Panasonic Home Communication System Cordless Handset Kx-tha11 2line Operating Instructions

							Preparation
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Controls
Handset
ASpeaker
BDisplay
CHeadset jack/Audio jack
D{C} (TALK)
EJoystick
F{s} (SP-PHONE)
G{*} (TONE)
H{PAUSE} {REDIAL}
IMicrophoneJRinger indicator/Message indicator
KReceiver
LSoft keys
M{OFF}
N{MUTE} {CLEAR}
O{HOLD} {INTERCOM}
PUSB port
Q{FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
RCharge contacts
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
IJ
K
M
L
N
O
P
Q
R A
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Using the joystick
Charger
ACharge contacts
BCHARGE indicator The handset joystick can be used to 
navigate through menus and to select 
items shown on the display, by pushing it 
up, down, left, or right.It can also be used to select the center soft 
key icon (page 13), by pressing down on 
the center of the joystick.
B
A
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Display
Handset display items
Handset soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and a 
joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by 
pressing the center of the joystick, you can 
select the feature or operation indicated by 
the soft key icon shown directly above it.
Displayed 
itemMeaning
1– Battery strength 
indicator for the handset 
(located in the upper 
right of the display)
– This icon is also 
displayed in the lower 
right representing a 
connected cellular 
phone’s battery 
strength. It may not be 
displayed depending on 
the cellular phone’s 
capability.
k
lThe line is in use.
Flashing:
– the call is put on hold on 
that line.
– the answering system is 
answering a call on that 
line.
Flashing rapidly: a call is 
being received on that 
line.
Example: Handset extension 
number
Voice enhancer is on.
Speaker is on.
Call privacy mode is on.
Ringer for both line 1 and 
line 2 on the handset is off.
Line 1 or line 2 ringer on 
the handset is off.
VE
L2 L1
L2L1,
(displayed 
in the top 
center)The cellular line is in use.
Flashing: a cellular call is 
put on hold.
Flashing rapidly: a cellular 
call is being received.
You are using a cellular 
line. The number of bars 
indicates the signal 
strength of the cellular 
line. Depending on a 
connected cellular 
phone’s capability, these 
bars may not be 
displayed.
Computer is connected.
Displayed 
itemMeaning
CELL
PC
LINE1LINE2
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Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing {MENU} 
(center of joystick) on the handset reveals 
the main menu. From here you can access 
various features and settings.
Note:
LThe menu icons shown in these 
operating instructions vary slightly from 
the actual icons shown on the display.Symbols used in these 
operating instructions
Symbols used for operations 
Menu iconMenu/feature
dPhonebook
GCaller list
iMessage playback
fRinger settings
FAudio monitor
hOther items
SymbolMeaning
d, G, 
i, f, 
F, hThe symbols to the left 
represent the handset 
menu icons. 
Example: d
Push the joystick of the 
handset up, down, left, or 
right to select that menu 
icon shown on the display.
Example: 
“Ringer 
volume”Push the joystick of the 
handset up or down to 
select the words in 
quotations shown on the 
display.
iProceed to the next 
operation.
Example: 
{MENU}The words in the brackets 
show button names on the 
handset.
{^}, {V}Push the joystick of the 
handset up or down to scroll 
through the displayed 
items.
{}Push the joystick of the 
handset left or right to 
select the desired items.
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Registering the handset
Registering the handset
Register the handset to your base unit. 
The handset will be assigned an extension 
number by your base unit.
Important:
LBefore registering this handset or any 
other compatible Panasonic units to 
your base unit, we recommend you 
change your base unit’s PIN so that 
other Bluetooth devices in the area are 
not accidentally registered at the same 
time. For more information, see the 
operating instructions included with your 
base unit.
1Base unit:
Press and hold {INTERCOM} until it 
starts flashing and a beep sounds.
LAfter {INTERCOM} starts flashing, 
the rest of the procedure must be 
completed within 2 minutes.
2Handset:
Press {OK}, then wait until the handset 
beeps.
LIf you have changed the base unit’s 
PIN, enter it and press {OK}, then 
wait until the handset beeps. For 
more information, see the operating 
instructions included with your base 
unit.
Note:
LIf for some reason the handset is not 
registered to a base unit, use the 
following procedure to register it to the 
base unit.
{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT} i “Registration” i 
{SELECT} i “Registration” i 
{SELECT} i Repeat step 1. i 
{OK}If you have already canceled the 
handset’s registration at the previous 
base unit, follow steps 1 and 2.
Deregistering the handset
The handset can cancel its own 
registration.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Registration” i {SELECT}
3“Deregistration” i {SELECT} 
4{3}{3}{5} i {OK}
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Setting the unit before 
use
Display language
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Change language” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“English”)
4Press the center of joystick to save. i 
{OFF}
Note:
LIf you select a language you cannot 
read, press the center of joystick, 
{#}{1}{1}{0}{1}, and {SAVE} to 
change the display language to English.
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							C Making/Answering Calls
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Making calls
1Lift the handset and dial the phone 
number.
LTo correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2{C}
LAn available line is automatically 
selected and the line number is 
displayed.
3When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LYou can also select a line by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 2.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
35.
Using the speakerphone
Important:
LYou can place the handset on the 
charger while using the speakerphone. 
The call is not disconnected.
1During a conversation, press {s} to 
turn on the speakerphone.
LSpeak alternately with the other party.
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet 
environment.
LTo switch back to the receiver, press 
{C}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
Push {^} or {V} while talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 10 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.
1{REDIAL}
2Push {^} or {V} to select the desired 
number.
LTo erase the displayed number, press 
{CLEAR}.
3{C}
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance 
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long distance 
service.
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{C}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
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Answering calls
1Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
LThe called line is automatically 
selected.
LYou can also answer the call by 
pressing any button except the 
joystick or {OFF}. (Any key talk 
feature)
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LYou can also answer the call by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 1.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
35.
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by 
simply lifting the handset off the charger. 
You do not need to press {C}. To activate 
this feature, see page 34.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside 
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily 
by pressing {OFF}.
Useful features during a 
call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
Press {HOLD} 2 times during an outside 
call.
LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} that is flashing on the handset.
Note:
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound. 
After 4 additional minutes on hold, the 
call is disconnected.
MUTE button
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 {C}.
FLASH button
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
special features of your host PBX such as 
transferring an extension call, or accessing 
optional telephone services such as Call 
Waiting. 
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 35.
For Call Waiting service users
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Call Waiting 
service.
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. Please 
contact your telephone company for 
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details and availability of this service in 
your area.
Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd 
call.
LTo switch between calls, press {CALL 
WAIT}.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/pulse service users)
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
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 
automatically when necessary. You can 
also turn this feature on or off manually.
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick) 
during an outside call.
2To turn this feature on, select “Booster 
on”.
To turn this feature off, select “Booster 
off”.
3{SELECT}
Note:
LWhile this feature is turned on;
– the battery operating time is 
shortened (page 10).
– the maximum number of extensions 
that can be used at a time may 
decrease.
Handset voice enhancer
This feature clarifies the voice of the 
person you are talking to, reproducing a 
more natural-sounding voice that is easier 
to hear and understand (page 34).
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick) 
during an outside call.
2To turn this feature on, select “Voice 
enhancer”.
To turn this feature off, select “V.E. 
off”.
3{SELECT}
Note:
LDepending on the condition and quality 
of your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize existing line noise. If it 
becomes difficult to hear, turn this 
feature off.
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Using the other line during a call
When a call is being received on the other 
line during a conversation, the interrupt 
tones sound (page 33). k or l on the 
handset flashes rapidly. You can answer 
the 2nd call while holding the 1st call. 
You can also make a call without ending 
the 1st call.
Example: If you are using line 1
1Press {HOLD} 2 times to put the 1st 
call (line 1) on hold.
2Press {LINE2} to make or answer a 
2nd call.
LTo hold the 2nd call, press {HOLD} 2 
times.
3To return to the 1st call (line 1), press 
{LINE1}.
Note:
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID, the 2nd 
caller’s information is displayed when a 
call is being received on the other line 
(page 24).
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