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KX-TCD290
This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these
features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your
service provider.
Charge the battery for about 8 hours before initial use.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.
Operating Instructions
Model No.
Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No.
Digital Cordless Phone
KX-TCD280FX
KX-TCD290FX
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone KX-TCD280FX Model No. Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TCD290FX KX-TCD290 Model No. This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your service provider. - Page 2 Date of purchase Name and address of dealer Declaration of Conformity: L Panasonic Communications Co. (U.K.) Ltd., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive1999/5/EC.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Preparation SMS (Short Message Service) Accessory information ......4 Important Information .......5 Using SMS (Short Message Service)..36 Connections ..........7 Turning SMS on/off ........ 36 Battery installation ........8 Storing SMS message centre numbers . 36 Battery charge ..........9 Sending a message ....... -
Page 4: Preparation
Preparation Accessory information Included accessories AC adaptor Telephone line cord Rechargeable battery PQLV19CE HHR-P105 Handset cover Belt clip Operating Instructions Quick Guide Additional/replacement accessories Accessory Items Order number Rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery HHR-P105 Additional Digital Cordless Handset KX-TCA128FX... -
Page 5: Important Information
Preparation L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it Important Information emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that General smoke has stopped and contact an L Use only the AC adaptor included with this authorised service centre. - Page 6 Preparation designated collection points, where they will Splash-resistant (handset only) be accepted on a free of charge basis. The handset is designed to be splash- Alternatively, in some countries you may be resistant. able to return your products to your local You can use the handset with wet hands.
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Page 7: Connections
L The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a standard telephone to the same telephone jack using a T-adaptor. Your Panasonic sales shop can offer you more information about connection possibilities. -
Page 8: Battery Installation
Preparation If you subscribe to an xDSL service Battery installation L Please attach a noise filter (contact your xDSL provider) to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack in the 1 Release the battery cover latch and lift the event of the following: cover open. -
Page 9: Battery Charge
L If the handset is turned off, it will be turned on automatically when it is placed on the base unit. Battery life After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) 24 hours max. -
Page 10: Battery Replacement
8 hours, the battery must be replaced. Important: L We recommend the use of a Panasonic rechargeable battery as noted on page 4. If you install a non-rechargeable battery and start charging, the battery may leak electrolyte. -
Page 11: Controls And Displays
Preparation Controls and displays Controls Base unit * The pictured model is KX-TCD290. A Antennas K {■} (STOP) B Charge contacts L {g} (PLAY) ANSWER ON indicator/ C VOL. (Volume Down) {<} NEW MESSAGE indicator D VOL (Volume Up) {>} E {u} (ANSWER) F Speaker G {x} (LOCATOR) - Page 12 Preparation P {INT} (Intercom) Handset Q Microphone R Charge contacts Note: Up to 3 menu items can be displayed at a time. To select a menu item not shown on the current page, scroll up or down by pressing the navigator key, {e} or {v}, respectively.
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Page 13: Turning The Power On/Off
Preparation Example: 3:30 PM Display icon Meaning Press {0}{3} {3}{0}, then press {*} Base unit number: The left repeatedly until “03:30 PM” is icon shows base unit 2 displayed. example (page 27). Press {j/OK}. New SMS message Press {ih}. received (SMS users only; Note: page 38) To correct a digit, press {<} or {>} to move... -
Page 14: Making/Answering Calls
Making/Answering Calls Redial feature Making calls Previously dialled phone numbers (each 24 digits max.) can be redialled. Lift the handset and dial the phone number. To redial the last number dialled L To correct a digit, press {C/T}, then Press {R}, then press {C} or {s}. enter the correct number. -
Page 15: Other Features
Making/Answering Calls Edit the phone number if necessary, To edit a number in the redial list before then press {j/OK}. calling it Select the desired category (page 18), Press {R}. then press {>}. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to select Select “Save”, then press {>}. - Page 16 Making/Answering Calls Note: Temporary tone dialling (for rotary or L Calls to emergency numbers (page 32) pulse service users) cannot be made until key lock is turned You can temporarily switch the dialling mode off. to tone when you need to access touch tone L Key lock is turned off when the handset is services (e.g., telephone banking services).
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Page 17: Answering Calls
Making/Answering Calls Answering calls Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} when the unit rings. L You can also answer a call by pressing any dial key from {0} to {9}, {*}, {#}, or {INT}. (Any key answer feature) When finished talking, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit. -
Page 18: Phonebooks
Phonebooks Categories Handset phonebook Categories can help you find entries in the handset phonebook quickly and easily. The handset phonebook allows you to make When adding an entry to the handset calls without having to dial manually. You phonebook you can assign it to the desired can add 200 names and phone numbers to category. - Page 19 Phonebooks Searching by first character (index Editing entries in the handset search) phonebook Press {k}, then press {R}. Handset phonebook entries can be edited after you have saved them. You can change Select “Index Search”, then press the name, phone number, and category. {>}.
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Page 20: Shared Phonebook (Kx-Tcd290 Only)
Phonebooks One touch dial Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while Assigning an entry in the handset you are on a call. This feature can be used, phonebook to a one touch dial key for example, to dial a calling card access Dial keys {1} to {9} can each be used as a number or bank account PIN that you have... - Page 21 Phonebooks To record an audible call announcement, Finding and calling a shared select “Start Recording”, then phonebook entry press {>}, otherwise select “Skip Recording”, press {>}, then go to Shared phonebook entries can be searched step 9. for by first character or by scrolling through L Audible call (page 35) is useful for all shared phonebook entries.
- Page 22 Phonebooks Editing entries in the shared Erasing entries from the shared phonebook phonebook Shared phonebook entries can be edited after you have saved them. You can change Erasing an entry the name, phone number, and audible call. Find the desired entry (page 21), then press {j/OK}.
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Page 23: Copying Phonebook Entries To Other Handsets
Handset phonebook entries (page 18) can “Completed” is displayed. be copied from the handset to the Press {ih}. phonebook of a compatible Panasonic Note: handset. L Copying will fail if you receive an incoming call whilst performing the “Copy All”... -
Page 24: Handset Settings
Handset Settings Guide to handset settings For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the handset is printed below. L When customising the handset, the current item or setting is indicated by >. Handset settings Sub-menu Sub-menu 2 Default setting... -
Page 25: Time Settings
Handset Settings Time settings Ringer setup Alarm Ringer volume An alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set time Press {j/OK}. once or daily. Set the date and time beforehand Select “Handset Setup”, then press {>}. (page 13). Select “Ringer Setup”, then press {>}. Press {j/OK}. -
Page 26: Night Mode
Handset Settings Note: Turning night mode on/off L If you select one of the melody ringtones, the Press {j/OK}. ringtone will continue to sound for several seconds if the caller hangs up before you Select “Handset Setup”, then press {>}. answer. -
Page 27: Display Setup
Handset Settings Press the desired category numbers, then Changing the display language press {j/OK}. L The selected category number will flash. Press {j/OK}. L To cancel a selected category number, Select “Handset Setup”, then press {>}. press the number again. The number will Select “Display Setup”, then press {>}. -
Page 28: Other Options
PIN. The unit will not reveal the PIN Resetting the handset to its default to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your settings nearest Panasonic service centre. Press {j/OK}. Press {j/OK}. Select “Handset Setup”, then press {>}. - Page 29 Handset Settings Note: L The following items will be deleted or reset to their default settings: – Settings listed on page 24 – Redial list – Voice enhancer – Category names – Category ringtones L The following items will be retained: –...
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Page 30: Base Unit Settings
Base Unit Settings Guide to base unit settings For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the base unit is printed below. L When customising the base unit, the current item or setting is indicated by >. Base unit settings Sub-menu Sub-menu 2... -
Page 31: Ringer Setup
Base Unit Settings Enter the desired hour and minute you wish Ringer setup to end this feature by selecting 2 digits for each. Ringer volume L If you use 12-hour time entry, select “AM” or “PM” by pressing {*} repeatedly Press {j/OK}. -
Page 32: Call Options
Base Unit Settings Select “Call Options”, then press {>}. Call options Select “Pause Length”, then press {>}. Select the desired setting, then press {>}. Setting dialling mode (tone/pulse) Press {ih}. “Tone”: Select when you have a touch tone service. Storing/changing emergency “Pulse”: Select when you have rotary or pulse numbers service. -
Page 33: Other Options
L If you change the PIN, please make note of your new PIN. The unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. Press {j/OK}. Select “Base Unit Setup”, then press {>}. -
Page 34: Caller Id Service
Caller ID Service Call Waiting Caller ID Using Caller ID service This is a service of your service provider and will only operate if you have subscribed to Important: this service. When you hear a call waiting L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use tone during a conversation, the display will Caller ID features (such as displaying show the second caller’s information. -
Page 35: Caller List
Caller ID Service Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display Audible call for shared the desired entry. phonebook (KX-TCD290 only) To add a number Audible call allows you to know who is Press the dial key ({0} to {9}). calling without looking at the display. If you L The number you pressed is added to record an audible call announcement for a the top of the current number. -
Page 36: Sms (Short Message Service)
SMS (Short Message Service) Note: Using SMS (Short L If you try to send a message while SMS is turned off, a tone sounds and the Message Service) message is placed in the receive list with “FD” attached to it. SMS allows you to send and receive text L If someone tries to send you a message messages between other fixed-line and... -
Page 37: Sending A Message
SMS (Short Message Service) L If your message contains over 160 Sending a message characters, “@@Long Message@@” is displayed. Your service provider may treat long messages differently from other Writing and sending a new messages. Consult your service provider message for details. -
Page 38: Receiving A Message
SMS (Short Message Service) Press {j/OK}, select “Edit Note: Message”, press {>}, then continue L To call the message sender, press {C} from step 4, “Writing and sending a new or {s}. message”, page 37. L If “SMS Full” is displayed, new SMS messages cannot be received. -
Page 39: Guide To Sms Settings
SMS (Short Message Service) Storing the sender’s number in Storing the PBX line access the handset phonebook number (for PBX users only) Store your PBX line access number (4 digits While reading a received message, max.) so that SMS messages are sent press {j/OK}. -
Page 40: Available Character Entries For Sms
SMS (Short Message Service) Available character entries for SMS Important: L For character entry when entering the name for phonebook, etc., see page 54. The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The available character entry modes are, LetterWise, Alphabet, Numeric, Greek, and Extended. - Page 41 SMS (Short Message Service) Alphabet character table (ABC) Numeric entry table (0-9) Greek character table (M) Extended character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase:...
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Page 42: Answering System Features (Kx-Tcd290 Only)
Answering System Features (KX-TCD290 only) Note: Answering system L When the answering system is turned on: – u is displayed on the handset The KX-TCD290 contains an answering – the answer on indicator on the base unit system which can answer and record calls lights for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. -
Page 43: Listening To Messages
Answering System Features (KX-TCD290 only) not be recorded and the unit will play a Using the base unit different prerecorded greeting message Press {>}. asking callers to call again. L If new messages have been recorded, the base unit plays back new messages. Playing back the greeting L If there are no new messages, the base message... -
Page 44: Recording A Voice Memo
Answering System Features (KX-TCD290 only) L To stop a message during playback: Recording a voice memo – for the base unit, press {■}. – for the handset, press {9}. To leave a private message for yourself or L To erase a message during playback: someone else, you can record up to 3 –... -
Page 45: Using Direct Commands
Answering System Features (KX-TCD290 only) Using direct commands Remote operation You can operate the answering system by Using a touch tone phone, you can call your pressing dial keys, rather than navigating phone number from outside and access the through the menus. To use the following unit to listen to messages or change commands, press {j/OK}, select answering system settings. -
Page 46: Using The Answering System
Answering System Features (KX-TCD290 only) sec.” for activating the ring delay Remote commands feature. You can press dial keys to access certain answering system functions without waiting Using the answering system for the voice guidance to prompt you. remotely Remote command Dial your phone number from a touch Repeat message (during tone phone. -
Page 47: Guide To Answering System Settings
Answering System Features (KX-TCD290 only) Enter your remote access code within 10 Select “Number of Rings”, then seconds of the long beep. press {>}. L The greeting message is played back. Select the desired setting, then press L You can hang up, or enter your remote {>}. - Page 48 Answering System Features (KX-TCD290 only) Turning message alert on/off This feature alerts you when new messages have been recorded. The base unit beeps about once a minute until you have listened to all new messages. Press {j/OK}. Select “Answer System”, then press {>}.
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Page 49: Multi-Unit Operation
Multi-unit Operation Operating additional units Registering a handset to a base unit Additional handsets Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a To register an additional handset to a single base unit. Additional handsets will base unit (easy registration) give you the freedom to, for example, have The included handset and base unit are an intercom call with another handset while... -
Page 50: Selecting A Base Unit
Multi-unit Operation To register a handset to an additional Selecting a base unit base unit (manual registration) When “Auto” is selected, the handset will You can register a handset to a base unit automatically use any available base unit it manually using the following method. -
Page 51: Intercom Between Handsets
Multi-unit Operation Select the handset(s) you want to Note: cancel, by pressing the desired handset L To register the handset to another base number. unit or to the same base unit again, see L The selected handset number(s) will manual registration (page 50). flash. - Page 52 Multi-unit Operation Handset 1: To complete the call transfer, press {ih}. To establish a conference call, press {3}. Transferring a call without speaking to the other handset user During an outside call, press {INT}, then press the desired handset number. L The other handset rings if it is within range of the base unit and turned on.
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Page 53: Useful Information
Useful Information Belt clip Headset (optional) You can hang the handset on your belt or Connecting an optional headset to the pocket using the included belt clip. handset allows hands-free phone conversations. To attach the belt clip To connect an optional headset to the handset Headset jack To remove the belt clip... -
Page 54: Available Character Entries
Useful Information Available character entries Important: L For character entry when writing SMS messages, see page 40. The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The available character entry modes are, LetterWise, Alphabet, Numeric, Greek, Extended 1, Extended 2, and Cyrillic. - Page 55 Useful Information Alphabet character table (ABC) Numeric entry table (0-9) Greek character table (M) Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase:...
- Page 56 Useful Information Extended 2 character table (O) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P)
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Page 57: Troubleshooting
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. Initial settings Problem Cause & solution w is flashing. - Page 58 Useful Information Telephone Problem Cause & solution I cannot make or receive calls. L The AC adaptor or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the connections. L If you are using a splitter to connect the unit, remove the splitter and connect the unit to the wall socket directly.
- Page 59 Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 50). 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...
- Page 60 Useful Information SMS (Short Message Service) Problem Cause & solution I cannot send or receive SMS L You have not subscribed to the appropriate service. messages. Consult your service provider. L The SMS message centre number(s) are not stored or are incorrect. Store the correct numbers. L Message transmission was interrupted.
- Page 61 Useful Information Problem Cause & solution I cannot operate the answering L Another handset user is using the answering system with the handset. system, SMS features, access the caller list or changing base unit settings. Wait for the other user to finish.
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Page 62: Specifications
Useful Information Note: Specifications L Specifications are subject to change. L The illustrations used in these operating N Standard: instructions may differ slightly from the DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless actual product. Telecommunications), Connections: GAP (Generic Access Profile) L The unit will not work during a power N Number of channels: failure. -
Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity Form
Useful Information Declaration of Conformity form... - Page 64 Useful Information...
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Page 66: Index
Index H Handset Index Additional handsets: 49 Cancelling: 50 Locator: 17 A Alarm: 25 PIN: 28 Answering calls: 17 Power on/off: 13 Answering system: 42 Registration: 49 Listening to messages: 43 Resetting: 28 Remote operation: 45 Settings: 24 Settings: 47 Headset, optional: 53 Turning on/off: 42 Audible call: 20, 22... - Page 67 Index Volume Receiver: 14 Ringer (Base unit): 31 Ringer (Handset): 25 Speakerphone: 14...
- Page 68 Pencarn Way, Duffryn, Newport, South Wales, NP10 8YE, United Kingdom Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co. (U.K.) Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co. (U.K.) Ltd.