4 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/helpFor your safetyTo prevent severe injury and loss oflife/property, read this sectioncarefully before using the product toensure proper and safe operation ofyour product.WARNINGInstallation≥ To prevent the risk of fire or electricalshock, do not expose the product to rainor any type of moisture.≥ Unplug this unit from power outlets if itemits smoke, an abnormal smell ormakes unusual noise. These conditionscan cause fire or electric shock. Confirmthat smoke has stopped and contact thePanasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262).Operating safeguards≥ Do not disassemble the product.≥ Do not spill liquids (detergents,cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone linecord plug, or allow it to become wet atall. This may cause a fire. If thetelephone line cord plug becomes wet,immediately pull it from the telephonewall jack, and do not use.CAUTIONInstallation and location≥ Never install telephone wiring during anelectrical storm.≥ Never install telephone line jacks in wetlocations unless the jack is specificallydesigned for wet locations.≥ Never touch uninsulated telephone wiresor terminals unless the telephone linehas been disconnected at the networkinterface.≥ Use caution when installing or modifyingtelephone lines.≥ This product is unable to make callswhen the call restriction feature is turnedon (only phone numbers stored in theunit as emergency numbers can becalled.)Battery≥ We recommend using the batteriesnoted on page 8.≥ Do not mix old and new batteries.Important safetyinstructionsWhen using your product, basic safetyprecautions should always befollowed to reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, and injury to persons,including the following:1. Do not use this product near water, forexample, near a bathtub, washbowl,kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wetbasement or near a swimming pool.2. Avoid using a telephone (other than acordless type) during an electricalstorm. There may be a remote risk ofelectric shock from lightning.3. Do not use the telephone to report agas leak in the vicinity of the leak.4. Use only the batteries indicated in thismanual. Do not dispose of batteries in afire. They may explode. Check withlocal codes for possible special disposalinstructions.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSImportant InformationKX-TS880.book Page 4 Friday, October 15, 2010 5:04 PM