1. Installation and Quick Start

1.5 Battery charge

Place the cordless handset on the charger for about 7 hours before initial use.

When charging, the battery icon is shown as follows.

When the batteries are fully charged, 5 remains on the display.

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Note:

LClean 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 icons

Battery strength

 

 

5High

6Medium

7Low

LWhen flashing: Needs to be charged

Note:

LIf the cordless handset is turned OFF, it will be turned ON automatically when it is placed on the charger.

LIf 7flashes 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)

Operation

Operating Time

 

 

While in use (talking)

20 hours approx.

While not in use

170 hours approx.

(standby)

 

Note:

LActual battery performance depends on a combination of how often the cordless handset is in use (talking) and how often it is

not in use (standby).

L Battery operating time may be shortened over time depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.

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Panasonic KX-FC962HK manual Battery charge, Battery icons Battery strength, Battery life