Polycom SpectraLink 8440 User Manual page 107

The Battery Pack type is printed on the label. Remove the Battery Pack and view the label
to determine the type of Battery Pack you have been issued.
WARNING: THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF YOU REPLACE THE BATTERY PACK WITH AN
INCORRECT TYPE. ONLY USE POLYCOM MODEL RS657 OR RS658 BATTERY PACKS WITH
SPECTRALINK 8400 SERIES WIRELESS HANDSETS. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Indications of Low Battery
The Battery Pack icon in the status row on the handset's's screen indicates the amount of charge
remaining.
The handset will sound warning tones and display the Battery Low message when there are fewer than
two minutes of talk time remaining. When the handset is in Standby mode, the message Battery Low
and a series of chirps indicate a critically low Battery Pack charge. The handset will not work until the
Battery Pack is charged.
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a
conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become
quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside
a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
WARNING– The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if
mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 45°C, or incinerate. Replace battery with
Polycom model RS657 or RS658 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
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