Battery Installation And Charging; Installation Options - Radio Shack 43-325 User Manual

Battery Installation and Charging

Install the battery as shown below. For best performance, charge the
handset for at least 16 hours before use. When not in use, place the handset
in the telephone base or charger. See page 32 for battery operating times.
1. If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press the
indentation and slide the cover to remove.
2. Plug the battery securely into the plug inside the handset battery
compartment, matching the color-coded label.
3. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires
inside the battery compartment.
4. Align the cover flat against the battery
compartment, then slide it towards the center
of the handset until it clicks into place.
5. Charge the handset by placing it in the
telephone base or charger. The CHARGE
light is on when the handset charges.
Match with color-coded label
Black wire
Red wire
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Notes:
• When the screen shows LOW BATTERY, the backlight is off.
• If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove
the battery to prevent possible leakage.
• To purchase replacement batteries, visit your local RadioShack store or
go to www.RadioShack.com.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the
environment. Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your
local RadioShack store free of charge. RadioShack participates
in the RBRC© battery recycling program, and is committed to
preserving the environment and conserving natural resources.
Call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for more information.
Battery indicators Battery status
Battery has no charge
The screen is blank. and the handset
cannot be used.
Battery has very
The screen shows
little charge and the
PLACE IN CHARGER
handset cannot be
and flashes.
used.
The screen shows
Battery has enough
LOW BATTERY,
charge to be used for
flashes, and the
a short time.
handset beeps.
The screen shows
Battery is charged.
HANDSET X.

Installation Options

Your telephone base is now ready for table top use. If you want to mount
your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall bracket to connect with a
standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this
mounting plate, you can purchase one from your local RadioShack store or
www.RadioShack.com. You may need professional assistance to install the
mounting plate.
Action
Charge until the screen
shows LOW BATTERY (at
least 10 minutes).
Charge until the screen
shows LOW BATTERY
(about four minutes).
Charge until the screen
shows HANDSET X (about
one hour).
To keep the battery
charged, place it in
the telephone base or
charger when not in use.