Important Information6Important safety instructionsWhen using your product, basic safety precautions shouldalways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electricshock, and injury to persons, including the following:1. Do not use this product near water for example, near abathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in awet basement or near a swimming pool.2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)during an electrical storm. There may be a remote riskof electric shock from lightning.3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in thevicinity of the leak.4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in thismanual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They mayexplode. Check with local codes for possible specialdisposal instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFor best performanceBase unit location/avoiding noiseThe base unit and other compatible Panasonic units useradio waves to communicate with each other.L For maximum coverage and noise-freecommunications, place your base unit:– at a convenient, high, and central location with noobstructions between the cordless handset andbase unit in an indoor environment.– away from electronic appliances such as TVs,radios, personal computers, wireless devices, orother phones.– facing away from radio frequency transmitters, suchas external antennas of mobile phone cell stations.(Avoid putting the base unit on a bay window or neara 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 another location forbetter reception.EnvironmentL Keep the product away from electrical noise generatingdevices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.L The product should be kept free from excessive smoke,dust, high temperature, and vibration.L The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.L Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.L When you leave the product unused for a long period oftime, unplug the product from the power outlet.L The product should be kept away from heat sourcessuch as radiators, cookers, etc. It should not be placedin rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C orgreater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also beavoided.L The maximum calling distance may be shortened whenthe product is used in the following places: Nearobstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, nearmetal objects such as wire fences, etc.L Operating the product near electrical appliances maycause interference. Move away from the electricalappliances.Routine careL Wipe the outer surface of the product with a softmoist cloth.L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.Other informationNotice for product disposal, transfer, or returnL This product can store your private/confidentialinformation. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, werecommend that you erase information such asphonebook or caller list entries from the memory beforeyou dispose of, transfer, or return the product.Information for Users on Collection and Disposal ofOld Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols (1, 2, 3) on the products, packaging,and/or accompanying documents mean that usedelectrical and electronic products and batteries should notbe mixed with general household waste.For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of oldproducts and used batteries, please take them toapplicable collection points, in accordance with yournational legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and2006/66/EC.By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,you will help to save valuable resources and prevent anypotential negative effects on human health and theenvironment which could otherwise arise frominappropriate waste handling.For more information about collection and recycling of oldproducts and batteries, please contact your localmunicipality, your waste disposal service or the point ofsale where you purchased the items.Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of thiswaste, in accordance with national legislation.For business users in the European UnionIf you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,please contact your dealer or supplier for furtherinformation.1 2 3TG6451_6461FX(e-e).book Page 6 Monday, May 4, 2009 8:55 AM