Panasonic Home Communication System Usb Adapter Kx-tha14 Operating Instructions

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System requirements for your computer
Trademarks
LMicrosoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
LPentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in 
the United States and/or other countries.
LScreen shots are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
LAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
The following system requirements must be met in order to use the MULTI TALK V 
software.
ItemDescription
Operating 
SystemMicrosoft
® Windows® 98SE, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft 
Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows XP
CPUFor Windows 98SE and Windows Me: Pentium
® 166 MHz or 
faster
For Windows 2000: Pentium 200 MHz or faster
For Windows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or faster
RAMFor Windows 98SE and Windows Me: 64 MB (128 MB or more 
recommended)
For Windows 2000 and Windows XP: 128 MB
HDD50 MB available disk space
Resolution800 x 600 or higher resolution display
OthersUSB interface: 1.1
Video adaptor with high color (16 bit) or higher
CD-ROM drive
Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (necessary when 
monitoring the cordless camera)
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Installation
Before you connect the USB adaptor, you must install the MULTI TALK V USB driver and 
MULTI TALK V Utility software included with your base unit. Refer to the “Installation Guide 
for MULTI TALK V Software” for details.
Important:
LThe USB adaptor should not be connected to the computer when you start installing. If 
it is already connected, disconnect it. During installation, the installation wizard will 
prompt you to connect the USB adaptor.
LWhile connecting the USB adaptor to your computer, you cannot use any of the other 
USB utilities (Phonebook Utility, Picture Utility, etc.).
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Connections
Connect the USB adaptor to the USB port of your computer.
LThe USB adaptor receives power from the USB port.
Connecting the USB adaptor to your computer
Connecting the USB adaptor to your computer using the included USB extension 
cable
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Registering the USB 
adaptor
Before you use the USB adaptor you must 
first register it to the base unit, another 
USB adaptor, or another Bluetooth device.
1Your computer:
Connect the USB adaptor to your 
computer.
LThe MULTI TALK V USB Utility starts. 
If the software does not start, refer to 
the troubleshooting section (page 
18).
2Click the Data Link Manager icon in the 
MULTI TALK V USB Utility-Main Menu 
window.
LData Link Manager window is open.
3Click [Find Device].
LAll connectable devices are listed in 
the Device List.
LA maximum of 10 devices can be 
found.
4Select the device you would like to 
connect to, then click [Find Service].
LAll available services are listed in the 
Service List.
LWhen you connect to another 
computer’s USB adaptor or a 
Bluetooth device, skip to step 6.
5Base 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.
6Your computer:
Select the desired service, then click 
[Connect].
7Enter the device’s PIN. (Refer to the 
operating instructions provided with the 
device.)
LWhen you access to the base unit or 
another USB adaptor, enter the 
current 4-digit PIN (default: “7262”).
LDepending on the Bluetooth device, 
the PIN for the device is not required.
8Click [OK].
LThe animation in the lower left corner 
of the Data Link Manager screen 
indicates that the connection is 
established.
LIf you close the Data Link Manager 
window, the current connection is 
disconnected.
Note:
LThe screen shots in these instructions 
are for Windows XP and are included for 
reference only.
LThe screen shots in these instructions 
may differ slightly from the screen 
shown on your computer.
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Deregistering a USB adaptor
The base unit can cancel a registered USB 
adaptor.
1{MENU} i h i {SET}
2“Deregistration” i {SET}
3Select the desired USB adaptor. i 
{SET}
4{3}{3}{5} i {SET} i {STOP}
Setting the USB adaptor 
options
You can erase unnecessary devices from 
the History List, change the USB adaptor’s 
name, and show or hide the USB adaptor 
from other Bluetooth device from the Data 
Link Manager options screen.
Opening the Data Link Manager 
options screen
1Connect the USB adaptor to your 
computer.
LThe MULTI TALK V USB Utility starts. 
If the software does not start, refer to 
the troubleshooting section (page 
18).
2Click the Data Link Manager icon in the 
MULTI TALK V USB Utility-Main Menu 
window.
3Click [Options].
LThe Data Link Manager options 
screen is open.
– To erase the unnecessary devices from 
the History List, see page 16.
Base unit
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– To change the device name, see 
page 16.
– To show or hide the USB adaptor from 
other Bluetooth devices, see page 16.
Erasing a device from the History List
You can erase devices from the History 
List for privacy.
1Select the device you want to erase.
2Click [Erase].
3Click [OK] when prompted.
LThe device is erased from the History 
List box.
4Click [OK] to return to the Data Link 
Manager screen, or change other 
settings as desired.
LWhen you connect to the erased 
device, you need to register the 
device again (page 14).
Changing the USB adaptor’s name
You can change the USB adaptor’s name, 
useful if you have multiple USB adaptors.
1Enter the desired name (10 characters 
max.) (Default: “USB THA14”) under 
[Device Name].
2Click [OK] to save the new name and 
return to the Data Link Manager screen, 
or change other settings as desired.
Click [Cancel] to return to the Data Link 
Manager screen without saving your 
new settings.
Showing/hiding the USB adaptor
When Discoverable Mode is turned on 
(checked), the USB adaptor may be seen 
by other Bluetooth devices. To hide the 
USB adaptor from other Bluetooth 
devices, make sure Discoverable Mode is 
turned off (unchecked). The default setting 
is off.
1Check or uncheck [Discoverable 
Mode] as desired.
2Click [OK] to save the new setting and 
return to the Data Link Manager screen, 
or change other settings as desired.
Click [Cancel] to return to the Data Link 
Manager screen without saving your 
new settings.
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Establishing a wireless 
connection with the base 
unit or another computer
By connecting with the base unit, you can:
– access the Internet via the base unit 
using the PAN or DUN service.
– establish a wireless connection with 
your LAN network via the base unit 
using the PAN service.
By connecting with another computer 
using an additional USB adaptor or a 
Bluetooth device, you can share the 
computer files using the PAN service.
1Connect the USB adaptor to your 
computer.
LThe MULTI TALK V USB Utility starts. 
If the software does not start, refer to 
the troubleshooting section (page 
18).
2Click the Data Link Manager icon in the 
MULTI TALK V USB Utility-Main Menu 
window.
LData Link Manager window is open.
LAll registered devices are listed in the 
Device List.
3Select the device you would like to 
connect to.
LAll available services are listed in the 
Service List.
4Select the desired service, then click 
[Connect].
LThe animation in the lower left corner 
of the Data Link Manager screen 
indicates that the connection is 
established.
LIf you close the Data Link Manager 
window, the current connection is 
disconnected.
Disconnecting a wireless 
connection
1Open the Data Link Manager.
LIf the MULTI TALK V USB Utility is 
minimized, click the MULTI TALK V 
USB Utility icon in the system tray.
2Click [Disconnect].
3Click [Yes] when prompted.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemCause & solution
The USB adaptor does 
not work.LThe USB adaptor may not work properly depending on 
the power supply of your computer’s USB port. If this is 
the case and your computer has multiple USB ports, we 
recommend that you try other USB ports.
The MULTI TALK V USB 
Utility does not start when 
I connect the USB 
adaptor to my computer.LStart the software manually. Click the [Start], then 
select [Programs]-[Panasonic]-[MULTI TALK V]-
[MULTI TALK V USB Utility]. (For Windows XP, click 
[All Programs] instead of [Programs].)
LAfter you have started the MULTI TALK V USB Utility, 
you can enable the Auto Startup feature to make sure 
the MULTI TALK V USB Utility starts each time your 
computer is started up. To enable Auto Startup, right-
click on the MULTI TALK V USB Utility icon in the 
system tray and insert a check mark next to [Auto 
Startup].
I cannot connect to the 
base unit.LThe USB adaptor is too far from the base unit. Move 
closer to the base unit.
LThe registration may be canceled from the base unit. 
Register the USB adaptor to the base unit again (page 
14).
I cannot read the 
language displayed by 
the MULTI TALK V USB 
Utility.LYou can change the application’s display language to 
English, French, or Spanish. Right-click the MULTI 
TALK V USB Utility icon in the system tray, then click the 
desired language.
Multiple base units are 
listed in the Device List 
and I do not know which 
is my base unit.LChange your base unit’s name and click [Find Device]. 
The new base unit’s name will be displayed in the 
Device List. To change your base unit’s name, see the 
operating instructions included with the base unit.
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FCC and other information
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications 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 
designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in 
a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving 
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet 
on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced 
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Exposure Warning:
The product complies with FCC radiation 
exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment.
The product must not be collocated or 
operated in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
Responsible party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, 
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Phone number: 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-
211-7262)
Medical
LConsult the manufacturer of any 
personal medical devices, such as 
pacemakers or hearing aids, to 
determine if they are adequately 
shielded from external RF (radio 
frequency) energy. (The product 
operates in the frequency range of 
2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz, and the power 
output is 51 mW (max.).) Do not use 
the product in health care facilities if 
any regulations posted in the area 
instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or 
health care facilities may be using 
equipment that could be sensitive to 
external RF energy.
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Notice
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