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Putting the Handset into Operation
Charging and using the batteries
To charge the batteries, insert the handset into the charging shell with the keypad facing forwards.
The charging status is indicated by the charge status display. This flashes during charging:
Operating and charging times of the batteries
The operating times are only achieved after several charging and discharging cycles and are de-
pendent on
• the battery capacity,
• the age of the batteries,
• the settings made,
• the user behavior,
• the DECT cordless system used
Attention:
Only use the relevant approved power supply units for operating the charging shell (for or-
der numbers see
=
Battery flat
e
Battery 33% charged
V
Battery 66% charged
U
Battery 100% charged
Note:
• Initial charging: Charge the batteries for at least 10 hours without a break, regardless of
the charging status icon. Without replacing it in the charging shell, use the handset until
the "battery low" beep is heard. This action aligns the charge status display with the op-
erating times of the batteries.
• To attain full operating and charging times
Page 17: Without replacing it in the charging
shell, use the handset until the "battery low" beep is heard.
• For future charging: you can place your handset in the charging shell each time it is used.
Charging is electronically controlled which ensures that the batteries are charged optimal-
ly.
Capacity (mAh) approx.
550
700
800
1000
Stand-by mode (hours)
a
a
with/without display lighting
140 / 50
165 / 58
185 / 67
230 / 83
Talk time (hours)
11
12
14
17
Operating time with 1.5 hours calls a day
(hours)
b
b
without display lighting (set display lighting
85
95
110
135
Charging time in charging shell (hours)
6.5
7.5
8.5
10.5
