Panasonic Cordless Telephone VB 44240A User Guide

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Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
 Ensure that your 900 MHz phone has been 
installed as described in Installing the 900 MHz 
Cordless Telephone on page 9
.
 Remove the handset from the charging unit 
before using the handset.
 Raise the base 
station antenna to 
the vertical position.
 Ensure that the 
CORDLESS LED 
on the base station 
is lit.
Note: When you pick up the 
handset and press TALK, you 
may see this message 
momentarily:
This message disappears when the base station 
obtains an open line from the PBX.
PLACING A CALL
1.
Press TA L K
. You will hear a dial tone.
2.
Enter the number you are calling.
3.
To end the call, press TA L K
.
Cordless 
LED
ACQUIRING 
LINK
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ANSWERING A CALL
If the handset is out of the charging unit:
Press TA L K
 or any key on the numeric keypad.
If the handset is in the charging unit:
1.
Remove the handset from the charging unit. 
(The AutoTalk feature allows you to answer the 
call immediately.)
2.
When you finish the call, place the handset back 
in the charging unit. (The AutoStandby feature 
automatically ends the call.)
ADJUSTING THE HEADSET/MICROPHONE 
V
OLUME
When in Talk mode (during a 
coversation):
Press the R/VOL key on right 
side of  handset to select  
maximum, high, medium, or 
low earpiece volume level.
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MUTING THE HANDSET MICROPHONE
When in Talk mode (during a 
coversation):
Press the Mute key on right 
side of the handset. The called 
party can no longer hear you 
voice or any other sounds 
near the handset. The Talk 
icon  blinks.
To turn off mute, press the Mute key again. Mute is 
also cancelled when you press the Talk button to end 
the conversation.
ADJUSTING THE RINGER VOLUME
When in Standby mode:
Rapidly press the R/VOL key on right side of  
handset to select  one of the following ringer volume 
settings:
Ringer Volume Screen Display
Ring type A (High)
Ring type A (Low)
Ring Type A
High
Ring Type A
Low
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24Ring type B (High)
Ring type B (Low)
Ring type C (High)
Ring type C (Low)
Ring Off (Vibrate)
Ring Type B
High
Ring Type B
Low
Ring Type C
High
Ring Type C
Low
Ring Off
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SWITCHING CALLS BETWEEN TELEPHONES
The 900 MHz cordless telephone base station allows 
you to switch calls between the 900 MHz handset 
and the key telephone.
Caution: Do not press the buttons labeled Desk 
or Cordless on the base station when 
receiving a call.  Doing so may 
disconnect the call.
Switching a call from 900 MHz handset to key 
telephone
To switch during an active call:
1.   
Press HOLD on the 900 MHz handset.
2.
Press TALK on the 900 MHz handset.
3.
Press the DESK button on the base station.
4.
Pick up the receiver on the key telephone.
Note:
 When the base station is operating with the key 
telephone, and you press the 900 MHz handset 
TALK button, there is no handset tone.  The hand-
set displays LINE IN USE for 5 seconds.
 If the PBX is powered off and on while the base 
station is in use, it may be necessary to reset the 
base station. You can do so by powering the base 
station off and on.
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Switching a call from key telephone to 900 MHz 
handset
To switch a call from the key telephone to the 900 
MHz handset during an active call:
1.   
Press HOLD on the key telephone.
2.
Press the CORDLESS button on the base 
station.
3.
Press TALK on the 900 MHz handset.
Note:
 If you are on an active call on the key telephone 
and you press the 
CORDLESS button on the 
base station without first pressing the HOLD
 but-
ton on the key telephone, your call will be discon-
nected.
 If you are on an active call on the 900 MHz hand-
set and you press the desk button on the base sta-
tion without first pressing the HOLD button on the 
key telephone, the transfer between phones is 
delayed until the call is completed. (Avoid this 
practice.)
 If the TALK button on the handset is pressed while 
the base station is switching from Desk mode to 
Cordless mode, the base station switches back to 
Desk mode.
SELECTING CHANNELS
To change the active channel, press the CHANNEL 
button on the handset.
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LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
When the battery in the 
handset is low and needs to be 
charged, you will see a 
message on the display.
Return the handset to the charging unit for charging 
or replace the handset battery  with another charged 
battery.
On a Call In Standby Mode
All keys and functions are 
available. None of the buttons 
operate.
Handset beeps once 
every 3 seconds until 
conversation ends. Handset beeps once 
every 15 seconds for 
3 minutes, then stops.
Complete your call as 
quickly as possible.Cannot make call and 
receive a call.
Replace battery  within 20 
seconds to continue call.Replace battery  
before making a call.
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RECHARGING THE HANDSET BATTERY
1.
Place the handset in the front 
slot of the charging unit.
2.
Make sure the CHARGE 
indicator lights. If the CHARGE 
light doesn’t light, check to see 
that the AC Adapter is plugged 
in, and that the handset is 
making good contact with the 
charging unit charging contacts.
3.
Charge the battery without 
interruption for 5 hours.
CLEANING HANDSET & CHARGING UNIT 
C
ONTACTS
To maintain a good charge, it 
is important to clean all 
charging contacts on the 
handset and charging unit 
about once a month. Use a 
pencil eraser or other contact 
cleaner. Do not use any 
liquids or solvents.
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CHARGING A SPARE BATTERY
The Charger Unit of your 900 MHz phone is 
equipped to charge a spare battery with or without 
the handset in the front slot.
1. Slide the (optional) spare 
battery into the second slot in the 
charging unit until the retaining 
clip snaps over the top of the 
battery.
2. Make sure the BATT CHARGE 
indicator lights. If the BATT 
CHARGE indicator doesn’t light, 
check to see that the AC Adapter 
is plugged in, and that the battery 
is making good contact with the charging unit 
charging contacts.
Note: When charging a battery for the first time, 
charge it without interruption for 15-20 hours.
When recharging a battery, charge it without 
interruption for 5 hours.
3. When charging is complete, press back on the 
latch and remove the battery for use. Or, if you don’t 
need the battery immediately, leave it in the charging 
compartment; it will not overcharge.
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