Operation Manual

*2 KX-TCA285/KX-TCA385 only
R Operating time may be shorter than listed above depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
R Batteries will drain slowly even while the handset is turned off.
R The handset can receive calls while charging.
R Battery consumption increases when the handset is out of range (if "
" flashes, turn the handset off).
R Clean the handset and the charger contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more
often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise batteries may not charge
properly.
Low Battery Warning
Batteries needs to be charged in the following situations:
R The battery level indicator displays as empty ("
") and the alarm sounds
*1
.
R "Charge Battery" is displayed. In this situation, the handset cannot be operated.
*1 If the low battery warning occurs during a conversation, the handset will turn off in one minute.
Replacing the Battery (KX-TCA285/KX-TCA385 only)
If the battery level indicator displays as empty (" ") after using the phone for a short time, even when
the battery has been fully charged, the battery should be replaced.
Before replacing the battery, make sure the low battery warning is displayed, then turn off the power to
prevent memory loss. Replace the battery and charge the new battery for about 3 hours.
If you replace the battery before the low battery warning appears, the battery strength icon may display
an incorrect reading. In this case, use the handset as normal with the new battery installed. To install the
battery, see "Battery Installation" on Page 72.
When the low battery warning is displayed, charge the battery for about 3 hours. The battery strength
icon will then display the correct reading.
R Please use only Panasonic batteries. For details, consult your administrator or dealer.
R There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replacing the Batteries (KX-TCA185 only)
If the battery level indicator displays as empty ("
") after using the phone for a short time, even when
the batteries have been fully charged, the batteries should be replaced.
Before replacing the batteries, make sure the low battery warning is displayed, then turn off the power to
prevent memory loss. Replace the batteries and charge the new batteries for about 7 hours.
If you replace the batteries before the low battery warning appears, the battery strength icon may display
an incorrect reading. In this case, use the handset as normal with the new batteries installed. To install
the batteries, see "Battery Installation" on Page 72.
When the low battery warning is displayed, charge the batteries for about 7 hours. The battery strength
icon will then display the correct reading.
R Please use AAA Ni-MH 1.2 V, 700 mAh batteries only. (For details, consult your dealer.)
R There is a danger of explosion if the batteries are incorrectly replaced.
Important Notice Concerning the Correct Use and Charging of Ni-MH Batteries (KX-TCA185 only)
Batteries, due to their construction, undergo some wear and tear. The lifetime of batteries also depends
on correct maintenance. Charging and discharging are the most important factors. You should take
notice of the following to maintain the life of the batteries as long as possible.
Ni-MH batteries have a kind of memory, the "memory effect". If fully charged batteries are used several
times only for 15 minutes in the handset and then recharged, the capacity of the batteries will be reduced
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Important Information