Panasonic Kx Tc1851 Operating Instructions Manual

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11
Preparation
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit
and charge for about 6 hours
before initial use.
≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
OR
Battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the display while the handset is on
the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after
viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc.
The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset,
then the display will return...

“Settings
12Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11):
*Within about 10 feet (3 m)
≥Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing
the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature.
≥Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth
once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or
high humidity.Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.
≥If the battery is fully charged,...

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13
Preparation
Using the Belt Clip
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip.
To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip
Using an Optional Headset
Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone
conversation. Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCA87 or KX-TCA90
headset. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2.
Connecting an optional headset to the handset
Open the headset jack cover, and connect an optional headset to the
headset jack...

“Settings
14
Selecting the Dialing Mode
If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is
used, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode. 
1
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2
Press (›)or (‹)repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press FWD/EDIT(fl)(Yeskey).
4
Press (›)or (‹)repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Set dial mode”.
5
Press FWD/EDIT(fl)(Yeskey).
6
Press (›)or (‹)to select “Pulse” or
“Tone”. Press...

15
Preparation
Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Otherwise the unit may not ring and the Call Waiting Caller ID Feature
may not be accessible (p. 44). Your phone comes from the factory set to
“A”.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2
Press (›)or (‹)repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press FWD/EDIT(fl)(Yeskey).
4
Press (›)or (‹)repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Set line mode”.
5
Press...

Programmable Functions
16
You can program the following function items using the handset near
the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the
corresponding pages for function details.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.
During programming
*To select a desired function item, press 
(›)or (‹)repeatedly until the
arrow points to the item. Then press 
FWD/EDIT(fl)to go to the next step.
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
≥If you do not...

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17
Preparation
Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing 
(TALK). If you want to use this feature, turn
the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set
to OFF.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2
Press (›)or (‹)repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press FWD/EDIT(fl)(Yeskey).
4
Press (›)or (‹)repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Talk...

“Programmable Functions
18
Selecting the Ringer Volume
You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF,
the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2
Press (›)or (‹)repeatedly to select
“Ringer volume”.
3
Press FWD/EDIT(fl)(Yeskey).
4
Press (›)or (‹)to select the
desired volume.
≥The selected volume is displayed and
rings.
≥To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold
(›)until 2 beeps...

Making Calls“
19
Basic Operation
1
Press (TALK).
2
Dial a phone number.
≥The dialed number is displayed.
≥After a few seconds, the display will show the
length of the call and the battery strength.
3
To hang up, press (TALK)or place the
handset on the base unit.
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)to select a clearer channel or move closer to
the base unit.
To redial the last number dialed
Press (TALK)¤(REDIAL/PAUSE).Talk
1112222
Talk
00-00-00
Talk
(TALK)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)...

“Making calls
20To dial after confirming the entered number
1
Dial a phone number.
≥If you misdial, press (CLEAR). All digits are
erased. Dial the correct phone number.
2
Press (TALK).
≥After a few seconds, the display will show the
length of the call and the battery strength.
3
To hang up, press (TALK)or place the
handset on the base unit.
To redial after confirming the last number dialed
Press (REDIAL/PAUSE)¤(TALK).
To select the receiver volume
Press (‹)or (›)while talking.
≥Each time you press(‹)or...