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Panasonic VB-44240A User Manual

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User Guide
900 MHz
VB-44240A
Cordless Telephone
Issued January 2002

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  • Page 1 User Guide 900 MHz VB-44240A Cordless Telephone Issued January 2002...
  • Page 2 Company (PTSC). Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document. However, due to ongoing product improvements and revisions, Panasonic cannot guarantee the accuracy of printed material after the date of publication nor can it accept responsibility for errors or omissions. Panasonic will update and revise this document as needed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    (Optional Procedure) ....28 Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone ..31 Before You Begin ..... . . 31 Placing a Call .
  • Page 4 Selecting Channels ..... . 36 Low Battery Indicator ....37 Recharging the Handset Battery .

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Any attempt by others to service the products dealt with in this manual could result in serious injury or death. Warning: The 900 MHz cordless telephone and associated equipment described in this manual are not waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to equipment, DO NOT expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
  • Page 6 Precautions FCC Warning This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in Subject J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide...

  • Page 7: Checking Your Package

    Checking Your Package Before reading the User Guide and using the Panasonic 900 MHz Cordless Telephone, take a few minutes to check the contents of your package. You should have the following: Handset Base Station with AC Adapter Charging Unit with...
  • Page 8 Checking Your Package 800 mAH DC 3.6V Rechargeable Battery Belt Clip Wall Mount Adapter Function Label...
  • Page 9 Checking Your Package Telephone Cable...
  • Page 10 Checking Your Package...

  • Page 11: Understanding Your Telephone

    Understanding Your Telephone The Panasonic 900 MHz VB-44240A Business Phone is a digital cordless telephone that allows you to stay connected to your Panasonic PBX - even when you are away from the desk. This phone includes: • Digital Spread Spectrum •...

  • Page 12: Handset Features

    Understanding Your Telephone Handset features Handset Features Number Ringer ON/OFF switch Message Display FF-6 (programmable) Default: PROGRAM key TALK key R/VOL MUTE Feature...
  • Page 13 Number 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide Understanding Your Telephone Feature Numeric Keypad FF-2 (programmable) FF-1 (programmable) Microphone Headset Jack FF-5 (programmable) Default: AUTO key HOLD key REDIAL key CHANNEL key FF-3 (programmable) FF-4 (programmable) Volume (R/VOL) key Mute (MUTE) key...

  • Page 14: Handset Overview

    Understanding Your Telephone ANDSET VERVIEW The 900 MHz handset has a two-line LCD display. Each line displays up to 16 alphanumeric characters. The display can also show up to four icons: (Talk, Ringer Off, Battery Low, and Message) Handset Modes Your handset operates primarily in these modes: Standby, Talk, or Programming.

  • Page 15: Message Waiting Indication

    LCD display. If the message is longer than 32 characters, the message is displayed on two "pages". The display switches between pages at 1.5 second intervals. 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide Understanding Your Telephone appears if the ringer is appears. A battery low alert tone...

  • Page 16: Base Station Features

    Understanding Your Telephone TATION Number EATURES Feature CORDLESS Button CORDLESS LED STATUS LED DESK LED DESK Button...

  • Page 17: Optional Headset (Vb-44249Hs)

    However, you will hear through the Headset earphone, and talk through the Headset microphone. The handset earphone and microphone (mouthpiece) are disconnected when the headset is plugged in. 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide...

  • Page 18: Charging Unit (Exp9785)

    Understanding Your Telephone (EXP9785) HARGING The unique design of your 900 MHz phone allows you to place the handset in the charging unit with or without the Belt Clip attached. The Battery Packs can be recharged either in or out of the handset.

  • Page 19: Installing The 900 Mhz Cordless Telephone

    Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone The Panasonic 900 MHz Cordless phone is installed with your existing key telephone and DBS series PBX as shown in the following illustration: Handset Base Station Telephone (Optional) 1. S ELECTING THE NSTALLATION OCATION...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Telephone Cords

    2. C ONNECTING THE The base station for your 900 MHz phone must be connected to the Panasonic PBX. You can also connect a Panasonic key phone to the base station. Caution: Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

  • Page 21: Applying Power

    Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 3. A PPLYING OWER IMPORTANT! Route the power cord where it will not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards. 3.1 Applying Power to the Base Station Use only the supplied AC Adapter (EXP9704).

  • Page 22: Installing The Handset Battery

    Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 4. I NSTALLING THE 1. Remove the battery cover by pressing the latch and sliding the cover down and off of the handset. 2. Slide the battery down into the handset. 3. Place the...

  • Page 23: Charging The Handset Battery (First Time)

    Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 5. C HARGING THE IRST The Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery must be fully charged before using your 900 MHz phone for the first time. 1. Place the handset in the front slot of the charging unit.

  • Page 24: Attaching Belt Clip To Handset

    Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 6. A TTACHING You can use the belt clip to attach the handset to your belt or pocket for convenient portability. 1. Locate the belt clip notches on the sides of the handset, near the top.

  • Page 25: Wall-Mounting The Base Station (Optional Procedure)

    4. Plug a short telephone cord into the LINE IN jack on the base station. Connect a telephone cord from a Panasonic key telephone to the LINE OUT jack. Then place the telephone cord(s) inside the molded channel(s) on the bottom of the Wall Mount Adapter.
  • Page 26 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 5. Plug the other end of the short telephone cord (from the LINE IN jack) into the modular wall jack. 6. Place the base station on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it is firmly seated.

  • Page 27: Direct Wall Mounting

    LINE IN jack on the base station. Connect the other end to the wall jack leading to the Panasonic PBX. 4. Plug a telephone cord from a Panasonic key telephone into the LINE OUT jack on the base station. 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide...

  • Page 28: Wall-Mounting The Charging Unit (Optional Procedure)

    Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 5. Place the telephone cord(s) inside the molded channel(s) on the bottom of the Wall Mount Adapter. 6. Place the base station on the posts of the wall screws and push down until firmly seated.
  • Page 29 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 1. Insert two mounting screws 1-9/10 inches apart. Allow about 3/16 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2. Plug the AC Adapter into the charging unit. Wrap the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief.
  • Page 30 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone...

  • Page 31: Using Your 900 Mhz Cordless Telephone

    Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone EFORE • Ensure that your 900 MHz phone has been installed as described in "Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone" on page 19. • Remove the handset from the charging unit before using the handset.

  • Page 32: Answering A Call

    Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone NSWERING A If the handset is out of the charging unit: • Press TALK or any key on the numeric keypad. If the handset is in the charging unit: 1. Remove the handset from the charging unit.

  • Page 33: Muting The Handset Microphone

    Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone UTING THE When in Talk mode (during a coversation): Press the MUTE key on right side of the handset. The called party can no longer hear you voice or any other sounds near the handset. The Talk icon To turn off mute, press the MUTE key again.
  • Page 34 Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone Ring type B (High) Ring type B (Low) Ring type C (High) Ring type C (Low) Ring Off (Vibrate) Ring Type B High Ring Type B Ring Type C High Ring Type C Ring Off...

  • Page 35: Switching Calls Between Telephones

    Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone WITCHING The 900 MHz cordless telephone base station allows you to switch calls between the 900 MHz handset and the key telephone. Caution: Do not press the buttons labeled "Desk" or "Cordless" on the base station when receiving a call.

  • Page 36: Selecting Channels

    Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone Switching a call from key telephone to 900 MHz handset To switch a call from the key telephone to the 900 MHz handset during an active call: 1. Press HOLD on the key telephone.

  • Page 37: Low Battery Indicator

    Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone ATTERY When the battery in the handset is low and needs to be charged, you will see a message on the display. On a Call All keys and functions are available. Handset beeps once every 3 seconds until conversation ends.

  • Page 38: Recharging The Handset Battery

    Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone ECHARGING THE 1. Place the handset in the front slot of the charging unit. 2. Make sure the CHARGE indicator lights. If the CHARGE light doesn’t light, check to see that the AC Adapter is plugged...

  • Page 39: Charging A Spare Battery

    Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone HARGING A PARE ATTERY The Charger Unit of your 900 MHz phone is equipped to charge a spare battery with or without the handset in the front slot. 1. Slide the (optional) spare battery into the second slot in the...
  • Page 40 Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone...

  • Page 41: Programming Your Handset

    # buttons. While holding those buttons, press the TALK button. You will hear a beep confirming that you are in programming mode. By default, the F1 key will be selected. 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide...
  • Page 42 Programming Your Handset 2. Choose the key you want to program. Scroll forward through the key selections by pressing the R/VOL key, or move backwards by pressing the MUTE key. 3. Press the "0" key to confirm your F-key selection. 4.
  • Page 43 Note.) Note: When Function Keys are programmed as the MCO key, CO key, DN key, or BLF key, they can be used without first pressing the TALK button. 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide Programming Your Handset...
  • Page 44 Programming Your Handset...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    If your 900 MHz cordless telephone is not performing to your expectations, try these steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact your PBX Administrator. Note: Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. All service must be performed by qualified service personnel.
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting Problem Charge light won’t come on when headset is placed in charging unit. Conversation interrupted by other conversations or excessive static Conversation is interrupted frequently. Handset does not ring Cause/Corrective Action • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base station and wall outlet.

  • Page 47: Service Parts And Accessories

    ARTS AC Adapter for Charging Unit AD970 AC Adapter for Base Station EXP9704 Belt Clip (Assembled) EXP9702 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide Charging Unit without AC Adapter EXP9785 800 mAH DC 3.6V Rechargeable Battery VB-44249ABR Wall Mount Adapter EXP9660...

  • Page 48: Optional Accessories

    Service Parts and Accessories PTIONAL CCESSORIES Leather Case Headset VB-44249ALC VB-44249HS...
  • Page 49 Service Parts and Accessories 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide...
  • Page 50 PanasonicTelecommunication Systems Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Business Telephone Systems Division Headquarters Two Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 392-4220 www.panasonic.com/dbs 1/2002 Printed in USA P/N 545X05201A...

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