Panasonic Kx Fpc161 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setup (Handset)
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RECHARGE
l Flashes when the battery 
needs to be charged (p. 22).
l Lights when the handset 
is in use (p. 25).
l To make/answer/end calls (p. 25).
l To change from pulse to tone 
during dialing.
l To redial the last number
dialed.*
l To insert a pause during
dialing.
l To enter programming 
(p. 26, 27).
l To turn on the monitor 
on the base unit using the 
handset.
l For automatic dialing
(p. 26).
l For most frequently dialed
number...

Display
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Setup (Handset)
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Battery charge
Slowly place the handset on the cradle vertically
(), then lean it back ().
lAbeep will sound and the following will be
displayed for an instant time on the base unit.
Display:
The display will show
the date and time.
lIf the base unit is in use, a beep may not sound
and the above display may not be shown.CHARGING
21
Handset
12
Charge 
contacts
Note:
lClean the handset and the base unit charge
contacts with a dry...

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Setup (Handset)
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Headset (optional)
Plugging the headset into the handset allows a hands-free telephone conversation. For best
results, use the Panasonic headset Model No. KX-TCA87. See page 8 for accessory information.
Belt clip
nTo install the belt clipnTo remove the belt clip
nTo connect the headset
Belt clip and headset! 

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Volumes
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Adjusting handset volumes!
Ringer volume
4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available.
While the unit is idle, press or .
lIf any documents are in the document entrance,
you cannot adjust the ringer volume. Confirm
that there are no documents in the entrance.
nTo turn the ringer off:
1.Press repeatedly until the following is
displayed.
Display:
2.Press .
lTo turn the ringer back on, press .
nWhile the ringer volume is set to off:
When a call...

25
Making and Answering Calls
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Phone calls
1
Handset is off the base unit:
Press .
Handset is on the base unit:
Lift the handset and press .
lThe TALK indicator will light.
2
Dial the telephone number.
lIf noise interferes with the conversation,
press to select a clear channel or
move closer to the base unit.
3
When finished talking, press or
place the handset on the base unit.
lThe TALK indicator will turn off.
TALK
CH
TALK
TALK
Note:
lYou can also dial...

26
Automatic Dialing (Handset)
Storing telephone numbers in the handset
Making a phone call using stored numbers
1
Press .
lThe TALK indicator will flash.
2
Enter the telephone number up to 22 digits.
3
Press .
4
Press a memory station number (0 to 9).
lAlong beep will sound.
lThe TALK indicator will turn off.
AUTO
PROGRAM
TALK indicatorAUTO
PROGRAM
TALK
To cancel during programming
lPress .
To change a stored number
lFollow from step 1 and enter a new number.
To erase a stored number
1.Press.
2.Press ....

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Automatic Dialing (Handset)
1
Press .
lThe TALK indicator will flash.
2
Enter the telephone number up to 22 digits.
3
Press .
lAbeep sounds.
lThe TALK indicator will turn off.
DIRECT
PROGRAM
DIRECTTALK indicator
PROGRAM
TALK
You can store a most frequently dialed number in the button. Make sure the TALK
indicator is off.DIRECT
Making a phone call using the DIRECT button
1
Press .
lThe TALK indicator will light.
2
Press .
lThe stored telephone number will be dialed.
DIRECT
TALK
Storing a telephone...

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Navigator Directory (Base Unit)
Storing names and telephone numbers
in the directory!
For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, the unit provides the navigator directory 
(50 items).
For your convenience, the following item has been pre-programmed.
HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329):If you cannot correct a problem after trying the help function 
(p. 9), call using this item (p. 30).
lIf you do not need the above item, you can erase it (p. 29).
To correct a mistake
lPress  or  to move the cursor to the...

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Navigator Directory (Base Unit)
SET
STOP
MENU
1
Press.
Display:
2
Press or until the desired item is
displayed.
Example:
3
Press.
Example:
4
Press to select “EDIT”.
Example:
lIf you do not need to edit the name, skip to
step 6.
5
Edit the name (see page 19 for instructions).NAME=Mary
STORE:PRESS SET
NAME=Mary
EDIT=  DELETE=#
MENU
Mary
EDIT:PRESS MENU
Mary
0123456
DIRECTORY  [+ -]
1
Press.
Display:
2
Press or until the desired item is
displayed.
Example:
3
Press.
Example:NAME=Peter
EDIT=  DELETE=#MENU...

Navigator Directory (Base Unit)
Making a phone call using the directory!
30
Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory
(p. 28).
To search for a name by initial
Example: “Lisa”
1.Press .
Display:
2.Press or until any name is displayed.
Example:
3.Press repeatedly until any name with the initial
“L” is displayed (see the character table on page 19).
Example:
lTo search for symbols (not letters or numbers),
press .
Larry
12131415
5
Alan
EDIT:PRESS MENU...