Important Information
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Important Information
Battery Information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged [at 25 °C]:
• Operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
• The battery cannot be overcharged.
• The battery will drain even while the unit is turned off.
• The PS can receive calls while charging.
• Battery consumption increases when the PS is out of range. If “ ” flashes, turn off the
PS.
• Clean the handset and the charger contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month.
Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise
the battery may not charge properly.
• Read “Important Notice Concerning the Correct Use and Charging of Ni-MH Batteries”
on page 50.
Low Battery Warning
The battery needs to be charged when “ ” flashes, or the alarm sounds every one
minute during a conversation.*
* If the low battery warning occurs during a conversation, you can continue the call for a
few minutes, after which the call will be automatically disconnected.
Replacing the Battery
If “ ” flashes after a few telephone calls even when the battery has been fully
charged, it is time to replace the battery with a new one.
1) Turn the power off to prevent memory loss.
2) Release the battery cover latch and lift the cover open.
3) Replace the old battery with a new one, and close the cover (see page 7 for battery
installation).
4) Charge the handset for at least 5.5 hours.
Operation Operating Time
While in use (TALK) 17 hrs approx.
While not in use (Standby) 270 hrs approx.