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Preparation
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
It is important to charge the battery for 12 to 16 hours
continuously without any interruption before you use the handset
for the first time.
1 Remove the battery cover on the
back of the handset by sliding it
down.
2 Plug the battery pack cord into the
connector with the correct polarity.
(black and red wires).
3 Place the battery pack in the battery
compartment.
4 Put the battery cover back by
sliding until it snaps into place.
Make sure not to get the wires of
the battery pack caught in the
cover.
5 Place the handset on the base unit.
Be sure the IN USE/CHARGE LED
lights.
If the IN USE/CHARGE LED does
not light, make sure the AC adaptor
is plugged in securely.
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0
0
M
H
z
IN USE/
CHARGE
LED
Charging contacts
INSTALLATION
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