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Replacing the Batteries
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Discard defective batteries as soon as possible. Defective batteries may leak into the unit.
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Please use only Panasonic P-03H or P-P03S batteries.
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If the rechargeable batteries are not inserted correctly, the handset will not work.
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At the end of its useful life, the Nickel-Cadmium battery must be disposed of properly.
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Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries (AAA size) are available.
Please use only Panasonic HHR-P03H batteries.
Battery replacement
If “
” flashes after a few telephone calls even when the handset batteries have been fully
charged, it is time to replace the batteries with new ones. Remember to charge the new
batteries after replacement.
1
Turn the power OFF to prevent memory loss (p. 14).
Remove the cover by sliding while pressing in the
direction of the arrow, then take out the batteries.
2
Replace the batteries with new ones as shown.
•
When you finish, close the handset cover
and turn the power ON (p. 14).
3
Be sure to charge the new batteries fully in order to
display the battery icon correctly (p. 13).
Ni-Cd battery: For about 4 hours
Ni-MH battery: For about 8 hours
Selecting the battery type
Three Nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries are included with this unit. Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you replace the batteries with Ni-MH batteries, you must
set the battery type selection to “
Ni-MH
”, or the battery strength will not be displayed correctly. The
factory preset is “
Ni-Cd
”.
1
Press .
2
Press
G
or
F
until the arrow points to “
Program
”, then press OK
H
.
3
Press
G
or
F
until the arrow points to “
Display Option
”, then press OK
H
.
4
Press
G
or
F
until the arrow points to “
Battery Type
”, then press OK
H
.
•
The current battery type is at the arrow.
5
Press
G
or
F
to select “
Ni-Cd
” or “
Ni-MH
”, then press OK
H
.
•
The display will return to the “
Battery Type
”. To return to the stand-by mode, press
or
wait for 60 seconds.
•
Incorrect battery type selection may shorten battery life.
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