Panasonic KX-PRL262 - Manual

For your safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully beforeusing the product to ensure proper and safeoperation of your product. WARNING Power connection R Use only the power source marked on theproduct. R Do not overload power outlets andextension cords. T...

R This product is unable to make calls when:– the handset batteries need recharging or have failed. – there is a power failure. Battery R We recommend using the batteries notedon page 3. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. R Do not mix old and new batteries. R Do not open or mutila...

R If the reception for a base unit location isnot satisfactory, move the base unit toanother location for better reception. Environment R Keep the product away from electrical noisegenerating devices, such as fluorescentlamps and motors. R The product should be kept free fromexcessive smoke, dust, h...

Specifications R Standard: DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced CordlessTelecommunications 6.0)Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1+EDR R Frequency range: 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz (DECT)2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz (Bluetooth) R RF transmission power: 115 mW (max.) R Power source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz R Power consumption:Base u...

Setting up Connections R If you do not connect the telephone linecord and use only cellular lines, set thecellular line only mode to use this unit moreconveniently (page 19). n Base unit Run the telephone line cord ( 1 ) and AC adaptor ( 2 ) through the slot of the stand. Connect the telephone line ...

R When the batteries are fully charged, “ Fully charged ” is displayed. 1 Note when setting up Note for connections R The AC adaptor must remain connected atall times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feelwarm during use.) R The AC adaptor should be connected to avertically oriented or floor-mounted...

Controls Handset A B A B G H IJ F K A DE C Speaker M N (TALK) Dial keypad ( * : TONE) MZN (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) MicrophoneReceiverDisplay M OFF N M FLASH NM CALL WAIT N M N (NOISE REDUCTION/Smart function key) indicator Charge contacts n Control type Soft keys By pressing a soft key, you can sele...

M N (Bluetooth pairing) M N (Mute) Microphone n KX-PRD260 series: page 3 L J K I H G F E D C B A Charge contacts M N (Answer on/off, Message) indicator MZN (Speakerphone) indicator CELL 1 indicatorCELL 2 indicatorUSB cable slot (page 14) M N (Volume: MjN or MkN ) MZN (Speakerphone) M N (Locator/Inte...

n If your smartphone’s USB port is locatedat the center of its bottom panel You can also run a USB cable (notsupplied) through the cable slot ( 1 ) and place your smartphone on the base unit forcharging. 1 Note: R Certain smartphones may not be able to becharged via USB. Display icons/Indicators Han...

*1 Corresponding cellular line(s) is(are) indicated next to the item. *2 Corresponding lines (1, 2: cellular line, L: landline) are indicated next to the item. Ifall lines are turned off, no line is indicated. CELL indicators on the base unit The CELL indicators show each cellular linestatus. Status...

Other settings Smart function key ( key) The Smart function key ( key) is located on the bottom of the handset and informs youwith its flashing to allow you to activate thefollowing features by simply pressing this key. n When the indicator flashes rapidly, you can: – Answer the call (outside call, ...

Link to cell feature You can connect your base unit and cellularphone using Bluetooth wireless technology, sothat you can make or answer cellular callsusing your phone system.This allows you to:– use the unit to talk on cellular calls even if some areas of your home have poorcellular reception, simp...

Link to cell settings Selecting which unit receivescellular calls You can select which unit rings and receivescalls for a cellular line. When “ All ” is selected, all handsets and the base unit ring. 1 For CELL 1: M MENU N (right soft key) #6271 For CELL 2: M MENU N (right soft key) #6272 2 MbN : Se...

– Bluetooth connections from cellular phones are disconnected. If the autoconnection is turned on (page 18), thecellular phones are reconnected. – will be displayed on the handset momentarily. The handset can be usedonce is displayed. When you use the landline again Before connecting the telephone l...

Making cellular calls Important: R Only 1 cellular line can be used at a time. R Before making calls, confirm that thecorresponding CELL indicator on the baseunit lights up (page 15). 1 Lift the handset and dial the phonenumber. R To correct a digit, press M CLEAR N . 2 M CELL N R The unit starts di...

Pause (for PBX/long distance serviceusers) A pause is sometimes required when makingcalls using a PBX or long distance service.When storing a calling card access numberand/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is alsoneeded (page 30). Example: If you need to dial the line access number “9” when making ou...

R Another handset user can take the callby pressing M N . R The base unit user can take the call bypressing MZN . Note: R After holding for 10 minutes, the call isdisconnected. Mute Handset 1 Press M MUTE N during a call. R M MUTE N flashes. 2 To return to the call, press M MUTE N . Note: R M MUTE N...

Base unit 1 During an outside call, press M N . R All registered handsets beep. 2 Wait for the paged party to answer. R If the paged party does not answer,press M N to return to the outside call. 3 To complete the transfer, press MZN . Transferring a cellular callbetween the handset and acellular ph...

Answering a 2nd call during alandline call Handset 1 Press M MENU N during a landline call. 2 MbN : “ Hold ” a M SELECT N 3 To answer the 2nd call: Press M CELL N while the 2nd call is being received. 4 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the1st call (landline call), press M OFF N , then press M N...

Phonebook You can store up to 3,000 phonebook entriesand assign a name (16 characters max.) andup to 3 phone numbers to each (24 digits max.each). You can also assign a label to eachphone number, and assign each phonebookentry to a group (page 28). The followinggroups are available:– Group 1: “ Home...

2 MbN : Select the desired entry. a M MENU N R To edit the number: MbN : “ Edit ” a M SELECT N Press M EDIT N repeatedly until the phone number is shown in thedesired format. And then, press M SAVE N . Go to step 4. 3 MbN : “ Save caller ID ” a M SELECT N 4 MbN : “ Phonebook ” a M SELECT N 5 Continu...

1 MFN W 2 To scroll through all entries MbN : Select the desired entry. a M CELL N To search by first character Press the dial key ( 0 to 9 , or # ) which contains the character you aresearching for (page 28). MbN : Scroll through the phonebook if necessary. a M CELL N To search by query You can nar...

3 MbN : Select the desired group. a M SELECT N 4 MbN : “ Yes ” a M SELECT N 5 MbN : “ Yes ” a M SELECT N 6 M OFF N Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbersin the phonebook while you are on a call. Thisfeature can be used, for example, to dial acalling card access number or bank accou...

Viewing an entry/Making a call n Using a cellular line: 1 Press and hold the desired speed dialkey ( 1 to 9 ). 2 M CELL N R The unit starts dialing when:– only 1 cellular phone is paired.– a specific line is set to make cellular calls (page 20). 3 MbN : Select the desired cellular phone. a M SELECT ...

Menu list To access the features, there are 2 methods. n Scrolling through the display menus 1 M MENU N (right soft key) 2 Press MCN , MDN , MEN , or MFN to select the desired main menu. a M SELECT N 3 Press MCN or MDN to select the desired item from the next sub-menus. a M SELECT N 4 Press MCN or M...

*15 If you have 2 or more key detectors.*16 You can select to display either a single item or multiple items on one screen at a time for the handset menu list, recorded message list, phonebook list, caller list, and redial list. Whenin multiple items display mode, you can switch the screen to confir...

9 MbN : Select the desired snooze setting. a M SAVE N 10 M SELECT N a M OFF N Note: R Press M STOP N to stop the alarm completely. R When the handset is in use, the alarm willnot sound until the handset is in standbymode. R Press any dial key, M N , or M SNOOZE N to stop the sound but keep the snooz...

Important: R Rejected calls are logged in the caller list. Storing unwanted callers Storing a single phone number Important: R We recommend storing 10 digits (includingthe area code). If only 7 digits are stored, allnumbers that have the same last 7 digitswill be blocked. n From the caller list: Whe...

Viewing/editing/erasing callblock numbers1 M MENU N (right soft key) #217 2 MbN : “ Block a single number ” or “ Block range of numbers ” a M SELECT N 3 MbN : Select the desired entry. R To exit, press M OFF N . 4 To edit a number: M EDIT N a Edit the number. a M SAVE N a M OFF N To erase a number: ...

Using Caller ID service Important: R This unit is Caller ID compatible. To useCaller ID features, you must subscribe to aCaller ID service. Contact your serviceprovider/telephone company for details. Caller ID features When an outside call is being received, thecaller information is displayed.Caller...

– a specific line is set to make cellular calls (page 20). 4 MbN : Select the desired cellular phone. a M SELECT N n Using the landline 1 MCN CID 2 Press MCN to search from the most recent call, or MDN to search from the oldest call. 3 To call back, press M N . To exit, press M OFF N . Note: R In st...

Copying phonebook from a cellular phone (phonebook transfer) You can copy phonebook entries from thepaired cellular phones or other cellular phones(not paired) to the unit’s phonebook. A cellularphone must be compatible with Bluetoothwireless technology. Important: R Your cellular phone must support...

– “ Trunk prefix ” : A trunk prefix; the initial digit(s) to be dialed in a domestic call, priorto the area code. 1 M MENU N (right soft key) 2 To store “ International code ” : #117 To store “ Country code ” : #118 To store “ Trunk prefix ” : #119 3 Enter the desired number. a M SAVE N 4 M OFF N No...

Answering system for landline The answering system can answer and recordcalls for you when you are unavailable toanswer the phone.You can also set the unit to play a greetingmessage but not to record caller messages byselecting “ Greeting only ” as the recording time setting (page 56). Important: R ...

1 M MENU N (right soft key) #304 2 M YES N a M OFF N Playing back the greetingmessage1 M MENU N (right soft key) #303 2 To exit, press M OFF N . Listening to messages When new messages have been recorded:– “ New message ” is displayed on the handset. – indicator on the base unit flashes slowly. 1 To...

*3 To resume playback: MbN : “ Playback ” a M SELECT N *4 You can also erase as follows: M PAUSE N a MbN : “ Erase ” a M SELECT N a MbN : “ Yes ” a M SELECT N Calling back (Caller ID subscribersonly) n Using a cellular line: 1 Press M PAUSE N during playback. 2 MbN : “ Call back (Cell) ” a M SELECT ...

4 Enter the desired name (16 charactersmax.). a M OK N 5 Enter the desired number (24 digitsmax.). a M OK N a M SELECT N a M OFF N Turning on/off the new message alertsetting 1 M MENU N (right soft key) #338 2 MbN : “ On/Off ” a M SELECT N 3 MbN : Select the desired setting. a M SAVE N a M OFF N Edi...

Important: R To prevent unauthorized access to thisproduct, we recommend that you regularlychange the remote code. 1 M MENU N (right soft key) #306 2 Enter the desired 3-digit remote accesscode. 3 M SAVE N a M OFF N Deactivating remote operation Press * in step 2 on “Remote access code”, page 54. R ...

Answering system settings Call screening Handset / Base unit While a caller is leaving a message, you canlisten to the call through the unit’s speaker.To adjust the speaker volume, press MDN or MCN on the handset, or press MjN or MkN on the base unit repeatedly.You can answer the call by pressing M ...

Voice mail service for landline Voice mail is an automatic answering serviceoffered by your service provider/telephonecompany. After you subscribe to this service,your service provider/telephone company’svoice mail system answers calls for you whenyou are unavailable to answer the phone orwhen your ...

Error messages Display message Cause/solution Ask phonecompany forVM access # R You have not stored the voice mail access number.Store the number (page 58). Base no power or No link to base.Reconnect mainbase AC adaptor. R The handset has lost communication with the baseunit. Move closer to the base...

Display message Cause/solution Requiressubscriptionto Caller ID. R You must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Once youreceive caller information after subscribing to a CallerID service, this message will not be displayed. Userechargeablebattery. R A wrong type of battery such as Alkaline orManganese...

Problem Cause/solution I cannot register a handset to abase unit. R The maximum number of handsets (6) is alreadyregistered to the base unit. Cancel unused handsetregistrations from the base unit (page 42). Battery recharge Problem Cause/solution The handset beeps and/or flashes. R Battery charge is...

Caller ID/Talking Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller information is notdisplayed. R You must subscribe to Caller ID service. Contact yourservice provider/telephone company for details. R If your unit is connected to any additional telephoneequipment such as a Caller ID box or cordless telephone...

Problem Cause/solution The 2nd caller’s information isnot displayed during an outsidecall. R In order to use Caller ID, call waiting, or Call WaitingCaller ID (CWID), you must first contact your serviceprovider/telephone company and subscribe to the desiredservice.After subscribing, you may need to ...

Problem Cause/solution I cannot use the handset as aremote control when playingmusic from your Bluetoothdevice through the base unit’sspeaker. R Confirm that the Bluetooth device supports the AudioVideo Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) specification. The handset does not showmusic information on thedi...

Bluetooth PIN Problem Cause/solution I cannot remember the PIN. R Change the PIN using the following method. 1 M MENU N (right soft key) #619 2 *7000 3 Enter the new 4-digit PIN. a M OK N 4 Enter the new 4-digit PIN again. a M SAVE N a M OFF N Voice mail Problem Cause/solution “ Voice mail msg. via ...

FCC and other information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:ACJ----------.If requested, this number must be provided ...

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Warranty (For United States and Puerto Rico) Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, whic...

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by produ...

Index # 3-way conference: 24 A Additional handset: 42 Alarm: 39 Answering calls: 22 Answering system Call screening: 56 Erasing messages: 52 , 53 , 55 Greeting message: 51 Greeting only: 56 Listening to messages: 52 , 55 Message list: 52 New message alerting: 53 Number of rings: 56 Recording time: 5...

87 Notes PRL262_PRD262_OI_(en_en)_0109_YA_ver001.pdf 87 2014/01/09 11:59:47

1 Reconnect AC adaptor to the base unit. 2 Check if telephone line cord is connected. 3 Use rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. (Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries CANNOT be used.) 4 Read troubleshooting page in the Operating Instructions . If your product is not working properly. . . IMPORTANT! Visit our...