Preparation
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of the adaptor may cause it to become
disconnected.
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The unit will not work during a power
failure. We therefore recommend you also
connect a standard telephone to the same
telephone line using a T-adaptor. Your
Panasonic sales shop can offer you more
information about connection possibilities.
Battery installation
1
Insert the batteries negative (
T
)
terminal first.
2
Close the handset cover.
Note:
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Use only rechargeable batteries (page 6).
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit for
about 7 hours before initial use.
When charging,
i
and battery strength
icon are alternately shown on the display.
When the batteries are fully charged,
1
flashes.
Note:
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It takes 7 hours to fully charge the
batteries, however, you can use the
handset before the batteries are fully
charged.
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Clean the charge contacts (page 8) of the
handset and base unit 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
Note:
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When
3
flashes, recharge the handset
batteries.
3
will continue to flash until
the batteries have been charged for at
least 15 minutes.
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If the handset is turned off, it will be turned
on automatically when it is placed on the
base unit.
Battery icon
Battery strength
1
High
2
Medium
3
Low
When flashing: Needs
to be charged.
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