Panasonic KX-TG1837AL - Manual (Page 13)

Preparation
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When charging, the battery icon is shown as
follows.
When the batteries are fully charged, 5
remains on the display.
L The charge indicator lights up when the
handset is placed on the base unit or
charger.
*1 The pictured model is KX-TG1831.
*2 KX-TG1837 only
Note:
L It is normal for the handset to feel warm
during charging.
L
If you want to use the unit immediately,
charge the batteries for at least 15
minutes.
L
Clean the charge contacts of the handset,
base unit, and charger with a soft, dry
cloth once a month, otherwise the
batteries may not charge properly. Clean
more often if the unit is exposed to grease,
dust or high humidity.
Battery strength
Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance
(700 mAh)
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 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 handset is fully charged,
the handset can be left on the base unit or
charger 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 handset on the base
unit or charger and charge for at least 7
hours.
Turning the power on/off
Power on
Press {ih} for about 1 second.
Power off
Press {ih} for about 2 seconds.
Base unit *1 Charger *2
Battery icon Battery strength
5 High
6 Medium
Charge
contact
7 Low
When flashing: Needs
to be charged.
Operation Operating time
In continuous use 20 hours max.
In continuous
standby mode 170 hours max.
Battery icon Battery strength
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