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Getting started
and sound quality. Buildings with thick internal
and external walls may impair transmission of
signals to and from the base.
Warning
The base station does not have an ON/OFF
switch. 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 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.
4.2 Install your phone
Before using the handset, the batteries have to be
installed and fully charged.
4.2.1 Install battery
Warning
Always use AAA rechargeable batteries supplied
with your unit. There could be risk of battery
leakage if you use alkaline batteries or other
battery types.
Slide out the battery cover.
Place the batteries in the correct polarity as
indicated and replace the cover.
4.2.2 Charge battery
Warning
The handset must be charged for at least 24
hours before using it for the first time.
When the battery level becomes low, an empty
battery icon is displayed on the screen.
If the battery level becomes exceedingly low, the
phone automatically switches off and any function
in progress will not be saved.
Place the handset on the charging cradle of the
base station. A melody is emitted if the handset is
placed correctly.
The battery icon on the display blinks
during charge.
The battery icon becomes steady when the
handset is fully charged.
Note
Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of
complete charging (over 15 hours) and
discharging, allowing approximately 12 hours of
talk-time and 150 hours of stand-by time.
4.3 Welcome mode
Note
Depending on your country, the WELCOME
screen may not appear. In this case, you are not
required to select your country/operator/
language settings.
Warning
You cannot make outgoing calls or receive incoming
calls without first defining your country selection.
Before you first use your handset, you need to
configure it according to the country of use.
After charging it for a few minutes, the word
WELCOME appears in various languages. Follow
these steps to configure your phone:
Scroll
: to the word WELCOME in your
preferred language and press
m
SELECT
to
confirm your selection.
Scroll
: to your country.
Press
m
SELECT
to confirm your selection.
Press
: to your operator (if necessary).
Press
m
SELECT
again to confirm your
selection.
• The default line settings and menu language for the
selected country will be automatically configured.
• To set date/time, see “Set Date and Time” on
page 25.
Your phone is now ready for use.
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