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1. Installation and Quick Start
1.5 Battery charge
Place the cordless handset on the charger 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 cordless handset charge contacts
(
1
) and the charger charge contacts (
2
)
with a soft, dry cloth once a month, otherwise
the battery 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
cordless handset display.
Note:
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If the cordless handset is turned OFF, it will
be turned ON automatically when it is placed
on the charger.
L
If
7
flashes when you lift the cordless
handset off the charger, 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 cordless
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
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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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