Panasonic KXTGA717EX - Manual (Page 9)

9
Preparation
Battery charge
Place the handset on the charger for
about 7 hours before initial use.
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 charger.
L The pictured model is KX-TGA715.
Note:
L
The handset display may show “
Please
Wait... ” when the handset is placed on
the charger if it is not registered to a base
unit.
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,
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
(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 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 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
charger and charge for at least 7 hours.
Charge contact
Battery icon Battery strength
5 High
6 Medium
7 Low
When flashing: Needs
to be charged.
Operation Operating time
In continuous use KX-TGA715:
12 hours max.
KX-TGA717:
10 hours max.
In continuous
standby mode 150 hours max.
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