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2.2 Battery charge
Place the cordless handset on the charger for ab out 7
hours before initial use.
When charging, i and battery strength icon are
alternately shown on the display.
When the batteries are fully charged, 1 remains on
the display.
LThe charge indicator (1) lights up when the cordless
handset is placed on the charger.
Note:
LTo ensure the battery charges properly, clean the
charge contacts of the cordless handset (2) and the
charger (3) with a soft, dry cloth once a month.
Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust,
or high humidity.
Battery strength
Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (included
batteries)
Note:
LIt is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at
the initial charge. Maximum battery performance is
reached after a few complete cycles of
charge/discharge (use).
LActual battery performance depends on a
combination of how often the cordless handset is in
use and how often it is not in use (standby).
LBattery operating time may be shortened over time
depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
LEven after the cordless handset is fully charged, the
cordless handset can be left on the charger without
any ill effect on the batteries.
LThe battery strength may not be displayed correctl y
after you replace the batteries. In this case, place the
cordless handset on the charger and charge for at
least 7 hours.
2.3 Cordless handset screen saver mode
The backlight will turn OFF completely after 1 minute
of inactivity if the cordless handset is not on the
charger.
To use the cordless handset when it is in screen saver
mode, first press {ih} to turn the display ON again.
2.4 Turning the cordless handset power ON/OFF
Power ON
Press {ih} for about 1 second.
Power OFF
Press {ih} for about 2 seconds.
Battery icon Battery strength
1High
2Medium
3Low
When flashing: Needs to be
charged.
Operation Operating time
In continuous use 12 hours max.
In continuous standby
mode
150 hours max.
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