Important Information6L Do not mix old and new batteries.L Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Releasedelectrolyte from the batteries is corrosive andmay cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin.The electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful ifswallowed.L Exercise care when handling the batteries. Donot allow conductive materials such as rings,bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries,otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteriesand/or the conductive material to overheat andcause burns.L Charge the batteries provided with or identifiedfor use with this product only, in accordance withthe instructions and limitations specified in thismanual.L Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) tocharge the batteries. Do not tamper with thebase unit (or charger). Failure to follow theseinstructions may cause the batteries to swell orexplode.Important safety instructionsWhen using your product, basic safety precautionsshould always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, and injury to persons, including thefollowing:1. Do not use this product near water for example,near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, orlaundry tub, in a wet basement or near aswimming pool.2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordlesstype) during an electrical storm. There may be aremote risk of electric shock from lightning.3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak inthe vicinity of the leak.4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicatedin this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in afire. They may explode. Check with local codesfor possible special disposal instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFor best performanceBase unit location/avoiding noiseThe base unit and other compatible Panasonic unitsuse radio waves to communicate with each other.L For maximum coverage and noise-freecommunications, place your base unit:– at a convenient, high, and central locationwith no obstructions between the handsetand base unit in an indoor environment.– away from electronic appliances such asTVs, radios, personal computers, wirelessdevices, or other phones.– facing away from radio frequencytransmitters, such as external antennas ofmobile phone cell stations. (Avoid putting thebase unit on a bay window or near a window.)L Coverage and voice quality depends on the localenvironmental conditions.L If the reception for a base unit location is notsatisfactory, move the base unit to anotherlocation for better reception.EnvironmentL Keep the product away from electrical noisegenerating devices, such as fluorescent lampsand motors.L The product should be kept free from excessivesmoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.L The product should not be exposed to directsunlight.L Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.L When you leave the product unused for a longperiod of time, unplug the product from thepower outlet.L The product should be kept away from heatsources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It shouldnot be placed in rooms where the temperature isless than 0 °C or greater than 40 °C. Dampbasements should also be avoided.L The maximum calling distance may beshortened when the product is used in thefollowing places: Near obstacles such as hills,tunnels, underground, near metal objects suchas wire fences, etc.L Operating the product near electrical appliancesmay cause interference. Move away from theelectrical appliances.Routine careL Wipe the outer surface of the product with asoft moist cloth.L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasivepowder.TG161x_171xHG(e-hg).book Page 6 Monday, February 21, 2011 11:46 AM