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 (p. 27).
l To receive a fax (p. 44).
l To adjust volumes (p. 24).
l To access special telephone 
services such as call waiting 
or transfers of extension calls.
l To select a clear channel
(p. 25).
l Charge contacts (p. 22)
Location!
*Regardless of whether the base unit or the handset
was used, the last number dialed will be redialed. 
						

							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
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Handset
12
Charge 
contacts
Note:
lClean the handset and the base unit charge
contacts with a dry cloth once a month, or the
battery may not charge properly.
lThe battery cannot be overcharged.
Battery life
If your Panasonic battery is fully charged;
— the battery life will last up to 8 hours while in
use (in conversation).
— it will last for up to about 21 days while not in
use (off the base unit).
lBattery life may vary depending on usage
conditions and ambient temperature.
RECHARGE
indicator
Recharge 
Recharge the battery when:
— the handset beeps intermittently while it is in
use, or
— the RECHARGE indicator flashes.
Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit 
for about 4 hours before initial use.
Automatic security code setting
Whenever you place the handset on the base
unit, the unit will automatically select one of a
million security codes. These codes help to
avoid unauthorized use of your telephone line
by another cordless telephone. 
						

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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 is received, the unit will not ring and
will display the following.
INCOMING CALL
RINGER OFF
SET
RINGER OFF= OK?
YES:SET/NO:STOP 
SET
Display
Ringer pattern
lYou can select one of the three ringer patterns.
Change the setting (feature #17 on page 57). The
ringer pattern you selected will sound when the unit
receives a call.
Monitor volume
8 levels (high to low) are available.
While using the monitor,press or
.
Ringer volume
3 levels (high/low/off) are available.
Make sure the TALK indicator is off.
Press .
lThe current ringer will sound.
lTo change the volume, press 
again within 5 seconds.
nTo turn the ringer off:
Press and hold until you hear
2 beeps.
lTo turn the ringer back on, press
.
nWhile the ringer volume is set to off:
When receiving a call, the handset will not ring,
and the TALK indicator will flash.
LOUD/RINGER
LOUD/RINGER
LOUD/RINGER
LOUD/RINGER
LOUD/RINGER
TALK indicator
Handset receiver volume
3 levels (high/middle/low) are available.
While talking,press .
LOUD/RINGER
Adjusting base unit volumes! 
						

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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 by pressing on the
base unit. When the other party answers, press 
.
lIf short beeps sound when you press ;
—move towards the base unit, or
—place the handset on the base unit.
Then try again.
lIf is pressed while using the base unit, the
call is switched to the handset and the base unit is
disconnected.TALK
TALK
MONITOR
Making a call
1
Handset is off the base unit:
Press when the handset rings.
lYou can also answer a call by pressing 
any dial key 0 to 9, or #.
(Any key talk feature)
Handset is on the base unit:
Lift the handset when the base unit rings.
2
When finished talking, press or
place the handset on the base unit.TALK
TALK
Answering a call
TALK
CH
TALK indicator
MONITOR
HANDSET LOCATOR
TALK
Paging the handset from the base unit
(Handset locator)
Using this feature, you can locate the handset
if it has been misplaced.
1.Base unit:
Press 
.
lThe base unit will start paging the handset
for 1 minute.
lTo stop paging, press
again.
2.Handset:
Press to answer the paging.
lThis operation can only be ended by
pressing             on the handset again.
TALK
HANDSET LOCATOR
HANDSET LOCATOR
TALK 
						

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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 .
3.Press the memory station number (0 to 9) you want
to erase.
lAbeep will sound, and erasing will be completed.
AUTO
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
1
Press .
lThe TALK indicator will light.
2
Press .
3
Press the desired memory station number 
(0 to 9).
lThe stored telephone number will be dialed.
AUTO
TALK
You can store up to 10 telephone numbers in the handset. The dial keys (0 to 9) function as
memory stations. Make sure the TALK indicator is off.
Phone calls using stored telephone numbers 
in the handset! 
						

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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 number in the DIRECT button
Phone calls using the DIRECT button!
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 .
lAbeep will sound, and erasing will be completed.
DIRECT
PROGRAM
PROGRAM 
						

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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 incorrect
character/number, and make the correction.
To delete a character/number
lMove the cursor to the character/number you
want to delete, and press  .
STOP
1
Press until the following is
displayed.
Display:
2
Press  to select “NAVI.”.
3
Enter the name, up to 10 characters (see
page 19 for instructions).
Example:
4
Press .
5
Enter the telephone number, up to 30 digits,
using the dial keypad.
Example:
lIf you want to enter a hyphen, press
.
6
Press .
lTo program other items, repeat steps 3 to 6.
7
Press to exit the program.MENU
NAME=  
STORE:PRESS SET
REGISTERED
SET
FLASH
NO.=5552233
NO.=   
SET
NAME=Alice
STORE:PRESS SET
NAME=  
STORE:PRESS SET
DIRECTORY SET
NAVI.=  BROAD=#
MENU
(Hyphen)
FLASH
(Delete)
SETMENU
STOP
Helpful hint:
lYou can confirm the stored items on the
telephone number list (p. 76).
Note:
lWhen the following is displayed in step 6,
you can store only 5 more items.
Display:
lIf there is no space to store new items, the
following is displayed in step 6. 
Press  to exit the program.
To store new items, erase unnecessary items
(p. 29).
lA hyphen or a space entered in a telephone
number counts as two digits.
STOP
REGISTERED
DIRECTORY FULL
REGISTERED
SPACE= 5 DIRS. 
						

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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
Peter
EDIT:PRESS MENU
Peter
9876543
DIRECTORY  [+ -]
Editing a stored item
Erasing a stored item
6
Press .
Example:
lIf you do not need to edit the
telephone number, skip to step 8.
7
Edit the telephone number. For
further details, see page 28.
8
Press .
REGISTEREDSET
NO.=0123456
SET
Editing and erasing a stored item!
4
Press to select “DELETE”.
lTo cancel erasing, press .
5
Press .
lThe stored name and number are
deleted.DELETED
SET
STOP
DELETE OK?
YES:SET/NO:STOP 
						

							Navigator Directory (Base Unit)
Making a phone call using the directory!
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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
Alan
7891011
DIRECTORY  [+ -]
1
Press.
Display:
2
Press or until the desired item is
displayed.
Example:
lIf the desired name has not been stored,
press and dial the number
manually.
3
Handset is off the base unit:
Press on the handset.
Handset is on the base unit:
Pressor lift the handset.
lThe unit will start dialing automatically.
MONITOR
TALK
STOP
Lisa
EDIT:PRESS MENU
Lisa
2233445
DIRECTORY  [+ -]
TALK
STOP
MONITOR
4.Press until “Lisa” is displayed.
Example:
lTo stop the search, press .
lTo make a call;
– press on the handset,
– press , or 
– lift the handset from the base unit.
TALK
STOP
Lisa
2233445
MONITOR