Panasonic KX-TG5100M User Manual

Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge battery” is displayed on the handset,
—“

” flashes, or

—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

• If you DO NOT recharge the battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will 

continually indicate “Recharge battery” and/or “

” will flash when the 

handset is lifted off the base unit or the charger.

• If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 6 

HRS

” and “

” when you place the handset on the base unit or the charger. The 

handset will not work unless the battery is charged. Keep charging.

A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have purchased. At the end of its useful life, under various 
state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into 
your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for 
information on how to recycle this battery.

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged:

• The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions and 

ambient temperature.

• Clean the charge contacts of the handset, the base unit and the charger with 

a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to 
grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.

• If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base 

unit or the charger until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “

” 

flashes. This will maximize the battery life.

• The battery cannot be overcharged.

Battery replacement:
If you cleaned the charge contacts and fully charged the battery, but after a few 
telephone calls, “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “

” continues to 

flash, or “Charge for 6 HRS” and “

” are displayed, the battery needs to 

be replaced. Please order a new Panasonic P-P511 battery at the telephone 
number shown on page 2. To replace the battery, see page 12.

While in use (TALK)

Up to 4.5 hours

While not in use (Standby)

Up to 11 days

While using the Reception Booster feature (p. 25)

Up to 3 hours

            

Recharge battery

[1]