Panasonic KX-FC235E, Operating Instructions Manual

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3. Preparation
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3.2 Battery charge
Place the handset on the cradle of the base
unit for about 7 hours before initial use.
When charging, the battery icon is shown as
follows.
When the batteries are fully charged, 5
remains on the display.
Note:
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Clean the handset charge contacts (
1
) and
the charger charge contacts (
2
) with a soft,
dry cloth once a month, otherwise the
batteries may not charge properly. Clean
more often if the unit is exposed to grease,
dust or high humidity.
Battery strength
You can confirm the battery strength on the
handset display.
Note:
L
If the handset is turned OFF, it will be turned
ON automatically when it is placed on the
base unit.
L
If
7
flashes when you lift the handset off
the base unit, charge the batteries at least 15
minutes.
Battery life
After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged,
you can expect the following performance:
Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh)
Note:
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Actual battery performance depends on a
combination of how often the handset is in
use (talking) and how often it is not in use
(standby).
L
Battery operating time may be shortened
over time depending on usage conditions
and ambient temperature.
Battery icons Battery strength
5 High
6 Medium
7
Low
L
When flashing:
Needs to be charged
1
2
Operation Operating Time
While in use (talking) 20 hours approx.
While not in use
(standby) 170 hours approx.
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