I don't need caller id or speaker phone for my job does it still need the batteries?
629104
Panasonic only says the unit "may not work properly," so this is probably not a good idea. I'd guess the phone will ring and maybe you can dial out, but you likely lose volume control, all of the display window, speed dialing and re-dial memory. Batteries are cheap and can last many years. Then if you later decide you want some of these functions, you are all set. Otherwise, go for a bare-bone $5 phone.
629105
No it doesn't NEED the batteries unless your using the caller id. I have mine mounted to the wall so I put batteries in it so that if I wanted to I could use the caller id without taking it down. Overall very happy with the phone.
793562
Yes....The phone is caller id capable but you need to have caller id service
673692
The new Phone I received did not have a battery. That was not a big deal for me because the battery was just fine on my old broken phone. I also use the sim card of my old phone to replace the sim card that came with the new phone. Thus all of my contacts (not pictures) where then on my new phone. If you want to buy the phone to just use in run with, you will need to get a battery for it.
193057
It comes with one to make the beep sound, but, no battery is required to operate this cash register. Have fun!!!
310058
No it is not a speaker phone. It is just a simple good working phone, the extras are record and music player, radio and very useful is the torch.
1597979
the caller id is not battery operated, it requires the ac adapter. the only other connections are to the wall jack and to the phone.
40534
Yes, batteries ... but it's not a good product. Buy something like this instead: Pyle-Pro PMP30 Professional Megaphone/Bullhorn with Siren
310653
Yes, for the caller ID, answering machine, time and date to work. But it will call out and in without being plugged into an electric outlet. But that is all. The time date and all won't work if not plugged in. I like the phone nice big numbers. The speaker phone is very nice and works great. Only thing I don't like is our power goes out 3 or 4 times per month and I have to reset the year for the date. The time will reset on the first call in. If you don't reset the year your answering machine days will not match the calls. It's a great phone for the money.
1980467
The speakers do need batteries (AA's), but the unit doesn't eat batteries if you remember to turn it off.
1807649
It requires batteries only if you want to use ALL features of the phone. Without batteries the phone works fine (you can make and receive calls), the speakerphone works great and the display works for making and receiving calls (you see the number you are dialing, but it is not backlit). Without batteries you can't use Caller ID, and the display is never backlit. It also briefly displays a "check batteries" message each time you use the phone. I don't care about the battery-dependent functions because I just wanted a phone that would make and receive calls during a power outage, and the screen works sufficiently to do that during an outage. I hate using batteries if I don't have to so I haven't ever put them in. I'm sure it can do other things too that would work if I used the batteries, but I've never tried. If you are looking for a basic phone you can keep plugged into a phone jack without the need for AC power OR batteries -- this is it. It will ring for incoming calls, show the number you are dialing for outgoing calls and the sound is great. As a bonus the speakerphone works without batteries, Call Waiting still works fine (if you have it) and so do the MUTE and FLASH buttons on the phone. I haven't tried Audio Assist so I don't know if it's battery dependent. It's a real cost-saver that you DON'T have to put in any batteries to get all the basic phone functions. This makes it a truly great backup phone -- but because the sound and speakerphone are so great I use mine daily in my home office. (However I still use it without batteries because I already have an answering machine and call log on the main house phone). One more thing...if you're just keeping it in a closet until the power fails...you won't have to find batteries for the phone. Save those for your flashlight ;) Show
623115
They do not require a battery. I haven't figured out how to program mine yet, but that may be more of a reflection of my skills...
1278366
Please ensure you have subscribed to the Caller ID service and ensure batteries are in the telephone.
2150298
The phone does not need batteries. It uses a plug in power adapter. We have had the phone for 6 months or so, it was a good purchase.
1398461
No, it does not need batteries. It is a manual clacking spring alarm that goes off when the door is opened.
283546
Yes it does have talking caller id but you can turn it off if you don't like it.
2277386
Yes, need batteries only for the memories of phones number.No, ring but not flash.
2232510
no. but it does need batteries for the digital display. phone has been in use for over a month and have not had any problems.