Operation Manual

Battery Information (KX-TPA60 only)
After
batteries are fully charged (at 25 °C [77 °F]):
Operation Operating Time
While Talking (Backlight off
*
1
, Na
rrowband Mode)
Up to about 11 h
While Talking (Backlight on
*2
, Wi
deband Mode)
Up to about 8 h
While not in use (Standby) Up to about 200 h
*1 When the "Talking" setting of "Backlight" is set to "Off". For details, see “Display Option”, Page 95.
*2 Whe
n the "Talking" setting of "Backlight" is set to "On". For details, see “Display Option”, Page 95.
R Operating time may be shorter than listed above depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
R The 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 the batteries may not
charge properly.
Low Battery Warning
The b
atteries need to be charged in the following situations:
R The battery level indicator displays as empty ("
") and the alarm sounds
*
1
.
R "
C
h
a
rge Battery" is displayed. In this situation, the handset cannot be operated.
*1 If the low battery warning occurs during a conversation, after 1 minute, the conversation will be
disconnected, and after 1 more minute, the handset will turn off.
Replacing the Batteries
If th
e battery level indicator displays as empty ("
") after using the phone for a short time, even when
the b
atteries 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 6 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.
When the low battery warning is displayed, charge the batteries for about 6 hours. The battery strength
icon will then display the correct reading. To install the batteries, see “Battery Installation”, Page 82.
R Please use AAA Ni-MH 1.2 V, 630 mAh batteries only. (Contact your phone system dealer/service
provider.)
R There is a danger of explosion if the batteries are incorrectly replaced.
(For the United States and Canada only)
Nicke
l metal hydride batteries that are recyclable power the product you
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle these batteries.
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Important Information