cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. Theelectrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if swallowed.R Charge the batteries provided or identified for usewith the product only, in accordance with theinstructions and limitations specified in this manual.R Do not heat batteries or dispose of batteries in a fire.R Do not touch the ends of batteries ( , ) with metalobjects.R Handle the batteries with care. Do not allowconductive materials such as rings, bracelets or keysto touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit maycause the batteries and/or the conductive material tooverheat and cause burns.R Only use the specified charger and AC adaptor tocharge the batteries. Failure to follow theseinstructions may cause the batteries to swell orexplode.2.2 Important safety instructionsWhen using this product, basic safety precautions shouldalways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electricshock, or personal injury.1. Do not use this product near water. For example,near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundrytub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.2. Use only the power supply unit, AC adaptor, andbatteries indicated in this manual.Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.They may explode. Check with local codes forpossible special disposal instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS2.3 For best performanceLocation/avoiding noise (main monitor/sub monitor)The main monitor, sub monitor, and other compatiblePanasonic units use radio waves to communicate witheach other. (The product operates in the frequency rangeof 1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF transmission poweris 250 mW (max.).)R For maximum coverage (approx. 100 m) andnoise-free communications, install your mainmonitor:– at a convenient, high, and central location with noobstructions between the sub monitor and mainmonitor in an indoor environment.– away from electronic appliances such as TVs,radios, personal computers, wireless devices, ordigital cordless phones.– facing away from radio frequency transmitters,such as external antennas of mobile phonestations. (Avoid installing the main monitor neara window.)R Coverage and voice quality depends on the localenvironmental conditions.R Do not place the charger near TVs, speakers, orother devices that emit electromagnetic waves.Failure to do so may prevent the charger fromcharging the product.Environment (main monitor/sub monitor)R Keep the unit (main monitor and sub monitor) awayfrom electrical noise generating devices, such asfluorescent lamps and motors.R The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.R The unit should be kept away from heat sources suchas radiators, cookers, etc. It should not be placed inrooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C orgreater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also beavoided.R Do not install the product in locations that are suspectto sudden changes in temperature. Failure to do somay cause condensation to form on the productcausing malfunction.R Even when the main monitor and sub monitor areused within 100 m of each other, obstructions cancause weak signals, noise, interruptedtransmissions, distorted images and slow imagerefresh rates. Obstructions can include:– Metal doors or metal shutters.– Heat insulation including aluminium foil.– Concrete walls or walls made of galvanized ironsheet.– If the sub monitor is being used in a differentbuilding, or a different part of the house, i.e. adifferent floor to the where the main monitor hasbeen installed.– Many walls.– Double insulated glass windows.R Some types of hearing aids may receive noise fromwireless communications between the main monitor,sub monitor and other compatible Panasonic units.R Operating the unit near electrical appliances maycause interference. Move away from the electricalappliances.R In areas surrounded by a high electrical field,disturbances may occur in the unit’s image or sound.2.4 Other important informationR The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnectdevice. Ensure that the power outlet is installed nearthe product and is easily accessible.Caution:R Risk of explosion if battery is replaced byincorrect types. Dispose of used batteriesaccording to the instructions.TappingThis product uses digital wireless technology so that acall is rarely intercepted. However, calls may be tappedby a third party because the product also communicatesusing radio waves.72. Important information