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Chapter 5
Useful Information
Replacing the Batteries

Battery replacement

If “ ” flashes after a few telephone calls even when the handset batteries have been fully
charged, it is time to replace the batteries with new ones.Remember to charge the new batteries
after replacement.
1Turn the power OFF to prevent memory loss (p.12).
Remove the cover by sliding while pressing in the
direction of the arrow, then take out the batteries.
2Replace the batteries with new ones as shown.
When you finish, close the handset cover and turn
the power ON (p.12).
3Be sure to charge the new batteries fully in order to
display the battery icon correctly (p.11).
Ni-Cd battery: For about 4 hours.
Ni-MH battery: For about 8 hours.
Discard defective batteries as soon as possible.Defective batteries may leak into the unit.
Please use only Panasonic P-03H or P-P03S batteries.
If the rechargeable batteries are not inserted correctly, the handset will not work.
Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries (AAA size) are available.Please use only
Panasonic HHR-P03H batteries.
Please return the rechargeable batteries to your sales shop at the end of their useful life.

Selecting the battery type

Three Nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries are included with this unit.Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
rechargeable batteries can also be used.If you replace the batteries with Ni-MH batteries, you must
set the battery type selection to “1”, or the battery strength will not be displayed correctly.The factory
preset is “0”(Ni-Cd).
1Press .
2Press
G
or
F
until “
F33
”is displayed.
3Press .
4To select Ni-MH batteries,press .
OR
To select Ni-Cd batteries,press .
5Press .
A confirmation tone sunds and the display will return to the stand-by mode.
Incorrect battery type selection may shorten battery life.
PROG
0
1
OK
PROG
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