Installation And Charge Of Battery Cells In Handset; Charging Of The Handset Battery Cells - VTech i 5853 Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset

The original Handset that is shipped with your i 5853 system will be automatically
registered to the Base. This Handset is HANDSET 1.
As you register additional Handsets to the system, they will be assigned extension numbers
in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, etc.
Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is installed, the Handset will automatically begin
Searching for Base... (if previously registered), or it will prompt you to Enter Base ID
to register the new Handset.

Charging of the Handset Battery Cells

The Handset of your i 5853 cordless telephone is powered by two rechargeable battery cells.
They charge automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger. Maximum talk time on
fully charged batteries is 8 hours, and maximum standby time is 5 days.
You should charge the battery cells for a minimum of 12 hours. when you first receive
your phone. You'll know the battery cells need charging when:
• The low battery message is displayed:
• The Handset seems completely dead, the LCD is
completely clear and does not activate when you press
the keys.
Follow the steps below:
1. Remove the Battery cover and place
the new battery cells in the Handset
with the positive and negative poles
aligned in the battery compartment.
2. Replace the battery cover by sliding
it upwards.
3. If the new battery cells are not already
charged, place the Handset in its
Charger or Base Unit, and allow it to
charge for a minimum of 12 hours.
After initial charge, a maintenance
charge of 8 hours should be
sufficient.
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