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Setting up
Battery Charge
At the time of shipment, the batteries are
not charged. To charge, place the
cordless handset on the charger. Please
charge the batteries for about 7 hours
before initial use.
During charging, the charge LED will light
as shown below.
During charging Fully charged
The cordless handset, even when
switched off, will be turned on
automatically when it is placed on the
charger.
The cordless handset will not operate
while it is on the charger.
If the handset display flashes when
the cordless handset is lifted off the
charger, please charge the cordless
handset batteries at least 15 minutes.
Battery Information
After your Panasonic batteries are fully
charged:
Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh)
Ni-Cd Batteries (typical 250 mAh)
• Times indicated are for peak
performance.
• The battery operating time may be
shortened depending on usage
conditions and ambient temperature.
• Clean the charge contacts of the
cordless handset and the charger
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.
• The batteries cannot be overcharged
unless they are repeatedly removed
and replaced.
• For maximum battery life, it is
recommended that the cordless
handset not be recharged until the
battery icon flashes
.
Display icon Battery strength
High
Medium
Low
Needs to be
charged
Red Green
Operation Operating Time
While in use (TALK) 10 hrs approx.
While not in use
(Standby)
180 hrs approx.
Operation Operating Time
While in use (TALK) 4 hrs approx.
While not in use
(Standby)
60 hrs approx.
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