Introduction
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Battery
LWe recommend using the batteries noted on
page 3. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries AAA (R03) size.
LDo not mix old and new batteries.
LDo not open or mutilate the batteries. Released
electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and
may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin.
The electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if
swallowed.
LExercise care when handling the batteries. Do
not allow conductive materials such as rings,
bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries,
otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteries
and/or the conductive material to overheat and
cause burns.
LCharge the batteries provided with or identified
for use with this product only, in accordance with
the instructions and limitations specified in this
manual.
LOnly use a compatible charger to charge the
batteries. Do not tamper with the charger.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
the batteries to swell or explode.
Important safety instructions
When using your product, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Do not use this product near water for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless
type) during an electrical storm. There may be
a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated
in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire. They may explode. Check with local codes
for possible special disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible Panasonic
units use radio waves to communicate with each
other.
LFor maximum coverage and noise-free
communications, place your base unit:
– at a convenient, high, and central location
with no obstructions between the cordless
handset and base unit in an indoor
environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as TVs,
radios, personal computers, wireless devices,
or other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency
transmitters, such as external antennas of
mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid putting the
base unit on a bay window or near a window.)
LCoverage and voice quality depends on the
local environmental conditions.
LIf the reception for a base unit location is not
satisfactory, move the base unit to another
location for better reception.
Environment
LKeep the product away from electrical noise
generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps
and motors.
LThe product should be kept free from excessive
smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
LThe product should not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
LDo not place heavy objects on top of the
product.
LWhen you leave the product unused for a long
period of time, unplug the product from the
power outlet.
LThe product should be kept away from heat
sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It
should not be placed in rooms where the
temperature is less than 0 °C or greater than 40
°C. Damp basements should also be avoided.
LThe maximum calling distance may be
shortened when the product is used in the
following places: Near obstacles such as hills,
tunnels, underground, near metal objects such
as wire fences, etc.
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