Ericsson GH198 - Manual (Page 52)

In addition, the indicator light on the top edge of the phone
starts flashing red.
If the phone is left on, the low battery alarm will be repeated
several times and, eventually, the phone will turn itself off.
When the phone has turned itself off, the
message‘‘DISCHARGIN’’ flashes in the display and the
indicator light on the top of the phone shows a steady red
light.
This indicates that the phone now discharges the battery. It
is not possible to turn the phone on again. Instead, the
battery must be recharged or replaced with a charged one.
If you have the opportunity, do not remove the
battery until the message ‘‘DISCHARGIN’’ and the
red light go out. Refer to the section Recharging
later in this chapter.
Low battery alarm during a call:
If the low battery alarm is issued when a call is in progress,
you should end the call as quickly as possible. If the call
continues, the phone will turn itself off after a short period.
Care and Maintenance
The batteries are of the Nickel-Cadmium type. They have a
long mainte-
nance-free service life if properly treated.
● Never let a battery get into contact with metal objects that
may short-circuit the battery poles, for example a bunch of
keys in a pocket.
● A battery may explode if disposed of in a fire.
● Do not disassemble a battery.
● If you suspect a battery of not working correctly, take it to
an authorized dealer.
Batteries and Recharging
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