RCA 25450 - Manual (Page 110)

Settings and Adjustment
Replacing the Batteries
Cordless Handset Battery
1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in Talk mode) before you replace the battery.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack from the jack inside the battery
compartment and remove the battery pack.
4. Insert the new battery pack and connect the plug on the battery pack to the jack
inside the compartment.
NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the
compartment. To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be
inserted only one way.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the back cover up until it snaps into
place.
6. Place the handset in the charging cradle.
NOTE: Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 12 hours) prior to first use or when
you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance
will be compromised.
NOTE: Only use the same type of Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH ) battery that was originally
supplied .
NOTE: The Cordless Handset may feel warm to the touch after charging.
Handset Memory Retention
When the battery is disconnected, the handset has the capability to hold the user
memory and Caller ID memory for up to 5 minutes.
Battery
Back Cover
Handset
Black Wire
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