2
Starting Up
2.1
Safety information
Caution: It is essential to read the Safety Information in Chapter 1 before star-
ting up.
2.2
Checking the contents of the package
The package contains:
a base station with power adapter plug
two handsets
a charging station with power adapter
plug
2.3
Connecting the base station
Connect the base station as illustrated in
the diagram. For reasons of safety, only
use the power adapter plug and tele-
phone connection cable supplied. The
power adapter plug from the base station
must always be connected to a properly
installed 230 V mains power outlet.
2.4
Connecting the charging station
Place the charging station for the second handset in the vicinity of a power outlet. Plug
the power adapter plug in a properly installed 230 Volt power outlet.
Access to the power adapter plug must not be blocked by furniture or other ob-
stacles.
2.5
Inserting the batteries
Insert two batteries of the type AAA Ni−MH 1.2 V
600 mAh in the battery compartment after opening
it. Pay attention to correct polarity (refer to Fig.).
Close the battery compartment cover.
Important: Do not use any other type of batteries.
2.6
Charging the batteries
When preparing to use the handset for the first time, place it in the base station (display
facing upwards) for at least 14 hours. The charging control lamp on the base station lights
up. The handset warms up during the charging process. This is normal and does not re-
present a risk. Do not charge the handset with charging units from other manufacturers.
Failure to charge the batteries properly can lead to telephone malfunction.
The current battery charge status is indicated in the display:
Full
− Starting Up −
a telephone connection cable
four rechargeable batteries
an operating manual
TT−83
230 V
50 Hz
Half empty
Low
Empty
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