Getting Started9For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/helpNote when setting upNote for connectionsL The AC adaptor must remainconnected at all times. (It is normal forthe adaptor to feel warm during use.)L The AC adaptor should be connectedto a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do not connectthe AC adaptor to a ceiling-mountedAC outlet, as the weight of the adaptormay cause it to become disconnected.During a power failureThe unit will not work during a powerfailure. We recommend connecting acorded-type telephone (without ACadaptor) to the same telephone line or tothe same telephone line jack using aPanasonic T-adaptor (page 4).Emergency power can be supplied to theunit by connecting a Panasonic batteryback-up power supply noted on page 4.Note for battery installationL Use the supplied rechargeablebatteries. For replacement, werecommend using the Panasonicrechargeable batteries noted on page4, 6.L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with adry cloth.L Avoid touching the battery ends (S,T) or the unit contacts.Note for battery chargeL It is normal for the handset to feelwarm during charging.L Clean the charge contacts of thehandset, base unit, and charger with asoft and dry cloth once a month. Cleanmore often if the unit is exposed togrease, dust, or high humidity.Battery levelNote:L The batteries need to be charged if:– the handset alerts you with a voiceannouncement (talking batteryalert) after you finish talking orlistening to a message.– the handset beeps while you areengaged in a call or operating theanswering system remotely.Panasonic Ni-MH batteryperformance (supplied batteries)*1 When the clarity booster feature isturned on (page 15): 3 hours max.Note:L Actual battery performance dependson a combination of how often thehandset is in use and how often it isnot in use (standby).L Even after the handset is fullycharged, the handset can be left onthe base unit or charger without any illeffect on the batteries.L The battery level may not bedisplayed correctly after you replacethe batteries. In this case, place thehandset on the base unit or chargerand let it charge for at least 7 hours.Icon Battery level& High( Medium) Low0)4 Needs charging.0 EmptyOperation Operating timeIn continuoususe5 hours max.*1Not in use(standby)11 days max.