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 to the standby mode (see next page).
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.
Display promptBattery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
(flashing) Needs to be recharged.
Installing the Battery in the Handset
Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place.
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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, you do not have to place the handset on the base
unit until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “” flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
≥The battery cannot be overcharged.
Standby Mode (The handset is off the base unit)
The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the
handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory list
etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.
The battery life is conserved in this mode.
OperationApprox. battery life
While in use
(TALK)Up to about 6 hours
Up to about 4 hours
Up to about 14 days While not in use (Standby)
near the base unit*
away from the base unit
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge battery” is displayed,
—“ ” flashes on the display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
≥If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the
display will keep indicating “Recharge battery” and/or “” will continue
to flash.
Recharge battery
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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 as shown below.
Headset Jack
When an optional headset is connected to the handset, make sure
to use the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a
normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.
The illustration headset
is a KX-TCA90.
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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 
FWD/EDIT(fl)(Savekey).
≥A beep sounds.
≥To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
1Save directory
Voicemail dial
431=Yes
Ringer volume
1Program
431=Yes
1Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
431=Yes
Set line mode
1Set dial mode
431=Yes
Dial mode
:Tone
431=Save
Dial mode
:Pulse
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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 FWD/EDIT(fl)(Yeskey).
6
Press (›)or (‹)to select “B” or “A”. 
Press 
FWD/EDIT(fl)(Savekey).
≥A beep sounds.
≥To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
1Save directory
Voicemail dial
431=Yes
Ringer volume
1Program
431=Yes
1Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
431=Yes
1Set line mode
Set dial mode
431=Yes
Line mode
:A
431=Save
Line mode
:B
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							Programmable Functions
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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 press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby
mode.
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
*
To store an item in the directory (p. 33).
To dial the access number for voice mail
service (p. 42).
To select the ringer volume (p. 18).
Press 
FWD/EDIT(fl).
To store a phone number in the DIRECT button
(p. 30).
To select the flash time (p. 45).
To store a voice mail access number (p. 40).
To set the voice mail tone (p. 41).
To select the line mode (p. 15).
To select the dial mode (p. 14).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 17).
1Save directory
Voicemail dial
Ringer volume
Program
*
1Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
Save mailbox#
Voicemail tone
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching
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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 switching”.
5
Press FWD/EDIT(fl)(Yeskey).
6
Press (›)or (‹)to select “On” or “Off”.
Press 
FWD/EDIT(fl)(Savekey).
≥A beep sounds.
≥To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
≥To answer a call when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off the base
unit and press (TALK).
Ringer volume
1Program
431=Yes
1Talk switching
431=Yes
Auto talk
:Off
431=Save
Auto talk
:On
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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 sound.
≥The handset will return to the standby
mode.
To turn the ringer ON, press (‹)or (›)in step 4.
≥The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
≥When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to
the factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
43
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
43
HIGH
LOW
1Ringer volume
Program
431=Yes
Ringer offOFF
(›)
(›)(‹)
(‹)
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							Making Calls“
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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)
Display
(‹), (›)
(CLEAR)(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
To have a hand-free conversation, connect an optional headset to the
handset (p. 13).
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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 (›), the
volume level will change.
≥The display will return to the length of
the call.
≥Your phone comes from the factory
set to MEDIUM.
Talk
3334444
Talk
00-00-00
3334444
Loud
Low
❚❚❚❚❚❚High
Loud
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
HIGH
MEDIUM
Loud
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
LOW
(‹)
(‹)(›)
(›)
≥When you replace the battery, the selected receiver volume setting will return to
the factory set (MEDIUM). Reprogram if necessary.
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