5 Rest the handset in the base so the charging
LED lights.
6 For the initial charge, charge the battery for
at least 16 hours.
Note: Every time a battery is plugged in, the phone
must be charged in the base for at least 10 seconds
for the phone to properly restart.
Charging
Installing Backup Batteries
Four AA alkaline batteries (not included) can be
installed into the base as backup in case of a
power outage. These batteries allow the cordless
handset to operate with the base during power
outages.
Note: The corded handset will work during power
outages with or with out the backup batteries.
1 With the back of the base facing you, use a small
tool such as a small screw driver to press the cover latch
to remove the battery compartment cover.
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