Battery Installation And Charging - VTech DS6221 User Manual

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Battery installation and charging

Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you might
be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, charge the
handset for at least 16 hours before use. When not in use, place the handset
in the telephone base or charger. See page 37 for battery operating times.
Battery indicators
The screen is blank.
The screen shows
PLACE IN CHARGER
and flashes.
The screen shows
LOW BATTERY,
flashes, and the
handset beeps.
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
1. If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press the indentation and slide
the cover to remove.
2. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery
compartment, matching the color-coded label.
3. Place the battery with the label
battery compartment.
4. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the
center of the handset until it clicks into place.
5. Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger. The
light is on when the handset charges.
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• If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the
battery to prevent possible leakage.
• To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or
call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial
1 (800) 267-7377.
Battery status
Battery has no charge
and the handset cannot
be used.
Battery has very little
charge and the handset
cannot be used.
Battery has enough
charge to be used for a
short time.
Battery is charged.
THIS SIDE UP
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Action
Charge until the screen shows
LOW BATTERY (at least 10
minutes).
Charge until the screen shows
LOW BATTERY (about four
minutes).
Charge until the screen shows
HANDSET X (about one hour).
To keep the battery charged,
place it in the telephone base
or charger when not in use.
facing up and the wires inside the
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CHARGE
CHARGE
light