Safety First 1SAFETY FIRSTYour new phone is a convenient and effective communications tool, but it can be hazardous whenused improperly. To avoid harming yourself or anyone else, please review the followinginformation before using your phone.BATTERIESBatteries can cause property damage, injury, or burns if the terminals are touched with aconductive material (for example, metal jewelry, keys, and so on). Therefore, use caution whenhandling a charged battery. Additional precautions and notes are listed below:• Never throw a battery into a fire; it may explode.• Fully recharge the battery if the battery is low or as soon as the low-battery alert beeps.• Do not drop the battery.• Do not allow bridging of battery contacts with metallic objects.• Do not remove the battery from the phone while the phone is powered on. Settings you havechanged may revert to their previous settings.A recyclable lithium ion/polymer battery powers your phone. Please call1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle the battery.CHARGING DEVICESUse only Genuine Panasonic charging accessories. Use of attachments not recommended byPanasonic or your wireless service provider may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury.Panasonic is not responsible for damage caused by using non-Panasonic accessories.• Do not expose charging adapters to moisture, water, or the weather.• Do not use an adapter with a damaged cord.• When using a DC adapter in an automobile, a small amount of electricity flows through theadapter, even if the phone is turned off. Remove the plug from the cigarette lighter wheneverthe phone will be left in the vehicle for long periods of time.• Always charge the battery in a well ventilated area, not in direct sunlight, between 41°F (5°C)and 95°F (35°C). It is not possible to recharge the battery if it is outside this temperaturerange.• Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery as ordinary trash. The battery must be disposed ofin accordance with local legislation and may be recycled.Caution: The cigarette lighter must have a 12V negative ground socket. Do not use the adapterin a vehicle that has a positive ground system.GENERAL• Do not use the phone in extreme temperature or humidity. The specified operatingtemperature range is -22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C).• Extreme temperatures may have a temporary effect on the operation of your phone. This isnormal and does not indicate a fault.• Do not expose the phone (particularly the display) to direct sunlight for extended periods oftime or to a humid, dusty or hot area.• Do not attempt to disassemble the phone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.• Do not subject the equipment to excessive vibration or shock.• Do not expose the phone to rain or spill liquids on it. If the equipment becomes wetimmediately remove the battery and charging device and contact your dealer.• Do not carry the phone by holding the antenna.