Power back-up operation
When a power failure occurs, you can use the unit
temporarily by inserting 2 standard AAA (R03) size
batteries into the base unit. Both alkaline batteries
and rechargeable batteries can be used for the
base unit, but we recommend that you use the
charged batteries (supplied) installed in your
handset.
Battery installation
B
A
D
E
C
F
1 Open the handset cover (A), then remove the
batteries (B).
2 Disconnect the telephone line cord(s) (C).
3 Open the battery cover (D).
4 Install the batteries in the battery compartment
(E).
5 When finished, close the cover, then
reconnect the telephone line cord(s) (F).
R When this feature is turned on,
is
displayed.
Note:
R Do not insert the batteries into the base unit
except during power failure. (The base unit may
be damaged due to battery leakage.)
R The batteries for the base unit are not
supplied.
R The speaker volume of the base unit is limited
during a power failure (level 5 max.).
Battery caution
R The batteries should be used correctly,
otherwise the unit may be damaged due to
battery leakage.
R Do not mix old, new or different types of
batteries.
R Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble, or
heat the batteries.
R Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
R It is recommended that batteries are replaced
annually.
R It is recommended that batteries are replaced
after a power outage.
R Operating time may be shortened depending on
usage conditions, ambient temperature, and
battery quality.
R Remove all the batteries when replacing.
R Do not use Manganese batteries.
R Rechargeable batteries will not charge while
they are in the base unit.
R If there is a connected device (for example, a
modem) between the base unit and the
telephone line jack, the power backup operation
of the unit may not function, even if a backup
battery is in the base unit.
Battery life
When the batteries are fully charged, operating
time varies depending on usage.
Ni-MH batteries
Operation Operating time
While in use (handset
talking)
60 minutes
While not in use (standby) 70 minutes
Note:
R The operating time depends on the type of
batteries.
R The battery cannot be charged even if the AC
adaptor is connected.
R If
on the base unit flashes, the battery power
is low. Install new batteries as soon as possible.
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