Panasonic Global Voip Telephone Bb-gt1500, Bb-gt1540 Operating Instructions

							Making/Answering Calls (Handset)
31For product assistance, visit www.panasonic.com/help
For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
Making calls
Important:
LYou can choose the landline or IP line 
to make a call. Make sure to choose 
the appropriate line for the phone 
number.
LTo call a Panasonic GLOBARANGE 
phone, dial the A number 
consisting of a # followed by 10 digits 
(page 4).
Using the handset N
1
Dial the phone number.
LTo correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2To make a landline call, press 
{TEL}.
To  m a k e  a  A internet call, press 
{IP}.
3When you finish talking, press 
{OFF} or place the handset on the 
base unit or charger.
Note:
Ll To make calls from your A 
number to landline and cellular phone 
numbers via your IP line, you need to 
subscribe to the appropriate service at 
www.joip.com
When calling, you may not hear 
ringtones from your receiver/speaker 
for a while as the unit accesses the 
destination phone number. This is 
normal, please wait.
LYou can also make a call by pressing 
{CALL} in step 2. The line set for line 
selection mode is automatically 
selected (page 28). When a A 
number is dialed (page 4), the IP line 
is selected.
Ll If it takes some time to call the 
number in step 2, press {#} to call it 
immediately.
Using the speakerphone
1Dial the phone number, and press 
{s}.
LThe line set for line selection 
mode is automatically selected 
(page 28). When a A number 
is dialed (page 4), the IP line is 
selected.
LSpeak alternately with the other 
party.
2When you finish talking, press 
{OFF}.
Note:
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet 
environment.
LTo switch to the receiver, press {s}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker 
volume
Push the joystick up or down while 
talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 10 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list (each 48 digits 
max.). V (landline) and j (IP line) 
indicate which line you made the call on.
1{REDIAL}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired phone 
number.
3Press {CALL}.
LThe indicated line is selected.
LYou can also select the line by 
pressing {TEL} or {IP}.
Note:
LThe caller’s name is not stored in the 
redial list when calling back a number 
from the caller list.
Erasing a number in the redial list
1{REDIAL}
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2{V}/{^}: Select the desired phone 
number.
3{ERASE} i {V}/{^}: “Yes” i 
{SELECT} i {OFF}
PAUSE button
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls, for example using a PBX 
or long distance service. When storing a 
calling card access number and/or PIN 
in the phonebook, a pause is also 
needed (page 41).
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1{9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the 
phone number.
2{TEL}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
Handset LCD backlight
The handset’s LCD backlight color 
changes as follows.
Answering calls
Using the handset N
When a call is being received, the ringer 
indicator on the handset flashes rapidly.
1To answer the landline call, press 
{TA L K}, {TEL}, or {s}.
To answer the A internet call, 
press {TA L K}, {IP}, or {s}.LYou can also answer the call by 
pressing any dial key from {0} to 
{9}, {*}, or {#}. (Any key talk 
feature)
2When you finish talking, press 
{OFF}.
Note:
LYou can change the ringer indicator 
color and the ringer tone (page 51, 
53). You can also adjust the handset 
ringer volume (page 51).
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call 
by simply lifting the handset off the base 
unit or charger. You do not need to press 
{TA L K}, {TEL}, or {IP}. To activate this 
feature, see page 50.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an 
outside call, you can turn the ringer off 
temporarily by pressing {~} or {OFF}.
Useful features during 
a call
HOLD button N
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
Press {HOLD} 2 times during an outside 
call.
LTo release hold, press {TEL} or {IP}.
LA user of another unit can take the call 
by pressing {TEL} or {IP}.
Note:
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 9 
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound 
and the ringer indicator flashes 
rapidly. After 1 additional minute on 
hold, the call is disconnected.
ColorMeaning
Green Landline is used.
Amber IP line is used.
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Lk If another phone is connected to 
the same line (page 19), you can also 
take the call by lifting its handset.
MUTE button N
While mute is turned on, you can hear 
the other party, but the other party 
cannot hear you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE}.
Note:
L{MUTE} is a soft key visible on the 
handset display during a call.
LWhen this feature is turned on, 
{MUTE} flashes.
FLASH button N
k
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
special features of your host PBX such 
as transferring an extension call, or 
accessing optional telephone services.
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 
55.
l
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
optional services from A. Visit 
www.joip.com or contact the A 
service provider for details.
Making another call on the IP line:
While you are talking with an outside 
caller, you can make a 2nd call on the 
same line by pressing {FLASH} then 
dialing.
LThe 1st call is put on hold.
LTo hang up the 2nd call, press {OFF}. 
The alarm tone starts to sound. Press 
{IP} to talk with the 1st caller again. If 
you do not press {IP}, the alarm tone 
sounds for 1 minute and the 1st call is 
disconnected.You can combine the calls to make a 
conference call by pressing {FLASH} 
again after the 2nd call is connected.
LTo hang up the 2nd call and talk with 
the 1st caller, press {FLASH}.
LTo hang up both lines, press {OFF}.
For Call Waiting service users 
N
Call Waiting service is provided by your 
landline service provider and A.
This feature allows you to receive calls 
while you are already talking on the 
phone. If you receive a call while on the 
phone, you will hear a Call Waiting tone.
Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd 
call.
LTo switch between calls, press {CALL 
WA IT}.
Note:
Lk Please contact your landline 
service provider for details.
Ll Please visit www.joip.com or 
contact the A service provider for 
details.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/pulse service users) 
k N
You can temporarily switch the dialing 
mode to tone when you need to access 
touch tone services (for example, 
answering services, telephone banking 
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering 
access numbers which require tone 
dialing.
Handset clarity booster N
This feature can improve sound clarity 
when the handset is used in an area 
where there may be interference. During 
an outside call, this feature is turned on 
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automatically when necessary. You can 
also turn this feature on or off manually.
1Press {MENU} during an outside 
call.
2Press {3} to select “Booster on” 
or “Booster off”.
Note:
LWhen this feature is turned off 
manually during a call, it does not 
automatically turn on again during the 
same call.
LWhile this feature is turned on:
– the battery operating time is 
shortened (page 20)
– the maximum number of extensions 
that can be used at a time may 
decrease
Call share N
This feature allows you to join an 
existing outside call.
When another unit is on an outside call, 
press {TEL} or {IP} to select the line that 
is being used for the call.
Note:
LMultiple parties can join a conference 
call. The possible number of 
participating parties depends on the 
current system usage. When another 
participating party cannot join a 
conversation, the busy tone sounds 
and the handset displays “Busy”.
Call privacy N
Call privacy allows you to prevent other 
users from joining your conversations 
with outside callers. To allow other users 
to join your conversations, leave this 
feature off.
1Press {MENU} during an outside 
call.
2Press {2} to select “Privacy on” 
or “Privacy off”.LWhen this feature is turned on, 
“PRIV.” is displayed.
Note:
LThis feature will turn off after you hang 
up the call.
Using the other line, 
conference call N
When a call is being received on the 
other line during a conversation, the 
interrupt tones sound.
You can answer the 2nd call while 
holding the 1st call. You can also 
combine the landline call and internet 
call to make a conference call.
Example:If you are using the landline
1Press {HOLD} 2 times to put the 1st 
call (landline) on hold.
2Press {IP} to make or answer a 2nd 
call.
LTo hold the 2nd call, press 
{HOLD} 2 times.
3To hang up the 2nd call and 
return to the 1st call (landline):
Press {TEL}.
To make a conference call:
Press {CONF}.
LTo hang up only one line, press 
{TEL} or {IP} for the party with 
which you want to continue 
talking.
LTo put both lines on hold, press 
{HOLD}. To talk with only one 
caller, press {TEL} or {IP} for the 
party with which you want to 
continue talking. To resume both 
lines, press {CONF}.
Note:
LIf you subscribe to the Caller ID 
service, the 2nd caller’s information is 
displayed as the call is being received 
(page 43).
LTo turn the interrupt tone off, see page 
50.
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							Making/Answering Calls (Base Unit)
35For product assistance, visit www.panasonic.com/help
For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
Making calls
Important:
LYou can choose the landline or IP line 
to make a call. Make sure to choose 
the appropriate line for the phone 
number.
LTo call a Panasonic GLOBARANGE 
phone, dial the A number 
consisting of a # followed by 10 digits 
(page 4).
Using the base unit f
1
To make a landline call, press 
{TEL}.
To  m a k e  a  A internet call, press 
{IP}.
LYou can also make a call by 
pressing {s}. The line set for line 
selection mode is automatically 
selected (page 28).
2Dial the phone number.
3When the other party answers, 
speak into the MIC.
LSpeak alternately with the other 
party.
4When you finish talking, press {s}.
Note:
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet 
environment.
Ll To make calls from your A 
number to landline and cellular phone 
numbers via your IP line, you need to 
subscribe to the appropriate service at 
www.joip.com
When calling, you may not hear 
ringtones from your receiver/speaker 
for a while as the unit accesses the destination phone number. This is 
normal, please wait.
Ll If it takes some time to call the 
number in step 2, press {#} to call it 
immediately.
LWhile on a call, you can switch from 
the base unit to the handset:
– Press {TEL} or {IP} on the 
handset, then press {s} on the 
base unit.
– If the handset is on the base unit, 
simply lift it.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while 
talking.
Redialing the last number dialed
Press {TEL} or {IP}. i {REDIAL}
Answering calls
Using the base unit f
When a call is being received, the TEL 
indicator or IP indicator flashes rapidly.
1{s}
LYou can also answer the call by 
pressing the flashing {TEL} or 
{IP}.
2Speak into the MIC.
3When you finish talking, press {s}. Available model:
BB-GT1540
Available model:
BB-GT1540
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Useful features during 
a call
HOLD button f
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
LTo release hold, press the flashing 
{TEL} or {IP}.
LA handset user can take the call by 
pressing {TEL} or {IP}.
Note:
LWhile an outside call is on hold, the 
TEL indicator or IP indicator on the 
base unit flashes.
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 9 
minutes, an alarm tone starts to 
sound. After 1 additional minute on 
hold, the call is disconnected.
Lk If another phone is connected to 
the same line (page 19), you can also 
take the call by lifting its handset.
MUTE button f
While mute is turned on, you can hear 
the other party, but the other party 
cannot hear you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE} or {s}.
FLASH button f
k
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
special features of your host PBX such 
as transferring an extension call, or 
accessing optional telephone services.Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 
55.
l
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
optional services from A. Visit 
www.joip.com or contact the A 
service provider for details.
Making another call on the IP line:
While you are talking with an outside 
caller, you can make a 2nd call on the 
same line by pressing {FLASH} then 
dialing.
LThe 1st call is put on hold.
LTo hang up the 2nd call, press {s}. 
The alarm tone starts to sound. Press 
{IP} to talk with the 1st caller again. If 
you do not press {IP}, the alarm tone 
sounds for 1 minute and the 1st call is 
disconnected.
You can combine the calls to make a 
conference call by pressing {FLASH} 
again after the 2nd call is connected.
LTo hang up the 2nd call and talk with 
the 1st caller, press {FLASH}.
LTo hang up both lines, press {s}.
For Call Waiting service users 
f
Call Waiting service is provided by your 
landline service provider and A.
This feature allows you to receive calls 
while you are already talking on the 
phone. If you receive a call while on the 
phone, you will hear a Call Waiting tone.
Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd 
call.
LTo switch between calls, press {CALL 
WA IT}.
Note:
Lk Please contact your landline 
service provider for details. Available model:
BB-GT1540
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For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
Ll Please visit www.joip.com or 
contact the A service provider for 
details.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/pulse service users) 
k f
You can temporarily switch the dialing 
mode to tone when you need to access 
touch tone services (for example, 
answering services, telephone banking 
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering 
access numbers which require tone 
dialing.
Call share f
This feature allows you to join an 
existing outside call.
When a handset is on an outside call, 
press {TEL} or {IP} to select the line that 
is being used for the call.
Note:
LMultiple parties can join a conference 
call. The possible number of 
participating parties depends on the 
current system usage. When another 
participating party cannot join a 
conversation, the busy tone sounds.
Using the other line, 
conference call f
When a call is being received on the 
other line during a conversation, the 
interrupt tones sound.
You can answer the 2nd call while 
holding the 1st call. You can also 
combine the landline call and internet 
call to make a conference call.
Example:If you are using the landline
1Press {HOLD} to put the 1st call 
(landline) on hold.
2Press {IP} to make or answer a 2nd 
call.
LTo hold the 2nd call, press 
{HOLD}.
3To hang up the 2nd call and 
return to the 1st call (landline):
Press {TEL}.
To make a conference call:
Press {CONF}.
LTo hang up only one line, press 
{TEL} or {IP} for the party with 
which you want to continue 
talking.
LTo put both lines on hold, press 
{HOLD}. To talk with only one 
caller, press {TEL} or {IP} for the 
party with which you want to 
continue talking. To resume both 
lines, press {CONF}.
Note:
LTo turn the interrupt tone off, see page 
50.
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							Making Internet Calls (Cellular Phone)
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Making internet calls 
using your cellular 
phone
l
Important:
LTo use this feature, you need an 
additional phone number for the IP 
line other than the A number (page 
4). If you do not have one, subscribe 
at www.joip.com
You can make internet calls with your 
cellular phone via the base unit. First, 
call your unit’s answering system by 
dialing the additional phone number you 
subscribed at www.joip.com
Next, dial the phone number you want to 
call. You can make cheaper international 
calls, even while you are out.
Perform the following beforehand, 
otherwise you cannot use this feature.
– Set your own remote code of the 
answering system other than “111” 
(default) for security (page 63).
– Turn on the answering system for the 
IP line (page 57, 62).
1Dial the phone number you 
subscribed at www.joip.com
2After the greeting message starts, 
enter your remote code of the 
answering system (page 63).
3{#}{9}
4After the dial tone sounds, dial the 
phone number you want to call. i 
{#}
LThe phone number is dialed via 
the IP line.
5When you finish talking, hang up.
Note:
LThe handset or base unit cannot join 
the call.
Turning this feature on or off f
The default setting is ON. If you do not 
want to use this feature, you can turn it 
off using the base unit.
First press and hold {STOP}, then press 
and hold {IP/TEL}. Keep holding down 
both buttons until the base unit beeps.
LWhen turned on, one beep sounds.
LWhen turned off, 2 beeps sound. Available model:
BB-GT1540
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							Handset Phonebook
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Handset phonebook
You can add up to 100 items to the 
handset phonebook and search for 
phonebook items by name.
Important:
LCaller ID subscribers can use ringer 
ID and light-up ID features (page 44).
LYou can add and edit phonebook 
items by accessing your account on 
the A website (www.joip.com), then 
downloading your web phonebook to 
the base unit. To import them to your 
handset, see page 71.
Adding items to the handset 
phonebook
1
{C}
2{ADD}
3Enter the name (max. 16 characters; 
see the character table, page 39). 
i {OK}
4Enter the phone number (max. 32 
digits). i {OK}
LIf you do not need to assign the 
ringer ID and light-up ID, go to 
step 9.
5{V}/{^}: “Set Ringer ID” i 
{SELECT}
6{V}/{^}: Select the desired ringer ID 
(page 44). i {OK}
LWhen selecting “No Ringer 
ID”, the ringer tone set for the IP 
line rings (page 53).
7{V}/{^}: “Set Light-up ID” i 
{SELECT}
8{V}/{^}: Select the desired light-up 
ID (page 44). i {OK}
9{SAVE}
LTo add other items, repeat from 
step 3.
10{OFF}
Note:
LIn step 2, you can also press {MENU} 
i {V}/{^}: “New entry” i 
{SELECT} instead of pressing 
{ADD}.
LIf you select “No Ringer ID” 
(default) in step 6, the handset uses 
the ringer tone you selected on page 
53 when a call is received from that 
caller.
LIf you select “No Light-upID” 
(default) in step 8, the handset uses 
the ringer indicator color you selected 
on page 51 when a call is received 
from that caller.
Character table for entering names
Note:
LTo enter another character that is 
located on the same dial key, first 
push the joystick right to move the 
cursor to the next space.
Editing/correcting a mistake
Push the joystick left or right to move the 
cursor to the character or number you 
want to erase, then press {CLEAR}. 
Enter the appropriate character or 
number.
KeyCharacter
{1}#&’ ( );,–./1
{2}a b c ABC 2
{3}def DEF 3
{4}ghi GHI 4
{5}jklJKL 5
{6}mnoMNO 6
{7}pqr sPQ RS7
{8}tuvTUV8
{9}wxyzWX YZ9
{0}Space 0
{#}#
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Note:
LPress and hold {CLEAR} to erase all 
characters or numbers.
Finding and calling a handset 
phonebook item
Important:
LMake sure to choose the appropriate 
line for the phone number to call.
Searching for a name alphabetically 
by scrolling through all items
1{C} i {SEARCH}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired item.
3To make a landline call, press 
{TEL}.
To  m a k e  a  A internet call, press 
{IP}.
LYou can also make a call by 
pressing {CALL}. The line set for 
line selection mode is 
automatically selected (page 28).
Searching for a name by initial
1{C} i {SEARCH}
2Press the dial key ({0} – {9}, or 
{#}) that corresponds to the first 
letter you are searching for (see the 
character table, page 39).
Example: “LISA”
Press {5} repeatedly to display the 
first phonebook entry starting with 
the initial “L” and go to step 3.
LIf there is no item corresponding 
to the letter you selected, the next 
item is displayed.
3Push the joystick down to select the 
desired item.
4To make a landline call, press 
{TEL}.
To  m a k e  a  A internet call, press 
{IP}.LYou can also make a call by 
pressing {CALL}. The line set for 
line selection mode is 
automatically selected (page 28).
Editing items in the handset 
phonebook
1
{C} i {SEARCH}
2Find the desired item (page 40). i 
{EDIT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the information you 
want to change.
4{SAVE} i {OFF} To change 
the name or 
phone 
numberSelect the name or 
phone number. i 
{SELECT} i Edit 
the information 
(page 39). i {OK}
To change 
the ringer IDSelect the current 
ringer ID. i 
{SELECT} i 
{V}/{^}: Select the 
desired item.
*1 i 
{OK}
*1 To turn the ringer 
ID off, select “No 
Ringer ID”.
To change 
the light-up 
IDSelect the current 
light-up ID. i 
{SELECT} i 
{V}/{^}: Select the 
desired light-up ID.
*1 
i {OK}
*1 To turn the light-
up ID off, select 
“No Light-
upID”.
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