Panasonic KX-THA12 User Manual

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Place the handset on the charger for 4 
hours before initial use.
While charging, the CHARGE indicator on 
the charger lights.

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If you want to use the handset 
immediately, charge the battery for at 
least 15 minutes.

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To ensure that the battery charges 
properly, clean the charge contacts of 
the handset and charger with a soft, dry 
cloth once a month. Clean more often if 
the unit is subject to grease, dust, or 
high humidity.

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When the battery needs to be charged, 
the handset beeps intermittently while it 
is in use.

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Battery operating time may be 
shortened over time depending on 
usage conditions and ambient 
temperature.

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Battery power is consumed whenever 
the handset is off the charger, even 
when the handset is not in use. The 
longer you leave the handset off the 
charger, the shorter you can actually talk 
using the handset.

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Once the battery is fully charged, you do 
not have to charge it again until 
“Recharge battery” is displayed or 
3

 flashes. This will maximize the 

battery life.

1

Fully charged or high

2

Medium

3

Low
Flashing: needs to be 
recharged.

4

Discharged

While in use 
(talking)

Voice call: Up to 3.5 
hours
Video call: Up to 1.5 
hours

While not in use 
(standby)

Up to 4 days

While using the 
clarity booster 
feature (page 22)

Up to 2.5 hours

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