RCA 26980/26981 - Manual (Page 23)

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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. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information or contact your local recycling center.
Ni-Cd
RBRC
RBRC
C
HANGING THE
B
ATTERY
Make sure the telephone 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.
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.