When you get your new DECT Handset, you need to prepare the phone hardware for use. You need to work with the battery, get the battery charged, and make it communicate with the base station. The handset comes with a belt clip installed, but you can change it to a flat back.
Handset Package Contents
Your handset package has the following contents:
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Handset with attached belt clip. Inside the handset is the battery, with a piece of plastic over the battery contacts.
You need to remove the plastic over the battery contacts.
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Charging cradle with attached USB cable.
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Regional power adapter for the charging cradle.
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Plastic cover to replace the belt clip on the handset.
Make sure that you save this small plastic cover, in case you need it.
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Printed compliance document.
Install the Battery in the Handset
The handset battery is shipped inside the handset, but there is a plastic tab over the battery contacts. You need to remove the plastic tab.
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On the back of the handset, turn the latch counterclockwise to unlock the back, lift the clip, and lift the cover to remove the battery cover.
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Remove the battery from the handset.
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Remove the plastic over the contacts.
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Place the battery under the clip and drop it into the compartment.
The battery contacts are on the top left edge of the battery and the top left edge of the battery compartment. Ensure that the contacts meet and that the battery is seated in the compartment. |
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Replace the battery cover, make sure that the cover is closed, and turn the latch clockwise to the locked position. Don't force the cover closed. If it doesn't close easily, take it off and check that the battery is completely seated in the battery compartment.
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What to do next
Before you use the handset, you need to charge it. See DECT Handset Battery Charging.
Remove the Handset Clip
You can remove the clip from the back of the handset and replace it with a smooth cover that shipped with your handset.
Before you begin
You need:
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#1 Phillips-head screwdriver
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Plastic cover to replace the belt clip on the handset. This cover is shipped to you in the product box.
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Turn off the handset. |
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Place the handset face down on a flat, level surface. You may want to place the handset on a large, clean cloth to protect the handset. |
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Use the screwdriver to remove the screws on the clip. Set the screws aside.
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Lift up the loose end of the clip. The clip assembly should come off the handset.  |
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The replacement cover has a hook in the back. Slide the hook into the recessed area of the handset and press it into the handset. This diagram shows the hook on the back.  This diagram shows the way you put the hook into the handset.  Press down until the clip is in position and the back is flat.  |
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Use the screwdriver to screw the screws into the cover and handset.  |
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Store the cover with the belt clip, in case you need to use it. |
Set Up the Charging Cradle
You use the charging cradle to charge the handset. The cradle has a built-in USB cable that plugs into the power adapter. The power adapter is designed for your country's electrical outlet configuraiton and power rating.
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Place the cradle on a level surface. |
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Plug the USB connector of the power cord into the power adapter. |
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Plug the power adapter into the electrical outlet.
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Charge the Handset Battery
You use the handset charger to charge the handset battery.
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The battery comes partially charged, but you should charge it for a minimum of 10 hours before you use it for the first time. If you don't fully charge it, you may decrease the life of the battery. |
If you remove and replace the battery from the handset, you need to fully discharge and then fully charge the battery so that the battery indicator is accurate.
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Charge the battery with the handset charger provided. If you use another method, you can damage the battery, the handset, or your surrounding area. |
Only charge the battery in environments where the temperature is between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C).
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Do not charge the battery in hazardous environments or where there is explosion danger. |
When you place the handset into the charger, it turns on (if not already on) and displays a message that the handset is charging. The handset screen dims and turns off at the configured time.
If the LED on the handset starts to flash, the handset is updating its firmware.
Before you begin
Set up the cradle.
Ensure that your handset charger is plugged into the electrical outlet.
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Place the handset in the charger so that the contacts in the handset and the contacts in the charger match. The handset screen should turn on and display a message that the handset is charging. If this doesn't happen, remove the handset from the charger and try again. |
Turn On Your Handset
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Press and hold Power/End
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until the screen turns on.
Set Up Your Handset Automatically
In many cases, when you first power-on the handset, it automatically starts to configure itself to communicate with the base station. Your administrator may give you further instructions if there are choices or additional information.
When your handset successfully registers, you see the Registered message, and then the idle screen is displayed.
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Press and hold Power/End
The handset displays Search for base station. |
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If the handset displays a list of base stations, press down on the navigation ring to highlight the base station that you need to connect to and press Select. |
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If the handset displays Enter the code, contact your administrator for the base station access code. |
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If the screen doesn't display the Registered message, make note of the error message and contact your administrator or service provider for assistance. |