2. Preparation

2.2 Battery charge

Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit for about 7 hours before initial use.

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Note:

LClean the handset charge contacts (1) and the base unit charge contacts (2) with a dry cloth once a month, or the batteries may not charge properly.

Battery strength

LDuring charging, the battery icon on the handset display is shown as follows.

When the batteries are fully charged, 0677794 flashes.

The handset is automatically turned on when placed on the base unit.

In normal use, the handset and the base unit should be powered on at all times.

LWhile the handset is off the base unit, the battery icon is shown as follows.

Battery icon

Battery strength

67779

High

 

 

68779

Medium

 

 

68879

Low

 

 

0688794

Needs to be recharged

 

 

Battery life

When using fully charged nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (700 mAh): Talk time: Approx. 10 hours Standby time: Approx. 120 hours

When using fully charged nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries (250 mAh):

Talk time: Approx. 4 hours

Standby time: Approx. 40 hours

LTimes indicated are for peak performance. L The batteries cannot be overcharged.

L For maximum battery life, it is recommended that the handset is not recharged until 0688794 flashes or the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

L Battery life is dependent on usage conditions and ambient temperature.

Important:

LTo prevent battery consumption, be sure to press {ih} if a busy tone sounds when/after using the handset.

e.g., After receiving fax documents using the handset.

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Panasonic KX-FC195AL manual Battery charge, Battery icon Battery strength, Battery life