Charge The Handset; Check The Battery Level; What Is Standby Mode; Check The Signal Strength - Philips CD 4953B - User Manual

Note
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The date and time format setting is country dependent.

Charge the handset

Place the handset on the base station to charge
the handset. When the handset is placed correctly
on the base station, you hear a docking sound.
» The handset starts charging.
Note
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Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use.
•
If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are
being charged, it is normal.
You can activate or deactivate the docking tone
(see 'Set the docking tone' on page 24).
Your phone is now ready to use.

Check the battery level

The battery icon displays the current battery
level.
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When the handset is off the base
station/charger, the bars indicate the
battery level (from full to low).
When the handset is on the base
station/charger, the bars flash until
charging is complete.
The empty battery icon flashes. The
battery is low and needs recharging.
If you are on the phone, you hear warning
tones when the batteries are almost empty.
The handset turns off when the batteries are
completely empty.

What is standby mode?

Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.
When the handset is off the charging cradle, the
standby screen displays the date and time. When
the handset is on the charging cradle, the standby
screen displays the time as a screen saver.

Check the signal strength

The number of bars indicates the link
status between the handset and base
station. The more bars are shown, the
better the connection is.
• Make sure the handset is linked to the base
station before you make or receive calls
and carry out the functions and features.
• If you hear warning tones when you are
on the phone, the handset is almost out
of battery or the handset is out of range.
Charge the battery or move the handset
close to the base station.