Settings12*Within about 3 meters•The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions,such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambienttemperature.•As preventative maintenance, clean the handset and the base unit chargecontacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit issubject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may notcharge properly.•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the baseunit until “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes. This will maximize thebattery life.•The battery cannot be overcharged.Standby mode (While the handset is off the base unit)The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using thehandset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory listetc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls. The batteryoperating time is conserved in this mode.RechargeRecharge the battery when:—“Recharge” is displayed on the handset,—“ ” flashes on the display, or—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, thedisplay will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “ ” will continue to flash.•To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit.Battery informationAfter your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11):RechargeUp to 3.5 hoursUp to 11 daysOperation Operating timeWhile in use(TALK)Up to 4.5 hoursWhile not in use (Standby)near the base unit*away from the base unit