For your safetyTo prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read thissection carefully before using the product to ensureproper and safe operation of your product.WARNINGPower connectionR Use only the power source marked on the product.R Do not overload power outlets and extension cords.This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.R Completely insert the AC adaptor/power plug into thepower outlet. Failure to do so may cause electric shockand/or excessive heat resulting in a fire.R Regularly remove any dust, etc. from the AC adaptor/power plug by pulling it from the power outlet, thenwiping with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust may causean insulation defect from moisture, etc. resulting in afire.R Unplug the product from power outlets if it emitssmoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise.These conditions can cause fire or electric shock.Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contactthe Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA(1-800-211-7262).R Unplug from power outlets and never touch the insideof the product if its casing has been broken open.R Never touch the plug with wet hands. Danger ofelectric shock exists.InstallationR To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do notexpose the product to rain or any type of moisture.R Do not place or use this product near automaticallycontrolled devices such as automatic doors and firealarms. Radio waves emitted from this product maycause such devices to malfunction resulting in anaccident.R Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord tobe excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavyobjects.Operating safeguardsR Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning.Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.R Do not disassemble the product.R Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers, etc.) ontothe telephone line cord plug, or allow it to become wetat all. This may cause a fire. If the telephone line cordplug becomes wet, immediately pull it from thetelephone wall jack, and do not use.R Do not excessively pull the corded handset cord fromthe base unit. This may cause the base unit to fall,resulting in injury.MedicalR Consult the manufacturer of any personal medicaldevices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, todetermine if they are adequately shielded from externalRF (radio frequency) energy. (The product operates inthe frequency range of 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz, and theRF transmission power is 115 mW (max.).)R Do not use the product in health care facilities if anyregulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so.Hospitals or health care facilities may be usingequipment that could be sensitive to external RFenergy.CAUTIONInstallation and locationR Never install telephone wiring during an electricalstorm.R Never install telephone line jacks in wet locationsunless the jack is specifically designed for wetlocations.R Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminalsunless the telephone line has been disconnected at thenetwork interface.R Use caution when installing or modifying telephonelines.R The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device.Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the productand is easily accessible.R This cordless handset is unable to make calls when:– the handset batteries need recharging or have failed.– there is a power failure.BatteryR We recommend using the batteries noted on page 4.USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA(R03) size.R Do not mix old and new batteries.R Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Releasedelectrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and maycause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. Theelectrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if swallowed.R Exercise care when handling the batteries. Do notallow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, orkeys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuitmay cause the batteries and/or the conductive materialto overheat and cause burns.R Charge the batteries provided with or identified for usewith this product only, in accordance with theinstructions and limitations specified in this manual.R Only use a compatible charger to charge the batteries.Do not tamper with the charger. Failure to follow theseinstructions may cause the batteries to swell orexplode.Attention:A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powersthe product you have purchased.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837) forinformation on how to recycle this battery.For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 5Important Information