receive your phone. You'll know the battery pack 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. IMPORTANT: 1. Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire, the cell may explode. 2. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin. 3. Exercise care in handling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to overheat. 4. Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. Contact your local recycling organization for recommended disposal sites. 8 9