Page 2 - Before Initial Use; Attach your purchase receipt here.
Before Initial Use 2 Please read IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS on page 80 before use.Read and understand all instructions. Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordlesstelephone. Attach your purchase receipt here. Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephonecompany servic...
Page 3 - For Best Performance; Battery Charge; hours; Base Unit Location/Noise; For maximum distance and noise-free
For Best Performance 3 Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers thehandset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 11). Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset usingwireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free o...
Page 4 - Contents
Preparation Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Co...
Page 5 - Answering System
5 Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information Editing an Item in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Erasing an Item from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Location of Controls; Base unit
Page 7 - Preparation
Page 8 - Handset
Location of Controls 8 Handset TALK 4 FL FLASH SH REDIA L REDIAL CALL WA L WAIT PAUSE PAUSE PL PLAYBA BACK TON E TONE STO P ANS S O N 7 8 9 0 ANS OF F OFF CH CH FUNCTION EXIT FUNCTION EXIT INT INTER COM ERCOM CLEA R CLEAR SKIP KIP REP E PEA T 1 2 3 ALL L MS G NEW W M SG 5 6 BACK BACK FWD EDIT EDIT D...
Page 9 - Displays; Standby mode
Displays 9 Preparation Base unit # The day and time and the number ofincoming messages are displayed whilethe unit is not in use ( Standby mode ). The display shows the dialed number,call status, programming options anddirectory items etc. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service,caller information w...
Page 10 - Settings; Connections
Settings 10 Connections • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10 (Order No. PQLV10Z). • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptorto feel warm during use.) • To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 79. • If your unit is connected to a PBX w...
Page 11 - hours; Battery strength; Display prompt
11 Preparation Needs to be recharged. Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unitand charge for about 6 hours before initial use. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights anda beep sounds. Battery strength You can check the battery strength on the handset display while thehandset is on the base un...
Page 12 - Battery information; Operation
Settings 12 Up to 3.5 hours Up to 11 days Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11): Operation Approx. battery life While in use (TALK) Up to 4.5 hours While not in use (Standby) near the base unit* away from the base unit *Within about 10 feet (3 m) • Battery life ma...
Page 13 - Selecting the Dialing Mode; using the handset near the base
13 Preparation Selecting the Dialing Mode You can program the dialing mode using the handset near the base unit . If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service isused, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”. Make sure the unit is in the standby mo...
Page 14 - Selecting the Line Mode
Settings 14 Selecting the Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.Otherwise the Call Waiting Caller ID Feature may not be used (p. 54).Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Use the handset near the base unit.Make sure the unit is in the standby mo...
Page 15 - Programmable Functions; using the handset near
Programmable Functions 15 Preparation H Save DIRECT# Set flash time Set line mode Set dial mode Talk switching TAD program You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit . The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function deta...
Page 16 - Setting the Auto Talk Feature; Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
Programmable Functions 16 Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset offthe base unit without pressing (TALK) . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory setto OFF. Make sure the ...
Page 17 - Selecting the Ringer Volume; With the handset; To turn the ringer ON
17 Preparation Selecting the Ringer Volume With the handset You can set the handset ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set toOFF, the handset will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set toHIGH. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press Ö or...
Page 18 - With the base unit; To select HIGH or LOW
Programmable Functions 18 With the base unit You can set the base unit ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set toOFF, the base unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set toHIGH. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. (You can also selectthe ringer volume while a call i...
Page 19 - Preparing the Answering System; Greeting Message; up to 2 minutes; To record a greeting message
19 Preparation Preparing the Answering System Greeting Message You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes . If a greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings willbe played when a call is received (p. 20). All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in...
Page 20 - To erase the recorded greeting message; Pre-recorded greeting message; To check the pre-recorded greeting; Flash Memory Message Backup; To adjust the speaker volume:
20 Preparing the Answering System To erase the recorded greeting message Press (GREETING/EDIT) briefly \ press (ERASE/CLEAR) while the message is being played. • The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting. Pre-recorded greeting message If you do not record a greeting message (p. 19), o...
Page 21 - Programming Summary for the Answering System; using the handset near the
21 Preparation The base unit display shows programming options. Enter a requiredcommand on the display using the handset dialing buttons. See thepage numbers for details. Programming Summary for the Answering System You can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit. Make s...
Page 22 - Day and Time Adjustment
22 Preparing the Answering System 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ”. 3 Press FWD/EDIT á ( Yes key). 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “ TAD program ”. 5 Press FWD/EDIT á ( Yes key). • The base unit display shows programming...
Page 23 - For Caller ID service users
23 Preparation 9 Press FWD/EDIT á ( Save key). • The unit announces the day/time. The clock starts working. • If 6 beeps sound, the setting is not correct. Start again from step 5. • To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . • In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do n...
Page 24 - Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time
24 Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’srecording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to “3 minutes”. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ”. 3 Press FWD/EDIT á ( ...
Page 25 - Selecting the Number of Rings; Hang up when you hear the 3rd ring.
25 Preparation Selecting the Number of Rings You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answeringsystem answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Toll saver”*. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow p...
Page 26 - Making Calls; If noise interferes with the conversation; With the Handset
Making Calls 26 1 Press (TALK) . 2 Dial a phone number. • The dialed number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show thelength of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit. • If the handset has lost communication with the ba...
Page 27 - Cordless Telephone; To dial after confirming the entered number
27 Cordless Telephone To dial after confirming the entered number 1 Dial a phone number. • If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) and dial again. 2 Press (TALK) . • After a few seconds, the display will show thelength of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the hand...
Page 28 - With the Base Unit
28 Making Calls 1 Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . • The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicatorlights. 2 Dial a phone number. 3 When the other party answers,talk into the MIC (microphone). 4 To hang up, press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . • The indicator light goes out. • To switch to the handset while using the base unit spe...
Page 29 - Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone; To adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking
29 Cordless Telephone Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance, please note the following: • Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room. • If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press Ö to decrease the speaker volume. • If the other party’s voice from the speaker cut...
Page 30 - Simultaneous Keypad Dialing; Useful information
30 Making Calls Simultaneous Keypad Dialing You can use the base unit like a standard telephone. After pressing (TALK) to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also dial using the base unit keypad. 1 Handset:Press (TALK) . 2 Base unit:Dial a telephone number whilehearing a dial to...
Page 31 - Answering Calls; Auto Talk
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) 1 Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . 2 Talk into the MIC . 3 To hang up, press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . 31 Cordless Telephone Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “ Incoming call ” is displayed and the CALLER ID indicator flashes quickly. If y...
Page 32 - Caller ID Service; TINA ROBINSON
32 Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephonecompany. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’sinformation will be shown on the handset and base unit displays after thefirst ring.The unit can record information of up to 50 differen...
Page 33 - While the handset is off the base unit:; To check the number of new calls; While the handset is on the base unit:
33 Cordless Telephone , While the handset is off the base unit: Press Ö or Ñ to turn the display on. To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID indicator flashesslowly on the base unit. The handset and base unit displays show thenumber of new calls. Ex. You hav...
Page 34 - Using the Caller List; Viewing the Caller List
34 With the handset 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. • The display will show, forexample, the following. • You can go to the directory listby pressing FWD/EDIT á (p. 47). 2 To search from the mostrecent call, press Ö . To search from the oldest call,press Ñ . • To scroll between callers, pre...
Page 35 - Calling Back from the Caller List
35 Cordless Telephone With the handset 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to find the desired caller. 3 Press (TALK) . • The displayed phone number isdialed automatically. What “ √ ” means When the display shows “ √ ”, you have already viewed this calling information,...
Page 36 - Editing the Caller’s Phone Number
36 Using the Caller List Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns using the handset orthe base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to find the desire...
Page 38 - Storing Caller List Information in the Directory; Storing must be carried out with the handset.
38 Using the Caller List Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List intothe directory. Storing must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2...
Page 40 - To erase all entries in the Caller List
40 With the handset: 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . 3 Press Ö or Ñ to select “ All clear ”. 4 Press FWD/EDIT á ( Yes key) or (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . • A beep sounds and all entriesare erased. Exit H All clear GF H =Yes All clear 0 new call GF H =Directory H ExitAll cl...
Page 41 - Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button
One-Touch Dialer 41 Cordless Telephone You can store a phone number in the (DIRECT) button of the handset. The stored number is dialed with a one-touch operation. Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press Ö o...
Page 42 - One Touch Dialer
42 Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECTButton 1 Press (DIRECT) . • The stored number is displayed. 2 Press (TALK) . • The number is dialed. • You can also dial the stored number by pressing (TALK) then pressing (DIRECT) . (If your line has rotary or pulse service, any access numbers stored after ...
Page 43 - Using the Directory
43 Cordless Telephone You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory usingthe handset. All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabeticalorder. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name onthe handset or base unit display. Storing Names and Numbers in...
Page 45 - Number of times key is pressed; Selecting Characters to Enter Names; Keys; If you make a mistake while entering a name
45 Cordless Telephone # & ’ ( ) , – . / 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 Blank To move the cursor to the left To move the cursor to the right (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (0) BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á 1 2 3...
Page 47 - Finding Items in the Directory; To search for a name by initial
47 Cordless Telephone Finding Items in the Directory You can search the directory using the handset or the base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset 1 Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The first item is displayed. 3 Pres...
Page 49 - Dialing from the Directory; Index; Index table
49 Cordless Telephone 1 Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The first item is displayed. 3 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to find the directory item thatyou want to dial. • To search for the item by initial,see page 47. • To exit the directory, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH...
Page 50 - Editing an Item in the Directory
50 Jane Walker0981234567 F =Edit H =Save Jane Walker0981234567 Using the Directory Editing an Item in the Directory Programming must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The ...
Page 51 - Erasing an Item from the Directory
51 Cordless Telephone Erasing an Item from the Directory You can erase an item using the handset or the base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset 1 Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The first item is displayed. 3 Press Ö...
Page 52 - Paging the base unit from the handset; Paging the handset from the base unit (Handset locator)
52 Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset 1 Handset:Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . Talk to the paged party afterthe beeps. • “ Intercom ” is displayed. 2 Base unit:When the other party’svoice is heard, answerusing the MIC . 3 Hand...
Page 53 - During an intercom call:; Transferring a Call Using the Intercom
53 Cordless Telephone During an intercom call: • Intercom calls can only be ended with the handset. • If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease thebase unit speaker volume by pressing Ö on the base unit. • If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the...
Page 54 - Special Features; Automatic Security Code Setting; Call Waiting Caller ID Feature; How to Use the PAUSE Button
54 Special Features Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automaticallyselects one of more than a million security codes. These codes helpprevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordlesstelephone user. For Call Waiting Servi...
Page 55 - FLASH Button; Selecting the flash time
55 Cordless Telephone Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) Press (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. • The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to access ananswering service, electronic banking service, etc. When you hang up, the mod...
Page 56 - Automatic Answering Operation; about; Setting the Unit to Answer Calls; Monitoring incoming calls
56 Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and thecaller’s message is recorded. While recording, “ - Answering - ” will flash on the base unit display. • The total recording time (including greeting message) is about 15 minutes . If messages are recor...
Page 57 - stop; Listening to Messages; To repeat from the beginning of the message; During playback; repeat
To stop operation Press (STOP/EXIT) . • To resume playback, press (NEW!MESSAGE) . • If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press (STOP/EXIT) again, the unit will return to the standby mode. 57 Answering System Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages o...
Page 58 - From the Handset; To call back the displayed number:
58 Listening to Messages From the Handset If someone else is in the room and you want to listen to the recordedmessages privately, you can use the handset. 1 Handset:Press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK) . • The number of new messages is heard on the handset. 2 Base unit:To listen to new messages, press ...
Page 59 - Erasing Messages; Erasing a specific message; Erasing all messages
59 Answering System Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it isless than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:—“ Memory full ” is heard. —“ Message full ” flashes on the base unit display. —the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly.Erase som...
Page 60 - Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone; Summary of remote operation
60 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit(p. 62). • To skip the voice menu and operate theunit directly, see page 64. Summary of remote operation Call your unit from a...
Page 61 - Setting the Remote Code; To check the remote code
61 Answering System Setting the Remote Code The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unitand listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99) . The factory preset remote code is “ 11 ”. If you do not program your own remote code, you can use “11”. Use the handset...
Page 62 - Voice Menu
62 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. Press 1 to play back all messages.Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to play back new messages.Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to record your message.Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to erase all me...
Page 63 - All Message Playback; New Message Playback; Recording a Memo Message; Erasing All Messages
63 Answering System All Message Playback All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the lastmessage, “ End of final message ” is heard. The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes. New Message Playback Only new messages are played back. At the end of th...
Page 64 - Direct Remote Operation; Direct commands
64 [ Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unitby direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remoteoperation, hang up anytime. Direct commands NEW MESSAGEPLAYBACK ALL MESSAGEPLAYBACK REPEAT (...
Page 65 - Turning on the answering system; Skipping the greeting message
65 Answering System ANSWERINGSYSTEM OFF (0) • The unit hangs up and will not answercalls until turned on again. Turning on the answering system Call your unit and wait for 15 rings. • The unit will answer and the greeting message will be played. • The answering system will turn on. Hang up or enter ...
Page 66 - Remote Operation with the Handset; Voice menu
66 Remote Operation with the Handset Voice menu If no commands are entered after you press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK) , the unit will start the following voice menu. “ Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all messages. ” • You can enter direct commands even if the voice menu has s...
Page 68 - Wall Mounting
68 Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. 3 # Tuck the telephone linecord inside the wallmounting adaptor. $ Connect the telephone linecord to the unit. % Install the adaptor bypushing it in the direction ofthe arrow. • The word “UP” should faceupward...
Page 69 - Useful Information; To charge the handset battery:
69 Useful Information 4 Connect the telephone linecord. Mount the unit, thenslide down. • Raise the antennas. 5 To charge the handset battery: Place the handset in the cradle asshown. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
Page 70 - Using an Optional Headset; Connecting the headset to the handset; Using the Belt Clip; To attach the belt clip
Using an Optional Headset 70 Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phoneconversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88 headset. To ordercall the accessories telephone number on page 2. Connecting the headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect th...
Page 71 - Battery Replacement; Carefully
71 Useful Information Battery Replacement Attention: The product you have purchased is powered by a nickelcadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of itsuseful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegalto dispose of this battery into your municipal wastestream. Please call 1-800-...
Page 73 - Base unit display
73 Useful Information Base unit display SUN 12:00AM 0 message Greeting record Recording error SUN 12:00AM Message full Handset in use When the clock needs adjusting, the day andtime flashes with “ ”. Adjust the clock (p. 22). Your greeting message was not recordedcorrectly. Record it again (p. 19). ...
Page 74 - Before Requesting Help; Problem; Remedy
74 Before Requesting Help Problem “ No link to base. Place on cradle and try again. ” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. Static, sound cuts in/out,fades. Interference fromother electrical units. The handset and/or the baseunit do not ring. The handset display isblank. The handset display is stil...
Page 78 - General
78 Before Requesting Help General Problem The unit does not work. You cannot program items,such as the dialing mode. Previously programmedinformation is erased. “ Recharge battery ” is displayed on the handset,“ ” flashes or the unit beeps intermittently. You charged the batteryfully, but “ Recharge...
Page 79 - Adding Another Phone
79 Useful Information Problem The IN USE/CHARGEindicator light does not goout while charging. If you cannot solve yourproblem. Remedy • This is normal. • Call our customer call center at1-800-211-PANA(7262). • Panasonic’s e-mail address for customerinquiries:[email protected] for custom...
Page 80 - Important Safety Instructions; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
80 Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followedto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1 1. Read and understand all instructions. 1 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 1 3. Unplug this unit fro...
Page 81 - Do not immerse in water or leave under running water.
81 Useful Information CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow theseinstructions.1. Use only the battery(ies) specified.2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3. Do...
Page 82 - FCC and Other Information
82 FCC and Other Information If requested by the telephone company, inform them as follows:FCC Registration No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (found on the bottom of the unit)Ringer Equivalence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1BTh...
Page 84 - For product service; When you ship the product
For product service • Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory. • Call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) for the location of an authorized servicenter. • Panasonic’s e-mail address for customer inquiries:[email protected] for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY When you sh...
