Panasonic KXFC238FX Operating Guide

Place the handset on the cradle of the base 
unit 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

Clean the handset charge contacts (

1) and 

the charger charge contacts (

2) 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.

You can confirm the battery strength on the 
handset display.

L

If the handset is turned OFF, it will be turned 
ON automatically when it is placed on the 
base unit.

L

If 7 flashes when you lift the handset off 
the base unit, charge the batteries at least 15 
minutes.

After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged, 
you can expect the following performance:

L

Actual battery performance depends on a 
combination of how often the handset is in 
use (talking) 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.

5

High

6

Medium

7

Low

L

When flashing: 
Needs to be charged

1

2

While in use (talking)

20 hours approx.

While not in use 
(standby)

170 hours approx.

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