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2.3 Battery charge
Place the handset on the charger for about
15
hours
before initial use.
L
The CHARGE indicator (
1
) will light, a beep
will sound and “
Charging
” will be displayed.
Note:
L
To ensure the battery charges properly,
clean the handset charge contacts (
2
)
and the charger charge contacts (
3
) with
a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more
often if the unit is subject to grease, dust
or high humidity.
L
The battery cannot be overcharged.
Battery strength
You can verify the battery strength on the
handset display.
Battery life
L
Battery life is dependent on use and
conditions, but in general if your Panasonic
battery is fully charged:
–
it should last up to 4.5 hours while in use
(in conversation).
–
it should last up to about 11 days while not
in use (off the charger).
–
it should last up to 3.5 hours while using
the reception booster feature (page 34).
L
If your Panasonic battery is fully charged and
the 2-way radio mode (page 49) is used:
–
the battery should last up to 4.5 hours
while in use (in conversation).
–
it should last up to about 12 hours while
not in use (off the charger).
Note:
L
Once the battery is fully charged you do not
have to place the handset on the charger
after every use. Placing the handset on the
charger only when “
Recharge battery
” is
displayed and/or
0688754
flashes will
maximize battery life.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
–
the handset beeps intermittently while it is in
use.
–
“
Recharge battery
” is shown and/or
0688754
flashes on the handset display.
L
Recharge the handset battery for more than
15 minutes, or the display will continue
showing the indication.
L
If the battery has been discharged, the
handset will not work. The handset will
display “
Charge for 15HRS
” and
68885
when you place the handset on the charger.
Handset display
Battery strength
67775
Fully charged
68775
Medium
68875
Low
0688754
(flashing)
Needs to be recharged.
68885
Discharged
2
3
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