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3. Preparation
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3.2 Battery charge
Place the cordless handset on the charger for
about 7 hours before initial use.
The charge indicator (1) turns red while the
batteries are charging, and turns green when the
batteries are fully charged.
Note:
L Clean the cordless handset charge contacts
(2) and the charger charge contacts (3)
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
You can confirm the battery strength on the
cordless handset display.
Note:
L If the cordless handset is turned OFF, it will
be turned ON automatically when it is placed
on the charger.
L The cordless handset will not operate while it
is 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)
Ni-Cd Batteries (typical 250 mAh)
Note:
L Times indicated are for peak performance.
L Battery operating time may be shortened
depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
L Battery power is consumed whenever the
cordless handset is off the charger, even
when the cordless handset is not in use. The
longer you leave the cordless handset off the
charger, the less time you can actually talk on
the cordless handset.
L The batteries cannot be overcharged unless
they are repeatedly removed and replaced.
L For maximum battery life, it is recommended
that the cordless handset is not recharged
until 7 flashes.
Battery icons Battery strength
5 High
6 Medium
7 Low
L When flashing:
Needs to be charged
1
2
3
Operation Operating Time
While in use (talking) 10 hours approx.
While not in use
(standby)
180 hours approx.
Operation Operating Time
While in use (talking) 4 hours approx.
While not in use
(standby)
60 hours approx.
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