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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport The handset will ring at the low level for 
intercom calls if both lines are turned OFF.
LTo turn the ringer back ON, press {1}, {2} or 
{3} in step 3.
To turn the ringer OFF temporarily
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, 
you can turn the ringer OFF temporarily by 
pressing {OFF}. The handset will ring the next 
time a call is received on that line.
Ringer tone
LYou can select the handset ringer tone from 
one of 8 patterns for outside calls (feature 
121 and 122 on page 88).
Handset receiver volume
While using {TA L K} or {HOLD/INTERCOM}, 
press {v} or {e}.
Speaker volume
While using {SP-PHONE}, press {v} or {e}.
2.10 Adjusting base unit 
volume
Ringer volume
You can set the base unit ringer volume for each 
line.
1.Press {LINE SELECT} repeatedly until 
“LINE 1” or “LINE 2” is announced.
L“LINE1” or “LINE2” will be displayed.
LDo not select “LINE1&LINE2”. You 
cannot set the ringer for both lines at the 
same time.
2.Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume.
LTo change the ringer tone, press {} repeatedly.
LTo stop ringing, press {STOP}.
Note:
LFor outside calls, the base unit will ring at the 
level selected for the line.
For intercom calls, the base unit will ring at 
the higher level of the 2 lines.
LYou can also adjust the base unit volume 
using the handset (feature 0*61 and 0*62 
on page 90).
To turn the ringer OFF
Press {B} repeatedly to display “RINGER OFF= 
OK?” in step 2, then press {SET}.
LThe base unit will display “RINGER OFF” 
and the line number while not in use.
LThe base unit will not ring for outside calls 
received on the selected line.
The base unit will ring at the low level for 
intercom calls if both lines are turned OFF.
LTo turn the ringer back ON, press {A} in step 
2.
{SET}
{A}{B}
{LINE SELECT}
{}
{STOP}
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Ringer tone
LYou can select the base unit ringer tone from 
one of 8 patterns for outside calls (feature 
#17* and feature #17# on page 79, feature 
0*11 and feature 0*12 on page 90).
Speaker volume
While using the speakerphone, press {A} or 
{B}.
Initia l Progra mming
2.11 Dialing mode
If you cannot dial (page 35, 54), change this 
setting depending on your telephone line 
service.
2.11.1 With the handset
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {0}{5}{1}.
3Press {1} or {2} to select the desired setting.
{1} “Pulse”: For rotary pulse dial service.
{2} “Tone” (default): For tone dial service.
4Press {SAVE} (soft key 1).
5Press {OFF}.
2.11.2 With the base unit
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#}, then {1}{3}.
3Press {1} or {2} to select the desired setting.
{1} “PULSE”: For rotary pulse dial service.
{2} “TONE” (default): For tone dial service.
4Press {SET}.
5Press {MENU}.
{OFF}
{MENU}
1
{SET}{MENU}
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2.12 Date and time
The date and time can be set using either the 
handset or the base unit.
2.12.1 With the handset
Make sure the base unit and the handset are 
not being used.
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {4}.
LThe cursor (|) will appear on the display.
3Enter the current month/date/year by 
selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: August 10, 2005
Press {0}{8} {1}{0} {0}{5}.
4Enter the current hour/minute by selecting 2 
digits for each. Press {*} to select “AM” or 
“PM”.
Example: 10:15 PM (12 hour clock entry)
1.Press {1}{0}{1}{5}.
2.Press {*} repeatedly to display “PM”.
5Press {SAVE} (soft key 1).
LIf the handset beeps 3 times, the setting 
is not correct. Start again from step 3.
6Press {OFF}.
To check the date and time
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
LThe date and time will be displayed. When 
finished, press {OFF}.
To correct a mistake
Press {} (soft key 1), 
{v} or {e} to move the cursor to the incorrect 
number, and make the correction.
2.12.2 With the base unit
1Press {MENU}.
SYSTEM SETUP
PRESS NAVI.[()]
2Press {#}, then {0}{1}.
SETDATE&TIME
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LThe cursor (|) will appear on the display.
M:|
01/D:01/Y:05
TIME: 12:00AM
4Enter the current month/date/year by 
selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: August 10, 2005
Press {0}{8} {1}{0} {0}{5}.
M:08/D:10/Y:05
TIME:|
12:00AM
5Enter the current hour/minute by selecting 2 
digits for each. Press {*} to select “AM” or 
“PM”.
Example: 10:15 PM (12 hour clock entry)
1.Press {1}{0} {1}{5}.
M:|
08/D:10/Y:05
TIME: 10:15AM
{OFF}
{MENU} {e}{v}
1
Date:01.01.2005
Time:12:00 AM
 0-9=Date&Time
  =AM/PM
SAVEfg
Date:08.10.2005
Time:12:00 AM  
 0-9=Date&Time
  =AM/PM          
SAVEfg
Date:08.10.2005
Time:10:15 PM
 0-9=Date&Time
  =AM/PM
SAVEfg
{SET}{MENU}
{}
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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 2.Press {*} repeatedly to display “PM”.
M:|
08/D:10/Y:05
TIME: 10:15PM
6Press {SET}.
LIf 3 beeps sound, the setting is not 
correct. Start again from step 4.
SETUP ITEM [|]
7Press {MENU} to exit.
Note:
LThe other party’s fax machine will print the 
date and time on the top of each page you 
send according to your unit’s date and time 
setting.
LThe accuracy of the clock is approximately 
±60 seconds a month.
To correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
incorrect number, and make the correction.
If you have subscribed to a Caller ID 
service
The date and time will be automatically set 
according to the received caller information.
LIf the time has not previously been set, Caller 
ID will not adjust the clock.
2.13 Your logo
The logo can be your name or the name of your 
company.
1Press {MENU}.
SYSTEM SETUP
PRESS NAVI.[()]
2Press {#}, then {0}{2}.
YOUR LOGO
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LThe cursor (|) will appear on the display.
LOGO=|
4Enter your logo, up to 30 characters. See the 
following character table for details.
5Press {SET}.
SETUP ITEM [|]
6Press {MENU} to exit.
Note:
LYour logo will be printed on the top of each 
page sent from your unit.
To select characters with the dial keypad
KeypadCharacters
{1}#&’ ( )@,–.
/1
{2}abc ABC2
{3}def DEF3
{4}ghi GHI 4
{5}jklJKL5
{SET}
{STOP}
{MENU}
{}{A}{B}
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LTo enter another character that is located on 
the same dial key, press {>} to move the 
cursor to the next space.
To enter your logo
Example: “BILL”
1.Press {2} 5 times.
LOGO=|
B
2.Press {4} 6 times.
LOGO=B|
I
3.Press {5} 6 times.
LOGO=BI|
L
4.Press {>} to move the cursor to the next 
space and press {5} 6 times.
LOGO=BIL| L
To correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
incorrect character, and make the correction.
To delete a character
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
character you want to delete and press {STOP}.
LTo erase all of the characters, press and hold 
{STOP}.
To select characters using {A} or {B}
Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select 
characters using {A} or {B}.
1.Press {B} repeatedly to display the desired 
character. Characters will be displayed in the 
following order:
1 Lowercase letters
2 Number
3 Symbol
4 Uppercase lettersLIf you press {A}, the order will be 
reversed.
2.Press {>} to insert the character.
3.Return to step 1 to enter the next character. {6}mn o MN O 6
{7}pqr s PQRS7
{8}tuvTUV8
{9}wx y z WX YZ 9
{0}0 (Space)
{STOP}To delete a digit
KeypadCharacters
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2.14 Your fax number
1Press {MENU}.
SYSTEM SETUP
PRESS NAVI.[()]
2Press {#}, then {0}{3}.
3Press {*} or {#} to select the desired line.
{*} “LINE1”
{#} “LINE2”
LThe cursor (|) will appear on the display.
NO.=|
4Enter your fax number, up to 20 digits.
Example:NO.=1234567|
5Press {SET}.
LTo select the other line, repeat from step 
3.
6Press {MENU} to exit.
Note:
LYour fax number will be printed on the top of 
each page sent from your unit.
LThe {*} button enters a “+” and the {#} 
button enters a space.
Example: +234 5678
Press {*}{2}{3}{4}{#}{5}{6}{7}{8}.
LTo enter a hyphen in a telephone number, 
press {FLASH/CALL WAIT}.
To correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
incorrect number, and make the correction.
To delete a number
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
number you want to delete and press {STOP}.
LTo erase all of the numbers, press and hold 
{STOP}.
{SET}
{STOP}{MENU}
{FLASH/CALL WAIT} {}
LINE1=  LINE2=#   YOUR FAX NO.;
LINE1=  LINE2=#   YOUR FAX NO.;
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3 Telep hone Mak in g a nd Answering Calls
3.1 Making phone calls
3.1.1 With the handset
1Lift the handset and press {TA L K}.
LAn available line is automatically selected 
and the line number is displayed. To 
change the line selection, see feature 055 
on page 89.
LYou can also select a line by pressing 
{LINE1} (soft key 1) or {LINE2} (soft 
key 1), instead of pressing {TA L K}.
L“Talk” will be displayed.
2Dial the telephone number.
3When finished talking, press {OFF} or place 
the handset on the charger.
Note:
Lk and l show the status of each line 
(page 12).
LTo use the “PRIVACY” (call privacy) feature, 
see page 52.
To mute your conversation
During a call, you can mute your unit so the other 
party cannot listen to you. When the call is 
muted, you will be able to hear the other party.
Press {MUTE} (soft key 1).L“Mute” will be displayed for a few seconds 
and {MUTE} (soft key 1) will flash.
LTo release the mute, press {MUTE} (soft key 
1).
LWhen you switch between the receiver and 
speaker, the mute will be released.
Voice enhancer feature
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.
Press {(VE)} (soft key 1) during a conversation 
to turn this feature ON.
LW will be displayed.
LTo turn this feature OFF, press {(VE)} (soft 
key 1).
LThe selected setting will be valid for the next 
call.
{(VE)} (soft key 1) will not be shown while you 
are using both lines simultaneously (page 38, 
51). In that event, you can also turn this feature 
ON or OFF during a call by performing the 
following steps:
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {4} to select “4=Voice enhancer” 
or “4=V.E. off”.
You can also turn this feature ON or OFF when 
the handset is not in use.
1.Press {MENU}, then {5}.
2.Press {1} or {0} to select the desired setting.
{1} “On”
{0} “Off”
3.Press {SAVE} (soft key 1).
4.Press {OFF}.
Clarity booster feature
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 
will be turned ON automatically when necessary. 
This feature will turn OFF when you hang up, put 
a call on hold, or make a conference call. It will 
not turn OFF automatically during a call. You can 
also turn this feature ON or OFF manually.
1.Press {MENU} during an outside call.
2.Press {3} to select “3=Booster on” or 
“3=Booster off”.
L“Booster on” will flash on the display.
LIf this feature is turned OFF manually during 
a call, it will not be turned ON automatically 
during the same call. System capabilities
Up to 2 extensions (2 handsets
*1 or 1 handset 
and the base unit) can be used at a time. The 
maximum operating number may decrease 
depending on the state of use.
2 outside calls can be handled simultaneously 
on separate telephone lines by the handset 
and the base unit, or by 2 handsets
*1.
*1 Providing that the system has 2 or more 
handsets (page 6).
{OFF} {TALK}
{SP-PHONE}
{HOLD/
INTERCOM}{MENU}
{REDIAL/PAUSE} {e}{v}
1
2
3
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LWhen this feature is turned ON automatically 
or manually, battery life will be shortened 
(page 23).
LThe maximum number of extensions which 
can be used at a time may be decreased.
Making hands-free phone calls
1.Lift the handset and press {SP-PHONE}.
LA free line is automatically selected and 
the line is displayed. To change the line 
selection, see feature 055 on page 89.
2.Dial the telephone number.
3.When the other party answers, talk into the 
microphone (2).
4.When finished talking, press {OFF} or place 
the handset on the charger.
To put a call on hold
Press {HOLD/INTERCOM} 2 times.
L“Hold” and the line number(s) on hold will 
be displayed. Also, k or l will flash for 
the line(s) on hold.
LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} (soft key 
1) or {LINE2} (soft key 1) that is flashing to 
select the line(s) on hold.
LIf you do not press a button for more than 6 
minutes, beeps will sound and the 
Ringer/Message alert indicator (3) will flash. 
After 4 additional minutes on hold, the line(s) 
will be disconnected.
To redial the last number dialed from the 
handset
1.Press {TA L K}, {SP-PHONE}, {LINE1} (soft 
key 1) or {LINE2} (soft key 1).
2.Press {REDIAL/PAUSE}.
To redial using the redial list (Memory 
redial)
The last 5 phone numbers dialed from the 
handset are stored in the redial list.
1.Press {REDIAL/PAUSE}.
LThe last number dialed will be displayed.
2.Press {v} or {e} repeatedly to select the 
desired number.
LYou can also scroll through the list by 
pressing {REDIAL/PAUSE} repeatedly.
LTo delete the displayed number, press 
{ERASE} (soft key 1).
LTo exit the list, press {OFF}.
3.Press {TA L K}, {SP-PHONE}, {LINE1} (soft 
key 1) or {LINE2} (soft key 1).
3.1.2 With the base unit
1Press {SP-PHONE}.
LAn available line is automatically selected 
and {LINE1} or {LINE2} will light. To 
change the line selection, see feature #37 
on page 81 and feature 0*5 on page 90.
LYou can also select a line by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
2Dial the telephone number.
LWhen the other party answers, talk into 
{MIC}.
3When finished talking, press {SP-PHONE}, 
or {LINE1} or {LINE2} that is lit.
L{LINE1} or {LINE2} will turn OFF. Speakerphone operation
LAdjust the handset speakerphone volume 
using {v} or {e}.
LTalk alternately with the caller in a quiet 
room.
LIf the other party has difficulty hearing you, 
press {v} to decrease the speaker 
volume.
LWhile talking using {TA L K}, {LINE1} (soft 
key 1) or {LINE2} (soft key 1), you can 
switch to a hands-free phone conversation 
by pressing {SP-PHONE}. To switch back, 
press {TA L K}.
{A}{B}
{REDIAL/PAUSE}
{SP-PHONE}
{MIC}
{HOLD} {LINE1}
{LINE2}
{MUTE}
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Note:
L{LINE1} and {LINE2} show the status of 
each line (page 11).
To mute your conversation
During a call, you can mute your unit so the other 
party cannot listen to you. When the call is 
muted, you will be able to hear the other party.
Press {MUTE}.
L“SP-PHONE MUTE” will be displayed.
LTo release the mute, press {MUTE} or {SP-
PHONE}.
To put a call on hold
Press {HOLD}.
L“HOLD” and the line number(s) on hold will 
be displayed. Also, {LINE1} or {LINE2} will 
flash for the line(s) on hold.
LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} that is flashing to select the line(s) 
on hold.
LIf you do not press a button for more than 6 
minutes, beeps will start to sound. After 4 
additional minutes on hold, the line(s) will be 
disconnected.
To redial the last number dialed from the 
base unit
1.Press {SP-PHONE}, {LINE1} or {LINE2}.
2.Press {REDIAL/PAUSE}.
3.2 Answering phone calls
When a call is received, the unit rings and:
–“Incoming call” and the called line are 
displayed on the handset and the 
Ringer/Message Alert indicator (1) flashes 
rapidly.
–“INCOMING CALL” and the called line are 
displayed on the base unit and {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} which is being called flashes rapidly.
2 calls can be handled simultaneously on 
separate telephone lines by the handset and the 
base unit, or by 2 handsets (when the system 
has 2 or more handsets, page 6).
3.2.1 With the handset
1Lift the handset and press {TA L K}.
LThe called line is automatically selected. 
To change the line selection, see feature 
055 on page 89.
LYou can also answer a call by selecting 
the called line by pressing {LINE1} (soft 
key 2) or {LINE2} (soft key 2).
LYou can also answer a call by pressing 
any button except {v}, {e}, {OFF} or a 
soft key (Any key talk feature).
2When finished talking, press {OFF} or place 
the handset on the charger.
Answering phone calls hands-free
1.Lift the handset and press {SP-PHONE}, 
and talk into the microphone (3).
2.When finished talking, press {OFF} or place 
the handset on the charger.
Auto talk feature (Handset)
This feature allows you to answer a call by simply 
lifting the handset off the charger. The default 
setting is OFF. To activate this feature, see 
feature 03 on page 88. Speakerphone operation
LAdjust the base unit speaker volume using 
{A} or {B}.
LTalk alternately with the caller in a quiet 
room.
LIf the other party has difficulty hearing you, 
press {B} to decrease the speaker 
volume.
LIf the other party’s voice from the speaker 
cuts in/out during a conversation, press 
{B} to decrease the speaker volume.
LTo switch to the handset, press {LINE1} 
(soft key) or {LINE2} (soft key) on the 
handset, then press {SP-PHONE}, or 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} that is lit on the base 
unit.
1
{OFF} {TALK}
{SP-PHONE}
{e}{v}
2
3
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3.2.2 With the base unit
1Press {SP-PHONE} and talk into {MIC}.
LThe called line is automatically selected. 
To change the line selection, see feature 
#37 on page 81 and feature 0*5 on page 
90).
LYou can also answer a call by selecting 
the called line by pressing {LINE1} or 
{LINE2}.
2When finished talking, press {SP-PHONE}, 
or {LINE1} or {LINE2} that is lit on the base 
unit.
3.3 Using the other line 
during a conversation
When a call is being received on the other line 
during a conversation, you will hear 2 tones. k 
or l on the handset, or {LINE1} or {LINE2} 
on the base unit will flash rapidly.
You can answer the second call while holding the 
first call. You can also make a call without 
terminating the first call.
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
3.3.1 Handset
1Example: If you are using LINE 1
Press {HOLD/INTERCOM} 2 times to put 
the first call (LINE 1) on hold.
L{LINE1} (soft key) flashes on the display.
2Press {LINE2} (soft key) to make or answer 
a second call.
LTo hold the second call, press 
{HOLD/INTERCOM} 2 times.
3To return to the first call (LINE 1), press 
{LINE1} (soft key).
LThe second call is terminated.
3.3.2 Base unit
1Example: If you are using LINE 1
Press {HOLD} to put the first call (LINE 1) on 
hold.
L{LINE1} flashes.
2Press {LINE2} to make or answer a second 
call.
L{LINE2} lights.
LTo hold the second call, press {HOLD}.
3To return to the first call (LINE 1), press 
{LINE1}.
LThe second call is terminated.
Note:
LYou can turn OFF the 2 tones (Incoming call 
tone). See feature #73 (page 83), feature 13 
(page 88) and feature 0*2 (page 90).
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID, the second 
caller’s information will be displayed when a 
call is being received on the other line (page 
44).
Automatic Dialing
{SP-PHONE}
{MIC}
{LINE1}
{LINE2}
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