Operating instructions

8
Getting Started
Setup
Charging of the Handset Battery
The handset of your i 5871 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery
which charge automatically whenever the handset is in its base unit or charger.
Maximum talk time on a fully charged battery is seven hours, and maximum standby time
is four days.
You should charge the battery for at least 12 hours when you first receive your
phone. You’ll know the battery needs charging when:
• The low battery message is displayed:
• The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely dark and does not
activate when you press the keys.
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, they may explode.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery cells. Toxic substances
may be released, causing harm to the eyes and/or skin.
3. Be careful when handling the battery in order to prevent an
accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing
the battery to overheat.
4. Do not dispose of the battery into household garbage.
5. If Handset is long time no use, please take out its battery.
Connecting to Phone Line
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base unit. Plug
the other end of this cord into the wall jack.
Checking for Dial Tone
After the battery is charged, press /FLASH (on) on the handset. The phone icon
will appear on the handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of
Difficulty.
REDIAL
CALL LOG
Low Battery
HANDSET1
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