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To connect to 2 single-line telephone jacks
For Line 1: Connect the “Transparent” plug
telephone line cord (2-wire cord) () to the
unit, then to the Line 1 single-line telephone
jack (RJ11C) (
) until you hear a click.For Line 2: Connect the “ GREEN” plug
telephone line cord (4-wire cord) () to the
unit, then to the Line 2 single-line telephone
jack (RJ11C) (
) until you hear a click.
If you use the unit as a single-line telephone
only
Be sure to connect the telephone line cord to LINE
1/2. Change the line selection mode from  “Auto ”
to  “Line1 ” (page 18).
Connect the “Transparent” plug telephone line
cord (2-wire cord) () to the unit, then to the
single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) (
) until
you hear a click.
Note:
R “Check tel line2 ” is displayed on the unit.
To erase it, see page 71.
If you subscribe to a DSL/ADSL
service
Please attach a DSL/ADSL filter (contact your DSL/
ADSL provider) to the telephone line between the
base unit and the telephone line jack in the event
of the following:
– noise is heard during conversations.
– Caller ID features do not function properly.
To connect to a 2-line telephone jack
For this connection, please purchase a Panasonic
2-line splitter (page 4).
Example:  DSL/ADSL line is line 2
Connect the “Transparent” plug telephone line
cord (2-wire cord) () to the 2-line splitter
(
) until you hear a click.Connect the “ GREEN” plug telephone line
cord (4-wire cord) () to a DSL/ADSL filter
(not supplied) (
), then to the 2-line splitter
(
) until you hear a click.
Connect the 2-line splitter () to the 2-line
telephone jack (RJ14C) (
) until you hear a
click.
*DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if you
have DSL/ADSL service.
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To connect to 2 single-line telephone jacks
Example: DSL/ADSL line is line 2
Connect the “Transparent” plug telephone line
cord (2-wire cord) () to the unit, then to the
single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) (
) until
you hear a click.
Connect the “ GREEN” plug telephone line
cord (4-wire cord) () to a DSL/ADSL filter
(not supplied) (
), then to the single-line
telephone jack (RJ11C) (
) until you hear a
click.
*DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if you
have DSL/ADSL service.
Handset battery installation
R USE ONLY rechargeable 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.
Handset battery charging
Charge for about 7 hours.
RConfirm  “Charging ” is displayed (
).
R When the batteries are fully charged,  “Fully
charged ” is displayed.
Handset 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)7 days max.*1
*1 If eco mode is on.
Note:
R
Actual battery performance depends on usage
and ambient environment.
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Base unit battery installation (forpower back-up)
By inserting 2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
(supplied) into the base unit, you can use the unit
temporarily when a power failure occurs.
R USE rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03)
size.
R Do NOT use Manganese batteries.
R Confirm correct polarities (
, ).
R When the batteries are installed in the base unit,
they are fully charged after 15 hours.
1 Disconnect the telephone line cord(s) ( A).
2 Open the battery cover ( B).
3 Install the batteries in the battery compartment
(C ).
4 When finished, close the cover, then
reconnect the telephone line cord(s) ( D).
Note:
R Alkaline batteries also can be used for the base
unit, but they cannot be charged for the base
unit.
R During power back-up operations, the
brightness level of the base unit display is
lowered.
R If there is a connected device (for example, a
modem) between the base unit and the
telephone line jack, the power back-up
operation of the unit may not function, even if a
back-up battery is in the base unit.
Base unit battery status when a power failure
occurs
IconBattery status
Power back-up mode is on.
Battery power is low. *1
*1
If  is flashing on the base unit, replace the
batteries with new ones (Alkaline) as soon as
possible for temporary use.
When using Alkaline batteries, dispose old
ones.
When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries,
you may replace the used batteries into the
base unit to charge them after a power failure
is recovered.
Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance
(supplied batteries) during power back-up
operation
OperationOperating time
In continuous use100 minutes
Not in use (standby)140 minutes
Note:
R The operating time depends on the type of
batteries.
R Actual battery performance depends on usage
and ambient environment.
Note when setting up
Note for connections
RThe 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, 7.
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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.
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, 
 is
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 25).
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
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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
Corded handsetReceiverSpeakerDisplay
R The display can be moved back and forth to
select the desired angle.
MLINE 1 N
LINE 1 indicator
M LINE 2 N
LINE 2 indicator
M HEADSET N
Bluetooth HEADSET indicator
One-touch dial buttonsIndex card for one-touch dial buttonsHeadset jackM CELL 1 N
CELL 1 indicatorMCELL 2 N
CELL 2 indicator
M CELL 3 N
CELL 3 indicator
M CELL 4 N
CELL 4 indicator
M SPEED DIAL NMFLASH N M CALL WAIT NMHOLD NMLOCATOR N M INTERCOM N
R You can locate a misplaced handset by
pressing  MLOCATOR N.
Dial keypad ( *: TONE)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
MN  (PLAY2) (Stop)
Message indicator
MicrophoneUSB jackDesk stand/Wall mounting adaptor
R The adaptor is a removable attachment for
desk stand or wall mounting use
(page 70).
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
receiver or speaker volume while talking.
– M
N/MN : Repeat/skip messages during
playback.
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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 landline call is being done on
that line.
– The landline is selected for the setting.
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 14)
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 21)
– A cellular call is being done on that line.
– The cellular line is selected for the setting.
Noise reduction is set. (page 25)
Equalizer is set. (page 25)
ZSpeakerphone is on. (page 23)
Ringer volume is off. *4
(page 24, 45)
Silent mode is on. (page 50)
Call sharing mode is off.
(page 48)
Alarm is on. (page 50)
Handset number
Battery level
Blocked call (page 51)
ItemMeaning
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 50)
Ringer volume is off. *1
 (page 28,
45)
Call sharing mode is off.
(page 48)
“ Greeting only ” or
“ Greeting1&Only ” is selected.
Caller messages are not
recorded. *2
 (page 62)
– A landline call is being done on
that line.
– The landline is selected for the setting.
– A cellular call is being done onthat line.
– The cellular line is selected for the setting.
Power back-up mode is on.
(page 13)
Blocked call (page 51)
“Telephone Plug-in” is active.
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.
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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 57)
– 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 21)
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.
Light onThe line is in use.
Flashing
rapidlyA call is being received.
StatusMeaning
FlashingA call is put on hold or the
answering system is answering a
call.
Language settings
Display language
You can select either  “English ” or  “Español ”
as the display language. The default setting is
“ English ”.
Handset / Base unit
1 MMENU N#110
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
Voice guidance language
You can select either  “English ” or  “Español ”
as the voice guidance language of the answering
system. The default setting is  “English ”.
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
Date and time
Program 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, 2014
07  15  14
3 MOK N
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4Enter 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  “AM ” or  “PM ”.
Base unit:  M AM/PM N: Select  “AM ” or  “PM ”.
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.
Recording your greeting
message
You can record your own greeting message
instead of using a pre-recorded greeting message.
See page 62 for details.
Handset / Base unit
1 For line 1:  MMENU N#3021
For line 2:  MMENU N#3022
2 Mb N: Select the desired greeting message.  a
M SELECT N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
4 Record a greeting message.  a M STOP N
5 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 lift the corded handset
– 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 54) or while listening to a message
(page 63, 64), the indicated line is used.
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 featureYou 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. This allows you to:
– use the unit to talk on cellular calls even if some areas of your home have poor cellular
reception, simply by placing your cellular phone
in an area with good reception.
– talk on cellular calls even if your cellular phone is in your pocket or bag.
– enjoy cordless cellular calls even if your cellular phone plugged in and charging.
Important:
R Your cellular phone must support the Hands
Free Profile (HFP) specification.
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
R After 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 Bluetooth PIN (default:
“0000 ”). If your cellular phone shows
PassKey confirmation on its display, follow
the directions to proceed.
3 Wait until a long beep sounds.
RIt may take more than 10 seconds to
complete pairing.
R When the corresponding 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 19).
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#6113
For CELL 4:  MMENU N#6114
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
Base unit:  M EXIT N
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Link to cell settings
Selecting which unit receives cellularcalls
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 45).
R When you change to  “All ” from other setting,
the base unit ringer volume also returns to the
lowest level even if the ringer volume was
changed.
R The units selected with this setting have the text
message alert feature (page 58) 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 47).
– “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 46) 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 47).
To use the handset ringer tone instead of your
cellular phone’s ringer tone
Select  “Off ” in step 2, “Ring as cell mode”,
page 20.
To change the handset ringer tone for a cellular
line, see page 45.
Auto connection to the Bluetooth
devices (cellular phones or headset)
After pairing, your Bluetooth devices are
connected to the base unit. If you move the
Bluetooth devices out of base unit range, the
Bluetooth devices are disconnected from the base
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