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1. Installation and Quick Start
1.5 Battery charge
Place the cordless handset on the charger for
about 10 hours before initial use.
Note:
L
Clean the cordless handset charge contacts
(
1
) and the charger charge contacts (
2
)
with a soft, dry cloth once a month, otherwise
the battery 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.
Battery life
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you
can expect the following performance:
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 battery cannot be overcharged unless it
is repeatedly removed and replaced.
L
For maximum battery life, it is recommended
that the cordless handset is not recharged
until
“
Recharge
”
is displayed.
Display
Battery strength
1
High
2
Medium
3
Low
4
Needs to be charged.
Operation
Operating Time
While in use (talking)
7 hours approx.
While not in use
(standby)
150 hours approx.
1
2
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