Panasonic KX-TC1851B manual

900MHz Cordless Phone Model No. KX-TC1851B KX-TC1851W KX-TC1852B Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Ope[...]

Before Initial Use 2 Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 52 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Attach your purchase receipt here. Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368. ∑ AC Adaptor (p. 10) Order No. KX-TCA1-G one ∑ Telephone Line[...]

For Best Performance 3 Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 11). Base Unit Location/Noise 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[...]

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Using the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Steps for Entering Names and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Finding Items in the Directory . . . . . [...]

Location of Controls 6 Handset T ALK D IR E C T FW D /E D IT BACK F U N C T IO N /E X IT 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 5 JKL 6 MNO 4 GHI 8 TUV 0 O P E R 9 WXYZ 7 PQRS FLASH/CALL W AIT R E D IA L P A U S E T O N E CLEAR O N O F F[...]

7 Preparation Base unit CA LLER ID C A L L E R I D I N U S E / C H A R G E H A N D S E T L O C A T O R S PR EAD SPECTR UM Charge Contacts (p. 12) (HANDSETLOCATOR) Button (p. 43) CALLER ID Indicator (p. 21, 22, 23) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11) Antenna (p. 3, 10) PQQX12623YA-BM2 03.5.16 7:27 PM ページ 7[...]

Display 8 The handset shows you instructions and information on the display. These display prompts are shown below. The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory. The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 11). The display shows the number of new calls and the battery stren[...]

JACK SMITH 1-222-333-4444 11:20A JAN.12 a 3 9 Preparation No link to base. Place on cradle and try again. The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Place the handset on the base unit and try again. This is a name from the Caller List. The display shows: — the caller’s name, — the caller’s number, — the time and date of the la[...]

Settings 10 Connections Telephone Line Cord Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C) Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC Adaptor Raise the antenna. Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected. Hooks ≥ USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1 (Order No. KX-TCA1-G). ≥ The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the[...]

“ 11 Preparation Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use. ≥ The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights. IN USE/CHARGE Indicator OR Battery strength You can check the battery strength on the display while the handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after[...]

“ Settings 12 Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11): *Within about 10 feet (3 m) ≥ Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature. ≥ Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth o[...]

“ 13 Preparation Using the Belt Clip You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip. To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Using an Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCA87 or KX-TCA90 headset. To order, call the acces[...]

“ Settings 14 Selecting the Dialing Mode If you have touch tone service, set to “ Tone ” . If rotary or pulse service is used, set to “ Pulse ” . Your phone comes from the factory set to “ Tone ” . Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “[...]

15 Preparation Selecting the Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “ B ” . Otherwise the unit may not ring and the Call Waiting Caller ID Feature may not be accessible (p. 44). Your phone comes from the factory set to “ A ” . Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) [...]

Programmable Functions 16 You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit . The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. During programming *To select a desired function item, press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the[...]

“ 17 Preparation Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing (TALK) . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/[...]

“ Programmable Functions 18 Selecting the Ringer Volume You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to select “ Ringer volume ” . 3 Press [...]

Making Calls “ 19 Basic Operation 1 Press (TALK) . 2 Dial a phone number. ≥ The dialed number is displayed. ≥ After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit. If noise interferes with the conversation Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select[...]

“ Making calls 20 To dial after confirming the entered number 1 Dial a phone number. ≥ If you misdial, press (CLEAR) . All digits are erased. Dial the correct phone number. 2 Press (TALK) . ≥ After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base[...]

Answering Calls 21 Basic Operation When a call is received, the unit rings and the CALLER ID indicator on the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 22). In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring to answer a ca[...]

Caller ID Service 22 This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party ’ s information will be displayed after the fi rst ring. The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers, including the time and date received and the number of times ca[...]

23 Advanced Operation ≥ If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you cannot access those services. ≥ The name display service may not be available in some areas. For further information, please contact your telephone company. To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID i[...]

Using the Caller List 24 Viewing the Caller List To check who has called, follow the steps below. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press (›) or (‹) to enter the Caller List. ≥ The display will show, for example, the following: 2 To search from the most recent call, press (›) . To search [...]

“ 25 Advanced Operation Ex. When you search from the most recent call: Lift the handset off the base unit and press (›) or (‹) . ≥ If there is no name information for a caller, the display will only show the phone number. To return to the previous caller, press (‹) . To exit the Caller List , press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . ≥ The handset wil[...]

“ Using the Caller List 26 Calling Back from the Caller List 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press (›) or (‹) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to fi nd the desired caller. 3 Press (TALK) . ≥ The displayed phone number is dialed automatically. ≥ In some cases, you may have to edit the number before dial[...]

“ 27 Advanced Operation Editing the Caller’s Phone Number The unit can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press (›) or (‹) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to fi nd the desired caller. Press FWD/EDIT (fl) . 3 While th[...]

“ Using the Caller List 28 Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store numbers that are in the Caller List in the directory. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press (›) or (‹) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to fi nd the caller you want to sto[...]

29 Advanced Operation Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. To erase a specific caller from the Caller List 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press (›) or (‹) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to ?[...]

One-Touch Dialer 30 A phone number stored in the (DIRECT) button can be dialed with a one- touch operation. Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ” . 3 Press FWD/EDIT (fl) ( Yes key). 4 While th[...]

31 Advanced Operation Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button 1 Press (DIRECT) . ≥ The stored number is dialed automatically. ≥ After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. 2 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit. ≥ You can also dial the stored number in the (DIREC[...]

Using the Directory 32 You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory. All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabetical order. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display. Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. (FUNCTION/EXIT/[...]

“ 33 Advanced Operation 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 While the arrow points to “ Save directory ” , press FWD/EDIT (fl) ( Yes key). ≥ The display shows the number of stored items in the directory. 3 Enter a name, up to 15 characters, with the dialing buttons, BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) . ≥ See the steps for entering names and symbols[...]

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (0) BACK (fi) FWD/EDIT (fl) 123456789 1 0 1 1 Number of times key is pressed “ Using the Directory 34 Steps for Entering Names and Symbols The handset dialing buttons ( (0) to (9) ), BACK (fi) and FWD/EDIT (fl) can be used to enter letters and symbols. Each button selects a character as shown below. ≥ To [...]

For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 While the arrow points to “ Save directory ” , press FWD/EDIT (fl) ( Yes key). 3 Press (8) . 4 Press (6) six times, then press FWD/EDIT (fl) to move the cursor to the right. 5 Press (6) four times. 6 Press FWD/EDIT (fl) twice to enter a blank. 7 Press (5) . 8 Press (6) six[...]

“ Using the Directory 36 Finding Items in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Press BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (›) or (‹) . ≥ The fi rst item or last item is displayed. 3 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the desired item is displayed. ≥ All directory items are stored i[...]

“ 37 Advanced Operation Dialing from the Directory 1 Press BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (›) or (‹) . ≥ The fi rst item or last item is displayed. 3 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to fi nd the directory item that you want to dial (p. 36). 4 Press (TALK) . ≥ The number is dialed automatically. 5 To ha[...]

“ Using the Directory 38 Editing an Item in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Press BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (›) or (‹) . ≥ The fi rst item or last item is displayed. 3 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to fi nd the directory item you want to change (p. 36). Press FWD/EDIT[...]

39 Advanced Operation Erasing an Item from the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 1 Press BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (›) or (‹) . ≥ The fi rst item or last item is displayed. 3 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to fi nd the directory item you want to erase (p. 36). 4 Press (CLEAR) . [...]

Voice Mail Service 40 Voice mail service is an electronic on-line answering system offered by your telephone company. After subscribing, the voice mail system can answer calls automatically when your line is busy or if calls are not answered. Callers can leave messages by following the pre-recorded instructions. When voice mail messages will be rec[...]

“ 41 Advanced Operation To erase a stored number Press and hold (CLEAR) in step 6 on page 40. ≥ You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . Setting the Voice Mail Tone If your voice mail service sends a voice mail tone after a new message has been recorded, set to “ On ” . “ Voicemail ” and “” will be[...]

“ Voice Mail Service 42 Listening to Voice Mail Messages After receiving a voice mail message, “ Voicemail ” and “” will be displayed. To listen to your voice mail message(s), follow the steps below. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Voicemail dial ” . 3 Press FWD/EDIT (fl) ( Y[...]

Special Features “ 43 Advanced Operation Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user. Handset Locator You can locate the handset or [...]

44 “ Special Features For Call Waiting Service Users Press (FLASH/CALLWAIT) if you hear a call-waiting tone while talking. ≥ The fi rst call is put on hold and you can answer the second call. ≥ To return to the fi rst caller, press (FLASH/CALLWAIT) again. ≥ If this function does not operate properly, consult your telephone company for d[...]

45 Advanced Operation FLASH Button Pressing (FLASH/CALLWAIT) allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. Selecting the fl ash time The fl ash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following fl[...]

46[...]

47 Useful Information 2 1[...]

48 If “ Recharge battery ” is displayed and/or “” fl ashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P508 battery. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. 1 Remove the cover by sliding while pressing the arrow. 2 Replace the battery and close the cover. 3 Make sure you charge the new battery f[...]

49 Useful Information Before Requesting Help “ Problem “ No link to base. Place on cradle and try again. ” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. The unit does not work. Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units. The handset does not ring. The handset display is blank. The handset display is still blank after [...]

50 “ Before Requesting Help Problem You cannot program items, such as the dialing mode. Previously programmed information is erased. You cannot store a name and phone number in the directory. While programming or searching, the unit starts to ring and stops the program/ search. The unit does not display the caller ’ s name and/or phone number. [...]

51 Useful Information Problem (HANDSETLOCATOR) does not function. You cannot redial by pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) . “ Recharge battery ” is displayed, “” fl ashes or the unit beeps intermittently. You charged the battery fully, but “ Recharge battery ” is still displayed and/or “” continues to fl ash. The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lig[...]

52 Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or personal injury. 1 1. Read and understand all instructions. 1 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 1 3. Unplug this unit from AC outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid[...]

53 Useful Information CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fi re or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) speci fi ed. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fi re. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). [...]

54 FCC and Other Information If requested by the telephone company, inform them as follows: FCC Registration No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (found on the bottom of the unit) Ringer Equivalence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1B The particular telephone line to which the equipm[...]

55 Useful Information CAUTION: Any changes or modi fi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’ s authority to operate this device. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are design[...]

For product service ≥ Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory. ≥ Call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) for the location of an authorized servicenter. ≥ Panasonic ’ s e-mail address for customer inquiries: consumerproducts@panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY When you ship the product ≥ Carefully pack your [...]