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5. Plug the other end of the line cord into the wall jack.
6. Use the gap on the underside of the base to gather any excess cord.
7. Hang the base over the installation hooks.
4. INSERT THE BATTERY INTO THE HANDSET
Use this procedure to install or to replace a battery.
Be sure you follow the battery specifications and
safety instructions outlined in your safety instruc-
tion booklet.
! CAUTION
Use only nickel cadmium (Ni-Cad) batteries in this
phone.
1. Press down on the battery cover and slide the
cover down to expose the battery
compartment.
2. Locate the battery terminals inside of the
battery compartment and the corresponding
terminals on the battery pack. If you are
replacing a dead battery, first remove the old
battery pack.
3. Align the pack’s terminals with the terminals in the battery well.
4. Replace the battery door.
5. CHARGE THE HANDSET
Before you use the phone for the first time:
1. Ensure the handset is turned off.
2. Place the handset in the cradle and charge the battery for at least 12 hrs.
The charge light on the base comes on to tell you that the handset is
charging.
Whenever you see the RECHARGE BATTERY message,
you need to recharge your handset by placing the
handset in the cradle.
RECHARGE BATTERY
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