Panasonic KXFC243FX Operating Guide

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Important Instructions
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CAUTION:
Installation
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Never install telephone wiring during a 
lightning storm.
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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations 
unless the jack is specifically designed for 
wet locations.
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Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or 
terminals unless the telephone line has been 
disconnected at the network interface.
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Use caution when installing or modifying 
telephone lines.
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Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
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This unit should not be used near 
emergency/intensive care medical 
equipment and should not be used by people 
with pacemakers.
Battery
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, 
read and follow these instructions.
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Use only the battery(ies) specified.
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Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. 
They may explode. Check with local waste 
management codes for special disposal 
instructions.
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Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). 
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may 
cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The 
electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
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Exercise care when handling the battery(ies). 
Do not allow conductive materials such as 
rings, bracelets or keys to touch the 
battery(ies), otherwise a short circuit may 
cause the battery(ies) and/or the conductive 
material to overheat and cause burns.
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Charge the battery(ies) provided with or 
identified for use with this product only in 
accordance with the instructions and 
limitations specified in these operating 
instructions.
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Only use the included charger to charge the 
battery(ies). Do not tamper with the charger. 
Failure to follow these instructions may cause 
the battery(ies) to swell or explode.
WARNING:
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To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, 
do not expose this product to rain or any type 
of moisture.
For best performance
Battery charge
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Place the cordless handset on the charger for 
about 7 hours before initial use.
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For details, see page 21.
Operating distance and noise
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The base unit and cordless handset use 
radio waves to communicate with each other.
For maximum distance and noise-free 
operation,
 we recommend the following:
1 Placing your base unit away from electrical 
appliances such as TVs, radios, personal 
computers or other phones.
2 Placing the base unit in a HIGH and 
CENTRAL location with no obstructions 
such as walls.
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