Preparation10Battery levelPanasonic Ni-MH battery performance(supplied batteries)Note:L It is normal for batteries not to reach full capacityat the initial charge. Maximum batteryperformance is reached after a few completecycles of charge/discharge (use).L To maximize battery life, it is recommended thatthe handset batteries be fully discharged (used)until / flashes once every few months.L Actual battery performance depends on acombination of how often the handset is in useand how often it is not in use (standby).L The battery level may not be displayed correctlyafter you replace the batteries. In this case,place the handset on the base unit and let itcharge for at least 8 hours.Screen saver modeIf the handset is not on the base unitThe backlight will turn off completely after 1minute of inactivity, even when on a call.To use the handset when it is in screen savermode, activate the handset display again by:– pressing {^} or {V} when on a call– pressing {i} for all other timesWhile chargingThe backlight will be dimmed after 1 minute ofinactivity. The backlight can be turned offcompletely depending on the setting (page 15). Touse the handset when it is in screen saver mode,lift the handset to activate the handset displayagain.Setting up the unit beforeuseDisplay language1 {i} i {MENU}2 Select r by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}.i {OK}3 Press {^} or {V} to select “Display Setup”.i {OK}4 Press {^} or {V} to select “SelectLanguage”. i {OK}5 Press {^} or {V} to select the desiredlanguage.i {OK} i {i}Note:L If you select a language you cannot read: {i}i {MENU} (right soft key) i {>} 2 times i{OK} (right soft key) i {V} 2 times i {OK}(right soft key) i {V} 2 times i {OK} (rightsoft key) i {^}/{V}: Select the desiredlanguage. i {OK} (right soft key) i {i}Battery icon Battery level@ High? Medium/ LowL When flashing: Needsto be charged.Operation Operating timeIn continuous use 10 hours max.In continuous standbymode100 hours max.