Important Safety Instructions; For Best Performance - Panasonic KX-TG4131 Operating Instructions Manual

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L Charge the batteries provided with or identified for
use with this product only, in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this
manual.
L Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) to
charge the batteries. Do not tamper with the base
unit (or charger). Failure to follow these
instructions may cause the batteries to swell or
explode.
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 assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
Important Information
L 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.
– 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.)
L Coverage and voice quality depends on the local
environmental conditions.
L If the reception for a base unit location is not
satisfactory, move the base unit to another location
for better reception.
Environment
L Keep the product away from electrical noise
generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and
motors.
L The product should be kept free from excessive
smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
L The product should not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
L Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
L When you leave the product unused for a long
period of time, unplug the product from the power
outlet.
L 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 (32 °F) or greater
than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should also
be avoided.
L 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.
L Operating the product near electrical appliances
may cause interference. Move away from the
electrical appliances.
Routine care
L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a
soft moist cloth.
L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive
powder.
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