Base unit battery status when a power failure occurs
Item
Battery status
Power backup mode is on.
Battery power is low.
*1 When the base unit is running on battery power, “
” is displayed on the message counter
of the base unit. If there is other information that can be displayed, such as the number of
answering system messages, the other information is displayed.
*2 When the base unit is running on battery power and the remaining battery power is too low,
“
” flashes and the base unit beeps. Additionally, the base unit’s message indicator
flashes.
Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance when operating on
backup battery power
Operation
Operating time
In continuous use
3 hours max.
Not in use (standby)
4 hours max.
Note:
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Battery performance depends on the type of batteries.
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Actual battery performance depends on usage and ambient environment.
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If the base unit is running on battery power, the brightness of the message counter on the
base unit is reduced to save battery power.
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When the base unit is running on battery power, the maximum ringer volume of the base unit
will be reduced.
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If your phone service provider requires additional devices in order to make and receive calls,
such as a modem, you may still not be able to make and receive calls even if the base unit’s
backup power feature is functioning.
Base unit battery installation (for replacement)
Important:
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The following AAA (R03) size batteries can be used with the base unit:
– Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
– Standard (non-rechargeable) alkaline batteries
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Do NOT use manganese batteries.
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Confirm correct polarities (
,
).
*1 The base unit can fully charge Ni-MH batteries in about 15 hours.
*2 If the rechargeable batteries become depleted during a power failure, you can insert alkaline
batteries into the base unit. Remove the alkaline batteries when power is restored.
1
Disconnect the telephone line cord (
A
).
2
Open the battery cover (
B
).
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