User's Manual

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Important Information
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For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this
section carefully before using the product to ensure
proper and safe operation of your product.
WARNING
Power connection
L Use only the power source marked on the product.
L Do not overload power outlets and extension cords.
This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
L Completely insert the AC adaptor/power plug into the
power outlet. Failure to do so may cause electric shock
and/or excessive heat resulting in a fire.
L Regularly remove any dust, etc. from the AC
adaptor/power plug by pulling it from the power outlet,
then wiping with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust may
cause an insulation defect from moisture, etc. resulting
in a fire.
L Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke,
an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These
conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that
smoke has stopped emitting and contact the Panasonic
Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262).
L Unplug from power outlets and never touch the inside
of the product if its casing has been broken open.
L Never touch the plug with wet hands. Danger of electric
shock exists.
Installation
L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not
expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.
L Do not place or use this product near automatically
controlled devices such as automatic doors and fire
alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may
cause such devices to malfunction resulting in an
accident.
L Do not allow the AC adaptor or LAN (Local Area
Network) cord to be excessively pulled, bent or placed
under heavy objects.
Operating safeguards
L Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
L Do not disassemble the product.
L Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers, etc.) onto
the LAN (Local Area Network) cord plug, or allow it to
become wet at all. This may cause a fire. If the LAN
(Local Area Network) cord plug becomes wet,
immediately pull it from the LAN (Local Area Network)
wall jack, and do not use.
L KX-TGP550 only: Do not excessively pull the corded
handset cord from the base unit. This may cause the
base unit to fall, resulting in injury.
Medical
L Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical
devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately shielded from external
RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product operates in
the frequency range of 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz, and the
RF transmission power is 115 mW (max.).)
L Do not use the product in health care facilities if any
regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
energy.
CAUTION
Installation and relocation
L Never install LAN (Local Area Network) during an
electrical storm.
L Never install LAN (Local Area Network) cord jacks in
wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
L Never touch uninsulated LAN (Local Area Network) or
terminals unless the LAN (Local Area Network) has
been disconnected at the network interface.
L Use caution when installing or modifying LAN (Local
Area Network).
L The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device.
Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the product
and is easily accessible.
L This product is unable to make calls when there is a
power failure.
Battery
L We recommend using the batteries noted on page 3.
USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03)
size.
L Do not mix old and new batteries.
L Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released
electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may
cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The
electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if swallowed.
L Exercise care when handling the batteries. Do not
allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or
keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit
may cause the batteries and/or the conductive material
to overheat and cause burns.
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 charger to charge the batteries.
Do not tamper with the charger. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause the batteries to swell or
explode.
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