Audiovox TDM-2500 - Manual (Page 8)

1. GETTING STARTED
Charging the Battery
The battery must be fully charged before using
your phone for the first time. If it is a new battery,
3 complete charge and discharge cycles must be
performed to ensure peak operation.
1) Make sure the battery is properly installed on
your phone.
Refer to Attaching the Battery on page 14 for
more information.
2) Connect the charger to a standard 120 volt
outlet. The Battery Level Indicator ®
flashes during charging.
3) Disconnect the charger when the Battery Full
message displays.
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Prolonging the life of your battery
• Allow your battery to discharge fully once a
week. A charged battery discharges on its
own after one month of no use.
• To discharge the battery, leave the phone on
until it shuts itself off.
• If you do not plan to use your phone for more
than a month, remove the battery and store it
in a cool, dry place.
Charging Times
The following table shows the approximate
battery recharging times using the AC Rapid
Charging Adapter.
Battery
Slim NiMH
Charge
120 min.
Vibrating NiMH 120 min.
Extended Life NiMH 200 min.
Battery charging suspends when a call is in
progress.
The NiMH battery performance varies with
the condition and history of the battery.
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