Panasonic Kx Tc1486 Operating Instructions Manual

The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s name and phone number,
you must subscribe to Caller ID service.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Panasonic World Wide Web address:  http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Charge the battery for 15 hours before initial use.
900 MHz Cordless Phone
Operating Instructions
Model No.KX-TC1486
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
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∑Handset Cover (p. 8)
Order No. 
PQYNTC1486B
one
Accessories (included)
For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, call 1-866-605-1277.   
∑AC Adaptor (p. 7)
Order No. 
PQWATC1461M1
one∑Telephone Line Cord (p. 7)
one
∑Belt Clip (p. 27)
Order No. 
PQZHTC1486B
one
∑Battery (p. 8)
Order No. 
PQWBTC1461M
one
2Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on 
page 34 before use. Read and understand all...

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
For Best Performance
3
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for 15 hours
before initial use (p. 8).
Raise the 
antenna.
Away from electrical appliances
such as a TV or personal computer.In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.
Base Unit Location
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using
wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, the...

Advanced Operation
Phone Book............................ 20
Storing Names and 
Numbers............................... 20
Finding Stored Items .............. 22
Dialing .................................... 22
Editing .................................... 23
Erasing ................................... 24
Special Features..................... 25
Automatic Security Code 
Setting .................................. 25
Handset Locator ..................... 25
Temporary Tone Dialing 
(For Rotary or Pulse...

Location of Controls“
5
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Base unit
Charge Contacts 
(p. 9)IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 8, 25)
[HANDSET LOCATOR] (p. 25) Antenna (p. 3)
Hook (p. 28) 
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“Location of Controls
6Handset
Antenna
[PAUSE/REDIAL] 
(p. 11, 26)
Charge Contacts (p. 9)
[     /FLASH] 
(p. 11, 12, 26)
[AUTO/PROGRAM] 
(p. 18, 20, 22)
[MUTE/CLEAR] 
(p. 12, 19, 24)[OFF] (p. 11, 15) RINGER Selector 
(p. 9)
[   ] (TONE) (p. 25)
[CH/FUNCTION] (Channel) 
(p. 10, 11)
LOUD/SEARCH Key 
([   ], [   ]) (see below)
Display (p. 14)
[EDIT] (p. 10, 17, 20)
Headset Jack (p. 27)
 
Receiver
Microphone
How to use the LOUD/SEARCH key
This key has two active areas that are indicated by arrows.
≥Pressing...

Settings“
7
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Connections
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Telephone 
Line Cord Single-Line 
Telephone Jack 
(RJ11C)
Raise the 
antenna.
AC Adaptor
Fasten the AC adaptor 
cord to prevent it from being 
disconnected.
Hook
≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQWATC1461M1 (Order No.
PQWATC1461M1).
≥The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor
to feel warm during use.)
≥To connect a standard telephone on the same...

“Settings
8
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for 15 hoursbefore initial
use.
≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights
and a beep sounds.
OR
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
Installing the Battery in the Handset
Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place.
Black 
LeadRed 
Lead
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“
RECHARGE” is displayed,
—“ ” is displayed, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in
use.RECHARGE
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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following
performance:
≥A fully charged battery will give you up to 5 hours of continuous talk time, or
keep your handset in standby mode to receive incoming calls for up to 5 days (if
no phone calls are made). Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is
off of the base unit, even when the handset is not in use. The longer you leave
the handset off of...

Programmable Functions
10
Display Language
You can select ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH as the display
language. Your phone comes from the factory set to ENGLISH. If you
want to select the other language, program as follows:
1
Press [CH/FUNCTION].
≥The current setting is displayed.
2
Select “ENG” (ENGLISH), “ESP” (SPANISH)
or “FRA” (FRENCH) by using  or  .
3
Press [EDIT]to save.
≥A beep sounds.
≥The handset will return to the standby mode.
[   ][   ]
LANGUAGE: ENG
IDIOMA: ESP
You can program the following...