Philips SE659 - Manual (Page 27)

25 Getting started
7.3 Install your phone
Before using the handset, the batteries
have to be installed and fully charged.
When the batteries are inserted for the
first time, the unit will not be able to
start normally due to the low battery.
You must charge the batteries on the
base station before you can use the
handset.
7.3.1 Install battery
Always use AAA rechargeable batteries
supplied with your unit. If alkaline
batteries are used instead of
rechargeable batteries, “Warning
Batt” will show on the display and the
battery icon will blink quickly.
1
Slide out the battery cover.
2
Place the batteries in the correct
polarity as indicated and replace the
cover.
7.3.2 Charge battery
The handset must be charged for at least
24 hours before using it for the first time.
When the battery level becomes low, the
low battery sensor warns you by blinking
the battery icon. If this occurs during a
conversation, an alert tone sounds to
inform you that the battery is low. If the
battery level becomes exceedingly low,
the phone automatically switches off
shortly after the icon starts blinking and
any function in progress will not be
saved.
1
Place the handset on the charging
cradle of the base station. A beep is
emitted if the handset is placed
correctly.
2
The battery icon on the display
blinks during charge.
3
The battery icon becomes steady
when the handset is fully charged.
Optimal battery life is reached after 3
cycles of complete charging (over 15
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