Replacing The Battery Pack - Radio Shack 43-1107 Owner's Manual

REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in "Connecting
and Charging the Battery Pack" on Page 3, the
battery pack should last about one year. If the
battery does not hold a charge (when the
phone is not in use) for more than 2 hours after
an overnight charge, replace the battery with a
new 3.6 volt, 600 milliamp battery with a con-
nector that fits the socket in the battery com-
partment. You can order a replacement battery
pack through your local RadioShack store.
Install the new battery pack, then charge the
battery for about 24 hours (see "Connecting
and Charging the Battery Pack" on Page 3).
Note: To avoid losing phone numbers stored
in memory, try to install and begin charging the
new battery within 3 minutes.
1. Press down and slide the battery com-
partment cover in the direction of the
arrow to remove it.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the compart-
ment, then gently pull on the battery con-
nector to disconnect it.
3. Plug the new battery pack's connector
into the socket in the compartment.
4. Put the battery pack into the compart-
ment.
5. Replace the cover.
Cautions:
• You must use a replacement battery of
the same size and type.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire
because it might explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
• Be careful not to short the battery by
touching the connector's pins with con-
ducting materials, such as rings, brace-
lets, and keys. The battery or conductor
might overheat and burn.
If you have trouble replacing the battery, take
the phone to your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
Important: This telephone can
use nickel-cadmium recharge-
able batteries. At the end of a
nickel-cadmium battery's use-
ful life, it must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste manage-
ment authorities for information on recycling
or disposal programs in your area or call 1-
800-822-8837. Some options that might be
available are: municipal curbside collection,
drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local
RadioShack store, recycling collection cen-
ters, and mail-back programs.
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