General Notices; Important Safety Instructions; For Best Performance - Panasonic KX-TGF380AZ Operating Instructions Manual

R It is recommended that batteries are replaced annually.
R It is recommended that batteries are replaced after a
power outage.

General notices

R This equipment will be inoperable when mains power
fails.
R When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts
becoming accessible, disconnect the power supply
cord immediately and return this unit to an authorised
service centre.
R To minimise the possibility of lightning damage, when
you know that a thunderstorm is coming, we
recommend that you:
– Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone
socket.
– Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet.
R No "000" (for Australia), "111" (for New Zealand), and/
or other calls can be made from this device during a
mains power failure.
R The earpiece on the handset is magnetised and may
retain small metallic objects.
Important notice:
R Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not
operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not
dependent on local power, is available for emergency
use.
For New Zealand
R Disconnect the telecom connection before
disconnecting the power connection prior to relocating
the equipment, and reconnect the power first.
R This equipment shall not be set to make automatic
calls to the Telecom "111" Emergency Service.
R The unit's answering system only responds to
Distinctive Alert cadence(s) DA1 and DA3.
R Not all telephones will respond to incoming ringing
when connected to the extension socket.
R This equipment may not provide for the effective
hand-over of a call to another device connected to the
same line.
R The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal
equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted
that the item complies with minimum conditions for
connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement
of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort
of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that
any item will work correctly in all respects with another
item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or
model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible
with all of Telecom's network services.

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.
Important Information
2. Avoid using a telephone (including 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.
R For maximum coverage and noise-free
communications, place your base unit:
– at a convenient, high, and central location with no
obstructions between the cordless handset and
base unit in an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as TVs,
radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or
other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such
as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations.
(Avoid putting the base unit on a bay window or
near a window.)
R Coverage and voice quality depends on the local
environmental conditions.
R If the reception for a base unit location is not
satisfactory, move the base unit to another location for
better reception.
Environment
R Keep the product away from electrical noise generating
devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
R The product should be kept free from excessive
smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
R The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
R Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
R When you leave the product unused for a long period
of time, unplug the product from the power outlet.
R The product should be kept away from heat sources
such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be
placed in rooms where the temperature is less than
0 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp basements should
also be avoided.
R The maximum calling distance may be shortened when
the product is used in the following places: Near
obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near
metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
R Operating the product near electrical appliances may
cause interference. Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Routine care
R Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft
moist cloth.
R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
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