VTech Telecommunications Ltd 80-6879-01 Manuel D’Utilisation

12

Getting started

Battery charging

Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status 
(see the following table). If necessary, place the handset in the charger to 

charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the charger 
when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous 
charging. See the table on page 161 for battery operating times.
If the screen shows Low battery, you need to charge the battery without 

interruption for at least 25 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use 
the telephone for a short time. The following table summarizes the battery 
charge indicators and actions to take.

The screen is blank or shows 

Place in charger.

The battery has no or very 

little charge. The handset 
cannot be used.

Charge without interruption 

until the screen shows  
Low battery or HANDSET X 

(at least 25 minutes).

The screen shows  
Low battery and   flashes.

Battery has enough charge to 
be used for a short time.

Charge without interruption 
until the screen shows 
HANDSET X (at least 25 
minutes).

The screen shows  
HANDSET X.

Battery is charged.

To keep the battery charged, 
place it in the charger when 
not in use.

NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps  

every minute.

SET DATE 
   --/--/-- 
   MM/DD/YY

 

  SET

SET TIME 
   --:-- --

 

  SET

After you install your telephone, the handset will prompt 
you to set the date and time. For instructions, see  
Set date/time on page 37. To skip setting the date and 

time, press 

OFF/CLEAR.