Getting Started
8
Battery charging
Charge for about 7 hours.
Note when setting up
Note for connections
L The AC adaptor must remain connected at 
all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel 
warm during use.)
L The AC adaptor should be connected to a 
vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC 
outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a 
ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of 
the adaptor may cause it to become 
disconnected.
During a power failure
The unit will not work during a power failure. 
We recommend connecting a corded-type 
telephone (without AC adaptor) to the same 
telephone line or to the same telephone line 
jack using a T-adaptor.
Note for battery installation
L Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. 
For replacement, we recommend using the 
Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on 
page 3, 5.
L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry 
cloth.
L Avoid touching the battery ends 
(S, T) or the unit contacts.
Note for battery charging
L It is normal for the handset to feel warm 
during charging.
L Clean the charge contacts of the handset, 
base unit, and charger with a soft and dry 
cloth once a month. Before cleaning the 
unit, disconnect from power outlets and any 
telephone line cords. Clean more often if 
the unit is exposed to grease, dust, or high 
humidity.
Battery level
Panasonic Ni-MH battery 
performance (supplied batteries)
Note:
L It is normal for batteries not to reach full 
capacity at the initial charge. Maximum 
battery performance is reached after a few 
complete cycles of charge/discharge (use).
L Actual battery performance depends on 
usage and ambient environment.
L Even after the batteries are fully charged, 
the handset can be left on the base unit or 
charger without any ill effect on the 
batteries.
L The battery level may not be displayed 
correctly after you replace the batteries. In 
this case, place the handset on the base 
unit or charger and let it charge for at least 7 
hours.
Icon Battery level
5 High
6 Medium
7 Low
8 Needs charging.
Operation Operating time
In continuous use 15 hours max.
Not in use 
(standby)
170 hours max.
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