Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TCD735ALM Model No. Operating Instructions Caller ID Compatible PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the batteries for about 15 hours before initial use.
Dear purchaser, You have acquired a KX-TCD735ALM, which is a product made in regard with the European Standards for Cordless Telephones (DECT). DECT technology is characterised by high-security protection against interceptions as well as high-quality digital transmission. This telephone was designed for a wide range of applications. For example, this telephone can be...
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If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is not connected by means of a modern plug and socket. In such cases a new socket will need to be installed.
Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting.
For Best Performance Base Unit Location Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is: Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, radio, personal computer, cellular phone charging units or another cordless phone.
Contents Chapter 1 Preparation Location of Controls ...10 Display ...12 Getting Started ...13 Installing the Batteries in the Handset ...13 Connections ...13 Battery Charge...14 Basic Start-up Operations ...15 with the Handset Turning the Power ON/OFF...15 Making a Call...16 Answering a Call...16 Terminating a Call...16 with the Base unit Making a Call...
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Selecting Characters ...35 Character Table ...36 Editing an Item in the Handset Phonebook...38 Clearing an Item in the Handset Phonebook ...38 Finding an Item in the Handset Phonebook ...39 Making a Call with the Handset Phonebook...39 Audible Caller Ring Feature ...40 Storing Names and Phone Numbers into the Base Unit Phonebook...40 Editing an Item in the Base Unit...
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Contents Chapter 4 Programmable Functions on the Base Unit Summary of Programmable Functions on the Base Unit ...66 Base Unit PIN ...67 with the Handset Setting the 4-digit Base Unit PIN...67 Ringer Mode Selection ...68 with the Handset Selecting the “All Handsets” Ringer Mode ...68 Selecting the “Selected Handset(s)”...
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Chapter 6 Multi-Unit User Operations Optional Multi-Unit User Operations ...94 Operating More than One Handset ...94 Operating More than One Base Unit ...94 Registration ...95 Registering a Handset in the Base Unit ...95 Selecting the Base Unit Access...96 Cancelling a Handset Registration in the Base Unit ...97 Cancelling a Base Unit ...97 Intercom ...98...
Location of Controls Handset Back side Speaker Display (Phonebook) Button Headset Jack (Talk) Button (Speakerphone) Button Navigator Key (Capital Change) Button Charge Contact Handset operation is not available when the base unit is in use. (Recall) Button Receiver (Redial/Pause) Button (Function/OK) Button (OFF/Power) Button (Clear) Button...
Base Unit (Erase) Button (p. 86, 89) Charge Contacts (Answer ON) Button and Indicator (p. 17, 86) MIC(Microphone) (Mute) Button and Indicator (Redial/Pause) Button (Speakerphone) Button and Indicator Base unit operation is not available when the handset is in use. (Memo) Button (p.
Display Handset Display A B C D E F G H I a b c d e f g 1234567890123456 Icons The in-range icon indicates that the handset is in range of the base unit. It flashes when the handset is out of range. The page/intercom icon is displayed when paging or using the intercom.
The telephone will not work during a power failure. We therefore recommend you use a standard telephone and T Adaptor to connect this Digital Cordless Phone to the line. Your Panasonic sales shop can offer you more information about connection possibilities.
Getting Started Battery Charge At the time of shipment, the batteries are not charged. To charge, place the handset on the base unit. Please charge the batteries for about 15 hours before initial use. During charging the battery, battery icon is as shown below. Fully charged (Handset display only) (Flashing)
Basic Start-up Operations with the Handset Turning the Power ON/OFF To turn the power ON Press and hold After all possible configurations briefly appear, the display will change to the standby mode. A beep sounds. Standby mode on the handset B a s e 1 1 0 N e w C a l l s 1 2 .
Basic Start-up Operations with the Handset Making a Call For further information on making calls with the handset, see page 19. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press then dial a phone number. After a few seconds, the display will start showing the length of the call.
Basic Answering System Operations For further information on answering system, see page 76. You can operate the answering system with the handset, by function menu or keypad as direct command, and with the base unit. If you set the current date and time (p. 18) and set the answering system ON, a synthesized voice announces the date and time a message was recorded after playback–Voice Date/Time Stamp.
Date and Time with the Handset For using Voice Date/Time Stamp in answering system operation, you must set the current date and time. Setting the Current Time Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points...
Making Calls with the Handset For basic making a call operation with the handset, see page 16. Making a Call after Confirming the Entered Phone Number Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Enter a phone number.
Making Calls with the Handset Calling Back with the Caller List Information up to 50 different callers is automatically stored from the most recent call to the oldest call in the Caller List. When the 51st call is received, the oldest caller information is deleted. If you receive a call from the same phone number you stored with name in the phonebook, the display will show the caller name also (p.
with the Handset Auto Talk The auto talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing . The factory preset is OFF. In order to view Caller ID information before answering a call, leave the auto talk feature OFF.
Making Calls with the Base Unit For basic making a call operation with the base unit, see page 16. Making a Call after Confirming the Entered Phone Number Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Enter a phone number.
Answering Calls with the Handset For basic answering a call operation with the handset, see page 16. During a call using the base unit speaker, the call can be switched to the handset when the handset is lifted up from the base unit cradle. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the caller information will be displayed after the first ring (p.
Answering Calls with the Base Unit For basic answering a call operation with the base unit, see page 16. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the caller information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 26). Selecting the Receiver Volume (8 levels) During Conversation Press to decrease volume, or press Ex.
with the Handset Transferring a Call Using the Intercom The intercom can be used during a call. This feature enables you to transfer a call between the handset and the base unit. From the handset to the base unit Handset: During a call, press I N T The call is put on hold and “...
Caller ID Caller ID Service Caller ID, where available, is a telephone company service, and if you subscribe to this service, the caller information will be displayed after the first ring. If you subscribe to a Caller ID and Call Waiting service, when a second call is received while talking, the new caller’s phone number will be displayed.
Caller List Viewing the Caller List with the Handset Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press The most recent caller’s information is displayed. A caller’s name, phone number received date/time are displayed. J o h n M i l l e r 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 .
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Caller List What “ ” means When you have checked new calls, answered the call or called back the caller, “ ” will be added to the caller information. <Handset display> 4 6 7 8 9 0 2 7 . 0 4 0 7 : 1 0 When the same caller calls again, the call entry with “...
with the Handset Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number in the caller list. After editing the phone number, you can continue calling back or phonebook storing procedures. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press The most recent caller’s information is displayed.
Caller List with the Handset Clearing Caller Information in the Caller List You can clear selected or all caller information in the Caller List. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. To clear a selected caller information in the caller list Press...
with the Handset Storing Caller List Information into the Handset Phonebook You can store the Caller List information into the phonebook. You can categorise the caller information in the phonebook up to 9 categories, then you can select one of 3 display backlight colours and one of 20 ringer types for each private category–Private Category Feature (p.
Phonebook You can store up to 200 names and phone numbers in the handset phonebook. All phonebook items are automatically stored by the first word in alphabetical order. If you receive a call from the same phone number you stored with name in the phonebook, the display will show the caller name and phone number (p.
with the Handset Private Category Feature When receiving a call, you can easily figure out a person in which category has called by selected display backlight colour and ringer type for each private category. We recommend you to write down the private category table (p.
Phonebook Private Category Table For example Display Backlight Colour Private Category Green Display Backlight Colour Private Category Green Ringer Type Orange Ringer Type Orange Memo Friends Memo...
with the Handset Selecting Characters The keypad can be used to enter letters and character symbols. The letters are printed on the keypad. Pressing each button selects a character as shown on page 36 and 37. To change the character mode You can select one of 6 character modes by pressing The factory preset is “ABC”.
Phonebook with the Handset Editing an Item in the Handset Phonebook Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press to enter the handset phonebook. The first item is displayed. Press until the arrow points to the item you desire to edit.
with the Handset Finding an Item in the Handset Phonebook Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. To find a name by pressing Press to enter the handset phonebook. The first item is displayed. Press until the name you desire to find is displayed.
Phonebook Audible Caller Ring Feature When receiving a call, you can easily figure out who is calling with this feature. For example, if you store the phone number with name of John Miller into the base unit phonebook and record an audible caller ring as “Mr.
with the Handset Editing an Item in the Base Unit Phonebook Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press twice to enter the base unit phonebook. The first item is displayed. Press until the arrow points to the item you desire to edit.
Phonebook with the Handset Playback an Audible Caller Ring Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press twice to enter the base unit phonebook. The first item is displayed. Press until the arrow points to the item you desire to playback.
with the Base Unit Finding an Item in the Base Unit Phonebook Press The first item is displayed. If the phonebook is empty, “No Stored Memory” is displayed. Press until the name you desire to find is displayed. You can find a name by initial also. Follow steps 2 and 3 of To find a name by initial on page 39. To exit the phonebook, press Making a Call with the Base Unit Phonebook Follow steps on Finding an Item in the Base Unit Phonebook to find the name you desire to...
Phonebook with the Handset Hot Key Dial The keypad 1 to 9 function as one-touch dials. You can assign up to 9 caller’s information in the phonebook as hot key dial. This information can be assigned to keypad 1 to 9. Make sure that the power is ON (p.
with the Handset Phonebook Copy You can copy the item in the handset phonebook between the handsets registered in the same base unit. The phonebook copy must be operated in intercom mode (p. 98). Ex. Handset 2 is copying the handset phonebook to Handset 1 during an intercom call. Make sure that the power is ON (p.
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Phonebook with the Handset To copy all items in the handset phonebook Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15) and the unit is in the standby mode. Handset 1 (Receiver): During an intercom call, press Press until the arrow points to “Recv Phonebook”, then press “Copy Proceeding”...
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with the Handset To copy an item in the handset phonebook to the base unit phonebook You can copy an item in the handset phonebook to the base unit phonebook. Up to 20 items can be stored in the base unit phonebook. Make sure that the power is ON (p.
Special Features Pause Feature (For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) We recommend you to insert “Pause” if a pause is required for dialling with a PBX or to access a long distance service. See page 72 for selecting the pause timing. Make sure that the power is ON (p.
Recall Feature is used to access special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. Contact your telephone company for details. Users in Australia can access Telstra’s “EASY CALL” service by having therecall time set at 100msec (this is the factory default setting), and then followTelstra’s “EASY CALL” instructions to operate this service.
Summary of Programmable Functions on the Handset You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit. See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. <Standby mode>...
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<Function menu> H S e t A l a r m T i m e A l a r m O N / O F F H R i n g e r V o l u m e E x t R i n g T y p e I n t R i n g T y p e P a g i n g T y p e A l a r m T y p e...
Changing the PIN may prevent the unauthorized use of your unit by another person. Once you have programmed the 4-digit Handset PIN, you cannot confirm it. We recommend you to write down your 4-digit Handset PIN. If you forget it, please consult with Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre.
Time Alarm The handset will sound an alarm at a preset time for 30 seconds just for once or repeated daily. You can also select the ringer type for time alarm (p. 54). If you select the melody for time alarm, the handset will sound longer (It depends on the ringer type).
Time Alarm with the Handset Selecting the Ringer Type for Time Alarm You can select one of 20 ringer types for the time alarm. The factory preset is type 1. Make sure the the power is ON (p.15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points...
Ringer Option In “Ringer Option” menu, Selecting the ringer type for paging (p. 25), To select the ringer type for private category (p. 33), and Selecting the ringer type for time alarm (p. 54) are also available. with the Handset Selecting the Handset Ringer Volume/Type Make sure that the power is ON (p.
Ringer Option with the Handset Setting the Audible Caller Ring at Handset ON/OFF The factory preset is OFF. This setting is for Handset only. If you desire to set the audible caller ring on the base unit OFF, you must set the base unit ringer volume OFF (p. 70). Make sure that the power is ON (p.
Tone Option with the Handset Setting the Key Tone ON/OFF You can choose whether or not the handset keys will sound (key tone). The factory preset is ON. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points...
Tone Option with the Handset Setting the Range Warning Alarm ON/OFF The factory preset is OFF. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points to “Setting Handset”, then press Press until the arrow points to “Tone Option”, then press...
Display Option In “Display Option” menu, To select the display backlight colour for the private category (p. 33) is also available. with the Handset Selecting the Standby Mode Display You can select whether to display the currently connected base unit number, handset number or no display in the standby mode.
Display Option with the Handset Selecting the Talk Mode Display You can select whether to display the length of the call or the dialled telephone number while in the talk mode. The factory preset is set to show the length of the call. Make sure that the power is ON (p.
with the Handset Selecting the Display Language You can choose one of 20 display languages. The factory preset is English. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points to “Setting Handset”, then press Press until the arrow points...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 : ---- You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing code, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre. Enter the 4-digit handset PIN (p. 52). The current mode is displayed.
with the Handset Direct Call You can easily make a call using a stored direct call number by pressing calls are accepted. The factory preset is OFF. After storing the direct call number, the unit will automatically switch to the direct call mode. When the direct call mode is on, you can ONLY dial the number stored in the direct call memory.
Other Option In “Other Option” menu, Changing the 4-digit handset PIN (p. 52), To set the auto talk feature ON/OFF (p. 21) are also available. with the Handset Selecting the Battery Type Two Nickel Metal-hydride (Ni-MH) batteries are included with this unit. Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries can also be used.
Reset Handset Settings with the Handset This function enables the handset to clear the following setting at one time. They will return to their initial settings. Function Initial setting Time alarm mode Alarm time Clear Handset ringer volume 3 (MEDIUM) External ringer type Internal ringer type Paging ringer type...
Summary of Programmable Function on the Base Unit You can select and execute answering system by pressing direct command as follows without programming. See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press .
Changing the PIN may prevent the unauthorised use of your unit by another person. Once you have programmed the 4-digit base unit PIN, you cannot confirm it. We recommend you to write down the 4-digit base unit PIN. If you forget it, please contact Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre.
Ringer Mode Selection You can select one of 3 base unit ringer modes. —All handsets: All handsets registered in the base unit ring at the same time. —Selected handset(s): Only the selected handset(s) ring(s) at the same time. —Selected then all handsets: The selected handset(s) ring(s) first, then if no answer, all handsets start ringing.
with the Handset Selecting the “Selected then All Handsets” Ringer Mode Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points to “Setting Base”, then press “Input Command” is displayed. Press , then enter the 4-digit base unit PIN (p.
Base Unit Ringer Volume/Type with the Handset Selecting the Base Unit Ringer Volume 4 levels (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, OFF) are available. The factory preset is MEDIUM. When set to OFF, the base unit will not ring. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points...
Other Feature with the Handset Selecting Flash Mode Users in Australia can access Telstra’s “EASY CALL” service by having the recall time set at 100msec (this is the factory default setting), and then follow Telstra’s “EASY CALL” instructions to operate this service. If you are connected via a PBX, a longer or shorter recall time may be necessary to use PBX functions (transferring a call etc.).
Other Feature with the Handset Selecting the Pause Timing You can select the pause timing of 3 or 5 seconds, depending on your PBX requirement. The factory preset is 3 seconds. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points...
Call Restriction You can restrict desired handset(s) and base unit from dialling selected phone numbers. Phone numbers beginning with the restricted digits cannot be dialled out. For example, if “00” is assigned as the call restriction number, international calls cannot be made. For selected handset(s) and base unit, you can assign up to 6 call restriction numbers (up to 8 digits).
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Call Restriction with the Handset To cancel the call restricted handset(s) Follow steps 1 to 3 on Setting the Call Restriction, then enter the handset number(s) you desire to cancel. The cancelled handset number(s) stop(s) flashing. Press repeatedly until “Setting Base”...
Reset Base Unit Settings with the Handset This function enables the base unit to reset the following settings at one time. They will return to their initial settings. Initial setting Function Ringer mode selection All handsets Number of rings (Selected then all handsets) Flash timing 100msec Pause timing...
Summary of Answering System Operations (Handset) See corresponding pages for function details. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. <Standby mode> B a s e 1 [ A ] 4 M e s s a g e s 0 N e w C a l l s Press (INT) then lights and voice guidance is heard from the speaker.
Summary of Direct Command for Answering System Operations (Handset) See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. <Standby mode> B a s e 1 [ A ] 4 M e s s a g e s 0 N e w C a l l s...
Answering System Operations with the Handset For basic answering system operation, see page 17. You can operate the answering system via the function menu or by pressing keypad as direct command. All messages (greeting, incoming, and memo) are stored indefinitely on a “Flash memory” IC chip – even if a power failure occurs.
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To playback your own greeting message Press (INT) then After the function menu is displayed, press until the arrow points to “Play OGM”, then press Press A recording of your own greeting message is played back. If your own greeting message is not recorded, one of 2 pre-recorded greeting messages is played back.
Answering System Operations with the Handset Recorded Message Incoming messages and memo messages are stored in chronological order. New messages cannot be recorded when “Memory is Full” is heard. We recommend you to erase unnecessary message after each playback in order to leave more time for recording new message(s). If new message(s) is/are recorded, the number of recorded message on the handset display will flash.
To erase all recorded message(s) with function menu Press (INT) then After the function menu is displayed, press until the arrow points to “Erase All Msg”, then press Press to select “YES”, then press A beep sounds and “No Message” is heard.
Answering System Operations with the Handset To record a memo message with function menu Press (INT) then After the function menu is displayed, press until the arrow points to “Record”, then press Press to select “Record Memo”, then press After the long beep, talk clearly, about 20 cm away from the MIC (microphone) on the handset.
Recording Your Telephone Conversation Using the Handset You can record a telephone conversation. During a conversation, press “Recording” is displayed on the handset. Continue your conversation. When finished, press When you record your 2-way telephone then conversation, you should inform the other party that the conversation is being recorded.
Answering System Operations with the Handset Selecting Receiver Volume During Playback Press . Press then press Press Press to decrease volume, or press R e c e i v e r V o l u m e 1 2 3 4 5 6 Each time you press Selecting the Number of Rings You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers a call, from 2...
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time You can select “1 minute”, “unlimited” (a caller can record more than 1 minute–16 minutes) or “greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. The factory preset is “unlimited”. A pre-recorded greeting message (p. 17) depends on selecting the caller’s recording time. If you select “greeting only” and set the answering system ON, the unit will answer a call with the greeting message, then hang up.
Answering System Operations with the Base Unit See the corresponding pages for function details. <Standby mode on the base unit> 4 m e s s a g e s 0 N e w C a l l s 1 2 . 0 5 1 3 : 5 8 Press the following button for the operation you desire.
Monitoring Incoming Calls While a call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the speaker. To answer the call, press Recording a Greeting/Memo Message You can record a personal message in memory. To record your own greeting message Press and hold A beep sounds.
Answering System Operations with the Base Unit To playback new recorded message(s) Press The unit announces the number of new message and plays them back. During playback, the display shows the message number. The unit is playing message 3. 4 M e s s a g e s 0 N e w C a l l s M e s s a g e 3 To increase the volume, press...
Erasing Recorded Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 5 minutes. New message cannot be recorded when: — “Memory is full” is heard. — The number of messages displayed on the base unit flashes rapidly. —...
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. To operate the unit remotely, you must store your remote code first using the handset near the base unit (p. 91). A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit (p. 92). To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 93.
Setting the Remote Code The 3-digit remote code prevents unauthorised use of your unit for listening to recorded messages. The remote code is not preset. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points...
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. Press 1 to playback all messages. Press 2 for other functions. Press Press 1 to playback new messages. Press 2 for other functions. Press Press 1 to record your message.
Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. Hang up anytime to end the remote operation. Direct commands NEW MESSAGE PLAYBACK Only new messages are played back. ALL MESSAGE PLAYBACK All messages are played back.
The optional handset model number is KX-A118ALM. The functions of the optional handset are the same as those of the KX-TCD735ALM handset. Operating More than One Base Unit You can register and operate your handset at up to 4 base units.
Registration Registering a Handset in the Base Unit You must register the handset in the base unit before use. Charge the optional handset batteries for approximately 15 hours before initial use. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15) and the unit is in the standby mode. Register the handset number within 1 minute.
Registration Selecting the Base Unit Access Automatic base unit access (Auto) The handset automatically selects a registered base unit. When the handset moves to another base unit radio area, it loses contact with the previous base unit and automatically accesses the new base unit. If the handset is in the overlap area between several base unit radio areas, the handset will access the nearest base unit.
Cancelling a Handset Registration in the Base Unit Each handset can cancel itself or another handset. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 15), and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points to “Setting Base”, then press “Input Command”...
Intercom Intercom between Handsets A 2-way intercom is available between the handsets registered in the same base unit. Ex. Handset 1 is paging Handset 2. Handset 1: Press (INT). Handset 1: Enter the desired handset number. “ ” is displayed and the paged handset rings.
Transferring a Call from One Handset to Another The intercom can be used during a call, enabling you to transfer a call between handsets registered to the same base unit. To transfer a call using the intercom Ex. Handset 1 is transferring a call to Handset 2.
Intercom Conference During a conversation in an external call, you can make an intercom call to another handset and then combine the calls together to establish a conference call. Handset 1: During a call, press (INT). Then enter the desired handset number. The call is put on hold.
Ni-MH battery: For about 15 hours Remove defective batteries as soon as possible. Defective batteries may leak into the unit. Please use only Panasonic P6H (Ni-Cd) or P6P (Ni-MH) batteries. If the rechargeable batteries are not inserted correctly, the handset will not work.
Using the Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL headset. Connecting the headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown.
Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the Telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow. The word “UP” should face upward. Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the Telephone line cord.
Option Covers You can change the look of your phone’s handset with option covers (KX-A109). 1. Turn the power OFF to prevent memory loss (p. 15). Remove the battery cover by sliding while pressing the arrow. Remove the batteries (p. 101). 2.
Before Requesting Help Cordless Telephone Problem “ ” flashes and an alarm tone sounds when you press A busy tone sounds when you press “ ” flashes during a conversation and the call is disconnected. Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units.
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Problem While programming or searching, the unit starts to ring and stops the program/search. The unit does not display the caller’s phone numbers. The display goes to the standby mode while viewing the Caller List or phonebook. does not function. The paged handset does not answer.
Before Requesting Help Answering System Problem The answering system is ON, but incoming messages are not recorded. You cannot operate the answering system from a touch tone phone. You cannot operate the answering system with the handset. While recording a greeting message, the unit starts to ring and stops recording.
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15 seconds. You charged the batteries fully, but “ ” flashes. For Customers Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Care Centre. Please phone Panasonic on 132600 for assistance. Remedy Turn the power ON (p. 15). Check the settings (p. 66).
Safety Instructions Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below. Safety 1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 2) When left unused for a long period of time, the base unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO LIQUID OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to the place of purchase or service centre.
Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor. To Socket (Optional) Telephone Double Adaptor Telephone Line Cord Standard Telephone...
Term Definitions DECT The abbreviation DECT means “Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications”. Advantages of DECT Excellent voice quality: Through sampling of digital signals DECT units obtain nearly noiseless transmission. High grade taping security: Based on digital transmission, DECT conversations are well protected against unapproved monitoring. Multi-Handset operation: To operate several handsets at the base unit, no cable installation is required.
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