Panasonic KX-TG1840AL Battery replacement, Battery strength Battery icon, Battery life

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Preparation

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

Note:

L It is normal for the handset to feel warm during charging.

L It takes 7 hours to fully charge the batteries, however, you can use the handset before the batteries are fully charged.

L Clean the charge contacts (page 11) of the handset and base unit with a soft, dry cloth once a month, otherwise the batteries may not charge properly. Clean more often if the unit is exposed to grease, dust or high humidity.

Battery strength

Battery icon Battery strength

5High

6Medium

7Low

When flashing: Needs to be charged.

Note:

L When 7flashes, recharge the handset batteries. 7will continue to flash until

the batteries have been charged for at least 15 minutes.

L If the handset is turned off, it will be turned on automatically when it is placed on the base unit.

Battery life

After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged, you can expect approximately the following performance:

Ni-MH batteries (700 mAh)

Operation	Operating time
While in use (talking)	20 hours max.
While not in use	170 hours max.
(standby)

Note:

L Actual battery performance depends on a combination of how often the 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.

Battery replacement

If 7flashes even after the handset batteries have been charged for 7 hours, the batteries must be replaced.

Important:

L We recommend the use of Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 6. If you install non-rechargeable batteries and start charging, the batteries may leak electrolyte.

L Do not mix old and new batteries.

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