Panasonic Kx Prl262 Quick Guide

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Connections
Base unit
1 Run the telephone line cord ( ) and AC adaptor ( ) through the slot of the stand.2 Connect the telephone line cord ( ) and AC adaptor ( ) to the jacks at the bottom of the unit until you 
hear a click.
3 Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet.4 Connect the telephone line cord to the single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) until you hear a click.5 A DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if you have DSL/ADSL service.Note:LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PNLV238.
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Charger
1 Connect the AC adaptor plug to the charger until 
you hear a click.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet.Note:
LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor 
PNLV233.12
Model No. KX-PRL262C/KX-PRD262C
Quick Guide
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Battery installation/Battery charging
Charge for about 7 hours.
Note:
LUSE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size
 ().LDo NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries.
LConfirm correct polarities (S, T).
LFollow the directions on the display to set up the unit.
LConfirm “Charging” is displayed 
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Operating tips
Soft keysBy pressing a soft key, you can select the feature 
shown directly above it on the display. Pay attention 
to the display to see what functions the soft keys are 
assigned during operation.
Navigator key−{^}, {V}, {}: Scroll through various lists 
and items.
−v (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust the receiver or 
speaker volume while talking.
−{} REDIAL: View the redial list.
−{V} CID (Call Display): View the caller list.
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{V} {^}
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Date and time (Handset)
1{MENU} (right soft key) (1)12Enter the current month, date, and year. s {OK}3Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format).4*: Select “AM” or “PM”. s {SAVE} s {OFF}
Recording your greeting message for the answering system 
for the landline (Handset)
If you use a pre-recorded greeting message, you do not need to record your own greeting 
message.
1{MENU} (right soft key) (3)2 s {r}: “Yes” s {SELECT}2After a beep sounds, hold the handset about 20 cm (8 inches) away and speak clearly into 
the microphone (2 minutes max.).
3Press {STOP} to stop recording. s {OFF}
Link to cell
You can connect your base unit and cellular phone using Bluetooth® wireless technology, so that 
you can make or answer cellular calls using your phone system. For more details, please visit our 
Web site: http://www.panasonic.ca/link2cell
1 Cell line2 Cell phone service providers
Trademarks
LThe Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., 
and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under licence.
LAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Pairing a Bluetooth cellular phone
1Handset:
For CELL 1: {MENU} (right soft key) (6241
For CELL 2: {MENU} (right soft key) (6242
LAfter the corresponding CELL indicator on the base unit starts flashing, the rest of the 
procedure must be completed within 5 minutes.
2Your cellular phone:
While the corresponding CELL indicator is flashing, follow the instructions of your cellular 
phone to enter the pairing mode.
LDepending on your cellular phone, it may ask you to enter the Bluetooth PIN (default: 
“0000”). If your cellular phone shows PassKey confirmation on its display, follow the 
directions to proceed.
3Handset:
Wait until a long beep sounds.
LIt may take more than 10 seconds to complete pairing.
LWhen the corresponding CELL indicator lights up, the cellular phone is connected to the 
base unit. You are ready to make cellular calls.
4{OFF}
Note:
LMake sure that your cellular phone is set to connect to this product automatically. Refer to your 
cellular phone’s operating instructions.
Base unit: CELL indicators
Status Meaning
OnA cellular phone is connected. Ready to make/receive cellular 
calls.
Flashing−The cellular line is in use.
−Phonebook entries are being copied from a cellular phone.
−The base unit is searching for the paired cellular phone.
−The base unit is pairing a cellular phone.
−A cellular call is put on hold.
Flashing rapidlyA cellular call is being received.
Light off−A cellular phone is not paired to the base unit.
−A cellular phone is not connected to the base unit.
Handset: Link to cell display items
WA cellular line is in use.
LWhen flashing: The cellular call is put on hold.
LWhen flashing rapidly: A cellular call is being received.
A cellular phone is connected.*1 Ready to make/receive cellular calls.
LWhen turned off: A cellular phone is not connected to the base unit.
*1 Corresponding cellular line(s) is(are) indicated next to the item.
uv−A cellular call is being done on that line.
−The cellular line is selected for the setting.
Link to cell
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Connecting/disconnecting the cellular phone
Auto connection to the Bluetooth devices (cellular phones)
The unit connects to the Bluetooth devices at regular intervals if the connection is lost. To change 
the interval (default: “1 min”), see the operating instructions.
LWhen you are using a cellular line, the base unit loses its connection from other Bluetooth 
devices (cellular phone). To automatically resume the connection to cellular phones, leave the 
auto connection on.
Connecting/disconnecting the cellular phone manually
If you will not be using the paired cellular phone’s link to cell feature temporarily (for example, you 
do not want the unit to ring when your cellular line receives a call), you can disconnect your 
cellular phone from the base unit. If you want to use it again, reconnect the cellular phone to the 
base unit.
LEven if a paired cellular phone was disconnected from the base unit, if it is brought within the 
base unit’s range during the auto connection interval, it may automatically connect to the base 
unit.
LA disconnected cellular phone is not unpaired from the base unit, so pairing it to the base unit 
again is unnecessary.
Base unit:
To connect
Press {} and wait for a few seconds for the cellular phone and base unit to connect to each 
other.
Handset:
1To connect/disconnect:
For CELL 1: {MENU} (right soft key) (6251 (A long beep sounds.)
For CELL 2: {MENU} (right soft key) (6252 (A long beep sounds.)
2{OFF}
Cellular line only mode (If you do not use the landline) (Handset)
If you do not use the landline, set the cellular line only mode to use this unit more conveniently.
LIf you turn on the “Cell line only mode”, disconnect the telephone line cord from the base 
unit. Otherwise the “Cell line only mode” cannot be activated.
1{MENU} (right soft key) (1572To turn on:
{r}: “On” s {SELECT} s {r}: “Yes” s {SELECT}
To turn off: 
{r}: “Off” s {SELECT}
Link to cell
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Basic operations
Making/Answering calls (Handset)
Making cellular calls1Dial the phone number. s {CELL}
LWhen the cellular line only mode is set, you can also press 
{C}/{s} instead of {CELL}.
LWhen only 1 cellular phone is paired, the unit starts dialing.
2When 2 cellular phones are paired:
{r}: Select the desired cellular phone. s {SELECT}
Making landline callsDial the phone number. s {C}/{s}
Answering calls{C}/{s}/{w} 
To hang up{OFF}
To adjust the receiver/
speaker volumePress {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Making a call using the 
redial list1{>} REDIAL s {r}: Select the desired entry.2To make a cellular call:
When only 1 cellular phone is paired: {CELL}
or
When 2 cellular phones are paired:
{CELL} s {r}: Select the desired cellular phone. s 
{SELECT}
To make a landline call:
{C}
To adjust the ringer volume 
(cellular line/landline)Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the desired volume while 
ringing.
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Phonebook (Handset)
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Using Bluetooth devices
Copying phonebook entries from a Bluetooth cellular phone (phonebook transfer)
You can copy phonebook entries from the paired cellular phones or other cellular phones (not 
paired) to the unit’s phonebook.
1Handset: {MENU} (right soft key) (6182Handset:
To copy from paired cellular phones: 
{r}: Select the desired cellular phone. s {SELECT}
LCopied items are stored to the group (“Cell 1” or “Cell 2”) which the cellular phone is 
paired to. 
To copy from other cellular phones (not paired): 
{r}: “Other cell” s {SELECT} s {r}: Select the group you want to copy to. s 
{SELECT}
3When “Use the cell to transfer phone book” is displayed: Go to step 4.
When “Select mode” menu is displayed: 
{r}: Select “Auto” or “Manual”. s {SELECT}
“Auto”: Download all entries from the cellular phone automatically. Go to step 5.
“Manual”: Copy entries you selected.
L“Select mode” menu is displayed only when the cellular phone supports PBAP (Phone 
Book Access Profile) for Bluetooth connection.
4Cellular phone:
Follow the instructions of your cellular phone to copy phonebook entries. 
LFor other cellular phones (not paired), you need to search for and select the base unit. The 
Bluetooth PIN (default: “0000”) may be required. If your cellular phone shows PassKey 
confirmation on its display, follow the directions to proceed.
LThe entries being copied are displayed on the handset. 
5Handset: 
Wait until “Completed” is displayed. s {OFF}
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Playing music from a Bluetooth device
This feature allows you to:
−use a Bluetooth device to play music through the base unit’s speaker.
−use the handset as a remote control when playing music from a Bluetooth device through the 
base unit’s speaker.
Playing music through the base unit’s speaker
1Bluetooth device:
Use your Bluetooth device’s media player app to play music.
LThe music is played through the base unit’s speaker.
2Base unit:
Adjust the speaker volume by pressing {j} or {k}.
Using the handset as a remote control
Important:
LConfirm in advance that your Bluetooth device’s media player app is running.
1{MENU} (right soft key) s  s {SELECT}
LThe music is played through the base unit’s speaker.
2Press {^} or {V} to adjust the base unit’s speaker volume.
Using Bluetooth devices
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Frequently asked questions
QuestionCause/solution
Why is _ displayed?LThe handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer.
LThe base unit’s AC adaptor is not properly connected. Reconnect 
AC adaptor to the base unit.
LThe handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it.
1Handset: {MENU} (right soft key) (13)2Base unit: Press and hold {x} for about 5 seconds.3Handset: Press {OK}, then wait until a long beep sounds. 
Why am I unable to pair a 
cellular phone to the base 
unit?LDepending on the compatibility of the cellular phone, you may not be 
able to pair it to the base unit. For more information, please visit 
http://www.panasonic.ca/link2cell
LConfirm that the Bluetooth feature of your cellular phone is turned 
on. You may need to turn this feature on depending on your 
cellular phone.
How can I increase the 
handset volume level?LPress the navigator key {^} repeatedly while talking.
Why is the conversation 
noisy or cutting off?LTry to relocate the base unit so that distance to the handset is 
minimized.
LIf the same problem occurs even if the handset is next to the base 
unit, contact an authorized service centre.
Can I add another 
accessory handset to my 
base unit?LYes, you can add up to 6 handsets (including the handset(s) sold 
with your base unit) to a single base unit.
Can I keep the batteries 
charging all the time?LYou can leave the handset on the base unit or charger anytime. 
This will not harm the batteries.
How can I answer a Call 
Waiting call (2nd call)?LPress {CALL WAIT} when you hear the Call Waiting tone.
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