R For customers within the U.K.: 0344 844 3899
R For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333
R For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K.
R Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning
our Customer Communications Centre Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public
holidays).
R Go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com
R Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
R All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic U.K.
R Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.
Take a browse on our website for further details.
shop.panasonic.co.uk/
General information
R This equipment is designed for use on the U.K. and Ireland analogue telephone network.
R In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
Declaration of Conformity:
R Panasonic Corporation declares that the radio equipment type (KX-TGB610 series: page 3) is
in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents
Contact to Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Ecodesign information
Ecodesign information under EU Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 amended by (EU) Regulation
No. 801/2013.
"ErP Free Web Product Information" is available at the following URL:
https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents
Power consumption in networked standby and guidance are mentioned in the web site above.
Note:
R For more information about the energy efficiency of the product, please visit our web site,
www.panasonic.com, and enter the model number in the search box.
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
R Use only the power source marked on the
product.
R Do not overload power outlets and
extension cords. This can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.
R 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.
R 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.
R 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 an
authorised service centre.
R Unplug from power outlets and never touch
the inside of the product if its casing has
been broken open.
R Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Danger of electric shock exists.
Installation
R To prevent the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the product to rain or
any type of moisture.
R 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.
line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or
placed under heavy objects.
Operating safeguards
R Unplug the product from power outlets
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
R Do not disassemble the product.
R Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers,
etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or
allow it to become wet at all. This may
cause a fire. If the telephone line cord plug
becomes wet, immediately pull it from the
telephone wall jack, and do not use.
Medical
R 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
1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF
transmission power is 250 mW (max.).)
R 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 location
R Never install telephone wiring during an
electrical storm.
R Never install telephone line jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
R Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
R Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
R The AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC
outlet is installed near the product and is
easily accessible.
R This product is unable to make calls when:
– the handset batteries need recharging or
have failed.
– there is a power failure.
Battery
R We recommend using the batteries noted
on page 3. USE ONLY rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
R Do not mix old and new batteries.
R 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.
R 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.
R Charge the batteries provided with or
identified for use with this product only, in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this manual.
R 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.
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.
R 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.)
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 heating devices, cooking
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appliances, 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.
Other information
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
Notice for product disposal, transfer,
or return
R This product can store your private/
confidential information. To protect your
privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that
you erase information such as phonebook
or caller list entries from the memory before
you dispose of, transfer, or return the
product.
Disposal of Old Equipment and
Batteries (Only for European Union
and countries with recycling systems)
These symbols (A, B) on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying documents
mean that used electrical and electronic
products and batteries must not be mixed with
general household waste. For proper
treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them
to applicable collection points in accordance
with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment.
For more information about collection and
recycling, please contact your local authority.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European
Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic
equipment, please contact your dealer or
supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union
These symbols (A, B) are only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard these
items, please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Note for the battery symbol
This symbol (B) might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the requirement set by
the Directive for the chemical involved.
Connect the AC adaptor to the unit by
pressing the plug firmly.
Fasten the cord by hooking it.
Connect the AC adaptor to the power
outlet.
Connect the telephone line cord to the
unit until you hear a click.
Fasten the cord by hooking it.
Connect the telephone line cord to the
telephone line jack until you hear a click.
A DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is
required if you have a DSL/ADSL service.
Note:
R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC
adaptor PNLV226E.
R Use only the supplied telephone line cord.
n Charger
Connect the AC adaptor plug to the unit
until you hear a click.
Fasten the cord by hooking it.
Connect the AC adaptor to the power
outlet.
all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel
warm during use.)
R The AC adaptor should be connected to a
vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC
outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a
horizontally oriented AC outlet that faces
the floor, such as an AC outlet installed on
a ceiling or under a table, as the weight of
the adaptor may cause it to become
disconnected.
Power failure
R The unit cannot be used to make or receive
calls during a power failure. We
recommend connecting a corded-type
telephone that does not use an AC adaptor
to your telephone line.
Note for battery installation
R Use the supplied rechargeable batteries.
For replacement, we recommend using the
Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on
page 3, 7.
Note for battery charging
R It is normal for the handset to feel warm
during charging.
R Clean the charge contacts of the handset,
base unit, and charger with a soft and dry
cloth once a month. Before cleaning the
unit, disconnect from power outlets and any
telephone line cords. Clean more often if
the unit is exposed to grease, dust, or high
humidity.