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Easy Use Mobile Phone KX-TU456 EX Model No. KX-TU466 EX Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. Before initial use, see “Important Information” on page 14.
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Controls LED light Camera lens LED status indicator Volume up/down Change font size of display. Display...
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Controls Make calls/Answer calls Left function key (Select the function shown above.) Navigation key ): Open the main menu. ): View the contacts list. One touch dial key; page 25 Call voicemail International call Receiver Power/End calls Right function key (Select the function shown above.) Camera key Silent mode on/off.
Table of Contents Getting Started Customising Your Phone Setting up ........5 Menu list ........54 Display ........8 Connecting to Other Turning the power on/off ..11 Devices Initial settings ......11 ® Using a Bluetooth wireless Important Information connection .......68 For your safety ......14 Using a USB connection ..72 Important safety instructions ..18 Useful Information...
Getting Started Setting up Inserting a SIM card, microSD card, and the battery 1 Remove the phone’s cover. 2 Insert the SIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 3 Open the microSD card cover by sliding (A) and then lifting up (B). 4 Put the microSD card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down, close the...
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Getting Started Important: R When removing the battery, make sure you turn off the phone first. R To avoid loss of data or malfunction, do not damage, carelessly handle, or short-circuit the gold-coloured contacts of the SIM card or microSD card. Note: R Use only the battery specified.
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Getting Started Battery charging AC adaptor or USB Using the charger connection (KX-TU466 only) Battery indicator To power outlet Note: R When charging begins, the phone sounds and the battery indicator lights. R When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator turns off.
Getting Started Display Symbols Signal strength Outgoing call R: Roaming network Missed call E: The phone is Mute is on. (page 25) connected to an EDGE Frequency control network. equalizer is set. G: The phone is (page 25) connected to a GPRS A 2nd call is on hold.
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Getting Started R New SMS message – Image file is received. – Image file is attached R SMS message to the MMS message. (unread/unsent) is – Image file is selected saved to the phone. for caller picture. SMS message (sent) is Root directory of saved to the phone.
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Getting Started Alarm is on. (page 38, Bluetooth headset is discovered in Bluetooth search menu. Night mode is on. (page 39) Bluetooth headset is connected to the phone. Headset (optional) is connected. Bluetooth hands-free car kit is discovered in – Bluetooth feature is Bluetooth search menu.
Getting Started Turns the power off. Stops recording or playback. Pauses playback. Resumes playback. LED status indicator Message indicator Battery indicator Flashes when a new Turns on when message is received. charging. – Flashing: The battery Incoming call indicator is low, or the Flashes when there is charging is error.
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Getting Started Enter the current date, month, and year. Enter the current time. Note: R If you select a language you cannot read: Press . : Select 2 times 2 times : Select the desired language. Display font size Press to adjust the font size.
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Getting Started : Select the desired memory location (root directory). : Select the desired folder and/or file. Audible dialling When you turn this feature on, numbers are announced when pressing dial keys. To change this setting, see page 65.
Important Information For your safety Read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation. Failure to read them carefully may cause severe injury, loss of life/property, or be illegal. WARNING Power connection R Use only the power source marked on the product. R Do not overload power outlets and extension cords.
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Important Information R Do not allow the AC adaptor to be excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy objects. R To prevent serious damage to this product, avoid strong impacts and rough handling. R To avoid damage or malfunction, do not modify the SIM card or microSD card or touch the card’s gold-coloured contacts.
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Important Information Operating safeguards R Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. R Do not disassemble the product. R Do not allow liquids such as water, or foreign materials such as metal pieces or flammable materials to get into the SIM card holder.
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Important Information R Do not shine the LED light close to anybody’s eyes or turn the LED light in the direction of car drivers. This can result in the risk of injuries or accident. Medical R Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or implanted cardioverter defibrillators to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy.
Important Information R It is recommended that you keep a written record of any important data which you store in your phone or SIM card in order to avoid accidental loss. Operating environment R Do not place magnetic cards or similar objects near the phone. Magnetic data on cash cards, credit cards, telephone cards and floppy disks, etc.
Important Information R The phone may not be able to obtain its position when inside a building, under an obstacle, or at other places where the GPS signal is weak. Routine care R Wipe the outer surface of the product and/or charge contacts with a soft and dry cloth.
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Important Information These symbols (A, B) on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
R The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under licence. R All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
Important Information The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for wireless devices is 2 W/kg. The highest SAR value for this device tested at the head was: 0.216 W/kg The highest SAR value for this device tested on the body was: 1.767 W/kg As SAR is measured utilizing the devices highest transmitting power the...
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Important Information R Battery: Li-Ion 3.7 V/ R SIM card type: 1.8 V/3 V 1,000 mAh R Memory card type: R Battery performance microSD, microSDHC up to (supplied): 32GB (not supplied) Talk time: Approx. 5.0 hours R Shock resistant: Standby time: Approx. 600 This product has cleared the *1, *2 hours...
Basic Operations Making calls Enter the phone number (40 digits max.). Press to dial. Note: R To switch to a handsfree: : “Handsfree On” R To make an international call, press and hold until “+” (the international prefix) is displayed. R To insert a pause (3 seconds per pause), press and hold until “p”...
Basic Operations Making a call using a one touch dial key To assign a contact to a one touch dial key, see page 37. Press and hold the desired one touch dial key (MON to MQN). Making a call using a speed dial key To assign a contact to a speed dial key, see page 37.
Basic Operations Answering calls When a call is being received, the incoming call indicator flashes rapidly (page 11). Press to answer. Note: R To answer a call by opening the phone, see page 59. R To reject the call, press Missed calls “Missed Call”...
Basic Operations Text input Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The assigned characters for each key will be displayed when you press the key. – Press to move the cursor right or left. – Press and hold to move the cursor up or down.
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Basic Operations If you have subscribed to a network service that supports it, you can also send and receive messages containing pictures, sound, or contacts lists. Note: R For details and the availability of these services, contact your network operator/service provider. Creating and sending an SMS message Press .
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Basic Operations type. Your network operator/service provider may treat long messages differently from other SMS messages. Contact your network operator/service provider for details. R You cannot send or receive SMS messages containing pictures, sound, or contacts list. Creating a message with the phone location Available for: KX-TU466 only Press .
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Basic Operations Add a : “Add Sound” sound “My Sound” file Add a : “Advanced” file as an : “Insert Att.” attachm : Select the desired memory location (root directory). : Select the desired folder and/or file. : “Add Subject” Enter a subject (page 28).
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Basic Operations Select the desired recipient to change its attribute to Cc or Bcc if necessary. : Select the desired recipient to change its attribute. : Select “Change to Cc” or “Change to Bcc”. : “Send” Note: R Press repeatedly to fully display the message and attachment while previewing.
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Basic Operations This phone automatically replies with its location information when it receives an SMS message starting with “#GPS#” from designated contacts. Before using this feature, you need to activate “Positioning” (page 63) and “External Request” (page 63) and assign phone numbers (5 numbers max.) to the authorised automatic reply list.
Basic Operations : “Send Position” : “External Request” : “Send to” : Select the desired item in the list. : “Manual Input” : “Add from List” : Select the desired contact. Edit Select “Edit”. Enter the party’s name (page 28). : “Save”...
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Basic Operations : “Name” Enter the party’s name (page 28). : “Save” : “Phone num. 1” Enter the party’s phone number. : Select an icon if necessary. If you want customise the ringer tone and picture assigned. Ringer : “General” tone : Select the desired ringer tone.
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Basic Operations Assigning a contact to a one touch dial key Press . : Select : “One Touch Dial” : Select the desired one touch dial key number. : “Add from List” : Select the desired contact. Assigning a contact to a speed dial key Press .
Basic Operations – “Delete” – “Search Letter” Alarm Press . : Select : “Alarm” : Select an alarm. : “Settings” Set the desired time. : Select the desired alarm option. Once Alarm sounds once at the set time. Weekly Alarm sounds weekly at the set time(s). : Select the desired day of the week.
Basic Operations R While the alarm is sounding, a text memo is displayed. R Press to stop the alarm completely. R Press to stop the sound but keep the snooze function activated. R The snooze function will cause it to repeat 3 times at 5 minutes intervals.
Basic Operations R If you set the ring delay, the phone starts ringing after a selected amount of time has passed. R If you have set the alarm, the alarm sounds even if the night mode is on. Calendar/Schedule Creating a new schedule item Press .
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Basic Operations Note: R You can store up to 100 schedule items (maximum 10 items per day). R If you set a schedule alarm, an alarm sounds for 30 seconds and a text memo is displayed at the set time. R Press to stop the alarm completely.
Basic Operations : “Voice Recorder” : “List” : Select the desired item from the list. : “Play” Erasing a voice memo/sound Press . : Select : “Voice Recorder” : “List” : Select the desired item from the list. : Select “Delete” or “Delete All”. : “Yes”...
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Basic Operations R Store the phone numbers (5 numbers max.) in the list in the desired order of priority. button can be activated even when the phone is closed. R If you want to turn the buzzer off, see page 58. Priority call procedure Press and hold button for 3 seconds, or press it 3...
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Basic Operations Note: R You can stop the priority call sequence by pressing while dialling. Storing a priority call number Press . : Select : “Call Settings” : “Priority Call” : “Call Number” : Select the desired position in the call number list.
Basic Operations Storing an SMS message Press . : Select : “Call Settings” : “Priority Call” : “Message” Enter a message (page 28). : “Save” Note: R Make sure the SMS service centre number is stored (page 54). Network service call features Contact your network operator/service provider for details and availability of the services in your area.
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Basic Operations Note: R If you want to receive a 2nd call displaying the 2nd caller’s information, activate the call waiting feature (page 59). R The 1st call is disconnected if you press while receiving a 2nd call. R Switch between calls by pressing “Swap”...
Basic Operations Security settings PIN code PIN1/PIN2 protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. Press . : Select : “Security” : “PIN1 Request” : Select the desired setting. Enter the current PIN1 code (4 to 8 digits). Important: R When the PIN1 code request is on, you must enter the PIN1 code each time the phone is turned on.
Basic Operations Phone code The phone code protects the phone against unauthorised use. Press . : Select : “Security” : “Phone Code Request” : Select the desired setting. Enter the current 4-digit phone code (default: “0000”). Important: R When the phone code request is on, you must enter the phone code each time the phone is turned on.
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Basic Operations Press to take a picture. R Light on Press to turn the light on and off R Light off (page 3). R Zoom in Press and hold R Zoom out Adjust the Press exposure (brightness). The following options are available for 5 seconds after taking a picture.
Customising Your Phone Menu list Note: R In the following table, < > indicates the default settings. “Messages” menus Press : Select Sub- Sub- Sub-menu 3 Sub-menu 4 page menu 1 menu 2 Create – – Message – – Create –...
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Customising Your Phone Sub- Sub- Sub-menu 3 Sub-menu 4 page menu 1 menu 2 Settings – – Status Report <Off> – – Reply Path <On> Memory – – Status Storage – – Media Save sent – – SMS <On> Data –...
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Customising Your Phone Sub- Sub- Sub-menu 3 Sub-menu 4 page menu 1 menu 2 Settings Common Sending – Settings – Delivery Report <Off> – Read Report <Off> – Priority <Medium> – Delivery Time <Immediate> – Send and Save <On> Retrieval –...
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Customising Your Phone *2 Set the time period during which the service centre will try to resend the SMS message if it has not been delivered. *3 Receive status reports to find out whether your sent SMS messages have been successfully delivered or not. *4 SMS messages may be sent using another service centre number when this feature is turned on.
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Customising Your Phone Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 page – – – Service Dial (SIM card dependent) *1 Activate or deactivate FDN (Fixed Dialling Number). When this feature is activated, only the phone numbers stored in the FDN list can be shown, dialled, or messaged.
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Customising Your Phone Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 page Call Settings Call Waiting – – – Call Divert Outgoing – Call Barring Barring Incoming – Barring Barring – Password – – Show My ID <Network Set> – – Auto Redial <Off>...
Customising Your Phone “Settings” menus Press : Select Sub- Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 page menu 1 Phone Clock Settings Time Zone – Settings – Date & Time Format Settings – – Date Format <D/ M/Y> – Time Format <24 hours> Night Mode <Off>...
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Customising Your Phone Sub- Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 page menu 1 Select Network – – Network – – Selection Mode <Auto> – – GPRS Connection <When Needed> – – Positioning <Off> Send Position External Request – On/Off <Off> – Send to via Priority Call <Off>...
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Customising Your Phone *2 “Auto” means the phone automatically changes the inserted SIM card language, dictated by the language setting of the SIM card. *3 Set the phone to automatically roam for a network or to search manually. “Auto”: The phone automatically searches for the currently available network.
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Customising Your Phone Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 page Bluetooth On/Off <Off> – Visibility – <On> My Device – My Name – Advanced Audio Path <To BT Device> Storage <Phone> MAC Address Voice Recorder Record – List – Calendar –...
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Customising Your Phone Note: R If a corded headset is connected in, both headset and the unit will ring with volume level 1 (Low) for ear protection when receiving a call.
Connecting to Other Devices ® Using a Bluetooth wireless connection Note: R Bluetooth wireless technology uses radio waves and there may be restrictions in some locations. Check with your local authorities. R Consult the manufacturers of other devices to determine their compatibility with this phone. R This phone supports the following Bluetooth profiles: HSP/HFP/OPP R When your phone is connected to both a Bluetooth...
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Connecting to Other Devices Bluetooth features Note: R To use your phone with another Bluetooth device, you must first register your phone and the other device with each other. This is called “pairing”. Bluetooth features options Press . : Select “Bluetooth”...
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Connecting to Other Devices Allows you to edit your phone’s “My Name” name that appears in other Bluetooth devices. Allows the following settings. “Advanced” Switches the audio path from your – “Audio Path” phone to the connected audio device or vice versa. Selects the memory location for –...
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Connecting to Other Devices Receiving vCard (VCF file) data from another device Press : “Save as File” : Select the desired memory location (root directory). : “Open” : Select the desired folder. : “Select” Enter the file name (page 28). : “Save”...
Connecting to Other Devices Using a USB connection Connect the phone to your computer with a USB cable. Using your computer, open the desired folder on the phone/memory card and on your computer. Using your computer, drag and drop the files and folders you want to copy.
Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, turn off the phone, remove the battery, then turn it on again after about 1 minute. Display messages Display message Cause/solution SIM Error Contact your network operator/ service provider for further information.
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Useful Information Display message Cause/solution Error! Charging R This error means that the stopped, see protection system is working to manual. avoid damage to the battery. Charge the battery only in ambient temperatures ranging from 5 °C to 35 °C. R To return to normal operation: 1.
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Useful Information Problem Cause/solution The contacts in the R Only characters supported by this contacts list are not phone can be displayed. displayed correctly. The display is in a R Change the display language language I cannot read. (page 62). The phone beeps and/ R Battery charge is low.
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Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot make a call. R Outgoing calls are barred. Deactivate the outgoing call bar settings (page 59). R Your call is withheld. Change the show my ID setting to a setting other than “Hide ID” (page 59). R Fixed dialling feature is enabled (page 57).
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AC adaptor to charge fully before use. If the phone does not work properly, contact your place of purchase or nearest Panasonic service centre. Caution: R To avoid permanent damage, do not use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process.
Contact to Authorised Representative: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your place of purchase or Panasonic sales office for sales information. Accessory item Model number Rechargeable battery 514047AR R Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
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Useful Information For your future reference We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under warranty. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the carton box or in the battery compartment) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here.
Useful Information Sales department Belgique/België France Panasonic Belgium is a branch of Panasonic France, une Succursale Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH de Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Brusselsesteenweg 502 1 à 7 Rue du 19 Mars 1962 1731 Zellik 92238 Gennevilliers Cedex, France...
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Useful Information Magyarország Romania Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH. Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Wiesbaden, South-East Europe Fióktelep Germania, Sucursala Bucureşti, Romania 1117 Budapest, Neumann János utca 1. B-dul Preciziei, Nr. 24, West Gate Park, Tel.: +36 80 201 006 Clădirea H3, Etaj 2, Sector 6, E-mail: Customer.Budapest@eu.panasonic.com...
Index Frequency control Index equalizer: 25 G GPRS connection: 63 A Alarm: 38 GPS function to notify Answer mode location data Any key: 59 External Open to talk: 59 request: 33, 63 Answering calls: 26 Positioning: 63 Audible dialling: 13, 65 via Priority call: 63 Auto redial: 59 H Handsfree: 25...
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Index PUK: 48, 73 Ringer: 2, 66 Speaker: 2 R Rejecting a call: 26 Reset settings: 63 Ringer profiles: 65 Ringer tone: 65 S Schedule: 40 Service dialling number (SDN): 58 Show my ID: 59 Silent mode: 3, 65 SIM application toolkit (SAT): 66 SIM card: 5 SMS message: 29...