Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. For assistance, visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
..... . 25 Erasing items using the handset . . . 26 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service .
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Customer services ....73 Index......74 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Table of Contents...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Serial No. (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Accessory information Included accessories L To order replacement accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
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These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (7262). Medical L Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should also be avoided. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near obstacles...
L The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a standard telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone jack using the Panasonic KX-J66 T-adaptor. Emergency power can be supplied to the unit by connecting a Panasonic battery back-up power supply noted on page 4.
L The unit will beep once, the CHARGE indicator will light, and “Charging” will be displayed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport L “Charge completed” is displayed when the battery has been fully charged. The CHARGE indicator will remain lit.
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“Charge for 6h” and 8 when you place the handset on the base unit or charger. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Battery performance After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time...
– “Recharge battery” – 7 (flashing) – “Charge for 6h” – 8 L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic battery noted on page 4. Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new one, and close the cover (see page 9 for battery installation).
E {MESSAGE/SLOW TALK} F {SKIP} G {REPEAT} H {ERASE} I {GREETING CHECK} J {GREETING REC} (Recording) K {MEMO} L Hook For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport M Speaker N Antenna O {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} P {FLASH/CALL WAIT} Q {MUTE} R {HOLD/CONF} (Conference) S {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone)
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M {MENU} N Navigator key ({V}, {^}) O {REDIAL} P {FLASH/CALL WAIT} Q Microphone R Charge contacts For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Charger unit A Charge contacts B Charge indicator Using the navigator key Preparation Scrolls up {^} and down {V} the function menu, the caller list and the phonebook.
L When a function does not appear above a soft key, the soft key has no function. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Rcvd calls Note: L In these operating instructions, soft key names are written inside brackets, the same way as other unit keys.
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}. 1 Enter the current month, day, and year by selecting 2 digits for each. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Example: June 15, 2005 Press {0}{6} {1}{5} {0}{5}. 2 Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits for each.
Note: L Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport L If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press {V} to decrease the speaker volume. L While on a call, you can switch from the receiver to the speakerphone by pressing {s}.
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L 3 levels (High, Medium and Low) are available while using the headset. To redial the last number dialed Press {C} or {s}. Press {REDIAL}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Making/Answering Calls To redial using the redial list (Memory Redial) The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list.
Ringer/Message Alert indicator will start to flash rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call will be disconnected. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Using the base unit {HOLD/CONF} {REDIAL} {SP-PHONE} VOLUME and Indicator {<}, {>} MIC...
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To return to the call, press {SP-PHONE}. L The handset user can also take the call by pressing {C} or {s}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Making/Answering Calls L If another phone is connected on the same line (page 8), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {OFF}. The handset will ring the next time a call is received. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Using the base unit Press {SP-PHONE}. Talk into the MIC.
Note: L Please contact your telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Making/Answering Calls Call Waiting Caller ID display If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID),...
4. Change the number. Press {Save}. L To add other items, repeat from step Press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Note: L To store numbers for calling card access (see “Chain Dial” on page 24), we recommend you add pauses after each item.
Ex. To find “Frank”, press {3} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport repeatedly until the first item under “F” is displayed. L If there are no items beginning with...
Press {Call}. L The phone number is dialed. L If required, repeat steps 1 to 3 for any remaining numbers. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Note: L When storing a calling card access number and your PIN in the phonebook...
({0} to {9}). Press {Save}. L To continue storing other items, repeat from step 3. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport One-Touch Dialer If the registration number selected manually is occupied, the display below will be shown.
L the base unit is announcing L the base unit is making an outside call. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Erasing items using the handset Press and hold the dialing button ({0} to {9}) you want to erase.
Consult your PBX supplier. L Depending on the radio communications with the base unit, the handset may not For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Caller ID Service display Caller ID information immediately after the first ring.
If “Toll saver” is selected, and there is a new message, the unit will not announce the caller’s name. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Caller list Caller information for the last 50 different callers will be logged in the caller list. You can use this list to return missed calls.
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{^} to enter L If a missed call the caller list does not exist, “no missed calls” is announced. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Caller ID Service When you The displayed name press {V} or or phone number is {^} to search...
3 1 – Area code – Local phone number Example: 1-555-321-5555 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Press {C} or {s} to call back. Note: L If Caller ID Number Auto Edit is turned on (factory preset is on), phone numbers...
Erasing a selected item Press {Rcvd calls}, {V}, or {^}. Scroll to the desired caller by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {Erase}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Caller ID Service L To erase other items, repeat from step 2.
MIC. To disconnect the intercom, press {SP- PHONE} or {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}. L The indicator light goes out. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport During an intercom call: L If you have difficulty hearing while using the handset speakerphone and base unit speaker, decrease the speaker volume by pressing VOLUME {<} on the base unit or {V}...
To complete the transfer, press {OFF}. From the base unit to the handset Base unit: During a call, press {LOCATOR/ INTERCOM}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Locator/Intercom L The call is put on hold. L If the paged party does not answer, press {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} to return to the outside call.
{HOLD/CONF} on the base unit. Internal communications are not suspended. Only the person who placed the call on hold can resume the full For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport conference by pressing {Conf} on the handset or {HOLD/CONF} on the base unit.
L If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (page 60) and/or error beeps will sound. Main menu Message play Accessibility Ringer setting Date and time Talk Caller ID For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Sub-menu 1 — Base Announce HS Announce Hearing Aid Mode Ringer volume Ringer tone Incoming call.
Press {Save}. Press {OFF} to exit programming mode. Note: L If you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press {OFF} then start again by pressing {MENU}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Sub-menu 1 Set answering Message alert LCD contrast...
Dialing mode Flash time Line mode Number of rings Recording time For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Feature code Setting code {0} : Off {1} : Low {2} : Medium {1} {1} {3} : High* {1}–{3} :Tone pattern 1*–3 {1} {2} {4}–{7} :Melody pattern 1–4...
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Ringer tone (for base unit) Incoming call tone (for base unit) Talking Caller ID (for base unit) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Feature code Setting code Go to Step 5 on page 54. {0} {6} {3} (Default=11) {1} : Standard recording*...
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {OFF}. The handset will ring again as normal the next time a call is For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Programmable Settings received. Base unit ringer volume To set the ringer volume to high (preset), medium, or low, press VOLUME {<} or...
Press {MENU}. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {Select}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {Select}. Press{Select} at “Ringer tone”. Select the desired ringer tone by pressing {V} or {^}.
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}. Select “On”, “Off” or “2” by pressing {V} or {^}. Press {Save}, then press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Programmable Settings Display setting Handset LCD contrast You can adjust the handset display contrast.
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}. Select “Off” or “On” by pressing {V} or {^}. Press {Save}, then press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Initial setting Caller ID edit Using the handset You can turn the Caller ID number auto edit feature (page 30) on or off.
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}. Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {Select}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Programmable Settings Scroll to “Set flash time” by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
Select “Off” or “On” by pressing {V} or {^}. Press {Save}, then press {OFF}. Base unit Talking Keypad Press {MENU}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Scroll to “Accessibility” by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {Select}. Press {Select} at “Base Announce”.
(page 10). L If “Telecoil” is selected, the cordless handset receiver may feel warm during use. This is normal. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Programmable Settings Re-registering the handset If “No link to base. Move closer to base, try again.” is displayed...
Make sure the date and time have been set (page 15). L You can select the caller’s recording time (page 54). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Recording your greeting message You can record your own greeting message (max. 2 minutes) that will be played when the answering system answers a call.
– When the recording time is set to “Greeting only”: For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Answering System Features “Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”...
To turn the speaker volume off, see “To turn off the call screening feature” of above step. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Listening to messages When new messages have been recorded: – The NEW MESSAGE indicator on the base unit will flash.
Skipping a message Press {SKIP} to play the next message. Stopping message playback Press {STOP}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Answering System Features L To resume playback, press {MESSAGE/ SLOW TALK}. L If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press {STOP} again, playback mode will be canceled.
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(p. 51), “MEMO” is displayed. To slow down the playback speed (Slow Talk Message Playback) Press {3} during playback. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport L To return to normal speed, press {3} on the handset. L Each time you press the button during playback, the speed will change to slow/ normal.
L The unit stops playback and dials the phone number. L If you need to edit the phone number to call back, see page 30. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Recording a memo message {MEMO} You can record a voice memo message of up to 3 minutes in memory.
“Greeting only” mode will be announced to callers (page 47). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Remote operation Using a touch tone phone, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages. The unit’s voice guidance will prompt you to...
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L If the unit announces “Memory full”, erase unnecessary messages. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Answering System Features Remote commands You can press dial keys to access certain answering system functions without waiting for the voice guidance to prompt you.
Press {Save}, then press {OFF}. Note: L To confirm the remote code, repeat steps 1 to 4. Press {OFF} when finished. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Caller’s recording time You can change the maximum message recording time. “1min”, “2min”, or “3min”: Caller messages are limited to 1 minute to 3 minutes.
{V} or {^}. L You can also select the recording mode by pressing {1} (Standard) or {2} (Enhanced). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Answering System Features Press {Save}, then press {OFF}. Message alert You can select whether or not the Ringer/...
(1 and 2). L The word “UP WALL” should face upward. L Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Hook To Power...
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Rest the handset on the charge contacts (1), then push the top of the handset so the hook snaps into the slot at the top of the handset (2). L The CHARGE indicator lights and the unit beeps once. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Hook Slot...
L If the charger is wall mounted, remove the shoulder rest attachment to place the handset into the charger. Screws For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Belt clip You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip.
Useful Information Headset (optional) Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. Please use only a Panasonic headset. See page 4 for compatible headsets and ordering information. To connect an optional headset to the handset Headset Jack L Model shown is KX-TCA86.
Please try again later. Line in use Line on hold For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Cause & Remedy L The battery needs to be charged. Recharge the battery (page 10). L The battery has been discharged. The handset will not work.
While programming or searching, the handset starts to ring and the program/search stops. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Cause & Remedy L You are too far from the base unit. Walk closer to the base unit. L Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
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The handset and/or base unit does not announce the displayed caller’s name properly. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Cause & Remedy L Your handset is in remote operation mode (page 49). Exit by pressing {OFF}. L The handset you called is too far from the base unit.
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Announcement is turned on, the handset and/or base unit does not make announcements. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Cause & Remedy L The Caller ID number auto edit feature is turned off. Turn it on (page 42) and try again.
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The talk time on the handset has been shortened. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Cause & Remedy L If the name has more than 10 syllables, it will not be announced correctly. Maximum syllables that can be announced is 10. One digit of the number is counted as one syllable.
Answering System, the handset and base unit announce the wrong day and time. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Cause & Remedy L The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Select “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes” (page 54).
If you cannot solve your problem For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Cause & Remedy L Check the settings (page 8). L Check whether the dialing mode setting is correct (page 15).
But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Useful Information notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
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Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this...
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Other non-tested belt- clips or similar body-worn accessories may not comply and must be avoided. The base and handset units must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B Door #12 McAllen, TX 78503 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. For Limited Warranty service for headsets if a headset is included with this product please call Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
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Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Base unit: 12 Charger unit: 13 Handset: 13 Date and time: 15 Dialing mode: 15 Display For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Base unit: 14 Display language: 14 Erasing a message: 49, 51, 53 Erasing all messages: 49, 51, 53 Error messages: 60...
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Specifications: 70 SP-phone, base unit: 18 SP-phone, handset: 16 Talking Caller ID Base unit: 41 Handset: 41 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Talking Keypad, base unit: 44 Talking Keypad, handset: 44 Toll saver: 55 Transferring a call: 33 Troubleshooting, Answering System:...
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L Send the unit to Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. L Do not send your unit to Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.