User guide

Model CM-16 User Guide

Battery Charging

The handset is powered by a nickel metal hydride battery pack. To install and

charge the battery

To conﬁrm that the battery is charging, check the battery icon symbol on the

handset display to see if the lines inside the icon are ﬂashing left to right.

Note: The battery must be charged for a minimum of six hours prior to initial usage

of the phone.

Belt Clip

To install the belt clip, snap one arm of the clip into the slot on the side of

the handset and then slide the other arm into the slot on the other side of the

handset until it snaps into place.

Using a Headset with your Telephone

The CM-16 accepts headsets through the jack on the bottom of the

handset. Contact your telephone equipment retailer or distributor

to purchase a compatible headset. Customers should read and observe

all safety recommendations contained in headset operating guides

when using any headset.

BATTERY STATUS ICONS

The display provides “at a glance” information on the handset battery

Note:

The handset is designed to recharge the batteries automatically, when required

and placed on the charger stand. The battery icon will not ﬂash and the handset

does not charge every time it is placed on the stand. If a defective battery is replaced,

then the battery Icon is not identiﬁed until the new battery is charged for

at least 2 minutes.

1. Slide the cover off of the battery compartment.

2. Place the battery pack in the compartment with the connector wires

pointing towards the bottom of the handset.

3. Connect the battery terminal wire to the charging pins located

in the compartment

4. Slide the cover of the battery compartment back onto the handset

5. Place the handset, face up, in the charging cradle. The handset should

easily slide into the charging cradle. If it does not, check the battery

compartment cover to ensure it is in the proper position.

The bars indicate the battery charge level — 4 for full,

needs recharging when only 1 bar appears.

The bars will ﬂash when the battery is being

recharged on the charger stand

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