Digital cordless phone digital cordless answering system (44 pages)
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Panasonic Telephone Systems Panasonic www.voicesonic.com Phone: 877-289-2829 Panasonic VB-42440A, VB-42440, VB42440a, 42440A, 42440 User Guide 900 MHz VB-44240A Cordless Telephone Issued July 2001...
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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.
Precautions Warning : Products powered by electricity should be serviced only by experienced professional technicians. 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.
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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...
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...
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Checking Your Package 800 mAH DC 3.6V Rechargeable Battery Belt Clip Wall Mount Adapter Function Label viii...
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 •...
Understanding Your Telephone Handset features Handset Features Number Feature Ringer ON/OFF switch Message Display FF-6 (programmable) Default: PROGRAM key TALK key...
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Understanding Your Telephone Number 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 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide...
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.
Understanding Your Telephone hold. If the holding call is diconnected, the LCD goes blank. For information about programming mode, see "Programming Your Handset" on page 31 . Ringer Off Indication The Ringer Off icon appears if the ringer is turned off with the R/VOL switch. Low Battery Warnings •...
Understanding Your Telephone (VB-44249HS) PTIONAL EADSET The optional Headset provides a “Hands-Free” Option for the 900 MHz phone. With the Headset installed, you can use the Belt Clip to carry the handset, and conduct a conversation using the Head Set. To install the optional Headset, open the cover over the Headset Jack and plug the Headset in.
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.
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 1. S ELECTING THE NSTALLATION OCATION The base station can be placed on a desk or tabletop near a standard 120V AC outlet and telephone line jack.
ELEPHONE ORDS 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. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
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).
Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 4. I NSTALLING THE ANDSET ATTERY 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 cover and slide the cover up until...
Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 5. C HARGING THE ANDSET ATTERY 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. 2.
Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 6. A TTACHING LIP TO ANDSET 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.
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.
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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.
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...
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. 7.
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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.
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Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone...
Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone EFORE EGIN • Ensure that your 900 MHz phone has been installed as described in "Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone" on page 9 . • Remove the handset from the charging unit before using the handset. •...
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. (The AutoTalk feature allows you to answer the call immediately.) 2.
Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone UTING THE ANDSET ICROPHONE 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.
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Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone Ring type B (High) Ring Type B High Ring type B (Low) Ring Type B Ring type C (High) Ring Type C High Ring type C (Low) Ring Type C Ring Off (Vibrate) Ring Off...
Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone WITCHING ALLS ETWEEN ELEPHONES 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.
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. 2.
Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone ATTERY NDICATOR When the battery in the handset is low and needs to be charged, you will see a message on the display. On a Call In Standby Mode All keys and functions are None of the buttons available.
Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone ECHARGING THE ANDSET ATTERY 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 in, and that the handset is making good contact with the charging unit charging contacts.
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 charging unit until the retaining clip snaps over the top of the battery.
Programming Your Handset The 900 MHz handset has 6 programmable function keys (F1 to F6). The F1 to F4 keys are back lighted, so these keys can be programmed as Feature Function (FF) keys. Note: When used with the DBS 96/72/90 and the DBS 824, LED indications of calls are only available if the handset and desk telephone FF Keys are programmed as CO keys.
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Programming Your Handset confirming that you are in programming mode. By default, the F1 key will be selected. 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.
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Programming Your Handset 5. Press the "0" key to confirm your function selection. The handset will display COMPLETE next to the assigned key number and the function assigned to that key. You can now program the next F-key. Note: To exit the programming mode at any time, press the TALK key.
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.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Corrective Action • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base station and wall outlet. • Make sure handset is properly seated in charging Charge light won’t unit. come on when headset is placed in • Make sure the battery is charging unit.
Service Parts and Accessories ERVICE ARTS AC Adapter for Charging Unit Charging Unit without AC Adapter AD970 EXP9785 800 mAH DC 3.6V Rechargeable Battery AC Adapter for BT2499 Base Station EXP9704 Wall Mount Adapter Belt Clip EXP9660 (Assembled) EXP9702 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide...