Getting Started9Note 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 a T-adaptor.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 and base unit with a soft anddry cloth once a month. Clean moreoften if the unit is exposed to grease,dust, or high humidity.Battery levelPanasonic Ni-MH batteryperformance (supplied batteries)Note:L It is normal for batteries not to reachfull capacity at the initial charge.Maximum battery performance isreached after a few complete cycles ofcharge/discharge (use).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 without any ill effect onthe batteries.L The battery level may not bedisplayed correctly after you replacethe batteries. In this case, place thehandset on the base unit and let itcharge for at least 7 hours.Icon Battery level& High( Medium) Low0)4 Needs charging.Operation Operating timeIn continuoususe15 hours max.Not in use(standby)250 hours(10 days) max.TG8411_8421BX(e).book Page 9 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 11:52 AM