Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone KX-TCD440AL Model No. Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TCD445AL Model No.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 2 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Table of Contents Preparation Accessory information ....3 Important information ....4 Location of controls .
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 3 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Preparation Accessory information Thank you for purchasing a new Panasonic digital cordless phone. Dear Purchaser, You have acquired a product made in compliance with the digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT) standard. DECT technology is characterized by high-security protection against interceptions as well as high-quality digital transmission.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 4 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Preparation Important information General L Use only the power supply included with this product, noted on page 3. L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC outlet other than a standard 220–240 V AC outlet.
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TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 5 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this telephone is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).
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Warning: This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for secrecy of conversations. Appropriately tuned radio equipment and other cordless telephone systems in close proximity may be used by a third party to monitor and possibly interrupt conversations in progress when...
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 7 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Location of controls Handset A Speaker B {k} (Phonebook) C {C} (Talk) D Navigator L{e}{v}: To search for the desired item in the setting menu, caller information or phonebook. L{>}: To select the desired item or move the cursor to the right.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 8 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Preparation Base unit LIN E A Charge contacts B {x} (Page) Connections Hooks LIN E (220–240 V, 50 Hz) Note: L If the handset is not charged, you cannot make or answer calls. L Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
L If the handset is turned off, it will be turned on automatically when it is placed on the base unit. Preparation Battery life After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Ni-MH batteries (typical 700 mAh) Operation...
If 074 flashes even when the handset batteries have been fully charged, both batteries must be replaced. Important: L Please use only the Panasonic batteries, noted on page 3. L Use only rechargeable batteries. If you install non-rechargeable batteries and start charging, the batteries may leak electrolyte.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 11 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Setting the time and date Important: L Confirm that the AC adaptor is connected. L Ensure that w is not flashing. Press {j}. Press {v} repeatedly to display “SETTING BS”, then press {>}. Press {*}.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 12 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Telephone Telephone Making calls Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {C/T}, then enter the correct number. Press {C}. When finished talking, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 13 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Press {v} repeatedly to display “YES”, then press {>}. L To erase other numbers, repeat from step 2. Press {ih}. To store a number from the redial list into the phonebook Press {R}.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 14 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Telephone an outside call. Important: L Before recording a conversation, you should inform the other party that the conversation will be recorded. Press {j} during a conversation. Press {#}. L “RECORDING” is displayed and recording starts.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 15 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Phonebook Storing phone numbers and names Up to 20 phone numbers can be stored in the phonebook for quick access. Press {j} 2 times. Enter a phone number (24 digits max.). L Each number stored in the phonebook will be given an index number (01–20).
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 16 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Telephone Making calls using the phonebook Before using this feature, store the desired phone numbers and names into the phonebook (page 15). Press {k}. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display the desired entry.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 17 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Caller ID service Important: L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. After subscribing to Caller ID service, this unit will display caller information.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 18 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Telephone Example: *1 Shown when this call has already been viewed or answered. Press {C} or {s} to call back the displayed party. Note: L When no calls have been received, the display will show “NO ITEM”.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 19 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Useful Telephone Settings Guide to handset settings For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the handset is printed below. Details of each item can be found on the corresponding pages. To enter the 2nd menu, first press {>}.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 20 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Useful Telephone Settings Handset settings Time alarm An alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set time once or daily. “ONCE”: The alarm will ring only once. “REPEAT DAILY”: The alarm will ring at the set time everyday.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 21 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM desired item, then press {>}. Press {v} repeatedly to select the desired setting from “RING TYPE 1” to “RING TYPE 20”, then press {>}. Press {ih}. Note: L If you select one of the melody ringer types, the ringer will continue to sound for several seconds if the caller hangs up before you answer.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 22 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Useful Telephone Settings Press {v} repeatedly to display “TALK MODE”, then press {>}. Press {v} repeatedly to select the desired setting, then press {>}. Press {ih}. Selecting the display language 10 display languages are available. Press {j}.
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L If you change the PIN, please write down your new PIN as the unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. Press {j}. Press {v} repeatedly to display “SETTING HS”, then press {>}.
Page your new PIN as the unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult page 26 your nearest Panasonic service centre. page 34 Press {j}. Press {v} repeatedly to display “SETTING BS”, then press {>}.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 25 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM “SETTING BS”, then press {>}. Press {3}. Enter “0000” (default base unit PIN). L If you changed PIN, enter it (page 24). Press {2}. Press {1}. Select the desired setting by pressing {1} for 700 ms or {2} for 100 ms.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 26 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Useful Telephone Settings “SETTING BS”, then press {>}. Press {6}. Enter “0000” (default base unit PIN). L If you changed PIN, enter it (page 24). Press {>} repeatedly to display the desired number.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 27 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Answering System Features (KX-TCD445 only) Answering System Features (KX-TCD445 only) Answering system The KX-TCD445 base unit contains an answering system which can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 28 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Answering System Features (KX-TCD445 only) Erasing the greeting message Press {INT}. L The handset number will be displayed. Press {#}. After the beep, press {6}. Press {*}. Press {6}. Press {ih}. Note: L If you erase your own greeting message, the unit will play a prerecorded greeting...
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 29 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Answering System Features (KX-TCD445 only) Memory capacity The total recording capacity (including your greeting message, caller messages, voice memos, and recorded conversations) is about 20 minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can be recorded. L If message memory becomes full, r flashes rapidly.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 30 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Answering System Features (KX-TCD445 only) unnecessary messages. Remote commands You can press dial keys to access certain answering system functions without waiting for the voice guidance to prompt you. Remote command Repeat message (during playback) Skip message (during playback)
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TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 31 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Answering System Features (KX-TCD445 only) Press {#}. Press {2}. Select the desired setting by pressing {2} to {7} for 2 to 7 rings or {0} for “AUTO”. Press {>}, then press {ih}. Selecting the caller’s recording time You can change the maximum message...
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 32 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Multi-unit Operation Multi-unit Operation Operating additional units Additional handsets Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a single base unit. Additional handsets will give you the freedom to, for example, have an intercom call with another handset while a third handset is on an outside call.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 33 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM L If you changed PIN, enter it (page 24). Press {>}. L When the handset has been registered successfully, a confirmation tone will sound, and w will stop flashing. Note: L If all registered handsets start ringing in step 5, press {x} to stop, then start again from step 1.
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 34 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Multi-unit Operation Setting all or selected handsets to ring You can select one of 3 methods to determine how the handsets ring for incoming calls. − “1”: All handsets will ring. −...
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 35 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Intercom between handsets You can make intercom calls between 2 handsets in the same radio cell. Example: When handset 1 calls handset 2 Handset 1: Press {INT} and {2} (desired handset number).
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 36 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Useful Information Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the handset.
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(page 33). L You entered the wrong PIN number. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. L Locate the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances. Useful Information...
TCD440_445AL(E).book Page 39 Monday, May 24, 2004 1:17 PM Index Index A Additional base units: 32 Additional handsets: 32 All handsets to ring: 34 Selected handsets to ring: 34 Answering calls: 14 Answering system Remote operation: 29 Turning on/off: 27 Auto talk: 14 Automatic redial: 12 B Base unit...