14 Chapter 1 About your T7406 PhoneP0606142Handset PowerPower to the handset comes from the battery pack installed in the back of the handset. When thebattery pack power level is low it must be recharged in the charging unit.Low batteryWhen the power is low, a tone sounds every 15 seconds indicating you need to recharge the batterysoon. Your call is automatically put on hold 20 seconds after the battery pack runs out.RechargeRecharging begins as soon as you put the handset in the charging unit. Refer to “Charging theT7406 Battery Pack” on page 12.• Be sure that the handset and charger contacts touch. A red LED indicates the battery ischarging.• To fully recharge the battery pack, leave the handset in the charger until the indicator lightturns green.Battery levelsThe following icons appear on the display.Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed in the handset or seated in thecharger. If the T7406 battery is not properly installed, or if the battery level isextremely low, the six programmable buttons may light or flash simultaneously.This may also happen when the handset is in the charger. Exchange the handsetbattery pack regularly (once a week) if you have a second (spare) battery pack.The spare battery pack trickle charges in approximately 12 hours. When the sparebattery pack is fully charged, the indicator light turns green.Note: If the T7406 battery is not properly installed, or if the battery level isextremely low, the six programmable buttons may light or flash simultaneously.This may also happen when the handset is in the charger.Indicates battery pack is fully charged.Indicates battery pack is 2/3 charged.Indicates battery pack is 1/3 charged.