Aastra Telecom CM-16 User Manual
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Model CM-16 User Guide
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Battery Charging
The handset is powered by a nickel metal hydride battery pack. To install and 
charge the battery
:
To confirm that the battery is charging, check the battery icon symbol on the 
handset display to see if the lines inside the icon are flashing left to right.
Note: The battery must be charged for a minimum of six hours prior to initial usage
of the phone.
Belt Clip
To install the belt clip, snap one arm of the clip into the slot on the side of 
the handset and then slide the other arm into the slot on the other side of the 
handset until it snaps into place.
Using a Headset with your Telephone
The CM-16 accepts headsets through the jack on the bottom of the 
handset. Contact your telephone equipment retailer or distributor 
to purchase a compatible headset. Customers should read and observe 
all safety recommendations contained in headset operating guides 
when using any headset.
BATTERY STATUS ICONS
The display provides “at a glance” information on the handset battery
Note:
The handset is designed to recharge the batteries automatically, when required 
and placed on the charger stand. The battery icon will not flash and the handset 
does not charge every time it is placed on the stand. If a defective battery is replaced,
then the battery Icon is not identified until the new battery is charged for 
at least 2 minutes.
1.
Slide the cover off of the battery compartment.
2.
Place the battery pack in the compartment with the connector wires 
pointing towards the bottom of the handset.
3.
Connect the battery terminal wire to the charging pins located 
in the compartment
4.
Slide the cover of the battery compartment back onto the handset
5.
Place the handset, face up, in the charging cradle. The handset should 
easily slide into the charging cradle. If it does not, check the battery 
compartment cover to ensure it is in the proper position. 
The bars indicate the battery charge level — 4 for full, 
needs recharging when only 1 bar appears.
The bars will flash when the battery is being 
recharged on the charger stand
.
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