39Battery InformationAfter your Panasonic battery is fully charged [at 25°C (77°F)]:• Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions and ambienttemperature.• You need not worry about overcharging.• The battery will drain even while the unit is "OFF".• The PS can receive calls even while charging.• If " " flashes, power off the handset, otherwise battery life will be shortenedgreatly.Low Battery WarningWhen the battery needs to be charged, " " flashes or beeps sound every fiveseconds. During a conversation, the call will hang up automatically within one minute.If idle or in a programming status, "CHARGE BATTERY" is displayed and no key isoperated, but the key is available. In these cases, recharge the battery.Replacing the BatteriesIf " " flashes after a few telephone calls even when the handset batteries havebeen fully charged, it is time to replace the batteries with new ones.Before replacing the batteries, turn the power off to prevent memory loss. Make sureyou charge the new batteries for about 6 hours in order to display the battery strengthprompt correctly.• Please order Panasonic battery with service part No. to replace.OperationWhile in use (Talk)While not in use (Standby)Approx. battery lifeUp to about 6 hoursUp to about 60 hoursDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer.Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery isrecyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal todispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid wasteofficials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.CAUTION:The lithium ion/polymer battery you have purchased is recyclable.Please call 1-800-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.Important Information