208 Model 9480i CT IP Phone User GuideAccessing Options on the Cordless Handset Menu List ( Â)The Menu list allows access to intercom calling, and personalization of handset includinglanguage, ring tone, vibrate, backlight and silent alert. Please refer to the section “AccessingOptions on the Cordless Handset” on page 197.Battery ChargingThe handset is powered by a nickel metal hydride battery pack. To install and charge the battery:1. Slide the cover of the battery compartment.2. Place the battery pack in the compartment with the connector wires pointing towards thebottom of the handset.3. Connect the battery terminal wire to the charging pins located in the compartment4. Slide the cover of the battery compartment back onto the handset5. Place the handset, face up, in the charging cradle. The handset should easily slide into thecharging cradle. If it does not, check the battery compartment cover to ensure it is in theproper position.6. To confirm that the battery is charging, check the battery icon symbol on the handset displayto see if the lines inside the icon are flashing left to right.Handset Battery Indicator & StatusThe display provides "at a glance" information on the handset battery.Note: The battery must be charged for a minimum of six hours prior to initial usageof the phone.Icon Descriptiondcba The bars indicate the battery charge level — 4 for full, needs rechargingwhen only 1 bar appearf The bars flash when the battery is being recharged on the charger stand.Note: The handset is designed to recharge the batteries automatically, whenrequired and placed on the charger stand. The battery icon does not flash and thehandset does not charge every time it is placed on the stand. If a defective battery isreplaced, then the battery Icon is not identified until the new battery is charged for atleast 2 minutes.