44Battery InformationAfter your Panasonic battery is fully charged [at 25 °C (77 °F)]:• Battery charge may be shortened depending on usage conditions and ambienttemperature.• The battery cannot be overcharged.• The battery will drain even while the unit is “OFF”.• The PS can receive calls while charging.• Battery consumption increases when the PS is used out of range. If “ ” flashes, poweroff the PS.Low Battery WarningThe battery needs to be charged in the following situations:• “ ” flashes or the alarm sounds every five seconds*.• When “CHARGE BATTERY” is displayed, charge your PS for 6 hours. When “CHARGEBATTERY” is displayed, the PS cannot be operated.* If the low battery warning occurs during a conversation, you can continue for anotherminute, and then the call will be disconnected automatically.Replacing the BatteriesIf “ ” flashes after a few telephone calls even when the batteries have been fullycharged, it is time to replace the batteries with new ones.Before replacing the batteries, turn the power off to prevent memory loss. Please chargethe new batteries for 6 hours.Not following this procedure will result in improper Battery Strength metering.• Please order Panasonic battery with service part No. N4HUGLB00001 to replace.OperationWhile in use (Talk)While not in use (Stand-by)Approx. battery chargeUp to about 8 hoursUp to about 120 hoursDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by themanufacturer.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 beillegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your localsolid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.CAUTION:A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.Important Information