Preparation
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Battery installation and replacement

Installing the batteries

1Press down in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover (1).
2Install the batteries in the proper
order as shown (2), matching the
correct polarity.
3Close the battery cover.
≥After battery installation, the unit will
reset and “
Set clock
” will always
display until the time is set.
≥To set the clock, see page11.
≥Batteries are not included with the unit.
≥Install three high quality “AA” size
Alkaline (LR6) or Manganese (R6, UM-3)
batteries. We recommend to use
Panasonic batteries.
Battery life is:
jabout six months when using Alkaline
batteries.
jabout three months when using
Manganese batteries.
≥Battery life may depend on usage
conditions and ambient temperature.
≥Make sure batteries were inserted
properly inphase to ensure the
functionality of this unit.

Replacing the batteries

If “ ” flashes, the battery power is
low. Install new batteries as soon as
possible. If batteries are not replaced
even after the “ ” is displayed, the
unit may not work properly.
≥Store the desired items in the
phonebook, because after the battery
replacement, the information stored in
the redial list will be cleared.
1Disconnect the telephone line
cord from the unit.
2Press down in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover.
3Replace the batteries with new
ones using correct polarity (+, –),
and close the cover.
4Connect the telephone line cord
to the unit.
THE UNIT MAY NOT WORK
PROPERLY WITHOUT BATTERIES.
Battery precautions:
The batteries should be used
correctly, otherwise the unit may be
damaged by battery leakage.
≥Do not mix different types of batteries.
≥Do not charge, short-circuit,
disassemble, heat or dispose of in fire.
≥Remove all the batteries when
replacing.
Note:
≥If you do not install the batteries or if
the battery power is low, the display will
become blank. Readjust the time after
the battery replacement.
≥Replace all the batteries every six
months if using Alkaline batteries, or
misoperation may occur. (When you
use Manganese batteries, replace all
of them every three months.)
≥Do not use nickel-cadium batteries.
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