Preparation16 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/helpL If you want to use the handset immediately,charge the batteries for at least 15 minutes.L Clean the charge contacts of the handset andcharger with a soft and dry cloth once a month.Clean more often if the unit is exposed togrease, dust, or high humidity.Battery levelNote:L The batteries need to be charged if the handsetbeeps while you are engaged in a call oroperating the answering system remotely.Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance(supplied batteries)Note:L Actual battery performance depends on acombination of how often the handset is in useand how often it is not in use (standby).L Even after the handset is fully charged, thehandset can be left on the charger without any illeffect on the batteries.L The battery level may not be displayed correctlyafter you replace the batteries. In this case,place the handset on the charger and let itcharge for at least 7 hours.Setting up the unit beforeuseDisplay languageYou can select either “English” or “Español”as the display language. The default setting is“English”.1 {MENU} i {#}{1}{1}{0}2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.3 Press the middle soft key to save.4 Proceed with the operation for your unit.Base unit: {■} (EXIT)Handset: {OFF}Voice guidance languageYou can select either “English” or “Español”as the voice guidance language of the answeringsystem. The default setting is “English”.Program this setting using either the base unit orone of the handsets.1 {MENU} i {#}{1}{1}{2}2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.3 {SAVE}4 Proceed with the operation for your unit.Base unit: {■} (EXIT)Handset: {OFF}Dialing modeIf you cannot make calls, change this settingaccording to your telephone line service. Thedefault setting is “Tone”.“Tone”: For tone dial service.“Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service.Program this setting using either the base unit orone of the handsets.1 {MENU} i {#}{1}{2}{0}2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.3 {SAVE}Battery icon Battery level1 High2 Medium3 LowL When flashing: Needsto be charged.4 EmptyOperation Operating timeIn continuous use 12 hours max.Not in use (standby) 6 days max.: Base unit / Y Handset: Base unit / Y Handset: Base unit / Y Handset