Introduction8 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/helpdetermine if they are adequatelyshielded from external RF (radiofrequency) energy. (The productoperates in the frequency range of1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz, and the poweroutput is 125 mW (max.).) Do not usethe product in health care facilities ifany regulations posted in the areainstruct you not to do so. Hospitals orhealth care facilities may be usingequipment that could be sensitive toexternal RF energy.For best performanceBase unit location/avoiding noiseThe base unit and other compatiblePanasonic units use radio waves tocommunicate with each other.L For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place yourbase unit:– at a convenient, high, and centrallocation with no obstructionsbetween the handset and base unitin an indoor environment.– away from electronic appliancessuch as TVs, radios, personalcomputers, wireless devices orother phones.– avoid facing radio frequencytransmitters, such as externalantennas of mobile phone cellstations (avoid putting the base uniton a bay window or near a window).L Coverage and voice quality dependson the local environmental conditions.L If the reception for a base unit locationis not satisfactory, move the base unitto another location for betterreception.EnvironmentL Keep the product away from electricalnoise generating devices, such asfluorescent lamps and motors.L The product should be kept free fromexcessive smoke, dust, hightemperature, and vibration.L The product should not be exposed todirect sunlight.L Do not place heavy objects on top ofthe product.L When you leave the product unusedfor a long period of time, unplug theproduct from the power outlet.L The product should be kept awayfrom heat sources such as heaters,kitchen stoves, etc. It should not beplaced in rooms where thetemperature is less than 5 °C (41 °F)or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Dampbasements should also be avoided.L The maximum calling distance maybe shortened when the product isused in the following places: Nearobstacles such as hills, tunnels,underground, near metal objects suchas wire fences, etc.L Operating the product near electricalappliances may cause interference.Move away from the electricalappliances.Routine careL Wipe the outer surface of the productwith a soft moist cloth. Do not usebenzine, thinner, or any abrasivepowder.