PreparationFor assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 13Battery chargePlace the handset on the base unit for 6hours before initial use.L The unit will beep once, the CHARGEindicator will light, and “Charging” willbe displayed.L “Charge completed” is displayedwhen the battery has been fully charged.The CHARGE indicator will remain lit.Note:L To ensure the battery charges properly,clean the charge contacts of the handsetand base unit with a soft, dry cloth oncea month. Clean more often if the unit issubject to grease, dust, or high humidity.Battery strengthYou can confirm the battery strength on thehandset display.Recharging the batteryRecharge the battery when:– “Recharge battery” is displayed or3 flashes on the handset display.– the handset beeps intermittently while itis in use.Note:L Recharge the handset battery for morethan 15 minutes, or the display willcontinue showing the indication.L If the battery has been discharged, thehandset will display “Charge for 6HRS” and 4 when you place thehandset on the base unit.Battery performanceAfter your Panasonic battery is fullycharged, you can expect the followingperformance:*1 Handset is off the base unit but not inuse.Note:L Battery power is consumed wheneverthe handset is off the base unit, evenwhen the handset is not in use. Thelonger you leave the handset off thebase unit, the shorter you can actuallytalk on the handset. Actual batteryperformance depends on a combinationof how often the handset is in use andhow 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 or3 flashes. This will maximize thebattery life.Battery icon Battery strength1 Fully charged2 Medium3 LowWhen flashing: needsto be recharged.4 DischargedCHARGE indicatorOROperation Operating timeWhile in use(talking)Up to 5 hoursWhile not in use(standby)*1Up to 11 daysWhile using theclarity boosterfeature (page 22)Up to 3 hours