Panasonic KX-FC228HK - Manual (Page 15)

2. Preparation
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2.2 Battery charge
Place the cordless handset on the cradle of the base unit
for about 7 hours before initial use.
When charging, the battery strength icon is shown as
follows.
When the batteries are fully charged, 5 remains on
the display.
L The charge indicator ( 1) lights up when the cordless
handset is placed on the base unit.
Note:
L To ensure the battery charges properly, clean the
charge contacts of the cordless handset (
2) and the
charger ( 3) with a soft, dry cloth once a month.
Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust,
or high humidity.
Battery strength
Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (included
batteries)
Note:
L It is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at
the initial charge. Maximum battery performance is
reached after a few complete cycles of
charge/discharge (use).
L Actual battery performance depends on a
combination of how often the cordless handset is in
use and how often it is not in use (standby).
L Battery operating time may be shortened over time
depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
L Even after the cordless handset is fully charged, the
cordless handset can be left on the base unit without
any ill effect on the batteries.
L The battery strength may not be displayed correctly
after you replace the batteries. In this case, place the
cordless handset on the base unit and charge for at
least 7 hours.
2.3 Turning the cordless handset
power ON/OFF
Power ON
Press {ih} for about 1 second.
Power OFF
Press {ih} for about 2 seconds.
Battery icon Battery strength
5 High
6 Medium
7 Low
When flashing: Needs to be
charged.
Operation Operating time
In continuous use 17 hours max.
In continuous standby
mode 180 hours max.
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