GE 27700 - Manual (Page 16)

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Ni-Cd
RBRC
RBRC
B
ATTERY
S
AFETY
P
RECAUTIONS
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of
this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.
• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in
the User’s Guide.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson
Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are
participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel
Cadmium batteries throughout the United States of
America. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or
contact your local recycling center.
C
HANGING THE
B
ATTERY
Make sure the phone is OFF before you replace battery.
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and
remove the battery pack from the handset.
3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord
into the jack inside the handset.
4. Put the battery compartment door back on.
5. Place handset in the base to charge. If you don’t charge
the handset battery properly (for 12 hours) when
you first set up the phone and/or when you install
a new battery pack, the battery’s long-term
performance will be compromised.