Panasonic Kx Th112 Operating Instructions Manual

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Making calls
Using the handset Y
1Lift the handset and dial the phone 
number.
LTo correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2{C}
LAn available line is automatically 
selected and the line number is 
displayed.
3When you finish talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
Note:
LYou can also select a line by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 2.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
46.
LWhile on a call, you can switch from the 
handset to the base unit or another 
handset by:
– pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2} twice on 
the base unit.
– pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2} twice on 
another handset.
Using the speakerphone
1Lift the handset, dial the phone number, 
and press {s}.
LSpeak alternately with the other party.
2When you finish talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
Note:
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet 
environment.
LTo switch to the receiver, press {C}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
Push {^} or {V} while talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 10 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.
1{REDIAL}
2Push {^} or {V} to select the desired 
number.
LTo erase the displayed number, press 
{CLEAR}.
3{C}
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance 
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long distance 
service. When storing a calling card 
access number and/or PIN in the 
phonebook, a pause is also needed (page 
27).
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1{9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the phone 
number.
2{C}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
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Using the base unit ^
1Dial the phone number.
LTo correct a digit, press {ERASE}.
2{SP-PHONE}
LAn available line is automatically 
selected and {LINE1} or {LINE2} 
lights.
3When the other party answers, speak 
into the MIC.
LSpeak alternately with the other party.
4When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Note:
LYou can also select a line by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 2.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
46.
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet 
environment.
LWhile on a call, you can switch from the 
base unit to the handset:
– If the handset is off the base unit, 
press {LINE1} or {LINE2} twice on 
the handset.
– If the handset is on the base unit, 
simply lift it.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 10 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.
1{REDIAL}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
number.
LTo erase the displayed number, press 
{ERASE}.
3{SP-PHONE}
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance 
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long distance 
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1{9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the phone 
number.
2{SP-PHONE}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
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Answering calls
Using the handset Y
1Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
LThe called line is automatically 
selected.
LYou can also answer the call by 
pressing any button except the 
joystick or {OFF}. (Any key talk 
feature)
2When you finish talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
Note:
LYou can also answer the call by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 1.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
46.
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by 
simply lifting the handset off the base unit 
or charger. You do not need to press {C}. 
To activate this feature, see page 45.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside 
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily 
by pressing {OFF}.
Using the base unit ^
1{SP-PHONE}
LThe called line is automatically 
selected.
2Speak into the MIC.
3When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Note:
LYou can also answer the call by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 1.LTo change the line selection, see page 
46.
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Useful features during a 
call
HOLD button Y^
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
Press {HOLD} 2 times during an outside 
call.
LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} that is flashing on the handset.
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} that is flashing on the base unit.
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.
MUTE button Y^
While mute is turned on, you can hear the 
other party, but the other party cannot hear 
you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE} or {C}.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE} or {SP-PHONE}.
FLASH button Y^
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
special features of your host PBX such as 
transferring an extension call, or accessing 
optional telephone services such as Call 
Waiting. 
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 46.
For Call Waiting service users 
Y^
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to 
your telephone service provider’s Call 
Waiting service.
This feature allows you to receive calls 
while you are already talking on the phone. 
If you receive a call while on the phone, 
you will hear a Call Waiting tone.
Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd 
call after the tone.
LTo switch between calls, press {CALL 
WAIT}.
Note:
LPlease contact your telephone service 
provider for details and availability of this 
service in your area.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/pulse service users) 
Y^
You can temporarily switch the dialing 
mode to tone when you need to access 
touch tone services (for example, 
answering services, telephone banking 
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering access 
numbers which require tone dialing.
Handset
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
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Handset clarity booster Y
This feature can improve sound clarity 
when the handset is used in an area where 
there may be interference. During an 
outside call, this feature is turned on 
automatically when necessary. You can 
also turn this feature on or off manually.
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick) 
during an outside call.
2To turn this feature on, select “Booster 
on”.
To turn this feature off, select “Booster 
off”.
3{SELECT}
Note:
LWhile this feature is turned on;
– the battery operating time is 
shortened (page 13).
– the maximum number of extensions 
that can be used at a time may 
decrease.
Handset voice enhancer Y
This feature clarifies the voice of the 
person you are talking to, reproducing a 
more natural-sounding voice that is easier 
to hear and understand (page 44).
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick) 
during an outside call.
2To turn this feature on, select “Voice 
enhancer”.
To turn this feature off, select “V.E. 
off”.
3{SELECT}
Note:
LDepending on the condition and quality 
of your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize existing line noise. If it 
becomes difficult to hear, turn this 
feature off.
Using the other line 
during a call
When a call is being received on the other 
line during a conversation, the interrupt 
tones sound (page 43). k or l on the 
handset, or {LINE1} or {LINE2} on the 
base unit flashes rapidly. You can answer 
the 2nd call while holding the 1st call.
You can also make a call without ending 
the 1st call.
Example: If you are using line 1
1Press {HOLD} 2 times to put the 1st 
call (line 1) on hold.
2Press {LINE2} to make or answer a 
2nd call.
LTo hold the 2nd call, press {HOLD} 2 
times.
3To return to the 1st call (line 1), press 
{LINE1}.
Example: If you are using line 1
1Press {HOLD} to put the 1st call (line 1) 
on hold.
2Press {LINE2} to make or answer a 
2nd call.
LTo hold the 2nd call, press {HOLD}.
3To return to the 1st call (line 1), press 
{LINE1}.
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID, the 2nd 
caller’s information is displayed when a 
call is being received on the other line 
(page 31).
Handset
Base unit
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Handset phonebook
You can add 50 items to the handset 
phonebook and search for phonebook 
items by name. Each item can be assigned 
a name, phone number, ringer ID, and 
light-up ID. Ringer ID and light-up ID 
features (page 32) are available for Caller 
ID subscribers.
Adding items to the handset 
phonebook 
Y
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i d 
i {SELECT}
2{ADD}
3Enter the name (max. 16 characters). 
i {NEXT}
4Enter the phone number (max. 32 
digits). i {NEXT}
5Select the desired ringer ID (page 32). 
i {NEXT}
6Select the desired light-up ID (page 32). 
i {NEXT} i {SAVE}
LTo add other items, repeat from step 
2.
7{OFF}
Note:
LTo assign a song as ringer ID, you can 
record it from an audio device (page 42).
LIf you select “No Ringer ID” (default), 
the handset uses the ringer tone you selected on page 41 when a call is 
received from that caller.
LIf you select “No Light-up ID” 
(default), the handset uses the ringer 
indicator color you selected on page 43 
when a call is received from that caller.
Character table for entering names
Note:
LTo enter another character that is 
located on the same dial key, first push 
{>} to move the cursor to the next 
space.
Editing/correcting a mistake
Use the joystick to move the cursor to the 
character or number you want to erase, 
then press {CLEAR}. Enter the 
appropriate character or number.
Note:
LPress and hold {CLEAR} to erase all 
characters or numbers.
KeyCharacter
{1}&’ (), –. / 1
{2}abc ABC2
{3}def DEF3
{4}ghi GHI 4
{5}jklJKL5
{6}mn o MN O 6
{7}pqr s PQRS7
{8}tuvTUV8
{9}wxyzWXYZ9
{0}0Space
{*} ;
{#}#
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Finding and calling a handset 
phonebook item 
Y
Phonebook items can be searched for 
alphabetically by scrolling through the 
phonebook items or by initial.
Once you have found the desired item, 
press {C} to dial the phone number.
LYou can also make a call by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
LIf you have registered a cellular phone to 
the base unit (page 59), you can make a 
call by pressing {CALL}, then pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
Searching for a name alphabetically by 
scrolling through all items
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i d 
i {SELECT}
2Push {^} or {V} to select the desired 
item.
LTo display further information for the 
selected item, push {>}. To return to 
the list, push {
						

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LIf you have rotary or pulse service, you 
need to press {*} before pressing 
{MENU} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone.
Copying handset phonebook 
items 
Y
You can copy one or all of the phonebook 
items from the handset to the phonebook 
of the base unit or a compatible Panasonic 
handset (KX-THA19).
Important:
LIn order to correctly copy a ringer ID as a 
phonebook item, the same melodies 
must be stored in identical order in the 
memories of both units involved. If the 
melody order in memory is different in 
the copy destination unit from the 
sending unit, the ringer ID will not be 
copied properly. (This is not necessary if 
the ringer ID is set to use a preset 
melody.)
LLight-up ID settings for phonebook items 
are not copied to the base unit.
LThe melodies and songs for ringer ID 
are not copied to the base unit.
Copying an item
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i d 
i {SELECT}
2{COPY}
3“Copy 1 item” i {SELECT}
4Select the destination unit. i 
{SELECT}
5Find the desired item (page 27). i 
{SEND}
6Press {OFF} after “Complete” is 
displayed.
Copying all items
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i d 
i {SELECT}
2{COPY}
3“Copy all items” i {SELECT}
4Select the destination unit. i {SEND} 
5Press {OFF} after “Complete” is 
displayed.
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Base unit phonebook
You can add 50 items to the base unit 
phonebook and search for phonebook 
items by name. Each item can be assigned 
a name, phone number, and ringer ID. The 
ringer ID feature (page 32) is available for 
Caller ID subscribers.
Adding items to the base unit 
phonebook ^
1{MENU} i d i {SET} 2 times
2“Add phonebook” i {SET}
3Enter the name (max. 16 characters; 
page 26). i {SET}
4Enter the phone number (max. 32 
digits). i {SET}
5Select the desired ringer ID (page 32). 
i {SET} 2 times
LTo add other items, repeat from step 
2.
6{STOP}
Note:
L If you select “No Ringer ID” (default), 
the base unit uses the ringer tone you 
selected on page 41 when a call is 
received from that caller.
Editing/correcting a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
character or number you want to erase, 
then press {ERASE}. Enter the 
appropriate character or number.
Note:
LPress and hold {ERASE} to erase all 
characters or numbers.
Finding and calling a base unit 
phonebook item ^
Phonebook items can be searched for 
alphabetically by scrolling through the 
phonebook items or by initial.
Once you have found the desired item, 
press {SP-PHONE} to dial the phone 
number.
LYou can also make a call by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
Searching for a name alphabetically by 
scrolling through all items
1{MENU} i d i {SET}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
item.
Searching for a name by initial
1{MENU} i d i {SET}
2Press the dialing button ({0} to {9}, 
{#}, or {*}) that corresponds to the 
first letter you are searching for.
Example: “LISA” 
Press {5} repeatedly to display the first 
phonebook entry starting with the initial 
“L” and go to step 3.
LIf there is no item corresponding to 
the letter you selected, the next item 
is displayed.
3Press {V} to select the desired item.
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Editing items in the base unit 
phonebook ^
1Find the desired item (page 29). i 
{EDIT}
2Edit the name, if necessary. i {SET}
3Edit the phone number, if necessary. 
i {SET}
4Change the ringer ID, if necessary. i 
{SET} 2 times i {STOP}
Erasing an item in the base unit 
phonebook ^
1Find the desired item (page 29).
2{ERASE} i {>} i {STOP}
Chain dial ^
This feature allows you to dial phone 
numbers in the base unit phonebook while 
you are on a call. This feature can be used,
for example, to dial a calling card access 
number or bank account PIN that you have 
stored in the base unit phonebook, without 
having to dial manually.
1During an outside call, press {MENU}.
2“Phonebook” i {SET}
3Find the desired item (page 29). i 
{SET}
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the phonebook 
as one phonebook item, press {PAUSE} 
to add pauses after the number and PIN 
as necessary (page 22).
LIf you have rotary or pulse service, you 
need to press {*} before pressing 
{MENU} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone.
Copying base unit phonebook 
items ^
You can copy one or all of the phonebook 
items from the base unit to the phonebook 
of a compatible Panasonic handset (KX-
THA19).
Copying an item
1{MENU} i d i {SET} 2 times
2“Copy phonebook” i {SET}
3“Copy 1 item” i {SET}
4Select the destination unit. i {SET}
5Find the desired item (page 29). i 
{SET}
6Press {STOP} after “Complete” is 
displayed.
Copying all items
1{MENU} i d i {SET} 2 times
2“Copy phonebook” i {SET}
3“Copy all items” i {SET}
4Select the destination unit. i {SET}
5Press {STOP} after “Complete” is 
displayed.
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