Panasonic KX-TGB85 Operating Instructions - Page 6

Important Information Note: ● This height is not guaranteed for product reliability. ● To prevent serious injuries due to the product unexpectedly falling, the product must be installed at a height of 1.5 m or lower. ● This product is unable to make calls when: - the handset batteries need recharging or have failed. - there is a power failure. Battery ● We recommend using the batteries noted on page 3. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. ● Do not mix old and new batteries. ● Do not open or damage the batteries. Released electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if swallowed. ● Exercise care when handling the batteries. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteries and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns. ● Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only, in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. ● Only use a compatible charger to charge the batteries. Do not tamper with the charger. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the batteries to swell or explode. ● Avoid the use in the following conditions - High or low extreme temperatures during use, storage or transportation. - Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard. - Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion. - Extremely high temperature and/or extremely low air pressure that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. Attention: A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837) for information on how to recycle this battery. Important safety instructions When using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For best performance Base unit location/avoiding noise The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other. ● For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place your base unit: - at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment. - away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or other phones. 6 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support