Charging And Using The Batteries - Siemens Gigaset 3000 Operating Instructions Manual

Preparing the handset

Charging and using the batteries

The batteries supplied (NiCd) are not charged.
To charge the batteries, insert the handset into the Gigaset
3000L charging shell with the display facing upwards.
The battery symbol on the handset display indicates the
charging status:
Batteries empty.
E Batteries 33% charged.
8 Batteries 66% charged.
7 Batteries 100% charged.
Note:
New batteries should be initially charged for a mini-
mum period of 16 hours without interruption, irre-
spective of the battery symbol displayed.
To increase the battery life for as long as possible, the
handset should only be placed in the charging shell
when the battery is almost empty E.
The batteries warm up during charging.
Old, defective batteries must be disposed of in accord-
ance with legal requirements, not in the normal waste
disposal system.
Battery charging times:
Type
NiCd, 700 mAh
NiMH, 1100 mAh
Charging time in the handset
(hours)
12
5 to 6
8 to 9