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Battery installationR USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
R Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd
batteries.
R Confirm correct polarities (
, ).
RFollow the directions on the display to set up
the unit.
Battery charging
Charge for about 7 hours.
RWhen the batteries are fully charged,  “Fully
charged ” is displayed.
Note when setting up
Note for connections
R The AC adaptor must remain connected at all
times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm
during use.)
R The AC adaptor should be connected to a
vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet.
Do not connect the AC adaptor to a
ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the
adaptor may cause it to become disconnected.
Note for battery installation
R Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. For
replacement, we recommend using the
Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on
page 4, 6.
Note for battery charging
RIt is normal for the handset to feel warm during
charging.
R Clean the charge contacts of the handset, base
unit, and charger with a soft and dry cloth once
a month. Before cleaning the unit, disconnect
from power outlets and any telephone line
cords. Clean more often if the unit is exposed to
grease, dust, or high humidity.
Battery level
IconBattery level
High
Medium
Low
Needs charging.
Empty
Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance
(supplied batteries)
OperationOperating time
In continuous use15 hours max. *1
Not in use (standby)170 hours max. *1
*1 If eco mode is on.
Note:
R
Actual battery performance depends on usage
and ambient environment.
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Power back-up operation
The backup battery in the base unit works as
emergency power during a power failure.
Battery installation
The base unit can provide emergency power if
supplied with 2 standard AAA (R03) batteries (not
supplied).
Important:
RBefore inserting the batteries into the base unit,
disconnect the telephone line cords.
1 Open the battery cover ( A).
2 Install the batteries in the battery compartment
(B ).
3 When finished, close the cover.
RWhen this feature is turned on, 
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displayed.
Battery caution
R The batteries should be used correctly,
otherwise the unit may be damaged due to
battery leakage.
R Do not mix old, new or different types of
batteries.
R Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble, or
heat the batteries.
R Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
R It is recommended that batteries are replaced
annually.
R It is recommended that batteries are replaced
after a power outage.
R Operating time may be shortened depending on
usage conditions, ambient temperature, and
battery quality.
R Remove all the batteries when replacing.
Battery life
During a power failure, the following performance
will be available.
Ni-MH batteries
OperationOperating time
While in use (talking)6 hours max.
While not in use (standby)13 hours max.
Note:
RThe operating time depends on the type of
batteries.
R The battery cannot be charged even if the AC
adaptor is connected.
R If 
 on the base unit flashes, the battery power
is low. Install new batteries as soon as possible.
Intelligent eco mode
This feature automatically reduces handset power
consumption by suppressing handset transmission
power when the handset is close to the base unit.
R When this feature is activated, 
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displayed. However, during a call, 
 is not
displayed even though this feature is activated.
R Eco mode is turned off when the clarity booster
is activated (page 23).
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Controls
Handset
Belt clip holeSpeakerHeadset jackDial keypad (*: TONE)MZ N (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)MicrophoneReceiverDisplayM FLASH N M CALL WAIT N
MNMNOISE REDUCTION N
Charge contactsMN (TALK)MOFF NML1 N (Line 1)ML2 N (Line 2)MCELL N
n Control type
 Soft keys
By pressing a soft key, you can select the
feature shown directly above it on the display.
 Navigator key
– MD N,  MC N,  MF N, or  ME N: Scroll through various
lists and items.
–
 (Volume:  MD N or  MC N): Adjust the receiver
or speaker volume while talking.
– MF N 
: View the phonebook entry.
– ME N REDIAL: View the redial list.
– MC N CID (Caller ID): View the caller list.
Base unit
Headset jackCharge contactsSpeakerDisplay
R The display can be moved back and forth to
select the desired angle.
MEXIT NMERASE NMREDIAL N M PAUSE NMZ N (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator
Corded headset indicator
M L1 N (Line 1: ANSWER ON/OFF)
L1 ANSWER ON/OFF indicator
M L2 N (Line 2: ANSWER ON/OFF)
L2 ANSWER ON/OFF indicator
MN  (PLAY1) (Stop)
Message indicator
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MN (PLAY2) (Stop)
Message indicator
M LINE 1 N
LINE 1 indicator
M LINE 2 N
LINE 2 indicator
M HEADSET N
Bluetooth HEADSET indicator
USB jackDesk stand/Wall mounting adaptor
R The adaptor is a removable attachment for
desk stand or wall mounting use
(page 62).
MicrophoneDial keypad ( *: TONE)MSPEED DIAL NMFLASH N M CALL WAIT NMHOLD NMLOCATOR N M INTERCOM N
R You can locate a misplaced handset by
pressing  MLOCATOR N.
MCELL 1 N
CELL 1 indicator
M CELL 2 N
CELL 2 indicator
M CELL 3 N
CELL 3 indicator
M CELL 4 N
CELL 4 indicator
n Control type
 Soft keys
By pressing a soft key, you can select the
feature shown directly above it on the display.
 Navigator key
– MD N,  MC N,  MN, or  MN: Scroll through
various lists and items.
– VOL. (Volume:  MD N or  MC N): Adjust the
speaker volume while talking.
– M
N/MN : Repeat/skip messages during
playback.
Charging the cellular phone by USB
By connecting a USB cable (not supplied) to the
cellular phone and the base unit, you can charge a
cellular phone. However, the cellular phone cannot
exchange data with the base unit through a USB
cable.
Note:
R USB charging may not work properly depending
on the cellular phone’s specifications.
Display icons/Indicators
Handset display items
ItemMeaning
Within base unit range
Out of base unit range
The landline is in use. *1
R When flashing:
The call is put on hold.
R When flashing rapidly: An
incoming call is now being
received.
A cellular line is in use.
RWhen flashing:
The cellular call is put on hold.
R When flashing rapidly:
A cellular call is being received.
Eco mode is on. *2
 (page 12)
A cellular phone is connected. *3
Ready to make/receive cellular
calls.
R When turned off:
A cellular phone is not
connected to the base unit.
(page 20)
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ItemMeaning
– The cellular line is selected forthe setting.
– A cellular call is being received on that line.
Noise reduction is set. (page 24)
Equalizer is set. (page 24)
ZSpeakerphone is on. (page 22)
Ringer volume is off. *4
(page 23, 39)
Silent mode is on. (page 44)
Call sharing mode is off.
(page 42)
Alarm is on. (page 43)
Handset number
Battery level
Blocked call (page 44)
In use:Someone is using the
corresponding line.
*1 Corresponding landline number(s) is(are) indicated next to the item.
*2 During a call, the item is not displayed even though the feature is activated.
*3 Corresponding cellular line(s) is(are) indicated next to the item.
*4 Corresponding lines (1, 2: landline, C: cellular line) are indicated next to the item. If all lines
are turned off, no line is indicated.
Base unit display items
ItemMeaning
Silent mode is on. (page 44)
Ringer volume is off. *1
 (page 28,
39)
Call sharing mode is off.
(page 42)
“ Greeting only ” is selected.
Caller messages are not
recorded. *2
 (page 55)
Power back-up mode is on.
(page 12)
In use:Someone is using the
corresponding line.
*1 Corresponding lines (L1, L2: landline, C1-C4:
cellular line) are indicated next to the item.
*2 Corresponding landline number(s) is(are)indicated next to the item.
CELL indicators on the base unit
The CELL indicators show each cellular line status.
StatusMeaning
OnA cellular phone is connected.
Ready to make/receive cellular calls.
Flashing– The cellular line is in use.
– Phonebook entries are beingcopied from a cellular phone
(page 50).
– 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 (page 20).
Bluetooth HEADSET indicator on the base unit
The HEADSET indicator shows the Bluetooth
headset status.
StatusMeaning
OnA Bluetooth headset is connected to
the base unit. Ready to use it.
Flashing– A Bluetooth headset is in use
– The base unit is searching for thepaired Bluetooth headset.
– The  base  unit  is  pairing  a  headset.
– Mute is turned on.
Flashing
rapidlyA landline call is being received.
Light off– The Bluetooth headset is not connected to the base unit.
– A Bluetooth headset is not paired to the base unit.
LINE indicator on the base unit
The LINE indicators show the status of each line,
respectively, as follows.
StatusMeaning
Light offThe line is available.
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StatusMeaning
Light onThe line is in use.
Flashing
rapidlyA call is being received.
FlashingA call is put on hold or the
answering system is answering a
call.
Date and timeProgram this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Handset / Base unit
1 MMENU N#101
2 Enter the current month, date, and year by
selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:  July 15, 2013
07  15  13
3 MOK N
4 Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour
clock format) by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:  9:30
09  30
5 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  * : Select  MAM N or  MPM N.
Base unit:  M AM/PM N: Select  MAM N or  MPM N.
6 MSAVE N
7 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Note:
R When English is selected as the display
language, 12-hour clock format is used. When
Spanish is selected, 24-hour clock format is
used.
Language setting
Display language
Handset / Base unit
1 MMENU N#110
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
3Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Voice guidance language
Program this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Handset / Base unit
1 MMENU N#112
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Other settings
Dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this setting
according to your telephone line service. The
default setting is  “Tone ”.
“ Tone ”: For tone dial service.
“ Pulse ”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
Program this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Handset / Base unit
1 MMENU N#120
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Line selection mode for landline
The line selection mode determines which line is
selected when:
– you press  M
N/M Z N on the handset (when
making/answering calls)
– you press  MZ N on the base unit (when making/
answering calls)
The following setting is available:
– “Auto ” (default): When making a call, line 1 is
selected. If that line is unavailable, line 2 is
selected. When you call back using the caller
list (page 47) or while listening to a message
(page 56, 57), the indicated line is used.
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When answering a call, the ringing line is
selected.
– “Line1 ”: Line 1 is selected.
– “Line2 ”: Line 2 is selected.
Handset / Base unit
1 MMENU N#250
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Note:
R You can select a line manually regardless of the
line selection mode by pressing  ML1 N/M L2 N on
the handset or  MLINE 1 N/M LINE 2 N on the base
unit.
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Link to cell featureTo use this feature, you must first pair and connect
your cellular phones to the base unit (page 18).
Your cellular phones must have Bluetooth wireless
technology that is compatible with this product.
This feature allows you to:
– make or answer cellular calls using your home phone (handset or base unit) with better
reception.
– maximize the benefits of cellular services (such as free night and weekend calls, or cellular to
cellular call plans) by utilizing unused peak
minutes with your home phone.
– conserve the battery power of your cellular phone while the unit is on a cellular call. (We
recommend charging your cellular phone during
the cellular call as your cellular phone battery is
being consumed.)
Important:
R You may pair a maximum of 4 cellular phones
and 1 headset. However, the base unit allows
only one Bluetooth to be active at a time.
R Locate your cellular phone near the base unit. If
the cellular phone is too close to the base unit
during a cellular call, you may hear noise. For
best performance, we recommend placing the
cellular phone between 0.6 m to 3 m (2 feet to
10 feet) away from the base unit.
Pairing a cellular phone
Program this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Important:
R For more details and the list of compatible
cellular phones, please visit our Web site:
http://www.panasonic.com/link2cell
R Before pairing a Bluetooth enabled cellular
phone to the base unit, make sure that no other
Bluetooth device such as a Bluetooth headset is
connected to your cellular phone.
Handset / Base unit
1 For CELL 1:  MMENU N#6241
For CELL 2:  MMENU N#6242
For CELL 3:  MMENU N#6243
For CELL 4:  MMENU N#6244
RAfter the corresponding CELL indicator on
the base unit starts flashing, the rest of the
procedure must be completed within 5
minutes.
2 Your cellular phone:
While the corresponding CELL indicator is
flashing, follow the instructions of your cellular
phone to enter the pairing mode.
RDepending on your cellular phone, it may
ask you to enter the base unit PIN (default:
“0000 ”).
3 Wait until a long beep sounds.
RIt may take more than 10 seconds to
complete pairing.
R When the CELL indicator lights up, the
cellular phone is connected to the base unit.
You are ready to make cellular calls.
4 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Note:
R Make sure that your cellular phone is set to
connect to this product automatically. Refer to
your cellular phone’s operating instructions.
R Make sure you cancel your cellular phone’s
current pairing if you want to pair it to the other
line (page 18).
R The default setting for the text message alert
feature is  “On ”, so when you pair your cellular
phone to the base unit, this feature may be
activated (page 51). (This depends on the
version and type of cellular phone you are
using.)
Unpairing a cellular phone
You can cancel the pairing of a cellular phone that
is stored in the base unit.
Program this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Handset / Base unit
1 For CELL 1:  MMENU N#6111
For CELL 2:  MMENU N#6112
For CELL 3:  MMENU N#6213
For CELL 4:  MMENU N#6214
2 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
R When the cellular phone is unpaired, the
CELL indicator is turned off.
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
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Base unit: M EXIT N
Link to cell settings
Selecting which unit receives cellular
calls
You can select which unit rings and receives calls
for a cellular line. When  “All ” is selected, all
handsets and the base unit ring.
Program this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Handset / Base unit
1 For CELL 1:  MMENU N#6271
For CELL 2:  MMENU N#6272
For CELL 3:  MMENU N#6273
For CELL 4:  MMENU N#6274
2 Mb N: Select the desired handset or  “All ”.  a
M SAVE N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Note:
R When you select a specific handset to receive
calls for a cellular line:
– other handsets cannot answer the calls.
– the base unit can answer the calls even
though it does not ring. However, you can
make the base unit ring by adjusting the base
unit ringer volume (page 39).
R When you change the setting to  “All ”, the
base unit ringer volume also returns to the
lowest level even if the ringer volume has been
changed.
R The units selected with this setting have the text
message alert feature (page 51) applied to
them.
Ring as cell mode
Once this feature is turned on, the handset and
base unit ring using the same ringer tone as your
cellular phone.
The following settings are available:
– “Off ”: Turn this feature off to use the ringer
tones of the handset and base unit. Caller
information is announced depending on the
Talking Caller ID setting (page 41).
– “On (with Talking CID) ” (default): The
handset and base unit use your cellular phone’s
ringer tone. Caller information is announced
even if the Talking Caller ID is turned off.
– “On (without Talking CID) ”: The
handset and base unit use your cellular phone’s
ringer tone. Caller information is not announced
even if the Talking Caller ID is turned on.
Program this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Important:
R To use this feature, your cellular phone must
support Bluetooth in-band ringtone. Refer to
your cellular phone’s operating instructions.
Handset / Base unit
1 For CELL 1:  MMENU N#6141
For CELL 2:  MMENU N#6142
For CELL 3:  MMENU N#6143
For CELL 4:  MMENU N#6144
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Note:
R The units use the preset ringer tones
(page 40) instead of your cellular phone’s
ringer tone when a cellular call is being received
if:
– your cellular phone is in silent mode
(depending on your cellular phone).
– the base unit is in use.
– 2 handsets are sharing a landline call.
R If your cellular phone is in silent mode with  “On
(with Talking CID) ” set, the unit
announces caller information even when Talking
Caller ID is turned off (page 41).
To use the handset ringer tone instead of your
cellular phone’s ringer tone
Select  “Off ” in step 2, “Ring as cell mode”,
page 19.
To change the handset ringer tone for a cellular
line, see page 39.
Auto connection to the cellular phone
After pairing, your cellular phone is connected to
the base unit. If you move the cellular phone out of
base unit range, the cellular phone is disconnected
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from the base unit. This feature allows the base
unit to try to reconnect the cellular phone at
regular intervals when it returns within base unit
range. You can set the interval. The default setting
is “1 min ”.
Program this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Important:
R When you are using a cellular line or a
Bluetooth headset, the base unit loses its
connection from other Bluetooth devices
(cellular phone or headset). To automatically
resume the connection to cellular phones, leave
the auto connection on.
R Some cellular phones lose connection after
usage, please check the specifications of your
cellular phone for more details.
Handset / Base unit
1 MMENU N#632
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Note:
R Some cellular phones may ask you if you accept
the connection requirement from the base unit.
In that case, select  “Off ” in step 2. Check the
specifications of your cellular phone.
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.
Program this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Note:
R Even 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 (page 19).
R A disconnected cellular phone is not unpaired
from the base unit, so pairing it to the base unit
again is unnecessary.
Handset / Base unit
1 To connect/disconnect:
For CELL 1:  MMENU N#6251
For CELL 2:  MMENU N#6252
For CELL 3:  MMENU N#6253
For CELL 4:  MMENU N#6254
R A long beep sounds.
2 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Cellular line selection
Handset
This feature determines which cellular line is
selected to make cellular calls when you press
M CELL N on the handset.
The following settings are available:
– “Manual ” (default): You can select the desired
cellular line when making a call.
– “Cellular phone 1”: CELL 1 is selected.
– “Cellular phone 2”: CELL 2 is selected.
– “Cellular phone 3”: CELL 3 is selected.
– “Cellular phone 4”: CELL 4 is selected.
1 MMENU N#634
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
3 MOFF N
Storing your area code (for dialing
only a 7-digit phone number to make
a local call)
You need to add your area code when making
cellular calls to a phone number in your area.
Once you store your area code, it is automatically
added to the beginning of the 7-digit phone
number when making cellular calls.
Program this setting using either the base unit or
one of the handsets.
Handset / Base unit
1 MMENU N#633
2 Enter the 3-digit area code.
RTo correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
3 MSAVE N
4 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N
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