VTech VT5875 - Manual (Page 38)

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Batteries
• If you repeatedly
get a low battery
indicator, even
after charging
overnight, the
battery should be
replaced .
• To reduce the
risk of fire or
injury to persons
or damage to
the telephone,
charge the
battery provided
with this phone
(or equivalent) in
accordance with
the instructions
and limitations
specified in this
user’s manual
(see page 5) .
Battery care and maintenance
After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
Operation Operating time
While in use (talking) up to 8 hours
While not in use (standby*) up to 4 days
* Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use .
• The battery needs charging when:
— A new battery is installed in the handset .
— The phone beeps twice every five seconds.
— The screen displays LOW
BATTERY and the low battery icon .
• Place the handset in the base so the CHARGE light turns on . The battery is typically fully charged in 16
hours .
• You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use .
Replacing the handset battery
1 . Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the
cover downward .
2 . Lift out the old battery and disconnect .
3 . Align the two holes in the new battery’s plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place . Snap
the battery in the compartment, as described in Installation,
on page 4 .
4 . Replace the cover by sliding it up into place .
5 . The new battery must be charged before using the phone .
Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for at least
16 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before
that, but for best performance, let the battery charge fully .