power runs out, we recommend connecting
a corded-type telephone (without AC
adaptor) to the same telephone line or to
the same telephone line jack, if you have
such a telephone jack in your house.
R Calls cannot be made during a power
failure until key lock is turned off (page 21).
Panasonic Ni-MH battery
performance (supplied batteries)
during power back-up mode
When the batteries are fully charged,
operating time of the handset in power
back-up mode varies depending on usage.
– Continuous use of the handset in power
back-up mode: 2 hours max.
– Continuous use of the handset other than a
handset in power back-up mode: 3 hours
max.
– Not in use in power back-up mode: 3 hours
max.
Note:
R Actual battery performance depends on
usage and ambient environment.
Making calls during a power
failure
n When only 1 handset is registered:
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
2 Within 1 minute, place the handset on
the base unit.
R Wait until speakerphone is turned
on automatically and the call is
made.
3 When the other party answers the call,
keep the handset on the base unit and
talk using the speakerphone.
4 When you finish talking, press MeN.
Note:
R In step 2, if you do not place the handset on
the base unit within 1 minute, the power
back-up mode turns off. In this case, press
MeN on the handset and dial the phone
number. Then try again from step 2.
n When 2 or more handsets are registered:
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying power, and use another
handset for making calls. For the operation,
please see “Making calls”, page 19.
Note:
R During a call with the handset placed on the
base unit (power back-up mode), the call
may be disconnected if you touch the
handset. In such case, try to call back.
R The range of the base unit is limited during
a power failure. Please use the handset
close to the base unit.
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Making/Answering Calls
