Siemens Gigaset 3000 - Manual (Page 12)

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Preparing the handset
The batteries supplied (NiCd) are not charged.
To charge the batteries, insert the handset into the Gigaset
3000L charging shell with the display facing upwards.
The battery symbol on the handset display indicates the
charging status:
Battery charging times:
Charging and using the batteries
Batteries empty.
E Batteries 33% charged.
8 Batteries 66% charged.
7 Batteries 100% charged.
Note:
● New batteries should be initially charged for a mini-
mum period of 16 hours without interruption, irre-
spective of the battery symbol displayed.
● To increase the battery life for as long as possible, the
handset should only be placed in the charging shell
when the battery is almost empty
E .
● The batteries warm up during charging.
● Old, defective batteries must be disposed of in accord-
ance with legal requirements, not in the normal waste
disposal system.
Type Charging time in the handset
(hours)
NiCd, 700 mAh 5 to 6
NiMH, 1100 mAh 8 to 9