8 Helpline Tel. No.: U.K. 0344 844 3899 Ireland 01289 8333Important Information– away from electronic appliancessuch as TVs, radios, personalcomputers, wireless devices, orother phones.– facing away from radiofrequency transmitters, such asexternal antennas of mobile phonecell stations. (Avoid putting thebase unit on a bay window or neara window.)● Coverage and voice qualitydepends on the localenvironmental conditions.● If the reception for a base unitlocation is not satisfactory, movethe base unit to another locationfor better reception.Environment● Keep the product away fromelectrical noise generatingdevices, such as fluorescentlamps and motors.● The product should be kept freefrom excessive smoke, dust, hightemperature, and vibration.● The product should not beexposed to direct sunlight.● Do not place heavy objects on topof the product.● When you leave the productunused for a long period of time,unplug the product from the poweroutlet.● The product should be keptaway from heat sources suchas radiators, cookers, etc. Itshould not be placed in roomswhere the temperature is lessbe followed to reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, and injury to persons,including the following:1. Do not use this product nearwater for example, near abathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,or laundry tub, in a wet basementor near a swimming pool.2. Avoid using a telephone (otherthan a cordless type) during anelectrical storm. There may be aremote risk of electric shock fromlightning.3. Do not use the telephone toreport a gas leak in the vicinity ofthe leak.4. Use only the power cord andbatteries indicated in this manual.Do not dispose of batteries in afire. They may explode. Checkwith local codes for possiblespecial disposal instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFor best performanceBase unit location/avoidingnoiseThe base unit and other compatiblePanasonic units use radio waves tocommunicate with each other.● For maximum coverage andnoise-free communications, placeyour base unit:– at a convenient, high,and central location with noobstructions between the handsetand base unit in an indoorenvironment.