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2.2 Battery charge
Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit
for about
9 hours
before initial use.
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A beep will sound and the base unit display
will show “
CHARGING
” for an instant, then the
date and time will be displayed.
Note:
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To ensure the battery charges properly,
clean the handset charge contacts (
1
)
and the charger charge contacts (
2
) with
a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more
often if the unit is subject to grease, dust
or high humidity.
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The battery cannot be overcharged.
Battery strength
You can verify the battery strength on the
handset display.
Battery life
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Battery life is dependent on use and
conditions, but in general if your Panasonic
battery is fully charged:
–
it should last up to 5 hours while in use (in
conversation).
–
it should last up to about 11 days while not
in use (off the base unit).
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
–
the handset beeps intermittently while it is in
use.
–
“
Recharge
” is shown and
01
234
flashes
on the handset display.
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Recharge the handset battery for more than
15 minutes, or the display will continue
showing the indication.
Automatic security code setting
The security code helps to avoid unauthorized
use of your telephone line by another cordless
telephone. Whenever you place the handset on
the base unit, the unit will automatically select
one of more than a million security codes.
Handset display
Battery strength
12223
Fully charged
1 223
Medium
1
23
Low
01
234
(flashing)
Needs to be recharged.
1
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