R Exercise care when handling the batteries.Do not allow conductive materials such asrings, bracelets, or keys to touch thebatteries, otherwise a short circuit maycause the batteries and/or the conductivematerial to overheat and cause burns.R Charge the batteries provided with oridentified for use with this product only, inaccordance with the instructions andlimitations specified in this manual.R Only use a compatible base unit (orcharger) to charge the batteries. Do nottamper with the base unit (or charger).Failure to follow these instructions maycause the batteries to swell or explode.Attention:A nickel metal hydride battery that isrecyclable powers the product you havepurchased.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY(1-800-822-8837) for information on how torecycle this battery.Important safetyinstructionsWhen using your product, basic safetyprecautions should always be followed toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, andinjury to persons, including the following:1. Do not use this product near water forexample, near a bathtub, washbowl,kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wetbasement or near a swimming pool.2. Avoid using a telephone (other than acordless type) during an electrical storm.There may be a remote risk of electricshock from lightning.3. Do not use the telephone to report a gasleak in the vicinity of the leak.4. Use only the power cord and batteriesindicated in this manual. Do not dispose ofbatteries in a fire. They may explode.Check with local codes for possible specialdisposal instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFor best performanceBase unit location/avoiding noiseThe base unit and other compatible Panasonicunits use radio waves to communicate witheach other.R For maximum coverage and noise-freecommunications, place your base unit:– at a convenient, high, and centrallocation with no obstructions betweenthe handset and base unit in an indoorenvironment.– away from electronic appliances such asTVs, radios, personal computers,wireless devices, or other phones.– facing away from radio frequencytransmitters, such as external antennasof mobile phone cell stations. (Avoidputting the base unit on a bay window ornear a window.)R Coverage and voice quality depends on thelocal environmental conditions.R If the reception for a base unit location isnot satisfactory, move the base unit toanother location for better reception.EnvironmentR Keep the product away from electrical noisegenerating devices, such as fluorescentlamps and motors.R The product should be kept free fromexcessive smoke, dust, high temperature,and vibration.R The product should not be exposed todirect sunlight.R Do not place heavy objects on top of theproduct.R When you leave the product unused for along period of time, unplug the product fromthe power outlet.R The product should be kept away from heatsources such as heaters, kitchen stoves,etc. It should not be placed in rooms wherethe temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F) orgreater than 40 °C (104 °F). Dampbasements should also be avoided.R The maximum calling distance may beshortened when the product is used in thefollowing places: Near obstacles such ashills, tunnels, underground, near metalobjects such as wire fences, etc.R Operating the product near electricalappliances may cause interference. Moveaway from the electrical appliances.7Important Information