Getting started9Note when setting upNote for connectionsL The AC adaptor must remain connected at alltimes. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warmduring use.)L The AC adaptor should be connected to avertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet.Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptormay cause it to become disconnected.During a power failureThe base unit will work as a standard telephoneusing power from the telephone line, so you canmake and answer outside calls with the cordedhandset. However, this operation may not workproperly depending on area or telephone line’scondition. The base unit speakerphone and thecordless handset will not function during a powerfailure.Note for battery installationL Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. Forreplacement, we recommend using thePanasonic rechargeable batteries noted onpage 4, 5.L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry cloth.L Avoid touching the battery ends (S, T) or theunit contacts.Note for battery chargeL It is normal for the handset to feel warm duringcharging.L Clean the charge contacts of the handset andcharger with a soft and dry cloth once a month.Clean more often if the unit is exposed togrease, dust, or high humidity.Battery levelNote:L The batteries need to be charged if the handsetbeeps while you are engaged in a call oroperating the answering system remotely.Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance(supplied batteries)Note:L Actual battery performance depends on acombination of how often the handset is in useand how often it is not in use (standby).L Even after the handset is fully charged, thehandset can be left on the charger without any illeffect on the batteries.L The battery level may not be displayed correctlyafter you replace the batteries. In this case,place the handset on the charger and let itcharge for at least 7 hours.Icon Battery level& High( Medium) Low0)4 Needs charging.0 EmptyOperation Operating timeIn continuous use 12 hours max.Not in use (standby) 6 days max.TG106xC(e).book Page 9 Wednesday, February 25, 2009 11:13 AM