Panasonic KX-FC962HK User Manual

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1. Installation and Quick Start
1.5 Battery charge
Place the cordless 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.
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Clean the cordless handset charge contacts 
(
1) and the charger charge contacts (2) 
with a soft, dry cloth once a month, otherwise 
the battery may not charge properly. Clean 
more often if the unit is exposed to grease, 
dust or high humidity.
Battery strength
You can confirm the battery strength on the 
cordless handset display.
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If the cordless handset is turned OFF, it will 
be turned ON automatically when it is placed 
on the charger.
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If 7 flashes when you lift the cordless 
handset off the charger, charge the batteries 
at least 15 minutes.
Battery life
After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged, 
you can expect the following performance:
Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh)
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Actual battery performance depends on a 
combination of how often the cordless 
handset is in use (talking) and how often it is 
not in use (standby).
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Battery operating time may be shortened 
over time depending on usage conditions 
and ambient temperature.
Battery icons
Battery strength
5
High
6
Medium
7
Low
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When flashing: 
Needs to be charged
1
2
Operation
Operating Time
While in use (talking)
20 hours approx.
While not in use 
(standby)
170 hours approx.
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