Preparation12 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Battery performanceAfter your Panasonic battery is fullycharged, you can expect the followingperformance:*1 Handset is off the base unit or chargerbut not in use.Note:L Battery power is consumed wheneverthe handset is off the base unit orcharger, even when the handset is not inuse. The longer you leave the handsetoff the base unit or charger, the shorteryou can actually talk on the handset.Actual battery performance depends ona combination of how often the handsetis in use and how often it is not in use.L Once the battery is fully charged, you donot have to charge it again until“Recharge battery” is displayed or7 flashes. This will maximize thebattery life.Battery replacementIf battery performance diminishes, makesure you have cleaned the chargecontacts and fully charged the battery. Thebattery needs to be replaced if any of thefollowing are displayed after a few phonecalls even when you have fully charged thebattery.– “Recharge battery”– 7 (flashing)– “Charge for 6h”– 8L Use only the rechargeable Panasonicbattery noted on page 5.1 Press the notch on the cover firmly andslide it as indicated by the arrow.2 Replace the old battery with a new one,and close the cover (see page 10 forbattery installation).Attention:A nickel metal hydride battery that isrecyclable powers the product you havepurchased.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY forinformation on how to recycle this battery.Operation Operating timeWhile in use(talking)Up to 5 hoursWhile not in use(standby)*1Up to 11 daysWhile using theClarity Boosterfeature (page 19)Up to 3 hours