Panasonic Kx Th102 Operating Instructions Manual

							i Answering System
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*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message is 
played.
*2 To resume operation, enter a remote 
command within 15 seconds, or the 
voice guidance will start.
Note:
LAfter selecting the line(s), memo 
messages do not play.
Turning on the answering system 
remotely
If the answering system is off, you can turn 
it on remotely by calling the line selected in 
“Turning the answering system on o” on 
page 55.
1Dial your phone number.
2Let the phone ring 15 times.
LThe unit answers your call with the 
greeting message.
LYou can hang up, or if you call from a 
touch tone phone, you can enter your 
remote code and begin remote 
operation (page 59).
Skipping the greeting message to leave 
a message
You can leave a message just as any 
outside caller can. Call your phone 
number, then press {*} to skip the 
greeting message and record your 
message after the beep.
Answering system 
settings
Remote code o
A remote code must be entered when 
operating the answering system remotely. 
This code prevents unauthorized parties 
from listening to your messages remotely.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Remote code” i {SET}
3Enter the desired 2-digit remote code. 
(Default: “11”)
4{SET} i {STOP}
Ring count o
You can change the number of times the 
phone rings before the unit answers calls.
“Toll saver”: The unit answers on the 
2nd ring when new messages have been 
recorded, and on the 4th ring when there 
are no new messages. If you call your 
phone from outside to listen to new 
messages (page 59), you will know that 
there are no new messages when the 
phone rings for the 3rd time. You can then 
hang up without being charged for the call.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Ring count” i {SET}
3Select the desired line.
4Select the desired setting. (Default: “4 
rings”) i {SET} i {STOP}
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For Voice Mail service subscribers
If you subscribe to a flat-rate bundle 
service that includes Caller ID, Call 
Waiting, Voice Mail, and unlimited local/
regional/long distance calls, please note 
the following:
LTo use the Voice Mail service provided 
by your telephone company rather than 
the unit’s answering system, turn off the 
answering system (page 55).
This unit does not have an indicator to 
indicate if there are new messages in 
your mailbox service.
LTo use this unit’s answering system 
rather than the Voice Mail service 
provided by your telephone company, 
please contact your telephone company 
to deactivate your Voice Mail service.
If your telephone company cannot do 
this:
– Set this unit’s “Ring count” setting 
so that this unit’s answering system 
answers calls before your telephone 
company’s Voice Mail service tries to 
answer your calls. It is necessary to 
check the ring count required to 
activate the Voice Mail service 
provided by your telephone company 
before changing this setting.
– Change the ring count of the Voice 
Mail service so that the answering 
system can answer the call first. To do 
so, consult your telephone company.Caller’s recording time o
You can change the maximum message 
recording time allotted to each caller.
“Greeting only”: The unit plays the 
greeting message but does not record 
caller messages.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Recording time” i {SET}
3Select the desired line.
4Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“3min”) i {SET} i {STOP}
Note:
LIf the message memory becomes full, 
the unit automatically switches to the 
“Greeting only” mode. New 
messages will not be recorded.
Recording mode o
You can select a recording mode. 
Enhanced recording provides improved 
sound quality, but the total recording 
capacity is reduced.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Recording mode” i {SET}
3Select the desired item. (Default: 
“Standard recording 60min”) i 
{SET} i {STOP}
Call screening o
This feature allows you to monitor a 
message from the speaker when the 
answering system is recording the 
message.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Call screening” i {SET}
3Select the desired item. (Default: “On”) 
i {SET} i {STOP}
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Message alert Y
You can select whether or not the 
message indicator on the handset flashes 
in amber when new messages are 
recorded (page 57).
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Message alert” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Off”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LWhile message alert is on, battery 
operating time will be shortened (page 
17).
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							Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit
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Configuring a cellular 
phone
If your cellular phone is Bluetooth wireless 
technology compatible to the home 
communication system, you can use the 
handset or base unit to make or answer 
calls using a cellular line.
This feature is useful for maximizing the 
benefits of cellular services (such as free 
unlimited nights and weekends, or cellular 
to cellular calling plans) by utilizing unused 
peak minutes with your home phone.
To use this feature you must first:
– register your cellular phone to the base 
unit (page 64).
– turn on discoverable mode (page 64).
– connect the cellular phone to the base 
unit (page 65).
Important:
LThe following procedures must be 
performed using the base unit.
LUp to 5 cellular phones can be 
registered (when other Bluetooth 
devices are not registered). There can 
be only one active Bluetooth connection 
at a time.
LTo keep the cellular line stable between 
the base unit and cellular phone, we 
recommend you use a cellular phone 
within the range of the base unit.
LWhile you are on a cellular call, the 
battery of your cellular phone is being 
consumed. We recommend you place 
your cellular phone on its charger during 
the call.
Registering a cellular phone o
Important:
LFor more details and the list of 
compatible cellular phones, please visit: 
www.panasonic.com/MultiTalkV
LBefore registering a Bluetooth device to 
the base unit, we recommend you 
change the PIN (page 52).
1Base unit:
{CELLULAR}
2“Registration” i {SET}
LAfter pressing {SET}, the rest of the 
procedure must be completed within 
2 minutes.
3Your cellular phone:
Follow the instructions of your cellular 
phone to enter the registration mode.
LDepending on your cellular phone, it 
may ask you to enter the base unit 
PIN (Default: “7262”).
Note:
LTo cancel a cellular phone from the base 
unit, see “Deregistering another device” 
on page 54.
Turning on the discoverable 
mode o
When discoverable mode is turned on, this 
unit may be seen by other Bluetooth 
devices.
1{MENU} i h i {SET}
2“Bluetooth” i {SET}
3“Discoverable” i {SET}
4Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“On”) i {SET} i {STOP}
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							Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit
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Connecting the cellular phone 
o
You need to connect to a registered 
cellular phone to the base unit before you 
can use this feature.
1{CELLULAR}
2“Connection” i {SET}
3Select the desired cellular phone. i 
{SET}
LThe selected cellular phones are 
indicated by “Q”.
4{STOP}
Note:
LIn step 3, the base unit requires your 
cellular phone to accept the connection. 
Depending on your cellular phone, it 
may ask you if you accept the 
connection requirement from the base 
unit. Refer to the operating instructions 
of your cellular phone for further 
operations.
Making/answering calls 
using a cellular line
LBefore making or answering calls, 
confirm that you have connected your 
cellular phone to the base unit (page 
65).
Making calls Yo
Important:
LYou can place the handset on the 
charger while using the speakerphone. 
The call is not disconnected.
1Dial the phone number. i {CELL}
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 4.
2Select the desired cellular phone.
3{SELECT}
4When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
1Dial the phone number. i 
{CELLULAR} 
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 4.
2Select the desired cellular phone.
3{SET}
4When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Answering calls Yo
1Press {C} or {CELL}.
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Handset
Base unit
Handset
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1Press {SP-PHONE} or {CELLULAR}.
2When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Making calls using the 
phonebook Yo
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i d 
i {SELECT}
2Push {^} or {V} to select the desired 
item.
3{CALL} i {CELL}
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 5.
4Select the desired cellular phone. i 
{SELECT}
5When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
1{MENU} i d i {SET}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
item.
3{CELLULAR}
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 5.
4Select the desired cellular phone. i 
{SET}
5When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Viewing the caller list and 
calling back Yo
If you receive a call via cellular line, caller 
information is logged in the caller list with 
y.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i G 
i {SELECT}
2Push {^} or {V} to select the desired 
caller information indicated by y.
3{CALL} i {CELL}
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 5.
4Select the desired cellular phone. i 
{SELECT}
5When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf the cellular line is already being used 
or you want to select the land line, select 
the desired line by pressing {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} instead of {CELL}.
1{MENU} i G i {SET}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
caller information indicated by y.
3{CELLULAR}
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 5.
4Select the desired cellular phone. i 
{SET}
5When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Note:
LIf the cellular line is already being used 
or you want to select the land line, select 
the desired line by pressing {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} instead of {CELLULAR}.
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
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Useful features during a 
cellular call
Putting a cellular call on hold 
Yo
Press {HOLD} 2 times during a cellular 
call.
LTo return to the call, press {C}.
Press {HOLD} during a cellular call.
LTo return to the call, press 
{CELLULAR}.
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound. 
After 4 additional minutes on hold, the 
call is disconnected.
Using the land line during a 
cellular call 
Yo
Holding a cellular call to make or 
answer a land line call
Example: If you are on a cellular line call
1To put the cellular call on hold, press 
{HOLD} 2 times.
2To make a land line call, dial the phone 
number, then press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2}.
To answer a land line call, press 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
3When you finish talking, press {OFF} to 
end the land line call.
4To return to the cellular call, press 
{C}.
1To put the cellular call on hold, press 
{HOLD}.
2To make a land line call, dial the phone 
number, then press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2}.
To answer a land line call, press 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
3When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE} to end the land line call.
4To return to the cellular call, press 
{CELLULAR}.
Holding a land line call and make or 
answer a cellular call
Example: If you are on a land line call
1To put the land line call on hold, press 
{HOLD} 2 times.
2To make a cellular call
– If you have registered only one 
cellular phone, dial the phone 
number, then press {CELL}.
– If you have registered more than one 
cellular phone, dial the phone 
number, then press {CELL}. Select 
the desired cellular phone, then press 
{SELECT}.
To answer a cellular call
Press {CELL}.
3To return to the land line call, press the 
line button that is flashing on the 
handset.
LThe cellular call ends.
Handset
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
Handset
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1To put the land line call on hold, press 
{HOLD}.
2To make a cellular call
– If you have registered only one 
cellular phone, dial the phone 
number, then press {CELLULAR}.
– If you have registered more than one 
cellular phone, dial the phone 
number, then press {CELLULAR}. 
Select the desired cellular phone, 
then press {SET}.
To answer a cellular call
Press {CELLULAR}.
3To return to the land line call, press the 
line button that is flashing on the base 
unit.
LThe cellular call ends.
Cellular settings
Important:
LYou must register your cellular phone to 
the base unit before programming.
Ringer settings for cellular calls 
Yo
Ringer volume
You can change the ringer volume heard 
when a cellular call is received. You can 
change it for the handset and base unit 
individually.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i f 
i {SELECT}
2“Ringer for cell” i {SELECT}
3“Ringer volume” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired volume. (Default: 
High) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
1{CELLULAR}
2“Cellular setting” i {SET}
3“Ringer volume” i {SET}
4Select the desired volume. (Default: 
High) i {SET} i {STOP}
Note for handset and base unit:
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off for a 
cellular line, “Ringer off” is not 
displayed in standby mode and the 
handset or base unit does not ring for 
cellular calls.
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
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Ringer tone
You can change the ringer tone heard 
when a cellular call is received. You can 
change it for the handset and base unit 
individually.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i f 
i {SELECT}
2“Ringer for cell” i {SELECT}
3“Ringer tone” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired item. (Default: “Tone 
3”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LIf you erase a customized ring for 
cellular call, “Tone 3” (default) is used 
instead of that ringer tone.
1{CELLULAR}
2“Cellular setting” i {SET}
3“Ringer tone” i {SET}
4Select the desired item. (Default: “Tone 
3”) i {SET} i {STOP}
Selecting which unit to ring o
You can select which handset or base unit 
rings when you receive a call from one of 
the registered cellular phones.
1{CELLULAR}
2“Cellular setting” i {SET}
3“Assign Base/HS” i {SET}
4Select the desired cellular phone. i 
{SET}
5Select the desired unit, then press {>}. 
(Default: “All”)
LThe selected units are indicated by 
“Q”.LTo cancel a selected unit, press {>} 
again.
6{SET} i {OFF}
Answering system settings for 
cellular calls o
Setting the answering system for a 
cellular call
This feature allows the base unit to answer 
cellular calls when you are not available to 
answer cellular calls.
Important:
LTo use this feature, you need to turn on 
the answering system for line 1 and/or 
line 2 (page 55).
LIf this feature is turned on, the base unit 
plays the greeting message for line 1 
and message is recorded on line 1.
1{CELLULAR}
2“Cellular setting” i {SET}
3“TAD (cell)” i {SET}
4Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Off”) i {SET} i {STOP}
Note:
L“TAD” stands for Telephone Answering 
Device.
Ring count
You can change the number of times the 
cellular phone rings before the base unit 
answers cellular calls.
1{CELLULAR}
2“Cellular setting” i {SET}
3“TAD ring count” i {SET}
4Select the desired number. (Default: 
“4”) i {SET} i {STOP}
Handset
Base unit
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Transferring a cellular 
call
Cellular calls can be transferred between 
the handset and the base unit, and 
between the handset and another 
compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA11/
KX-THA12/KX-THA16/KX-THA17). You 
can also switch a cellular call between a 
cellular phone and base unit.
Transferring a cellular call 
Yo
1During a cellular call, press 
{INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.
2To page the base unit, press {0}.
To page another handset, enter its 
extension number ({1} to {8}).
LIf you do not wish to announce the 
transfer, skip to step 4.
3Wait for the paged party to answer.
LIf the paged party does not answer, 
press {C} to return to the cellular 
call.
4To complete the transfer, press {OFF}.
1During a cellular call, press 
{TRANSFER} to put the call on hold.
2To page a handset, enter its extension 
number ({1} to {8}).
To page all handsets, press {0}.
LIf you do not wish to announce the 
transfer, skip to step 4.
3Wait for the paged party to answer.
LIf the paged party does not answer, 
press {CELLULAR} to return to the 
cellular call.
4To complete the transfer, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf the paged party does not answer 
within 1 minute after you hang up, your 
extension rings and the call is returned 
to your phone. You can speak to the 
caller again by pressing {C} on the 
handset or {CELLULAR} on the base 
unit.
LTo transfer a cellular call to the 
answering system, see page 42.
Answering a transferred cellular 
call 
Yo
Press {C} to answer the page.
LAfter the paging party hangs up the call, 
you can take the transferred call.
Press {INTERCOM} to answer the page.
LAfter the paging party hangs up the call, 
you can take the transferred call.
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf the paging party hangs up before you 
answer the page, “Incoming call” is 
displayed. Press {C} on the handset or 
{CELLULAR} on the base unit to take 
the transferred call.
Handset
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
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