2317. BATTERY AND RECHARGE17.1. Low battery signalDuring its operation, the system alerts the user with a voice message when the battery is low. Fromthe first message, the system has a 1-hour autonomy. Warning is given every 10 minute.17.2. Checking the Battery LevelLED IndicatorWhen the system is powering on, their blue LED flashes rapidly indicating the battery level.4 flashes = High, 70 ~ 100% 3 flashes = Medium, 30 ~ 70% 2 flashes = Low, 0 ~ 30%Vocal IndicatorStarting from the system turned off, press at the same time the “ON” and “5” buttons for about 3seconds until you hear three, high toned beeps. Then you will hear a voice prompt indicating thebattery level. However, if you release the buttons as soon as the system turns on, you will not hear avoice prompt for the battery level indication.17.3. Charging the systemFig. 20To charge the system, hook it up to the battery charger or to a USB outletpowered with the USB-mini USB cable supplied as standard equipment. Thecharge will take place as follows:B901 systemturned offWhen the B901 system is connected to the battery charger, the blue LED starts to flashquickly. When the battery is charged, the blue LED becomes steady.B901 systemturned onWhen the B901 system is connected to the battery charger, the blue LED starts to flashquickly. When the battery is charged, the blue LED goes back to its standard flashing.In case you don’t plan to use the N-Com system for a long time, you need to fully recharge the devicebefore storing it away.In case the device is not used for a long time, carry out a complete recharging cycle of the device atleast once every 6 months to avoid possible damage to the battery.In case the N-Com system is left for more than 6 months without ever being recharged, the devicemay not switch on; in this case, recharge the N-Com system for at least 24 hours (even if the bluesignalling LED is not flashing), then try to switch on the device again.