24
Maintenance
Installing handset batteries and recharging
Replacing the handset on the base unit to
recharge overnight should keep the Freestyle
80 Plus working for normal use. In time the
handset battery pack will no longer hold a
sufficient charge and should be replaced.
To change the handset batteries
The handset battery compartment is located
at the back of the handset at the lower end.
• Firmly hold the handset in both hands with
the back towards you and the bottom end
away from you.
• Push the depression in the battery
compartment cover, inward and away from
you with both thumbs, to remove it.
• Undo the plastic belt securing the battery
pack.
• Remove the old battery pack by unplugging
the small white plug that connects it to the
handset.
• Insert the small white plug of the new
battery pack. (If you look at the shape of the
plug and socket, you will see that it can
only be inserted one way.)
• Place the battery pack in the recess, secure
it with the plastic belt and refit the
compartment cover.
• Replace the handset on the base unit and
charge for a full 24 hours.
• The battery pack must be recycled or
disposed of properly.
• Do not burn or puncture it as it could
release toxic material which may cause
injury.
Spare parts for your Freestyle 80 Plus are
available from your BT shop or supplier, or you
can contact us on Lo-call 0345 697146 from
9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
