CT-350 (170-1060) Battery Charging Faxback Doc. # 8877 Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone Before you first operate the phone, recharge the battery using the supplied AC charger. After you use the phone for a while, you will eventually need to recharge the battery. Various low-battery indications tell the battery's condition. To recharge the battery from AC power, follow these steps. 1. Plug the charger's barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the charger's other end into a standard AC outlet. A fully discharged battery takes up to 8 hours to charge. After the phone's battery is fully charged, all three battery-strength indicator bars on the display light when you turn on the phone. NOTES: -The phone beeps once when put once the charger. -If the phone is on when placed on the charger, the battery-strength indicator bars light in sequence, then turn off. This lighting sequence continues until you turn the phone off. CHARGING HINTS -For the battery to deliver its full power capacity, use it until you hear the low-battery warnings or see them on display. -You can leave the phone/battery on the charger for several days without damaging the battery. However, we suggest you remove the phone/battery from the charger if you plan to be away or not use the battery for a week or more. -Do not recharge the battery in temperatures higher than 95 degrees F or lower than 41 degrees F. For the fastest and most complete charge, charge the battery at room temperature. -Avoid leaving the battery in your vehicle. Exposing the battery to high or low temperature extremes shortens the battery's life. CAUTION: This product contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium (Lead Acid) battery. At the end of the battery's useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. (smc-01/14/94)