Installing The Base Station; Installing And Replacing The Batteries In The Handset; Battery Life And Range - Philips DECT 629 User Manual

Installing the base station

Place your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will
reach.To properly install the base station, plug the line cord and the power cable into the base station.
Plug the cord and the cable into the wall. If you have a broadband DSL Internet connection, please
make sure you have one DSL filter plugged directly on each line socket used in the house and check
the modem and the phone are plugged in the correct filter slot (one specific for each).
Warning !
The electrical network is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the standard EN
60-950.The only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply from the electrical
outlet. Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always easily accessible.
Please take care that the power supply and telephone line are connected to the correct sockets as
incorrect placement could damage your equipment.
Warning !
Always use the line cable provided with the product otherwise you may not have a dialling tone.

Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset

To insert the batteries, open the battery cover, place the batteries as indicated and then replace the
battery cover.When the handset is placed on the base station, the 3 battery bars scroll (if charge is
needed). Allow 12 - 15 hours for the batteries to fully charge. On first use it may be necessary to wait
for a few minutes before seeing symbols on the display.
Never use any battery type other than the one supplied : risk of explosion.
Warning: the base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use. Always use
rechargeable batteries.
The warranty does not apply to the batteries and any other components which have a limited lifetime
or are exposed to wear.

Battery life and range

Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charging & discharging.When reaching the
range limit and the conversation becomes crackly, move closer to the base.To reach optimal range,
place the base station away from electrical appliances.
Battery life in
talk time
up to 14 hours
!
Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.
Battery life in standby
mode
up to 140 hours
Installing the DECT 623/627
Connect the power supply
Connect the telephone line cord
delivered with the product
Indoor range
up to 50 metres
Outdoor range
up to 300 metres
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