Panasonic Cordless Telephone VB 44240A User Guide

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Programming Your Handset
The 900 MHz handset has 6 programmable function 
keys (F1 to F6). 
The F1 to F4 keys are back lighted, so these keys 
can be programmed as Feature Function (FF) keys. 
Note: When used with the DBS 96/72/90 and 
the DBS 824, LED indications of calls are only 
available if the handset and desk telephone  FF 
Keys are programmed as CO keys.
Note: For detailed programming instructions, 
see your key telephone user manual.  A large-
display key telephone is recommended for 
programming.
1.
To enter the 900 MHz handset programming 
mode from standby mode, press and hold the
  and
# buttons. While holding those buttons, 
press the TA L K
 button.  You will hear a beep 
F5
F4 F3
F6F1F2
*
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confirming that you are in programming mode.
By default, the F1 key will be selected.
2.
Choose the key you want to program. Scroll 
forward through the key selections by pressing 
the R/VOL
 key, or move backwards by pressing 
the MUTE
 key.
3.
Press the 0 key to confirm your F-key 
selection.
4.
Select the program function to assign to the 
F-key by pressing the R/VOL
 or MUTE
 key to 
move through the selections. 
Program
FunctionLocationDisplay/Complete 
message
One Touch 
(OTCH) keys 
1-10Any-
where 
(F1-F6)
Default: 
F5OTCH xx(xx=01-10)
FLASH key FLASH key
CONF key CONF key
PROG key PROG key
AUTO key AUTO key
REDIAL keyREDIAL key
(System Redial)
Soft-key (mode) MODE key
Soft-key (key
Soft-key (End) END key
Soft-key (
						

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5.
Press the 0 key to confirm your function 
selection.  The handset will display COMPLETE 
next to the assigned key number and the 
function assigned to that key. 
You can now program the next F-key.
Note: To exit the programming mode at any 
time, press the TALK key. This returns the 
phone to Standby mode.
Note: You must press the TALK button on the 
handset to scroll through System Speed Dial 
(SSD) and Personal Speed Dial ( PSD) 
addresses using the * and # keys.
The TALK button must also be pressed for the 
programmed FF keys to function (except as 
described in the following Note.)
Note: When Function Keys are programmed as 
the MCO key, CO key, DN key, or BLF key, they 
can be used without first pressing the TALK 
button.
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Troubleshooting
If your 900 MHz cordless telephone is not performing 
to your expectations, try these steps.  If you are still 
unable to resolve the problems, contact your PBX 
Administrator.
Note: Do not attempt to service this unit 
yourself.  All service must be performed by 
qualified service personnel.
Problem Cause/Corrective Action
Warning tone and 
NO SERVICE 
message Make sure the base station 
antenna is fully vertical.
 Move closer to the base 
station.
 Check for LOW BATT 
warning.
 Select a different channel 
on your handset
Warning tone and 
blank display
  Select a different channel 
on your handset.
After Talk button is 
pressed, handset  
displays blank 
screen Make sure the base station 
power is on.
 Make sure the base station 
is connected to the PBX.
 Battery may be weak. 
Charge the battery without 
interruption for 5 hours.
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come on when 
headset is placed in 
charging unit. Make sure the AC adapter 
is plugged into the base 
station and wall outlet.
 Make sure handset is 
properly seated in charging 
unit.
 Make sure the battery is 
properly placed in the 
handset.
 Make sure the charging 
contacts on the handset 
and charging unit are clean.
Conversation 
interrupted by other 
conversations or 
excessive static  Select a different channel 
on your handset.
Conversation is 
interrupted 
frequently. Make sure the base 
antenna is fully vertical.
 Move closer to the base.
 Check for LOW BATT 
warning.
Handset does not 
ring Battery may be weak.  
Charge the battery without 
interruption for 5 hours.
 Make sure the base station 
antenna is fully vertical.
 The handset may be too far 
away from the base station.
 Ensure the ringer ON/OFF 
switch is in the ON position.
Problem Cause/Corrective Action
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Service Parts and Accessories
SERVICE PARTS
 
AC Adapter for 
Charging Unit
AD970Charging Unit
without AC Adapter
EXP9785
AC Adapter for 
Base Station
EXP9704800 mAH  DC 3.6V 
Rechargeable Battery
BT2499
Belt Clip 
(Assembled)
EXP9702Wall Mount Adapter
EXP9660
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Leather Case
VB-44249ALC
 
Headset
VB-44249HS
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							PanasonicTelecommunication Systems Company
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Business Telephone Systems Division
Headquarters
Two Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ  07094
(201) 392-4220
www.panasonic.com/dbs
06/2001
Printed in USA P/N 545X05201
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