Getting Started9Battery installationL USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cdbatteries.L Confirm correct polarities (S, T).Battery chargingCharge for about 7 hours.Note 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 unit will not work during a power failure. Werecommend connecting a corded-type telephone(without AC adaptor) to the same telephone line orto the same telephone line jack, if you have such atelephone jack in your house.Note for battery installationL Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. Forreplacement, we recommend using thePanasonic rechargeable batteries noted on 4, 5.oldal.L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry cloth.L Avoid touching the battery ends(S, T) or the unit contacts.Note for battery chargingL It is normal for the handset to feel warm duringcharging.L Clean the charge contacts of the handset, baseunit, and charger with a soft and dry cloth once amonth. Before cleaning the unit, disconnect frompower outlets and any telephone line cords.Clean more often if the unit is exposed to grease,dust, or high humidity.Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLYTG161x_171xHG(e-hg).book Page 9 Monday, February 21, 2011 11:46 AM