Handset Battery - VTech DS6641 User Manual

Appendix

Handset battery

It takes up to 11 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can
expect the following performance:
While in handset use (talking*)
While in speakerphone mode (talking*)
While not in use (standby**)
* Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
** Handset is not charging or in use.
The battery needs charging when:
• A new battery is installed in the handset.
• The handset beeps.
• A battery is properly installed and the screen is blank.
• Low battery or Put in charger displays on the handset screen.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions:
• Use only the batteries provided or equivalent. To order a replacement, go to
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com
or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.
• Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for
special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns
or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with
conductive materials.
• Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance
with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
• Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to water or any type of moisture.
Operation Operating time
Up to 7 hours
Up to 3.5 hours
Up to 5 days
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