VTech 900I - Manual (Page 5)

IDSEX BATTERIES
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HANDSET BATTERIES
Charging the: Handset Batteries
the handset of your VTech 900i
cordless telephone is powered by
rechargeable batteries. They charge
automatically whenever the handset is
in the base. You should charge the
batteries for 24 hours when you first
receive your phone. You’ll know the
batteries need charging when:
• The phone beeps when you press the
PHONE key.
•The LOW BAT / MUTE LED is
flashing.
•The handset seems completely dead
and does not beep when you press
the keys.
To Charge The Batteries
Place the handset in the base unit. The
CHARGE indicator will light to show
the handset is seated properly and the
batteries are charging. The CHARGE
indicator will flash if the handset battery
is not charged enough for the handset
to operate. Once the battery reaches
the minimum level needed to operate,
the CHARGE indicator will illuminate
steadily and the battery will continue to
charge up to its full potential.
It is recommended that the battery be
charged for 24 hours. You can use
your telephone before that with
diminished capacity, but it is best to let
them charge fully. To maximize the
charge capacity of the NiCad battery
pack, recharge the battery for several
cycles. Once you have properly
conditioned the rechargeable battery,
the maximum battery life should be 6
hours of continuous talk time or 5 days
of standby.
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OVER­
CHARGE THE BATTERIES
If the Batteries Don’t Recharge
The battery pack can be recharged
many times, but if you get a low-battery
signal even after 24 hours of charging,
the battery pack should be replaced.
Optional Accessory Battery and
Charger
Your 900i uses a molded battery pack
which may need to be replaced at some
point in the future. VTech offers an
accessory battery, as well as a battery
and charger (model# TBC-900) which
is compatible with your 900i. Please
contact your local VTech dealer, or call
VTech directly.
To purchase replacement battery packs
and other accessories:
In the US call:
VTECH Communications at
1-800-624-5688
In Canada call:
VTECH Electronics at
1-800-267-7377
Replacing The Handset Batteries
1. Remove the old molded battery
pack by pressing on the battery
release button and slide the battery
downward.
2. Discard the old battery pack. Don’t
put the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire - it could burst.
3. Slide the new molded battery pack
on its track, until it is firmly in place.
4. The new molded battery pack must
be charged before using your
telephone. Place the handset in
the cradle of the base unit to allow
CAUTION:
To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to
Persons, Read and Follow the
Instructions
1. Use only Vtech battery, part number:
80-4016-00-00.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage to the eyes
orskin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
3. Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause
burns.
4. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cell may explode.
IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of this
battery into household garbage. For
information on recycling or proper
disposal, consult your local solid waste
collection or disposal organization.