Siemens Gigaset 2010 - Manual (Page 17)

Notes on operation
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Kap03.fm5 18.11.98 Gigaset 2010, UEB/engl.: A30852-X1100-E301-3-7619
When installing and using the rechargeable batteries,
please follow the rules below:
● Initially charge the batteries thoroughly. We recom-
mend charging the batteries for approximately 16
hours without interruption (overnight for example).
During the first week of operation, continually replace
the handsets in the charging unit for recharging.
● New batteries do not usually reach their full capacity
(i.e. maximum time when the telephone is in use and
standby time) until they have been in normal use for
several days. Although the battery LED indicates that
the rechargeable batteries of a handset have been
charged (LED off), you must assume during this initial
phase that the capacity may not reach that of maxi-
mum time when the telephone is in use, or that of
standby time.
● After they have initially been thoroughly charged, the
rechargeable batteries are fully operative. For normal
operation, we recommend that the handsets are not
placed in the charging unit each time a call is complet-
ed. The rechargeable batteries should be discharged
from time to time.
Caution: partially discharged batteries only offer lim-
ited operating time.
● Make sure that the contacts do not touch metal or oily
objects.
● Battery charging times
–
Charging time in the handset
NiCd rechargeable batteries approx. 4–5 hours
NiMH rechargeable
batteries 1100 mAh approx. 8–9 hours
– Charging time in the charging unit
backup battery compartment
NiCd rechargeable battery approx. 24 hours
NiMH rechargeable
battery 1100 mAh approx. 40 hours
● The LED display lights up occasionally to indicate that
float charging is taking place.