Panasonic KX-TG8551FX Making calls during a power failure, When only 1 handset is registered

Making/Answering Calls

RPower back-up mode will not work if the battery level of the power supplying

handset is /.

RDo not lift the power supplying handset from the base unit during power back-up mode.

RDo not touch the handset’s charge contacts during power back-up mode.

RIf the battery level is low, the unit will not work sufficiently during power back-up mode. In addition, in case handset battery power runs out, we recommend connecting a corded-type telephone (without AC adaptor) to the same telephone line or to the same telephone line jack, if you have such a telephone jack in your house.

RCalls cannot be made during a power failure until key lock is turned off (page 20).

Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) during power back-up mode

When the batteries are fully charged, operating time of the handset in power back-up mode varies depending on usage.

–Continuous use of the handset in power back-up mode: 2 hours max.

–Continuous use of the handset other than a handset in power back-up mode: 3 hours max.

–Not in use in power back-up mode: 3 hours max.

Note:

RActual battery performance depends on usage and ambient environment.

Making calls during a power failure

nWhen only 1 handset is registered:

1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number.

2Within 1 minute, place the handset on the base unit.

R Wait until speakerphone is turned

on automatically and the call is made.

3When the other party answers the call, keep the handset on the base unit and talk using the speakerphone.

4When you finish talking, press MN.

Note:

RIn step 2, if you do not place the handset on the base unit within 1 minute, the power back-up mode turns off. In this case, press

MN on the handset and dial the phone number. Then try again from step 2.

nWhen 2 or more handsets are registered: You should leave one handset on the base unit for supplying power, and use another handset for making calls. For the operation, please see “Making calls”, page 18.

Note:

RDuring a call with the handset placed on the base unit (power back-up mode), the call may be disconnected if you touch the handset. In such case, try to call back.

RThe range of the base unit is limited during a power failure. Please use the handset close to the base unit.

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