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Operating Instructions Link-to-Cell Bluetooth Convergence Solution Model No. KX-TGH262C KX-TGH263C Model shown is KX-TGH262. Before initial use, see “Getting Started” on page 9. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. For assistance, please visit our support page on: www.panasonic.ca TGH26xC(en)_1224_ver013.pdf 1 2013/12/24 14:29:37

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Operating Instructions

Link-to-Cell Bluetooth Convergence SolutionModel No. KX-TGH262C

KX-TGH263C

Model shown is KX-TGH262.

Before initial use, see “Getting Started”on page 9.

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them forfuture reference.For assistance, please visit our support page on: www.panasonic.ca

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IntroductionModel composition .......................................3Accessory information ..................................3

Important InformationFor your safety .............................................5Important safety instructions ........................6For best performance ...................................6Other information .........................................7Specifications ...............................................8

Getting StartedSetting up .....................................................9Controls ......................................................11Display icons/Indicators .............................12Language settings ......................................13Date and time .............................................13Recording your greeting message .............13Other settings .............................................14

Link to CellLink to cell feature ......................................15Pairing a cellular phone ..............................15Link to cell settings .....................................16

Making/Answering CallsMaking cellular calls ...................................19Making landline calls ..................................19Answering calls ..........................................20Useful features during a call .......................20Intercom .....................................................23Power back-up operation for landline .........23

PhonebookPhonebook .................................................25Speed dial ..................................................28

ProgrammingMenu list .....................................................30Alarm ..........................................................38Night mode .................................................39Call block ....................................................39Other programming ....................................41Registering a unit .......................................41

Call Display ServiceUsing Call Display service ..........................42Caller list ....................................................43

Using Bluetooth DevicesCopying phonebook from a cellular phone(phonebook transfer) ..................................45Text message (SMS) alert .........................46Using a Bluetooth wireless headset (optional)for landline calls .........................................47

Answering System for LandlineAnswering system for landline ...................49Turning the answering system on/off .........49Greeting message ......................................49Listening to messages ...............................50Advanced new message alertingfeatures ......................................................51Remote operation .......................................53Answering system settings .........................54

Useful InformationVoice Mail service for landline ....................56Wall mounting (Charger only) ....................57Error messages ..........................................58Troubleshooting .........................................59Industry Canada Notices and otherinformation .................................................67Warranty .....................................................68

IndexIndex...........................................................69

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Table of Contents

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Model composition

Series Model No.Base unit HandsetPart No. Part No. Quantity

KX-TGH260series

KX-TGH262 KX-TGH260 KX-TGHA20 2KX-TGH263 KX-TGH260 KX-TGHA20 3

Accessory information

Supplied accessories

No. Accessory item/Part numberQuantityKX-TGH262 KX-TGH263

A AC adaptor/PNLV226 1 1B Telephone line cord 1 1C Rechargeable batteries*1 4 6

D Handset cover*2 2 3

E Charger 1 2

*1 See page 3 for replacement battery information.*2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.

A B C D E

Additional/replacement accessoriesPlease contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information.

Accessory item Order numberRechargeablebatteries

HHR-4DPA or HHR-4MYA*1

Battery type:– Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)– 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset

Key detector KX-TGA20*2

*1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries.*2 By registering the key detector (4 max.) to a Panasonic Digital Cordless Phone and

attaching it to an easy-to-lose item in advance, you can locate and find the mislaid item towhich the key detector is attached. Please visit our Web site:

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http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/telephone/p/tga20/

Other informationR Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.R The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.

Expanding your phone system

Handset (optional): KX-TGHA20CYou can expand your phone system byregistering optional handsets (6 max.) to asingle base unit.R Optional handsets may be a different

colour from that of the supplied handsets.

Bluetooth® devicesYou can expand your phone system by pairing the following units to a single base unit.

Your Bluetooth cellular phone*1: 2 max.(for cellular calls: page 15)

Your Bluetooth headset*1: 1 max.(for a wireless hands-free conversation: page 47)

*1 Your cellular phone and headset must be Bluetooth wireless technology compatible. Formore details and the list of compatible cellular phones, please visit our Web site:http://www.panasonic.ca/link2cell

TrademarksR The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,

and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under licence.R All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

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For your safetyTo 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 connectionR Use only the power source marked on the

product.R Do not overload power outlets and

extension cords. This can result in the riskof fire or electric shock.

R Completely insert the AC adaptor/powerplug into the power outlet. Failure to do somay cause electric shock and/or excessiveheat resulting in a fire.

R Regularly remove any dust, etc. from theAC adaptor/power plug by pulling it fromthe power outlet, then wiping with a drycloth. Accumulated dust may cause aninsulation defect from moisture, etc.resulting in a fire.

R Unplug the product from power outlets if itemits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makesan unusual noise. These conditions cancause fire or electric shock. Confirm thatsmoke has stopped emitting and contact usby visiting our support page on:www.panasonic.ca

R Unplug from power outlets and never touchthe inside of the product if its casing hasbeen broken open.

R Never touch the plug with wet hands.Danger of electric shock exists.

InstallationR To prevent the risk of fire or electrical

shock, do not expose the product to rain orany type of moisture.

R Do not place or use this product nearautomatically controlled devices such asautomatic doors and fire alarms. Radiowaves emitted from this product may causesuch devices to malfunction resulting in anaccident.

R Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephoneline cord to be excessively pulled, bent orplaced under heavy objects.

Operating safeguardsR Unplug the product from power outlets

before cleaning. Do not use liquid oraerosol cleaners.

R Do not disassemble the product.R Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers,

etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, orallow it to become wet at all. This maycause a fire. If the telephone line cord plugbecomes wet, immediately pull it from thetelephone wall jack, and do not use.

MedicalR Consult the manufacturer of any personal

medical devices, such as pacemakers orhearing aids, to determine if they areadequately shielded from external RF(radio frequency) energy. (The productoperates in the frequency range of 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz, and the RFtransmission power is 115 mW (max.).)

R Do not use the product in health carefacilities if any regulations posted in thearea instruct you not to do so. Hospitals orhealth care facilities may be usingequipment that could be sensitive toexternal RF energy.

CAUTION

Installation and locationR Never install telephone wiring during an

electrical storm.R Never install telephone line jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specificallydesigned for wet locations.

R Never touch uninsulated telephone wires orterminals unless the telephone line hasbeen disconnected at the network interface.

R Use caution when installing or modifyingtelephone lines.

R The AC adaptor is used as the maindisconnect device. Ensure that the ACoutlet is installed near the product and iseasily accessible.

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Important Information

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R This product is unable to make calls when:– the handset batteries need recharging or

have failed.– there is a power failure.

BatteryR We recommend using the batteries noted

on page 3. USE ONLY rechargeableNi-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.

R Do not mix old and new batteries.R Do not open or mutilate the batteries.

Released electrolyte from the batteries iscorrosive and may cause burns or injury tothe eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic andmay be harmful if swallowed.

R Exercise care when handling the batteries.Do not allow conductive materials such asrings, bracelets, or keys to touch thebatteries, otherwise a short circuit maycause the batteries and/or the conductivematerial to overheat and cause burns.

R Charge the batteries provided with oridentified for use with this product only, inaccordance with the instructions andlimitations specified in this manual.

R Only use a compatible base unit (orcharger) to charge the batteries. Do nottamper with the base unit (or charger).Failure to follow these instructions maycause the batteries to swell or explode.

Attention:

A nickel metal hydride battery that isrecyclable powers the product you havepurchased.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY(1-800-822-8837) for information on how torecycle this battery.

Important safetyinstructionsWhen using your product, basic safetyprecautions should always be followed toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, andinjury to persons, including the following:1. Do not use this product near water for

example, near a bathtub, washbowl,kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wetbasement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than acordless type) during an electrical storm.There may be a remote risk of electricshock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gasleak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteriesindicated in this manual. Do not dispose ofbatteries in a fire. They may explode.Check with local codes for possible specialdisposal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For best performanceBase unit location/avoiding noiseThe base unit and other compatible Panasonicunits use radio waves to communicate witheach other.R For maximum coverage and noise-free

communications, place your base unit:– at a convenient, high, and central

location with no obstructions betweenthe handset and base unit in an indoorenvironment.

– away from electronic appliances such asTVs, radios, personal computers,wireless devices, or other phones.

– facing away from radio frequencytransmitters, such as external antennasof mobile phone cell stations. (Avoidputting the base unit on a bay window ornear a window.)

R Coverage and voice quality depends on thelocal environmental conditions.

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R If the reception for a base unit location isnot satisfactory, move the base unit toanother location for better reception.

EnvironmentR Keep the product away from electrical noise

generating devices, such as fluorescentlamps and motors.

R The product should be kept free fromexcessive smoke, dust, high temperature,and vibration.

R The product should not be exposed todirect sunlight.

R Do not place heavy objects on top of theproduct.

R When you leave the product unused for along period of time, unplug the product fromthe power outlet.

R The product should be kept away from heatsources such as heaters, kitchen stoves,etc. It should not be placed in rooms wherethe temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F) orgreater than 40 °C (104 °F). Dampbasements should also be avoided.

R The maximum calling distance may beshortened when the product is used in thefollowing places: Near obstacles such ashills, tunnels, underground, near metalobjects such as wire fences, etc.

R Operating the product near electricalappliances may cause interference. Moveaway from the electrical appliances.

Routine careR Wipe the outer surface of the product

with a soft moist cloth.R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any

abrasive powder.

Other informationCAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery isreplaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of usedbatteries according to the instructions.

Notice for product disposal, transfer,or returnR This product can store your private/

confidential information. To protect yourprivacy/confidentiality, we recommend thatyou erase information such as phonebookor caller list entries from the memory beforeyou dispose of, transfer, or return theproduct.

ENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonichas determined that this product meets theENERGY STAR guidelines for energyefficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S.registered mark.

Compliance with TIA-1083 standardTelephone handsets identified with this logohave reduced noise and interference whenused with T-Coil equipped hearing aids andcochlear implants.

T

Compatible withHearing Aid T-Coil

TIA-1083

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SpecificationsR Standard:

DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced CordlessTelecommunications 6.0)Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1

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 unit:Standby: Approx. 1.1 WMaximum: Approx. 4.0 WCharger:Standby: Approx. 0.1 WMaximum: Approx. 1.8 W

R Operating conditions:0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F), 20 % – 80 %relative air humidity (dry)

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Setting up

ConnectionsR If you do not connect the telephone line

cord and use only cellular lines, set thecellular line only mode to use this unit moreconveniently (page 17).

n Base unitConnect the AC adaptor to the unit bypressing the plug firmly.Fasten the cord by hooking it.Connect the AC adaptor to the poweroutlet.Connect the telephone line cord to theunit, then to the single-line telephone jack(RJ11C) until you hear a click.A DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) isrequired if you have a DSL/ADSL service.

Note:R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC

adaptor PNLV226.

1

4

5

3

4

2

n ChargerConnect the AC adaptor to the poweroutlet.

1

Battery installationR USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

AAA (R03) size (1).R Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd

batteries.R Confirm correct polarities ( , ).

1

R Follow the directions on the display to setup the unit.

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Battery chargingCharge for about 7 hours.R Confirm “Charging” is displayed (1).R When the batteries are fully charged,

“Fully charged” is displayed.1

Note when setting up

Note for connectionsR The AC adaptor must remain connected at

all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feelwarm during use.)

R The AC adaptor should be connected to avertically oriented or floor-mounted ACoutlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to aceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight ofthe adaptor may cause it to becomedisconnected.

Note for battery installationR Use the supplied rechargeable batteries.

For replacement, we recommend using thePanasonic rechargeable batteries noted onpage 3, 6.

Note for battery chargingR It 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 drycloth once a month. Before cleaning theunit, disconnect from power outlets and anytelephone line cords. Clean more often ifthe unit is exposed to grease, dust, or highhumidity.

Battery level

Icon Battery levelHigh

Medium

Low

Needs charging.

Empty

Panasonic Ni-MH batteryperformance (supplied batteries)

Operation Operating timeIn continuous use 10 hours max.*1

Not in use (standby) 6 days max.*1

*1 If eco mode is on.

Note:R Actual battery performance depends on

usage and ambient environment.

Intelligent eco modeThis feature automatically reduces handsetpower consumption by suppressing handsettransmission power when the handset is closeto the base unit.R When this feature is activated, is

displayed.R Eco mode is turned off when the clarity

booster is activated (page 21).

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Controls

Handset

A

B

A

B

G

H

I

J

F

K

A

D

E

C

SpeakerM N (TALK)Dial keypad (*: TONE)MZN (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)MicrophoneReceiverDisplayMOFFNMFLASHNMCALL WAITNM N (NOISE REDUCTION/Smartfunction key)

indicatorCharge contacts

n Control type Soft keys

By pressing a soft key, you can select thefeature shown directly above it on thedisplay. After a cellular phone is paired,MCELLN is displayed.

Navigator key– MDN, MCN, MFN, or MEN: Scroll through

various lists and items.– (Volume: MDN or MCN): Adjust the

receiver or speaker volume while talking.– MFN W: View the phonebook entry.– MEN REDIAL: View the redial list.– MCN CID (Call Display): View the caller

list.

Base unitA DC E F

H IG JKL

B

Charge contactsSpeakerANSWER ON/OFF indicator ( )HEADSET indicatorCELL 1 indicatorCELL 2 indicatorMjN/MkN (VOL.: Volume up/down)MANSWER ON/OFFNM N (PLAY/STOP)Message indicatorM N (Repeat)M N (Skip)MERASENMLOCATORNR You can locate a misplaced handset

by pressing MLOCATORN.

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Display icons/IndicatorsHandset display items

Item MeaningWithin base unit rangeOut of base unit range

The landline is in use.R When flashing:

The call is put on hold.R When flashing rapidly: An

incoming call is now beingreceived.

A cellular line is in use.*1R When flashing:

The cellular call is put onhold.

R When flashing rapidly:A cellular call is beingreceived.

A cellular phone isconnected.*1 Ready to make/receive cellular calls.R When turned off:

A cellular phone is notconnected to the baseunit. (page 17)

– A cellular call is beingdone on that line.

– The cellular line isselected for the setting.

Eco mode is on. (page 10)

Noise reduction is set.(page 21)Equalizer is set. (page 21)Speakerphone is on.(page 19)

Ringer volume is off.*2(page 33, 34)Night mode is on. (page 39)

Privacy mode is on.(page 36)Alarm is on. (page 38)

Item MeaningHandset number

Battery level

Blocked call (page 39)Boosteron

Clarity booster is on.(page 21)

In use Answering system is beingused by another handset orthe base unit.

Cell1 inuse

Someone is using thecorresponding line.

Cell2 inuseC1&C2 inuseLine inuse

*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 unitThe CELL indicators show each cellular linestatus.

Status MeaningOn A cellular phone is connected.

Ready to make/receivecellular calls.

Flashing – The cellular line is in use.– Phonebook entries are

being copied from acellular phone (page 45).

– The base unit is searchingfor the paired cellularphone.

– The base unit is pairing acellular phone.

– A cellular call is put on hold.Flashingrapidly

A cellular call is beingreceived.

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Status MeaningLight off – A cellular phone is not

paired to the base unit.– A cellular phone is not

connected to the base unit(page 17).

Bluetooth HEADSET indicator on thebase unitThe HEADSET indicator shows the Bluetoothheadset status.

Status MeaningOn A Bluetooth headset is

connected to the base unit.Ready to use it.

Flashing – A Bluetooth headset is inuse.

– The base unit is searchingfor the paired Bluetoothheadset.

– The base unit is pairing aheadset.

Flashingrapidly

A landline call is beingreceived.

Light off – The Bluetooth headset isnot connected to the baseunit.

– A Bluetooth headset is notpaired to the base unit.

Language settings

Display languageYou can select either “English” or“Français” as the display language. Thedefault setting is “English”.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #1102 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN

3 MOFFN

Voice guidance languageYou can select either “English” or“Français” as the voice guidance languageof the Talking Call Display and answeringsystem. The default setting is “English”.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #1122 MbN: Select the desired setting.3 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Date and time1 MMENUN (right soft key) #1012 Enter the current month, date, and year

by selecting 2 digits for each.Example: July 15, 201407 15 14

3 MOKN4 Enter the current hour and minute

(12-hour clock format) by selecting 2digits for each.Example: 9:3009 30

5 *: Select “AM” or “PM”.6 MSAVEN a MOFFNNote:R When English is selected as the display

language, 12-hour clock format is used.When French is selected, 24-hour clockformat is used.

Recording your greetingmessageYou can record your own greeting messageinstead of using a pre-recorded greetingmessage. See page 49 for details.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3022 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN3 Record a greeting message. a MSTOPNa MOFFN

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Other settings

Smart function key ( key)The Smart function key ( key) is locatedon 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, intercom).

(page 20, 23)– Stop paging.– Stop the alarm sound. (page 38)

n When the indicator flashes slowly instandby mode, you can:– Listen to new messages. (page 50)– Listen to new Voice Mail messages.

(page 57)– View the caller list when there are

missed calls. (page 44)To activate these features, their Smartfunction key must be “On”. (page 14)

Using the Smart function key ( key)When the indicator flashes rapidly/slowly,press M N.R The above features can be activated

depending the situation.R If you answer a call using the Smart

function key, the speakerphone is activated.R Even if the handset is placed on the base

unit or charger, the feature can beactivated. You can talk or listen to newmessages without lifting up the handset. Ifyou want to perform further operations, liftup the handset.

R When the unit has new messages, newVoice Mail messages, and missed calls, theunit can be operated to play the newmessages first, play the new Voice Mailmessages next, and then show the missedcalls.

Setting the Smart function keyThe Smart function key for the followingfeatures must be “On”.– “New message” (Default: On)– “New VM” (Default: On)– “Missed call” (Default: Off)The settings can be set for each handset.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2782 MbN: Select the desired setting and pressMSELECTN.R “ ” is displayed next to the selected

features.R To cancel a selected feature, pressMSELECTN again. “ ” disappears.

3 MSAVEN a MOFFNNote:R If the indicator flashes when the

handset is not placed on the base unit orcharger, battery consumption is faster thanusual.

Dialing modeIf you cannot make calls, change this settingaccording to your telephone line service. Thedefault setting is “Tone”.“Tone”: For tone dial service.“Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #1202 MbN: Select the desired setting.3 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Screen saver modeThe backlight goes dark when on a call orturns off completely after 1 minute ofinactivity if the handset is not on the base unitor charger.Activate the handset display again by:– pressing M N when on a call.– pressing MOFFN at all other times.

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Link to cell featureYou 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, simply by placing yourcellular phone in an area with goodreception.

– talk on cellular calls even if your cellularphone is in your pocket or bag.

– enjoy cordless cellular calls even if yourcellular phone plugged in and charging.

Important:R Your cellular phone must support the

Hands Free Profile (HFP) specification.R You may pair 2 cellular phones and 1

headset.R The unit can be used to talk on 2 lines at

the same time (for example, 2 cellular lines,or the landline and 1 cellular line).

R Only 2 Bluetooth devices can be used withthe unit at the same time (for example, 2cellular lines, or the headset and 1 cellularline).

R Locate your cellular phone near the baseunit. If the cellular phone is too close to thebase unit during a cellular call, you mayhear noise. For best performance, werecommend placing the cellular phonebetween 0.6 m to 3 m (2 feet to 10 feet)away from the base unit.

Pairing a cellular phoneImportant:R For more details and the list of compatible

cellular phones, please visit our Web site:http://www.panasonic.ca/link2cell

R Before pairing a Bluetooth enabled cellularphone to the base unit, make sure that noother Bluetooth device such as a Bluetoothheadset is connected to your cellular phone.

1 Handset:For CELL 1: MMENUN (right soft key)#6241

For CELL 2: MMENUN (right soft key)#6242R After the corresponding CELL indicator

on the base unit starts flashing, therest of the procedure must becompleted within 5 minutes.

2 Your cellular phone:While the corresponding CELL indicatoris flashing, follow the instructions of yourcellular phone to enter the pairing mode.R Depending on your cellular phone, it

may ask you to enter the BluetoothPIN (default: “0000”). If your cellularphone shows PassKey confirmation onits display, follow the directions toproceed.

3 Handset:Wait until a long beep sounds.R It may take more than 10 seconds to

complete pairing.R When the corresponding CELL

indicator lights up, the cellular phone isconnected to the base unit. You areready to make cellular calls.

4 MOFFNNote:R Make sure that your cellular phone is set to

connect to this product automatically. Referto your cellular phone’s operatinginstructions.

R Make sure you cancel your cellular phone’scurrent pairing if you want to pair it to theother line (page 15).

R The default setting for the text messagealert feature is “On(no announce)”, sowhen you pair your cellular phone to thebase unit, this feature may be activated(page 46). (This depends on the versionand type of cellular phone you are using.)

Unpairing a cellular phoneYou can cancel the pairing of a cellular phonethat is stored in the base unit.1 For CELL 1: MMENUN (right soft key)#6111For CELL 2: MMENUN (right soft key)#6112

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2 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTNR When the cellular phone is unpaired,

the CELL indicator is turned off.3 MOFFN

Link to cell settings

Selecting which unit receivescellular callsYou can select which unit rings and receivescalls for a cellular line. When “All” isselected, all handsets and the base unit ring.1 For CELL 1: MMENUN (right soft key)#6271For CELL 2: MMENUN (right soft key)#6272

2 MbN: Select the desired handset or “All”.a MSAVEN

3 MOFFNNote:R When you select a specific handset to

receive calls for a cellular line, otherhandsets cannot answer the calls.

R When you change the setting to “All”, thebase unit ringer volume also returns to thelowest level even if the ringer volume hasbeen changed.

R The units selected with this setting have thetext message alert feature (page 46)applied to them.

Ring as cell modeOnce this feature is turned on, the handsetand base unit ring using the same ringer toneas 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 dependingon the Talking Call Display setting(page 35).

– “On (with Talking CID)” (default):The handset and base unit use your cellularphone’s ringer tone. Caller information is

announced even if the Talking Call Displayis turned off.

– “On (without Talking CID)”: Thehandset and base unit use your cellularphone’s ringer tone. Caller information isnot announced even if the Talking CallDisplay is turned on.

Important:R To use this feature, your cellular phone

must support Bluetooth in-band ringtone.Refer to your cellular phone’s operatinginstructions.

1 For CELL 1: MMENUN (right soft key)#6141For CELL 2: MMENUN (right soft key)#6142

2 MbN: Select the desired setting.3 MSAVEN a MOFFNNote:R The units use the preset ringer tones

(page 34) instead of your cellular phone’sringer tone when a cellular call is beingreceived if:– your cellular phone is in night 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 night mode with“On (with Talking CID)” set, the unitannounces caller information even whenTalking Call Display is turned off(page 35).

To use the handset ringer toneinstead of your cellular phone’sringer toneSelect “Off” in step 2, “Ring as cell mode”,page 16.To change the handset ringer tone for acellular line, see page 33.

Auto connection to the Bluetoothdevices (cellular phones orheadset)After pairing, your Bluetooth devices areconnected to the base unit. If you move the

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Bluetooth devices out of base unit range, theBluetooth devices are disconnected from thebase unit. This feature allows the base unit totry to reconnect the Bluetooth devices atregular intervals when it returns within baseunit range. You can set the interval. Thedefault setting is “1 min”.Important:R When 3 Bluetooth devices (2 cellular

phones and 1 headset) are paired to thebase unit, only 2 Bluetooth devices can beused with the unit at the same time, and thebase unit loses its connection from otherBluetooth devices. To automatically resumethe connection to Bluetooth devices, leavethe auto connection on.

R Some cellular phones lose connection afterusage, please check the specifications ofyour cellular phone for more details.

1 MMENUN (right soft key) #6322 MbN: Select the desired setting.3 MSAVEN a MOFFNNote:R Some cellular phones may ask you if you

accept the connection requirement from thebase unit. In that case, select “Off” in step2. Check the specifications of your cellularphone.

Connecting/disconnecting thecellular phone manuallyIf you will not be using the paired cellularphone’s link to cell feature temporarily (forexample, you do not want the unit to ringwhen your cellular line receives a call), youcan disconnect your cellular phone from thebase unit. If you want to use it again,reconnect the cellular phone to the base unit.Note:R Even if a paired cellular phone was

disconnected from the base unit, if it isbrought within the base unit’s range duringthe auto connection interval, it mayautomatically connect to the base unit(page 16).

R A disconnected cellular phone is notunpaired from the base unit, so pairing it tothe base unit again is unnecessary.

1 To connect/disconnect:For CELL 1: MMENUN (right soft key)#6251For CELL 2: MMENUN (right soft key)#6252R A long beep sounds.

2 MOFFN

Cellular line only mode (If you donot use the landline)If you do not use the landline, we recommendsetting the unit to the cellular line only mode.Important:R If you turn on the “Cell line only

mode”, disconnect the telephone line cordfrom the base unit. Otherwise the “Cellline only mode” cannot be activated.

1 MMENUN (right soft key) #1572 To turn on:MbN: “On” a MSELECTN a MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTNTo turn off:MbN: “Off” a MSELECTN

Note:R Once you set this mode, you can use the

following buttons to make cellular calls forthe handset, press M N or MZN instead ofMCELLN (page 19).

R Once you set this mode, the followingfeatures cannot be used:– Landline features (page 37)– Answering system (page 49)

Messages cannot be received.– Voice Mail features (page 56)

R After this mode is turned on or off, the baseunit reboots.– Bluetooth connections from cellular

phones or headset are disconnected. Ifthe auto connection is turned on(page 16), the cellular phones arereconnected.

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– will be displayed on the handsetmomentarily. The handset can be usedonce is displayed.

When you use the landline againBefore connecting the telephone line to thebase unit, select “Off” in step 2, “Cellular lineonly mode (If you do not use the landline)”,page 17.

Cellular line selectionThis feature determines which cellular line isselected to make cellular calls when:– you press MCELLN on the handset.– you press M N or MZN on the handset

while the cellular line only mode is turnedon.

The following settings are available:– “Manual” (default): You can select the

desired cellular line when making a call.– “Cellphone 1”*1: CELL 1 is selected.– “Cellphone 2”*1: CELL 2 is selected.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #6342 MbN: Select the desired setting.3 MSAVEN a MOFFN*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the

device name is displayed.

Storing your area code (fordialing only a 7-digit phonenumber to make a local call)You need to add your area code when makingcellular calls to a phone number in your area.Once you store your area code, it isautomatically added to the beginning of the7-digit phone number when making cellularcalls.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #6332 Enter the 3-digit area code.R To correct a digit, press MCLEARN.

3 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Changing the Bluetooth PIN(Personal Identification Number)The PIN is used to pair cellular phones to thebase unit. The default PIN is “0000”. Toprevent unauthorized access to this product,we recommend that you change the PIN, andkeep it confidential.Important:R Please make note of your new PIN. The

unit does not reveal the PIN to you. If youforget your PIN, see page 65.

1 MMENUN (right soft key) #619R If the unit prompts you to enter the old

PIN (when the default has beenchanged), enter the current 4-digit PIN.

2 Enter the new 4-digit PIN. a MOKN3 Enter the new 4-digit PIN again. aMSAVEN

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Making cellular callsImportant:R The unit can be used to talk on 2 lines at

the same time (for example, 2 cellular lines,or the landline and 1 cellular line).

R Only 2 Bluetooth devices can be used withthe unit at the same time (for example, 2cellular lines, or the headset and 1 cellularline).

R Before making calls, confirm that thecorresponding CELL indicator on the baseunit lights up (page 12).

1 Lift the handset and dial the phonenumber.R To correct a digit, press MCLEARN.

2 MCELLNR The unit starts dialing when:

– only 1 cellular phone is paired.– a specific line is set to make cellular

calls (page 18).Go to step 4.

3 MbN: Select the desired cellular phone. aMSELECTN

4 When you finish talking, press MOFFN orplace the handset on the base unit orcharger.

Note:R To switch to the speaker, press MZN.

To switch back to the receiver, press MZN/M N.

Adjusting the receiver or speakervolumePress MDN or MCN repeatedly while talking.

Making a cellular call using the rediallistThe last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored inthe redial list (each 48 digits max.).1 MEN REDIAL2 MbN: Select the desired entry.3 MCELLNR The unit starts dialing when:

– only 1 cellular phone is paired.

– a specific line is set to make cellularcalls (page 18).

4 MbN: Select the desired cellular phone. aMSELECTN

Erasing a number in the redial listn When a cellular phone is paired:

1 MEN REDIAL2 MbN: Select the desired entry. aMMENUN

3 MbN: “Erase” a MSELECTN4 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN5 MOFFN

n When a cellular phone is not paired:1 MEN REDIAL2 MbN: Select the desired entry. aMERASEN

3 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN4 MOFFN

Making landline calls1 Lift the handset and dial the phone

number.R To correct a digit, press MCLEARN.

2 M N

3 When you finish talking, press MOFFN orplace the handset on the base unit orcharger.

Using the speakerphone1 Dial the phone number and press MZN.2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN.Note:R To switch back to the receiver, press MZN/M N.

Making a call using the redial listThe last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored inthe redial list (each 48 digits max.).1 MEN REDIAL

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2 MbN: Select the desired entry.3 M N

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 28).Example: If you need to dial the line accessnumber “9” when making outside calls with aPBX:1 9 a MDN (Pause)2 Dial the phone number. a M N

Note:R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each timeMDN (Pause) is pressed.

Answering calls1 Lift the handset and press M N or MZN

when the unit rings.R To answer a cellular call, you can also

press MCELLN.2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN or

place the handset on the base unit orcharger.

Any key answer: You can answer the call bypressing any dial key.Auto talk: You can answer calls simply bylifting the handset (page 36).Temporary handset ringer off: You can turnthe ringer off temporarily by pressing M N.

Using the Smart function keyWhen the indicator flashes rapidly, pressM N.R You can answer the call even if the handset

is placed on the base unit or charger(page 14).You can finish talking by pressing MOFFNwithout lifting up the handset.

Adjusting the ringer volume

HandsetPress MDN or MCN repeatedly to select thedesired volume while ringing.

Base unitPress MjN or MkN repeatedly to select thedesired volume while ringing.R To turn the ringer off, press and hold MkN

until the unit beeps.

Useful features during acall

Hold1 Press MMENUN during an outside call.2 MbN: “Hold” a MSELECTN3 To release hold on the cellular line:

Press MCELLN.*1R Another handset user can take the call

by pressing MCELLN.*1*1 If you press MCELLN and the

selection list is displayed, selectthe desired cellular line and pressMSELECTN.

To release hold on the landline:Press M N.R Another handset user can take the call

by pressing M N.Note:R After holding for 10 minutes, the call is

disconnected.

Mute1 Press MMUTEN during a call.2 To return to the call, press MMUTEN.Note:R MMUTEN is a soft key visible on the display

during a call.

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Flash for landline callsMFLASHN allows you to use the specialfeatures of your host PBX such as transferringan extension call, or accessing optionaltelephone services.Note:R To change the flash time, see page 36.

For Call Waiting or Visual CallWaiting service usersTo use Call Waiting or Visual Call Waiting, youmust first subscribe with your service provider/telephone company.This feature allows you to receive calls whileyou are already talking on the phone. If youreceive a call while on the phone, you will heara Call Waiting tone.If you subscribe to both Call Display andVisual Call Waiting services, the 2nd caller’sinformation is displayed on the handset that isin use after you hear the Call Waiting tone.1 Press MCALL WAITN to answer the 2nd

call.2 To switch between calls, press MCALL

WAITN.Note:R Please contact your service provider/

telephone company for details andavailability of this service in your area.

Temporary tone dialing forlandline calls (for rotary/pulseservice users)Press * (TONE) before entering accessnumbers which require tone dialing.

Handset clarity boosterThis feature can improve sound clarity whenthe handset is used in an area where theremay be interference. During an outside call,this feature is turned on automatically whennecessary.R When this feature is turned on, “Booster

on” is displayed.

Handset noise reductionThis feature allows you to hear the voice ofthe person you are talking to clearly, byreducing the surrounding noise coming fromthe other party’s telephone.Press M N to turn on/off while talking.Note:R Depending on the environment where this

handset is being used, this feature may notbe effective.

R This feature is not available using thespeakerphone.

Handset equalizerThis feature clarifies the voice of the personyou are talking to, producing a morenatural-sounding voice that is easier to hearand understand.1 Press MMENUN while talking.2 MbN: “Equalizer” a MSELECTN3 MbN: Select the desired setting.4 Press MOKN to exit.Note:R Depending on the condition and quality of

your telephone line, this feature mayemphasize existing line noise. If it becomesdifficult to hear, turn this feature off.

R This feature is not available while using thespeakerphone.

R When both the “Equalizer” setting andnoise reduction are activated, isshown on the display.

Call shareYou can join an existing outside call.n While another unit is on a cellular call:

1 To join the conversation, pressMCELLN.R You can join the conversation when:

– only 1 cellular phone is paired.– a specific line is set to make

cellular calls (page 18).2 MbN: Select the desired cellular phone.a MSELECTN

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n While another unit is on a landline call:To join the conversation, press M N.

Note:R A maximum of 3 parties (including 1 outside

party) can join a conversation using 2extensions. (3-way conference)

R To prevent other users from joining yourconversations with outside callers, turnprivacy mode on (page 36).

Transferring calls, conferencecallsOutside calls can be transferred or aconference call with an outside party can bemade between 2 handsets.1 During an outside call, press MMENUN.2 MbN: “Intercom” a MSELECTN3 MbN: Select the desired unit. a MSELECTN4 Wait for the paged party to answer.R If the paged party does not answer,

press M N to return to the outsidecall.

5 To complete the transfer:Press MOFFN.To establish a conference call:MMENUN a MbN: “Conference” aMSELECTNR To leave the conference, press MOFFN.

The other 2 parties can continue theconversation.

R To put the outside call on hold:MMENUN a MbN: “Hold” aMSELECTNTo resume the conference: MMENUNa MbN: “Conference” a MSELECTN

R To cancel the conference: MMENUN aMbN: “Stop conference” aMSELECTNYou can continue the conversationwith the outside caller.

Transferring a cellular callbetween the handset and acellular phone

Transferring a cellular call from thehandset to a cellular phone1 Press MMENUN during a cellular call.2 MbN: “Transfer to cell” aMSELECTNR The cellular call is transferred to the

cellular phone.Note:R Depending on your cellular phone type, you

may need to set the cellular phone to beready to talk before transferring. Forexample, if your cellular phone has a topcover, open it beforehand.

Transferring a cellular call from acellular phone to the handsetDuring a conversation using a cellular phone,the call cannot be transferred to the handsetby the cellular phone. Perform the followingwith the handset.1 During a conversation using a cellular

phone, press MCELLN.R The call is transferred to the handset

when:– only 1 cellular phone is paired.– a specific line is set to make cellular

calls (page 18).2 MbN: Select the desired cellular phone. aMSELECTNR The call is transferred to the handset.

Answering a 2nd callIf you receive a call while talking on the phone,the interrupt tone sounds (page 34) and the2nd caller’s information is displayed if yousubscribe to Call Display (page 42).

Answering a 2nd call during alandline call1 Press MMENUN during a landline call.

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2 MbN: “Hold” a MSELECTN3 To answer the 2nd call:

Press MCELLN while the 2nd call is beingreceived.

4 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the1st call (landline call), press MOFFN, thenpress M N.

Answering a 2nd call during a cellularcall1 Press MMENUN during a cellular call.2 MbN: “Hold” a MSELECTN3 To answer the 2nd call:

Press M N or MCELLN while the 2nd callis being received.

4 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the1st call (cellular call), press MOFFN, thenpress MCELLN*1.

*1 If you press MCELLN and the selection listis displayed, select the desired cellularline and press MSELECTN.

IntercomIntercom calls can be made betweenhandsets.Note:R When paging unit(s), the paged unit(s)

beeps for 1 minute.R If you receive an outside call while talking

on the intercom, the interrupt tone sounds(page 34).To answer the call with the handset, pressMOFFN, then press the corresponding linekey.

Making an intercom call1 MMENUN (right soft key) a aMSELECTN

2 MbN: Select the desired unit. a MSELECTN3 When you finish talking, press MOFFN.

Note:R You can also use the MINTERCOMN soft

key, if displayed, to make intercom calls.

Answering an intercom call1 Press M N to answer the page.2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN.

Using the Smart function keyPress M N to answer the page.

Power back-up operationfor landlineWhen a power failure occurs, the chargedhandset temporarily supplies power to thebase unit (power back-up mode). This allowsyou to make and receive landline calls using ahandset during a power failure. The base unitwill not perform any other functions. However,some functions such as Call Display andphonebook are available only when using ahandset other than the handset supplyingpower to the base unit. You can program“Power failure” and the default setting is“Auto” (page 36).Important:R If a handset is not placed on the base unit

when a power failure occurs, “Base nopower Press OFF” is displayed. Afterpressing MOFFN on the handset, place it onthe base unit to start power back-up mode.

R Power back-up mode will not work if thebattery level of the power supplyinghandset is or .

R Do not lift the power supplying handsetfrom the base unit during power back-upmode.

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Panasonic Ni-MH batteryperformance (supplied batteries)during power back-up modeWhen the batteries are fully charged,operating time of the handset in powerback-up mode varies depending on usage.– Continuous use of the handset in power

back-up mode: 1.5 hours max.– Continuous use of the handset other than a

handset in power back-up mode: 2 hoursmax.

– Not in use in power back-up mode: 2 hoursmax.

Making calls during a powerfailuren When only 1 handset is registered:

1 Lift the handset and dial the phonenumber.

2 Within 1 minute, place the handset onthe base unit.R Wait until speakerphone is turned

on automatically and the call ismade.

3 When the other party answers the call,keep the handset on the base unit andtalk using the speakerphone.

4 When you finish talking, press MOFFN.n When 2 or more handsets are registered:

You should leave one handset on the baseunit for supplying the power, and useanother handset for making calls.

Note:R The range of the base unit is limited during

a power failure. Please use the handsetclose to the base unit.

Making a call using the redial listn When only 1 handset is registered:

1 Lift the handset.2 MEN REDIAL3 MbN: Select the desired entry.

4 Within 1 minute, place the handset onthe base unit.R Wait until speakerphone is turned

on automatically and the call ismade.

n When 2 or more handsets are registered:You should leave one handset on the baseunit for supplying the power, and useanother handset for making calls.

Making a call using the phonebookThere must be at least 2 handsetsregistered to the base unit in order for thephonebook feature to be used during apower failure.You should leave one handset on the baseunit for supplying the power, and use anotherhandset for making calls.

Answering calls during a powerfailuren When only 1 handset is registered:

1 When the unit rings, keep the handseton the base unit and press M N orMZN.R Speakerphone is turned on.

2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN.n When 2 or more handsets are registered:

When the unit rings, use a handset which isnot supplying power to the base unit.R Do not use or lift the handset which is

placed on the base unit during powerback-up mode.

Note:R The range of the base unit is limited during

a power failure. Please use the handsetclose to the base unit.

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PhonebookYou 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 26). The followinggroups are available:– Group 1: “Home”*1 (default)– Group 2: “Cell 1”*1

– Group 3: “Cell 2”*1

– Group 4-9: You can change the groupname for each group.

*1 For groups 1-3, the group names cannotbe changed.

The total number of entries that can be storedvaries depending on how many phonenumbers you have stored for each entry. Totalnumber of entries is shown below:1 name + 1 phone number: 3,000 entries1 name + 2 phone numbers: 1,500 entries1 name + 3 phone numbers: 1,000 entriesImportant:R All entries can be shared by any registered

handset.R You can copy phonebook entries from a

Bluetooth cellular phone to the unit’sphonebook (page 45).

Adding phonebook entries1 MFN W a MMENUN2 MbN: “Add new entry” a MSELECTN3 MbN: “(Name)” a MSELECTN4 Enter the party’s name. a MOKN5 MbN: Select the desired phone number

location. a MSELECTN6 Enter the party’s phone number. a MOKN7 MbN: Select the desired label. aMSELECTNR To store 2 or 3 phone numbers, repeat

steps 5-7.8 MbN: Select the current setting of the

group (default: “Home”). a MSELECTN

9 MbN: Select the desired group. aMSELECTN

10 MbN: “<Save>” a MSELECTN a MOFFN

Storing a redial list number to thephonebookPhone numbers of up to 24 digits can bestored in the phonebook.n When a cellular phone is paired:

1 MEN REDIAL2 MbN: Select the desired entry. aMMENUN

3 MbN: “Save” a MSELECTN4 To store the name, continue from step

3, “Editing entries”, page 27.n When a cellular phone is not paired:

1 MEN REDIAL2 MbN: Select the desired entry. aMDETAILN

3 MSAVEN4 To store the name, continue from step

3, “Editing entries”, page 27.

Storing caller information to thephonebookn When a cellular phone is paired:

1 MCN CID2 MbN: Select the desired entry. aMMENUNR To edit the number: MbN: “Edit” aMSELECTNPress MEDITN repeatedly until thephone number is shown in thedesired format. And then, press *(Save). Go to step 4.

3 MbN: “Save caller ID” aMSELECTN

4 MbN: “Phonebook” a MSELECTN5 Continue from step 3, “Editing entries”,

page 27.n When a cellular phone is not paired:

1 MCN CID

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2 MbN: Select the desired entry. aMMENUNR To edit the number: MbN: “Edit” aMSELECTNPress MEDITN repeatedly until thephone number is shown in thedesired format. And then, pressMSAVEN. Go to step 4.

3 MbN: “Save caller ID” aMSELECTN

4 MbN: “Phonebook” a MSELECTN5 Continue from step 3, “Editing entries”,

page 27.

Character table for entering namesWhile entering characters, you can switchbetween uppercase and lowercase bypressing * (A®a).

Key Character1 & ’ ( ) H ,

– . / 12 A B C 2

a b c 23 D E F 3

d e f 34 G H I 4

g h i 45 J K L 5

j k l 56 M N O 6

m n o 67 P Q R S 7

p q r s 78 T U V 8

t u v 89 W X Y Z 9

w x y z 90 0# #

R To enter another character that is locatedon the same dial key, first press MEN tomove the cursor to the next space.

R If you do not press any dial key within 5seconds after entering a character, thecharacter is fixed and the cursor moves tothe next space.

R in the above table represents a singlespace.

Erasing the character or numberPress MFN or MEN. a MCLEARNR Press and hold MCLEARN to erase all

characters or numbers.

GroupsGroups can help you find entries in thephonebook quickly and easily. You canchange the group name for groups 4-9(“Friends”, “Family”, etc.). By assigningdifferent ringer tones for different groups ofcallers, you can identify who is calling (ringerID), if you have subscribed to Call Displayservice.

Changing group names/setting ringerID1 MFN W a MMENUN2 MbN: “Group” a MSELECTN3 MbN: Select the desired group. aMSELECTNR If you selected “Home”, “Cell 1”, or

“Cell 2”, go to step 5.4 To change group namesMbN: “Group name” a MSELECTN aEdit the name (10 characters max.). aMSAVEN

5 To set group ringer toneMbN: Select the current setting of thegroup ringer tone. a MSELECTN a MbN:Select the desired ringer tone. a MSAVEN

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Finding and calling from aphonebook entryn Using a cellular line:1 MFN W2 To scroll through all entriesMbN: Select the desired entry. a MCELLNTo search by first character

Press the dial key (0 to 9, or #)which contains the character you aresearching for (page 26).MbN: Scroll through the phonebook ifnecessary. a MCELLN

To search by queryYou can narrow down the search to enterthe first characters of a name.*To search for the name, enter thefirst characters (up to 4) inuppercase (page 26).MOKNMbN: Scroll through the phonebook ifnecessary. a MCELLN

To search by groupMGROUPNMbN: Select the desired group. aMSELECTNMbN: Scroll through the phonebook ifnecessary. a MCELLN

3 MbN: Select the desired phone number.a MCALLNR The unit starts dialing when:

– only 1 cellular phone is paired.– a specific line is set to make cellular

calls (page 18).4 MbN: Select the desired cellular phone. aMSELECTN

n Using the landline:1 MFN W2 To scroll through all entriesMbN: Select the desired entry. a M NTo search by first character

Press the dial key (0 to 9, or #)which contains the character you aresearching for (page 26).MbN: Scroll through the phonebook ifnecessary. a M N

To search by query

You can narrow down the search to enterthe first characters of a name.*To search for the name, enter thefirst characters (up to 4) inuppercase (page 26).MOKNMbN: Scroll through the phonebook ifnecessary. a M N

To search by groupMGROUPNMbN: Select the desired group. aMSELECTNMbN: Scroll through the phonebook ifnecessary. a M N

3 MbN: Select the desired phone number.a M N

Editing entries1 Find the desired entry (page 27). aMMENUN

2 MbN: “Edit” a MSELECTN3 MbN: Select the desired item you want to

change. a MSELECTN4 To change the name:

Edit the name. a MOKNTo change the phone number:

Edit the phone number. a MOKNMbN: Select the desired label. aMSELECTN

To change the group:MbN: Select the desired group (page 26).a MSELECTN

5 MbN: “<Save>” a MSELECTNa MOFFN

Erasing entries

Erasing an entry1 Find the desired entry (page 27). aMMENUN

2 MbN: “Erase” a MSELECTN3 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN4 MOFFN

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Erasing all entries1 MFN W a MMENUN2 MbN: “Erase all” a MSELECTN3 MbN: Select the desired group. aMSELECTN

4 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN5 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN6 MOFFN

Chain dialThis 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 accountPIN that you have stored in the phonebook,without having to dial manually.1 During an outside call:MMENUN a MbN: “Phonebook” aMSELECTN

2 MbN: Select the desired entry. aMSELECTN

3 MbN: Select the desired phone number.4 Press MCALLN to dial the number.Note:R When storing a calling card access number

and your PIN in the phonebook as onephonebook entry, press MDN (Pause) to addpauses after the number and PIN asnecessary (page 20).

R If you have rotary/pulse service, you needto press * (TONE) before pressingMMENUN on the handset in step 1 tochange the dialing mode temporarily totone. When adding entries to thephonebook, we recommend adding *(TONE) to the beginning of phone numbersyou wish to chain dial (page 25).

Speed dialYou can assign 1 phone number to each ofthe dial keys (1 to 9) on the handset.

Adding phone numbers to speeddial keysn By entering phone numbers:

1 Press and hold the desired speed dialkey (1 to 9). a MADDN

2 MbN: “Manual” a MSELECTN3 Enter the party’s name (16 characters

max.). a MOKN4 Enter the party’s phone number (24

digits max.). a MOKN5 MSELECTN a MOFFN

n From the phonebook:1 Press and hold the desired speed dial

key (1 to 9). a MADDN2 MbN: “Phonebook” a MSELECTN3 MbN: Select the desired entry. aMSELECTN

4 MbN: Select the desired phone number.a MSAVEN a MOFFN

Note:R If you edit a phonebook entry which is

assigned to a speed dial key, the editedentry does not transfer to the speed dialkey.

Editing an entry1 Press and hold the desired speed dial key

(1 to 9). a MMENUN2 MbN: “Edit” a MSELECTN3 Edit the name if necessary. a MOKN4 Edit the phone number if necessary. aMOKN

5 MSELECTN a MOFFN

Erasing an entry1 Press and hold the desired speed dial key

(1 to 9). a MMENUN2 MbN: “Erase” a MSELECTN3 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN a MOFFN

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Viewing an entry/Making a calln Using a cellular line:

1 Press and hold the desired speed dialkey (1 to 9).

2 MCELLNR The unit starts dialing when:

– only 1 cellular phone is paired.– a specific line is set to make

cellular calls (page 18).3 MbN: Select the desired cellular phone.a MSELECTN

n Using the landline:1 Press and hold the desired speed dial

key (1 to 9).2 M N

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Menu listTo access the features, there are 2 methods.n Scrolling through the display menus

1 MMENUN (right soft key)2 Press MCN, MDN, MEN, or MFN to select the desired main menu. a MSELECTN3 Press MCN or MDN to select the desired item from the next sub-menus. a MSELECTN4 Press MCN or MDN to select the desired setting. a MSAVEN

n Using the direct command code1 MMENUN (right soft key) a Enter the desired code.

Example: Press MMENUN (right soft key) #101.2 Select the desired setting. a MSAVEN

Note:R To exit the operation, press MOFFN.R In the following table, < > indicates the default settings.R In the following table, indicates the reference page number.R Display menu order and sub-menu may vary depending on your model.

Display menu tree and direct command code tableMain menu: “Caller list”

Operation CodeViewing the caller list. #213 43

Main menu: “Answering device”

Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeMessage list – – #329 50Play new message – – #323 50Play all message – – #324 50Erase allmessage*1

– – #325 51

Greeting Record greeting*1 – #302 49

Check greeting – #303 50

Pre-recorded*1

(Reset to pre-recordedgreeting)

– #304 50

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Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeNew messagealert*1

Outgoing call– On/Off

On<Off>

#338 52

Outgoing call– Notification to

Outgoing call– Remote code

Activate<Inactivate>

Base unit beep On<Off>

#339 51

Settings Ring count*1 2-7 rings<4 rings>Toll saver

#211 54

Recording time*1 1 min<3 min>Greeting only*2

#305 55

Remote code*1 <111> #306 53

Screen call <On>Off

#310 54

Answer on*1 – – #327 49

Answer off*1 – – #328 49

Main menu: “Voice Mail access”*3

Operation CodeListening to Voice Mail messages. #330 56

Main menu: “Intercom”

Operation CodePaging the desired unit. #274 23

Main menu: “Ring adjustments”*4

Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code

Ringer volume*3 Handset Off-6 <6> #160 –

Base unit*1 Off-6 <1> #G160 –

Ringer tone*3, *5, *6 – <Tone 1> #161 –

Interrupt tone*7 – <On>Off

#201 22

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Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeNight mode On/Off On

<Off>#238 39

Start/End <11:00 PM/06:00 AM>

#237 39

Select group – #241 39

Main menu: “Key detector”*8

Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeSearch – – #655 –Battery check – –

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Main menu: “Bluetooth”

Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeLink to cell– 1: Add new

device*9

(for CELL 1)– 2: Add new

device*9

(for CELL 2)

Connect*1/Disconnect*1

– #6251*10 17

#6252*11

Ringer volume– Handset

Off–6 <6> #6281*10 20

#6282*11

Ringer volume– Base unit*1

Off–6 <1> #G6281*10

#G6282*11

Ringer tone*5 <Tone 2>*10

<Tone 4>*11#6291*10 –

#6292*11

Select unit toring*1

Handset 1-6<All>

#6271*10 16

#6272*11

Ring as cell(limited)*1

<On (withTalking CID)>On (withoutTalking CID)Off

#6141*10 16

#6142*11

Text messagealert– On/Off*1

<On(noannounce)>On(with name)Off

#6101*10 46

#6102*11

Text messagealert– Alert tone*12

<Tone 1>*10

<Tone 2>*11#6101*10 46

#6102*11

Pair – #6241*10 15

#6242*11

Unpair – #6111*10 15

#6112*11

Phonebooktransfer

– – #618 45

Headset Add new device*9 – #621 47

Connect*1/Disconnect*1

– #622 47

Pair – #621 47Unpair – #612 47

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Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeSettings Auto connect*1 <1 min>

3 min5 min10 minOff

#632 16

Cell area code*1 – #633 18

Cell line onlymode*1

On<Off>

#157 17

Cell line select Cellphone 1*9

Cellphone 2*9

<Manual>

#634 18

Set PIN*1 <0000> #619 18

InternationalCode*1

– #117 45

Country code*1 – #118

Trunk prefix*1 – #119

Main menu: W “Phonebook”

Operation CodeViewing the phonebook entry. #280 27

Main menu: “Settings”

Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeRing adjustments Ringer volume

– Handset*3Off–6 <6> #160 –

Ringer volume– Base unit*1, *3

Off–6 <1> #G160 –

Ringer tone*3, *5, *6

(Handset)<Tone 1> #161 –

Interrupt tone*7 <On>Off

#201 22

Night mode On/Off– On– <Off>

#238 39

Start/End– <11:00 PM/

06:00 AM>

#237 39

Select group #241 39

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Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeSet date & time Date and time*1 – #101 13

Memo alarm– Alarm1–5

OnceDailyWeekly<Off>

#720 38

Timeadjustment*1, *13

<Caller ID auto>Manual

#226 –

Talking caller ID(Talking Call Display)

Handset <On>Off

#162 42

Base unit*1 On<Off>

#G162

Key detectorsetting*8

– 1: Add newdevice(for Detector1)*14

– 2: Add newdevice(for Detector2)

– 3: Add newdevice(for Detector3)

– 4: Add newdevice(for Detector4)

Change name*1 Detector1 #6561 –

Detector2*15 #6562*16

Detector3*15 #6563*16

Detector4*15 #6564*16

Registration – #6571 –

#6572*16

#6573*16

#6574*16

Deregistration – #6581 –

#6582*16

#6583*16

#6584*16

Call block*1 Block a singlenumber

– #217 39

Block range ofnumbers

Block unknown CID(CID: Call Display)

On<Off>

#240 40

First ring <On>Off

#173 40

Speed dial – – #261 28

Record greeting*1 – – #302 49

Voice mail*3 Save VM access#*1

(VM: Voice Mail)– #331 56

VM tone detect*1 <On>Off

#332 56

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Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeDisplay Wallpaper <Wallpaper1> #181 –

Clock <On>Off

#198 –

Display colour <Colour1>Colour2

#182 –

Display mode*17 <Multi items>Single item

#192 –

LCD backlight*18 <On>Off

#191 –

Handset name – #104 41Display name On

<Off>#105 41

Smart functionkey

– – #278 14

Key tone – <On>Off

#165 –

Auto talk*19 – On<Off>

#200 20

Set tel line*3 Set dial mode*1 Pulse<Tone>

#120 14

Set flash time*1, *20 900 ms<700 ms>600 ms400 ms300 ms250 ms200 ms160 ms110 ms100 ms90 ms80 ms

#121 21

Set line mode*1, *21 A <B> #122 –

C. WTG options*1

(Call Waiting Deluxeoptions)

On<Off>

#215 42

Privacy mode*1 – On<Off>

#194 21

Registration Register handset – #130 41

Deregistration*2 – #131 41

Power failure – <Auto>Off

#152 23

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Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings CodeCustomer support – – #680 –Change language Display <English>

Français#110 13

Voice prompt*1 <English>Français

#112 13

Main menu: “Set date & time”

Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code

Date and time*1 – – #101 13

Memo alarm Alarm1–5 OnceDailyWeekly<Off>

#720 38

Timeadjustment*1, *13

– <Caller ID auto>Manual

#226 –

*1 If you program these settings using one of the units, you do not need to program the sameitem using another unit.

*2 This menu is not displayed when scrolling through the display menus. It is only available indirect command code.

*3 When the cellular line only mode is turned on, these menus are not displayed (page 17).*4 This menu icon is displayed when the key detector is not registered.*5 The preset melodies in this product (“Tone 3” - “Melody 15”) are used with permission of

© 2012 Copyrights Vision Inc.*6 If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service, select a tone (tone 1 or 2). If you select a

melody, you cannot distinguish lines by their ringers.*7 This tone lets you know when you receive an outside call while you are on another line or an

intercom call. If you select “On”, the tone sounds 2 times.*8 This setting is available when you have the key detector (KX-TGA20). Read the installation

manual for more information on the key detector.*9 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.*10 For CELL 1*11 For CELL 2*12 The preset melodies in this product are used with the following permission:

– “Tone 1” and “Tone 2”: © 2013 Copyrights Vision Inc.– “Tone 5” - “Melody 15”: © 2012 Copyrights Vision Inc.

*13 This feature allows the unit to automatically adjust the date and time each time callerinformation including date and time is received.To turn this feature on, select “Caller ID auto”. To turn this feature off, select“Manual”. (Call Display subscribers only)To use this feature, set the date and time first (page 13).

*14 For models with supplied key detectors, the display shows “1: Detector1”.*15 If you register 2 or more key detectors.*16 If you have 2 or more key detectors.*17 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. When

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in multiple items display mode, you can switch the screen to confirm the detailed informationby:– pressing MDETAILN, or– pressing MMENUN a MbN: “Detail” a MSELECTN

*18 You can set the handset display backlight while on charge.– “On”: Backlight is on (dimmed).– “Off”: Backlight turns off after 10 seconds of charging.

*19 If you subscribe to a Call Display service and want to view the caller’s information after liftingup the handset to answer a call, turn off this feature.

*20 The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Contact your PBXsupplier if necessary.

*21 Generally, the line mode setting should not be changed. This setting automatically maintainsreceiver volume at the proper level depending on the current telephone line condition. Setthe line mode to “A” if telephone line condition is not good.

AlarmAn alarm sounds at the set time for 1 minuteand is repeated 5 times at 5 minute intervals(snooze function). A text memo can also bedisplayed for the alarm. A total of 5 separatealarm times can be programmed for eachhandset. You can set one of 3 different alarmoptions (once, daily, or weekly) for each alarmtime.Important:R Make sure the unit’s date and time setting

is correct (page 13).

1 MMENUN (right soft key) #7202 Select an alarm by pressing 1 to 5. aMSELECTN

3 MbN: Select the desired alarm option. aMSELECTN

“Off”Turns alarm off. Go to step 10.“Once”An alarm sounds once at the set time.“Daily”An alarm sounds daily at the set time.Go to step 5.“Weekly”Alarm sounds weekly at the set time(s).

4 Proceed with the operation according toyour selection in step 3.n Once:

Enter the desired month and date. aMOKN

n Weekly:MbN: Select the desired day of the weekand press MSELECTN. a MOKN

5 Set the desired time.6 *: Select “AM” or “PM”. a MOKN7 Enter a text memo (30 characters max.).a MOKN

8 MbN: Select the desired alarm tone. aMSELECTNR We recommend selecting a different

ringer tone from the one used foroutside calls.

9 MbN: Select the desired snooze setting.a MSAVEN

10 MSELECTN a MOFFNNote:R Press MSTOPN to stop the alarm completely.R When the handset is in use, the alarm will

not sound until the handset is in standbymode.

R Press any dial key, M N, or MSNOOZEN tostop the sound but keep the snoozefunction activated.

R If you want to make an outside call whenthe snooze function is activated, please

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stop the snooze function before making thecall.

Night modeNight mode allows you to select a period oftime during which the handset will not ring foroutside calls. This feature is useful for timeperiods when you do not want to be disturbed,for example, while sleeping. Night mode canbe set for each unit.Using the phonebook’s group feature(page 26), you can also select groups ofcallers whose calls override night mode andring the handset (Call Display subscribersonly).Important:R Make sure the unit’s date and time setting

is correct (page 13).R We recommend turning the base unit ringer

off (page 33, 34) in addition to turning thenight mode on.

R If you have set the alarm, the alarm soundseven if the night mode is turned on.

Turning night mode on/off1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2382 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVENR If you select “Off”, press MOFFN to

exit.3 Enter the desired hour and minute you

wish to start this feature.4 *: Select “AM” or “PM”. a MOKN5 Enter the desired hour and minute you

wish to end this feature.6 *: Select “AM” or “PM”.7 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Changing the start and end time1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2372 Continue from step 3, “Turning night

mode on/off”, page 39.

Selecting groups to bypass nightmode1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2412 Select your desired groups by pressing1 to 9.R “ ” is displayed next to the selected

group numbers.R To cancel a selected group, press the

same dial key again. “ ” disappears.3 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Call blockThis feature rejects calls from unwantedcallers (Call Display subscribers only). Thefollowing items are available when storingphone numbers in the call block list (250 max.).– “Block a single number”: The unit

can reject calls from specific phonenumbers.

– “Block range of numbers”: The unitcan reject calls that begin with a numberstored in the call block list, such as atoll-free phone number prefix or certainarea codes.

You can also set the unit to reject calls that donot have a phone number.When a call is received, the unit rings briefly*1

while caller information is being received. Ifthe caller’s phone number matches an entry inthe call block list, the unit emits no sound tothe caller, and disconnects the call.*1 This is called first ring. If you do not want

the first ring to sound, turn this setting to“Off” (page 40).

Important:R Rejected calls are logged in the caller list.

Storing unwanted callers

Storing a single phone numberImportant:R We recommend storing 10 digits (including

the area code). If only 7 digits are stored, all

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numbers that have the same last 7 digitswill be blocked.

n From the caller list:When a cellular phone is paired:1 MCN CID2 MbN: Select the entry to be blocked. aMMENUNR To edit the number: MbN: “Edit” aMSELECTNPress MEDITN repeatedly until thephone number is shown in the 10-digitformat. And then, press * (Save). Goto step 4.

3 MbN: “Save caller ID” a MSELECTN4 MbN: “Call block” a MSELECTN5 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN6 Edit the phone number if necessary (24

digits max.).7 MSAVEN a MOFFNWhen a cellular phone is not paired:1 MCN CID2 MbN: Select the entry to be blocked. aMMENUNR To edit the number: MbN: “Edit” aMSELECTNPress MEDITN repeatedly until thephone number is shown in the 10-digitformat. And then, press MSAVEN. Go tostep 4.

3 MbN: “Save caller ID” a MSELECTN4 MbN: “Call block” a MSELECTN5 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN6 Edit the phone number if necessary (24

digits max.).7 MSAVEN a MOFFNn By entering phone numbers:1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2172 MbN: “Block a single number” aMSELECTN

3 MMENUN a MbN: “Add” a MSELECTN4 Enter the phone number (24 digits max.).R To erase a digit, press MCLEARN.

5 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Storing a range of numbers1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2172 MbN: “Block range of numbers” aMSELECTN

3 MMENUN a MbN: “Add” a MSELECTN4 Enter the desired number (2-8 digits).R To erase a digit, press MCLEARN.

5 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Blocking incoming calls thathave no phone numberYou can reject calls when no phone number isprovided, such as private callers or out of areacalls.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2402 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

Note:R When the unit receives a cellular call

without a phone number, the call may notbe rejected.

Setting the first ring for the callblock listIf you do not want the first ring from a numberon the call block list to sound, turn the first ringsetting to “Off”. The default setting is “On”.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #1732 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

Viewing/editing/erasing callblock numbers1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2172 MbN: “Block a single number” or

“Block range of numbers” aMSELECTN

3 MbN: Select the desired entry.R To exit, press MOFFN.

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4 To edit a number:MEDITN a Edit the number. a MSAVENa MOFFNTo erase a number:MERASEN a MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTNa MOFFN

Note:R When editing, press the desired dial key to

add, MCLEARN to erase.

Erasing all call block numbers1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2172 MbN: “Block a single number” or

“Block range of numbers” aMSELECTN

3 MMENUN a MbN: “Erase all” aMSELECTN

4 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN5 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN a MOFFN

Other programming

Changing the handset nameThe default handset name is “Handset 1” to“Handset 6”. You can customize the nameof each handset (“Bob”, “Kitchen”, etc.). This isuseful when you make intercom calls betweenhandsets. To display the handset name instandby mode, turn on the handset namedisplay feature (page 41).1 MMENUN (right soft key) #1042 Enter the desired name (10 characters

max.).3 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Displaying the handset nameYou can select whether or not the handsetname is displayed in standby mode. Thedefault setting is “Off”.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #105

2 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

Registering a unit

Operating additional units

Additional handsetsUp to 6 handsets can be registered to thebase unit.Important:R See page 4 for information on the available

model.

Registering a handset to thebase unitThe supplied handset and base unit arepre-registered. If for some reason the handsetis not registered to the base unit, re-registerthe handset.1 Handset:MMENUN (right soft key) #130

2 Base unit:Press and hold MLOCATORN for about 5seconds.R If all registered handsets start ringing,

press MLOCATORN again to stop, thenrepeat this step.

3 Handset:Press MOKN, then wait until a long beepsounds.

Deregistering a handsetA handset can cancel its own registration tothe base unit, or other handsets registered tothe same base unit. This allows the handset toend its wireless connection with the system.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #131R All handsets registered to the base unit

are displayed.2 MbN: Select the handset you want to

cancel. a MSELECTN3 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN a MOFFN

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Using Call Display serviceImportant:R This unit is Call Display compatible. To use

Call Display features, you must subscribeto a Call Display service. Contact yourservice provider/telephone company fordetails.

Call Display featuresWhen an outside call is being received, thecaller information is displayed.Caller information for the last 50 callers islogged in the caller list from the most recentcall to the oldest.R If the unit cannot receive caller information,

the following is displayed:– “Unavailable Name & No.”: The

caller dials from an area which does notprovide a Call Display service.

– “Private caller”: The callerrequests not to send caller information.

– “Long distance”: The caller makes along distance call.

R If the unit is connected to a PBX system,caller information may not be properlyreceived. Contact your PBX supplier.

Missed callsIf a call is not answered, the unit treats it as amissed call. The display shows “Missedcall”.Note:R Even when there are unviewed missed

calls, “Missed call” disappears from thestandby display if the following operation isperformed by one of the units:– A handset is replaced on the base unit

or charger.– Pressing MOFFN on a handset.

Phonebook name displayWhen caller information is received and itmatches a phone number stored in thephonebook, the stored name in thephonebook is displayed and logged in thecaller list.

Talking Call DisplayHandset / Base unit

This feature lets you know who is callingwithout looking at the display.To use this feature, you must:– subscribe to a Call Display service of your

service provider/telephone company.– turn this feature on (page 35).When caller information is received, thehandsets and/or base unit announce thecaller’s name or phone number received fromyour service provider/telephone companyfollowing every ring.R Name pronunciation may vary. This feature

may not pronounce all names correctly.R Call Display service has a limit of how

many characters can be displayed. If thecaller’s name is too long, the unit may notbe able to display or announce the entirename.

Phonebook name announcementWhen caller information is received and itmatches a phone number stored in thephonebook, the stored name in thephonebook is announced.

For Call Waiting Deluxe serviceusersTo use Call Waiting Deluxe, you mustsubscribe to Call Waiting Deluxe from yourservice provider/telephone company. Thisfeature not only allows the unit currently in useto display the 2nd caller’s information, but alsooffers you a variety of ways to deal with the2nd call.Important:R Please contact your service provider/

telephone company for details andavailability of this service in your area.

R This feature must be turned on before it canbe used.

To turn Call Waiting Deluxe on/offTo use Call Waiting Deluxe, you must turn thisfeature on. The default setting is “Off”.

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1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2152 MbN: Select the desired setting.3 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Call Waiting Deluxe service optionsWhen a 2nd call is received, you can choosehow to handle the call by selecting an optionshown on the unit display.Note:R Your service provider/telephone company

may not offer all of the options (page 43).

Displayedoption Function

Answer Answers the waiting call,while keeping the 1st callon hold.

Hold Holds the waiting call.The caller will hear thepre-recorded holdmessage played by yourservice provider/telephone company.

Announce The caller will hear thepre-recorded busymessage played by yourservice provider/telephone company (forexample, “We are notavailable now.”) and willthen be disconnected.

Forward Forwards the waiting callto the Voice Mail serviceprovided by your serviceprovider/telephonecompany. You mustsubscribe to Voice Mailservice to use thisfunction.

Drop Disconnects (drops) thecurrent call and answersthe waiting call.

Conference Answers the waiting calland combines it with thecurrent call to make aconference call (3-partycall).

Displayedoption Function

Return Returns to the waitingcaller while keeping thecurrent call on hold.

Drop caller1 Disconnects (drops) the1st call during aconference call.

Drop caller2 Disconnects (drops) the2nd call during aconference call.

To use Call Waiting Deluxe service1 When you hear a Call Waiting tone during

an outside call, press MFLASHN.R The option menu is displayed.

2 MbN: Select the desired option. aMSELECTNR After selecting “Answer”, “Hold”, or

“Conference”, you can selectanother option. a MFLASHN a MbN:Select the desired option. aMSELECTN

Note:R To exit from the option menu, wait for 20

seconds.

Caller listImportant:R Make sure the unit’s date and time setting

is correct (page 13).

Viewing the caller list and callingbackn Using a cellular line1 MCN CID2 Press MCN to search from the most recent

call, or MDN to search from the oldest call.3 MMENUN a MbN: “Call back (Cell)”a MSELECTNR To exit, press MOFFN.R The unit starts dialing when:

– only 1 cellular phone is paired.

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– a specific line is set to make cellularcalls (page 18).

4 MbN: Select the desired cellular phone. aMSELECTN

n Using the landline1 MCN CID2 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 MOFFN.Note:R In step 2, to see the detailed information

when in multiple display mode:MMENUN a MbN: “Detail” a MSELECTN

R If the entry has already been viewed oranswered, “ ” is displayed.

R or indicates the caller informationwas received from the cellular line.

Using the Smart function keyWhen “Missed call” is displayed and the

indicator flashes slowly, there are missedcalls.Press M N in step 1 on “Viewing the callerlist and calling back”, page 43.R “Missed call” must be set to “On” in

“Setting the Smart function key”, page 14.R If the handset is placed on the base unit or

charger, you need to lift up the handset toview the caller list after pressing M N.

R When the unit has new messages, newVoice Mail messages, and missed calls, theunit can be operated to play the newmessages first, play the new Voice Mailmessages next, and then show the missedcalls.

Editing a caller’s phone numberYou can edit a phone number in the caller listby adding the long distance code “1” orremoving its area code.1 MCN CID2 MbN: Select the desired entry. a MMENUN3 MbN: “Edit” a MSELECTN

4 Press MEDITN repeatedly until the phonenumber is shown in the desired format.

5 Using a cellular line:To make a cellular call, continue fromstep 2, “Making cellular calls”, page 19.Using the landline:M N

Note:R The number edited in step 4 will not be

saved in the caller list.

Erasing selected callerinformation1 MCN CID2 MbN: Select the desired entry.3 MERASEN a MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN4 MOFFN

Erasing all caller information1 MCN CID2 MERASEN a MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN3 MOFFN

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Copying phonebook from acellular phone (phonebooktransfer)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 Phone

Book Access Profile (PBAP) or ObjectPush Profile (OPP) specification.

R The unit can copy up to 3 phone numbersof a copied entry for each entry. If an entryhas 4 or more phone numbers, the phonenumbers will be copied as 2 entries with thesame name (up to 6 numbers in total).

R If a phonebook entry includes additionaldata such as a picture, that entry may fail tocopy to the base unit.

R If your cellular phone includes internationalcall entries, set the conversion codesbefore copying (page 45).

1 Handset:MMENUN (right soft key) #618

2 Handset:To copy from paired cellular phones:MbN: Select the desired cellular phone. aMSELECTNR Copied items are stored to the group

(“Cell 1” or “Cell 2”) which thecellular phone is paired to.

To copy from other cellular phones(not paired):MbN: “Other cell” a MSELECTN aMbN: Select the group you want to copy to.a MSELECTN

3 When “Use the cell totransfer phone book” is displayed:Go to step 4.When “Select mode” menu isdisplayed:MbN: Select “Auto” or “Manual”. aMSELECTN“Auto”: Download all entries from thecellular phone automatically. Go to step 5.

“Manual”: Copy entries you selected.R “Select mode” menu is displayed

only when the cellular phone supportsPBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) forBluetooth connection.

R Some cellular phones may require youto perform an operation on the cellularphone even if you select “Auto”.

4 Cellular phone:Follow the instructions of your cellularphone to copy phonebook entries.R For other cellular phones (not paired),

you need to search for and select thebase unit. The Bluetooth PIN (default:“0000”) may be required. If yourcellular phone shows PassKeyconfirmation on its display, follow thedirections to proceed.

R The entries being copied are displayedon the handset.

5 Handset:Wait until “Completed” is displayed.R You can continue copying other entries

if necessary.6 Handset: MOFFNNote:R Some copied entries may have characters

which do not exist in the character table(page 26). These characters can bedisplayed but cannot be entered whenediting an entry.

R The unit does not support some characters.If a copied entry includes those characters,they are replaced with other availablecharacters or “H”.

R If you receive a call while copyingphonebook entries, the copying procedurestops. Try again after finishing the call.

Setting conversion codesYou must first set the following 3 dialing codesbefore transferring the phonebook from yourcellular phone (each 4 digits max.).– “International Code”: An international

prefix used when you make an internationalcall.

– “Country code”: Your country code forinternational calls.

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– “Trunk prefix”: A trunk prefix; the initialdigit(s) to be dialed in a domestic call, priorto the area code.

1 MMENUN (right soft key)2 To store “International Code”:#117To store “Country code”: #118To store “Trunk prefix”: #119

3 Enter the desired number. a MSAVEN4 MOFFNNote:R After you copy the entries, confirm that the

numbers were transferred correctly.

Text message (SMS) alertThe handset can notify you when a cellularphone that is paired to the base unit receivesa text message. The handset can notify youby briefly displaying a message, by soundinga ringer tone or melody, and byannouncement.Important:R To use the text message alert feature, you

need to pair your cellular phone to the baseunit (page 15).

R Your cellular phone must support MessageAccess Profile (MAP) specification. Werecommend that you confirm if your cellularphone supports MAP in advance.

R For more details and the list of compatiblecellular phones, please visit our Web site:http://www.panasonic.ca/link2cell

For those whose devices do not supportthe Message Access Profile (MAP):By installing the app “Text Message Alert”,you can use the text message alert feature.Please visit our Web site:http://www.panasonic.net/pcc/support/tel/sms/

R Refer to your cellular phone operatinginstructions for information on how to installapplications.

Setting text message (SMS) alertThe following settings are available. Thedefault is “On(no announce)”.– “On(no announce)”: The handset

notifies you but does not make anannouncement.

– “On(with name)”: The handset notifiesyou and announces the name of themessage sender.

– “Off”: The handset does not notify you.

Your cellular phoneIn order to use the text message alert feature,you may need to enable your cellular phone’sBluetooth notification feature.

Handset

n Turning text message (SMS) alert on/off1 For CELL 1: MMENUN (right soft key)#6101For CELL 2: MMENUN (right soft key)#6102

2 MbN: “On/Off” a MSELECTN3 MbN: Select the desired setting.4 MSAVEN a MOFFN

n Selecting the alerting tone1 For CELL 1: MMENUN (right soft key)#6101For CELL 2: MMENUN (right soft key)#6102

2 MbN: “Alert tone” a MSELECTN3 MbN: Select the desired setting.4 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Note:R If the text message alert feature does not

work, you must turn on notifications in theBluetooth settings of your cellular phone.Then, unplug the base unit’s AC adaptorand reconnect it to activate the textmessage alert feature. For instructions onhow to do this, visit our Web site:http://www.panasonic.net/pcc/support/tel/sms/

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R The unit announces the name or phonenumber depending on your cellular phone.

R This feature may not pronounce all namescorrectly.

R Text message alerts are not logged in thecaller list of your unit.

Using a Bluetooth wirelessheadset (optional) forlandline callsBy pairing a Bluetooth headset to the baseunit, you can have a hands-free conversationwirelessly for landline calls.Important:R Your Bluetooth wireless headset must

support the HeadSet Profile (HSP)specification.

R 1 headset can be paired to the base unit.R Only 2 Bluetooth devices can be used with

the unit at the same time (for example, 2cellular lines, or the headset and 1 cellularline).

R For best performance, we recommendusing a Bluetooth headset within 1 m(3.3 feet) of the base unit. A headset cancommunicate with the base unit within arange of approximately 10 m (33 feet).

Pairing a headset to the base unitImportant:R Make sure that the Bluetooth headset is not

connected to any other Bluetooth device.

1 Your headset:Set your headset to pairing mode.R Refer to the headset operating

instructions.2 Handset:MMENUN (right soft key) #621

3 If your headset PIN is “0000”, go tostep 4.If your headset PIN is other than“0000”, press MCLEARN, then enter yourheadset PIN.R Typically, default PIN is “0000”. Refer

to the headset operating instructions.

4 Press MOKN, then wait until a long beepsounds.

5 MOFFNR When the HEADSET indicator on the

base unit lights up, you are ready touse the headset.

Connecting/disconnecting a headsetIf you cannot connect the headset and baseunit using the headset, you can connect usingthe handset.To use your headset with another Bluetoothdevice such as a cellular phone, you mayneed to disconnect it from the base unit.Important:R Make sure that the headset is turned on.

1 To connect/disconnect:MMENUN (right soft key) #622R A long beep sounds.

2 MOFFN

Unpairing a headsetYou can cancel a pairing of the headset that isstored to the base unit.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #6122 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTNR When the headset is unpaired, the

HEADSET indicator is turned off.3 MOFFN

Operating a Bluetooth wirelessheadset using a landlineImportant:R Refer to your headset operating instructions

for headset operations.

Answering landline calls with yourheadsetTo answer a landline call, turn on yourheadset referring to your headset operatinginstructions.When you finish talking, turn off your headsetreferring to your headset operatinginstructions.

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Note:R If you cannot hang up the call using your

headset, press M N (STOP) on the baseunit.

Switching between the base unit andyour headsetYou can switch between the base unit andyour headset while listening to messagesrecorded on the base unit answering system.R You can only switch from the base unit to

your headset.n To switch to your headset:

Turn on the headset referring to yourheadset operating instructions.

Call sharing between your headsetand the handsetImportant:R To activate this feature, you should set

privacy mode to off beforehand (page 36).n While the handset is on a landline call:

To join the conversation with your headset,turn on the headset referring to yourheadset operating instructions.

n While your headset is on a landline call:To join the conversation with the handset,press M N.

Adjusting your headset receivervolume

Base unitPress MjN or MkN repeatedly while using yourheadset.

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Answering system forlandlineThe 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 recordingtime setting (page 55).Important:R Make sure the unit’s date and time setting

is correct (page 13).

Memory capacity (including yourgreeting message)The total recording capacity is about 16minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can berecorded.Note:R When message memory becomes full:

– “Messages full” is shown on thehandset display.

– The ANSWER ON/OFF indicator ( )on the base unit flashes rapidly if theanswering system is turned on.

– If you use the pre-recorded greetingmessage, the unit automatically switchesto another pre-recorded greetingmessage asking callers to call againlater.

– If you recorded your own greetingmessage, the same message is stillannounced to callers even though theirmessages are not recorded.

Turning the answeringsystem on/off

Base unitPress MANSWER ON/OFFN to turn on/off theanswering system.

Handset

1 To turn on:MMENUN (right soft key) #327To turn off:MMENUN (right soft key) #328

2 MOFFNNote for base unit and handset:R When the answering system is turned on,

the ANSWER ON/OFF indicator ( ) onthe base unit lights up.

Greeting messageWhen the unit answers a call, a greetingmessage is played to callers.You can use either:– your own greeting message– a pre-recorded greeting message

Recording your greeting message1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3022 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN3 After a beep sounds, hold the handset

about 20 cm (8 inches) away and speakclearly into the microphone (2 minutesmax.).

4 Press MSTOPN to stop recording. aMOFFN

Using a pre-recorded greetingmessageThe unit provides 2 pre-recorded greetingmessages:– If you erase or do not record your own

greeting message, the unit plays apre-recorded greeting asking callers toleave a message.

– If the message recording time (page 55)is set to “Greeting only”, callers’messages are not recorded and the unitplays a different pre-recorded greetingmessage asking callers to call again.

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Resetting to a pre-recorded greetingmessageIf you want to use a pre-recorded greetingmessage once you record your own greetingmessage, you need to erase your owngreeting message.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3042 MYESN a MOFFN

Playing back the greetingmessage1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3032 To exit, press MOFFN.

Listening to messages

Using the base unitWhen new messages have been recorded,M N on the base unit flashes.Press M N (PLAY).R During playback, M N on the base unit

lights.R If new messages have been recorded, the

base unit plays back new messages.R If there are no new messages, the base

unit plays back all messages.

Operating the answering systemduring playback

Key OperationMjN or MkN Adjust the speaker

volumeM N Repeat message*1

M N Skip messageM N (STOP) Stop playbackMERASEN Erase currently playing

message

*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of amessage, the previous message isplayed.

Erasing all messagesPress MERASEN 2 times while the unit is not inuse.

Using the handsetWhen new messages have been recorded,“New message” is displayed.1 To listen to new messages:MMENUN (right soft key) #323To listen to all messages:MMENUN (right soft key) #324

2 When finished, press MOFFN.Note:R To switch to the receiver, press M N.R You can also use the MPLAYN soft key, if

displayed, to play new messages.

Using the Smart function keyWhen “New message” is displayed and the

indicator flashes slowly, there are newmessages.Press M N in step 1 on “Using the handset”,page 50.R “New message” must be set to “On” in

“Setting the Smart function key”, page 14.

Listening to messages from themessage listYou can select the item to play back.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3292 MbN: Select the desired item from the

message list. a MPLAYNR You can erase the selected message

as follows:MMENUN a MbN: “Erase” aMSELECTN a MbN: “Yes” aMSELECTN

3 When finished, press MOFFN.Note:R If the item has already been heard, “ ” is

displayed.R “Message” is displayed in the message list

if the unit cannot receive caller information.

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Operating the answering systemMMENUN (right soft key) a a MSELECTN

Key OperationMDN or MCN Adjust the receiver/speaker

volume (during playback)1 or MFN Repeat message (during

playback)*1

2 or MEN Skip message (duringplayback)*2

3 Enter the “Settings” menu

4 Play new messages5 Play all messages6 Play greeting message76 Record greeting message8 Turn answering system onMPAUSEN Pause message*3

9 orMSTOPN

Stop recordingStop playback

0 Turn answering system off

*4*4 Erase currently playingmessage

*5 Erase all messages*6 Reset to a pre-recorded

greeting message

*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of amessage, the previous message isplayed except when playing back fromthe message list.

*2 When you play a message from themessage list, the unit stops messageplayback and the display goes back to themessage list.

*3 To resume playback:MbN: “Playback” a MSELECTN

*4 You can also erase as follows:MPAUSEN a MbN: “Erase” aMSELECTN a MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN

Calling back (Call Displaysubscribers only)n Using a cellular line:

1 Press MPAUSEN during playback.2 MbN: “Call back (Cell)” aMSELECTNR The unit starts dialing when:

– only 1 cellular phone is paired.– a specific line is set to make

cellular calls (page 18).3 MbN: Select the desired cellular phone.a MSELECTN

n Using the landline:1 Press MPAUSEN during playback.2 MbN: “Call back” a MSELECTN

Editing the number before calling back1 Press MPAUSEN during playback.2 MbN: “Edit” a MSELECTN3 Press MEDITN repeatedly until the phone

number is shown in the desired format(page 44). a M NR To call back using a cellular line,

continue from step 2, “Making cellularcalls”, page 19.

Erasing all messages1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3252 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN a MOFFN

Advanced new messagealerting features

Audible message alertThis feature allows the base unit to beep toinform you of a new message arrival whennew messages are recorded. The base unitbeeps 2 times every minute until you listen tothe messages, if the “Base unit beep”setting is turned on. The default setting is“Off”.

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1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3392 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

New message alert by a callThis feature allows you to receive anotification by phone when new messages arerecorded. The base unit calls a phone numberyou specify. You can then operate theanswering system remotely to listen to thenew message.To use this feature, you must:– store a phone number to which the unit

makes the call to.– turn on the new message alert setting.After you answer the new message alert call,you can listen to messages from that call(page 53).Important:R A new message alert is stopped 1 minute

after the unit starts to call. The unit will notretry the call even if the call is not answered.

Storing a phone number to which theunit makes an alert calln From the phonebook:

1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3382 MbN: “Notification to” aMSELECTN a MADDN

3 MbN: “Phonebook” a MSELECTN4 MbN: Select the desired phonebook

entry. a MSELECTN5 MbN: Select the desired phone number.a MSAVEN a MOFFN

n By entering a phone number:1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3382 MbN: “Notification to” aMSELECTN a MADDN

3 MbN: “Manual” a MSELECTN4 Enter the desired name (16 characters

max.). a MOKN5 Enter the desired number (24 digits

max.). a MOKN a MSELECTN aMOFFN

Turning on/off the new message alertsetting1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3382 MbN: “On/Off” a MSELECTN3 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

Editing the set phone number1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3382 MbN: “Notification to” a MSELECTN3 MMENUN a MbN: “Edit” a MSELECTN4 Edit the name if necessary (16 characters

max.). a MOKN5 Edit the phone number if necessary (24

digits max.). a MOKN a MSELECTN aMOFFN

Erasing the set phone number1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3382 MbN: “Notification to” a MSELECTN3 MMENUN a MbN: “Erase” a MSELECTN4 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN a MOFFNR The new message alert setting is

turned off.

Activating/inactivating the remoteaccess code to play messagesIf you activate this feature, you must enter theremote access code (page 53) to play thenew message from the new message alertcall. This is so that unauthorized partiescannot listen to your messages. The defaultsetting is “Inactivate”.– “Inactivate”: You can listen to the

message by pressing 4 to play newmessages (without entering the remoteaccess code).

– “Activate”: You must enter your remoteaccess code and then press 4 to play newmessage.

1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3382 MbN: “Remote code” a MSELECTN

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3 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

Listening to messagesAfter you answer the new message alert, youcan listen to the messages as follows.n When the remote access code is set to

“Inactivate”:Press 4 to play the new message duringthe announcement.

n When the remote access code is set to“Activate”:1 Enter the remote access code

(page 53) during the announcement.2 Press 4 to play the new message.

Note:R Within 10 seconds after listening to new

messages, you can press #9 during thecall to turn off the new message alert by acall feature.

R Even if the unit makes a new message alertcall, the handset redial list does not showthe record.

Remote operationUsing a touch-tone phone, you can call yourphone number from outside and access theunit to listen to messages or changeanswering system settings. The unit’s voiceguidance prompts you to press certain dialkeys to perform different operations.

Remote access codeA 3-digit remote access code must be enteredwhen operating the answering systemremotely. This code prevents unauthorizedparties from listening to your messagesremotely. The default setting is “111”.Important:R To prevent unauthorized access to this

product, we recommend that you regularlychange the remote code.

1 MMENUN (right soft key) #306

2 Enter the desired 3-digit remote accesscode.

3 MSAVEN a MOFFN

Deactivating remote operationPress * in step 2 on “Remote access code”,page 53.R The entered remote access code is deleted.

Using the answering systemremotely1 Dial your landline phone number from a

touch-tone phone.2 After the greeting message starts, enter

your remote access code.3 Follow the voice guidance prompts as

necessary or control the unit usingremote commands (page 53).

4 When finished, hang up.

Voice guidanceDuring remote operation, the unit’s voiceguidance starts and prompts you to press 1to perform a specific operation, or press 2 tolisten to more available operations.Note:R If you do not press any dial keys within 10

seconds after a voice guidance prompt, theunit disconnects your call.

Remote commandsYou can press dial keys to access certainanswering system functions without waiting forthe voice guidance to prompt you.

Key Operation1 Repeat message (during

playback)*1

2 Skip message (duringplayback)

4 Play new messages5 Play all messages

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Key Operation9 Stop playback0 Turn answering system off*4 Erase currently playing

message*5 Erase all messages*# End remote operation

(or hang up)

*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of amessage, the previous message isplayed.

Turning on the answering systemremotely1 Dial your phone number from a

touch-tone phone.2 Let the phone ring 15 times.R A long beep is heard.

3 Enter your remote access code within 10seconds after the long beep.R The greeting message is played back.R You can either hang up, or enter your

remote access code again and beginremote operation (page 53).

Answering system settings

Call screeningWhile a caller is leaving a message, you canlisten to the call through the handset’s speaker.To adjust the speaker volume, press MDN orMCN on the handset repeatedly.You can answer the call by pressing M N onthe handset.Call screening can be set for each unit. Thedefault setting is “On”.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3102 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

Number of rings before the unitanswers a callYou can change the number of times thephone rings “Ring count” before the unitanswers calls. You can select 2 to 7 rings, or“Toll saver”.The default setting is “4 rings”.“Toll saver”: The unit’s answering systemanswers at the end of the 2nd ring when newmessages have been recorded, or at the endof the 5th ring when there are no newmessages. If you call your phone from outsideto listen to new messages (page 53), youknow that there are no new messages whenthe phone rings for the 3rd time. You can thenhang up without being charged for the call.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #2112 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

For Voice Mail service subscribersIf you subscribe to a flat-rate service packagethat includes Call Display, Call Waiting, VoiceMail, and unlimited local/regional/longdistance calls, please note the following:R To use the Voice Mail service provided by

your service provider/telephone companyrather than the unit’s answering system,turn off the answering system (page 49).

R To use this unit’s answering system ratherthan the Voice Mail service provided byyour service provider/telephone company,please contact your service provider/telephone company to deactivate yourVoice Mail service.If your service provider/telephone companycannot do this:– Set this unit’s “Ring count” setting so

that this unit’s answering systemanswers calls before the Voice Mailservice of your service provider/telephone company does. It is necessaryto check the number of rings required toactivate the Voice Mail service providedby your service provider/telephonecompany before changing this setting.

– Change the number of rings of the VoiceMail service so that the answering

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system can answer the call first. To doso, contact your service provider/telephone company.

Caller’s recording timeYou can change the maximum messagerecording time allowed for each caller. Thedefault setting is “3 min”.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3052 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

Selecting “Greeting only”You can select “Greeting only” which setsthe unit to announce a greeting message tocallers but not record messages.Select “Greeting only” in step 2 on“Caller’s recording time”, page 55.Note:R When you select “Greeting only”:

– If you do not record your own message,the unit will play the pre-recordedgreeting-only message asking callers tocall again later.

– If you use your own message, record thegreeting-only message asking callers tocall again later (page 49).

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Voice Mail service forlandlineVoice 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 line is busy. Messages arerecorded by your service provider/telephonecompany, not your telephone. Please contactyour service provider/telephone company fordetails of this service.Important:R To use the Voice Mail service provided by

your service provider/telephone companyrather than the unit’s answering system,turn off the answering system (page 49).For details, see page 54.

Storing the Voice Mail (VM)access numberIn order to listen to your Voice Mail messages,you must dial your service provider/telephonecompany’s Voice Mail access number. Onceyou have stored your Voice Mail accessnumber, you can dial it automatically(page 56).1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3312 Enter your access number (24 digits

max.). a MSAVEN a MOFFNNote:R When storing your Voice Mail access

number and your mailbox password, pressMDN (Pause) to add pauses (page 20)between the access number and thepassword as necessary. Contact yourservice provider/telephone company for therequired pause time.

Example:

1-222-333-4444

VM access

number

Pauses Password

PPPP 8888

To erase the Voice Mail accessnumber1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3312 Press and hold MCLEARN until all digits

are erased. a MSAVEN a MOFFN

Voice Mail (VM) tone detectionYour service provider/telephone companysends special signals (sometimes called“Voice Mail tones” or “stutter tones”) to the unitto let you know you have new Voice Mailmessages. If you hear a series of dial tonesfollowed by a continuous dial tone after youpress M N, you have new Voice Mailmessages. Soon after you hang up a call orafter the phone stops ringing, your unit checksthe phone line to see if new Voice Mailmessages have been recorded.Turn this feature off when:– You do not subscribe to Voice Mail service.– Your service provider/telephone company

does not send Voice Mail tones.– Your phone is connected to a PBX.If you are not sure which setting is required,contact your service provider/telephonecompany.

Turning VM tone detection on/offThe default setting is “On”.1 MMENUN (right soft key) #3322 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN a MOFFN

Listening to Voice Mail messagesThe unit lets you know that you have newVoice Mail messages in the following way:

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– “Voice mail msg. via phone co.”is displayed if message indication service isavailable.

1 MMENUN (right soft key) a aMSELECTNR The speakerphone turns on.

2 Follow the pre-recorded instructions.3 When finished, press MOFFN.Note:R You can also use the MACCESSN soft key,

if displayed, to play new Voice Mailmessages.

R If the handset still indicates there are newmessages even after you have listened toall new messages, turn it off by pressingand holding # until the handset beeps.

Using the Smart function keyWhen “Voice mail msg. via phoneco.” is displayed and the indicatorflashes slowly, there are new Voice Mailmessages.Press M N in step 1 on “Listening to VoiceMail messages”, page 56.R “New VM” must be set to “On” in “Setting

the Smart function key”, page 14.R If the Voice Mail (VM) access number is not

stored, the indicator does not flash.R When the unit has new messages, new

Voice Mail messages, and missed calls, theunit can be operated to play the newmessages first, play the new Voice Mailmessages next, and then show the missedcalls.

Wall mounting (Chargeronly)Note:R Make sure that the wall and the fixing

method are strong enough to support theweight of the unit.

Drive the screws (1) (not supplied) into thewall.

2 27.2 mm (1 1/16 inches)

1

2

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Error messagesDisplay message Cause/solutionAccess # toVM serviceis not stored

R You have not stored the Voice Mail access number.Store the number (page 56).

Base no powerorNo link to base.Reconnect mainbase AC adaptor.orNo link.

R The handset has lost communication with the baseunit. Move closer to the base unit and try again.

R Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.Reconnect the adaptor and try again.

R The handset’s registration may have been cancelled.Re-register the handset (page 41).

R When “No link.” is displayed during a powerfailure, place a handset on the base unit to supplypower to the base unit.

Busy R No cellular phone is paired to the base unit. Pair acellular phone (page 15).

R The called unit is in use.R Other units are in use and the system is busy. Try

again later.R The handset you are using is too far from the base

unit. Move closer and try again.Check tel line R The supplied telephone line cord has not been

connected yet or not connected properly. Check theconnections (page 9).

R If you do not connect the telephone line cord and useonly cellular lines, set the cellular line only mode(page 17).

Error!! R Recording was too short. Try again.R Someone is using a cellular line or headset. Try

again later.R The phonebook copy is incomplete (page 45). The

cellular phone is disconnected from the base unit.Make sure that other Bluetooth devices are notconnected to the cellular phone, and try again.

Failed R Although the unit tried to connect to the cellularphone or headset, the connection has been failed.– Someone is using a cellular line or headset. Try

again later.– Make sure that the cellular phone or headset is

not connected to other Bluetooth devices.Invalid R There is no handset registered to the base unit

matching the handset number you entered.R The handset is not registered to the base unit.

Register the handset (page 41).

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Display message Cause/solutionRequiressubscriptionto Caller ID.

R You must subscribe to a Call Display service. Onceyou receive caller information after subscribing to aCall Display service, this message will not bedisplayed.

Userechargeablebattery.

R A wrong type of battery such as Alkaline orManganese was inserted. Use only the rechargeableNi-MH batteries noted on page 3, 6.

TroubleshootingIf you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit’sAC adaptor, then reconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor. Remove the batteries from the handset,and then insert the batteries into the handset again.

General use

Problem Cause/solutionThe handset does not turn oneven after installing chargedbatteries.

R Place the handset on the base unit or charger to turn onthe handset.

The unit does not work. R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 9).R Fully charge the batteries (page 10).R Check the connections (page 9).R Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.

Reconnect the adaptor and try again.R The handset has not been registered to the base unit.

Register the handset (page 41).The handset display is blank ordark.

R The handset is in screen saver mode (page 14). Activatethe handset display again by:– pressing M N when on a call.– pressing MOFFN at all other times.

R “LCD backlight” is set to “Off” while on charge.Change the setting (page 36).

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Problem Cause/solutionI cannot pair a cellular phone tothe base unit.

R Depending on the compatibility of the cellular phone, youmay not be able to pair it to the base unit. Confirm thatyour cellular phone supports the hands-free profile (HFP)specification.

R Confirm that the Bluetooth feature of your cellular phoneis turned on. You may need to turn this feature ondepending on your cellular phone.

R The Bluetooth technology on your cellular phone may notbe functioning normally. Turn off and on your cellularphone.

R If your cellular phone is already connected to anotherBluetooth device such as a Bluetooth headset, turn it offor disconnect it from your cellular phone.

R Some cellular phones may require you to enter theBluetooth PIN to pairing. Confirm that you entered thecorrect PIN.

I cannot connect a cellularphone to the base unit.

R Confirm that your cellular phone is turned on.R Confirm that your cellular phone is within base unit range

(page 12).R Your cellular phone’s Bluetooth feature is turned off. Turn

it on.R Depending on the state of the wireless environment, such

as the presence of any electrical interference, there maybe a delay even if the auto connection feature is turnedon. You can connect to the base unit manually (page 17).

R The cellular phone has not been paired to the base unit.Pair the cellular phone (page 15).

I cannot hear a dial tone. R The base unit’s AC adaptor or telephone line cord is notconnected. Check the connections.

R Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line andconnect the line to a known working telephone. If theworking telephone operates properly, contact our servicepersonnel to have the unit repaired. If the workingtelephone does not operate properly, contact your serviceprovider/telephone company.

I cannot use the Smart functionkey even if the indicator isflashing slowly.

R Another unit is in use. Wait and try again later.

The base unit beeps. R New messages have been recorded. Listen to the newmessages (page 50).

Menu list

Problem Cause/solutionThe display is in a language Icannot read.

R Change the display language (page 13).

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Problem Cause/solutionI 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 41).

Battery recharge

Problem Cause/solutionThe handset beeps and/or flashes.

R Battery charge is low. Fully charge the batteries (page 10).

I fully charged the batteries, but– still flashes,– is displayed, or– the operating time seems to

be shorter.

R Clean the battery ends ( , ) and the charge contactswith a dry cloth and charge again.

R It is time to replace the batteries (page 9).

Making/answering calls, intercom

Problem Cause/solution is displayed. R The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer.

R The base unit’s AC adaptor is not properly connected.Reconnect AC adaptor to the base unit.

R The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it(page 41).

Noise is heard, sound cuts inand out.

R You are using the handset or base unit in an area withhigh electrical interference. Re-position the base unit anduse the handset away from sources of interference.

R Move closer to the base unit.R If you use a DSL/ADSL service, we recommend

connecting a DSL/ADSL filter between the base unit andthe telephone line jack. Contact your DSL/ADSL providerfor details.

The handset or base unit doesnot ring.

R The ringer volume for landline is turned off. Adjust theringer volume (page 34).

R The ringer volume for cellular line is turned off. Adjust theringer volume (page 33).

R When one handset is selected to ring for cellular calls,other units do not ring. To change the selection, seepage 16.

R Night mode is turned on. Turn it off (page 39).I cannot make local calls withthe handset using a cellular line.

R You need to add your area code when making cellularcalls. Store your area code in order to automatically add itto the beginning of the 7-digit phone number whenmaking cellular calls (page 18).

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Problem Cause/solutionI cannot make or answercellular calls with the handset.

R Depending on the cellular phone’s compatibility (page 4),you may not be able to make or answer cellular calls evenif the cellular phone is connected to the base unit.

R Make sure that the CELL indicator lights up and thecellular phone is connected to the base unit (page 17).

R Only 2 Bluetooth devices can be used with the unit at thesame time (for example, 2 cellular lines, or the headsetand 1 cellular line).

R The cellular phone is being used separately from yoursystem.

I can make and answer cellularcalls but cannot hear a sound.

R The Bluetooth technology on your cellular phone may notbe functioning normally. Turn off and on your cellularphone.

R Disconnect and reconnect the base unit AC adaptor andtry again.

I cannot switch cellular callsfrom the unit to the cellularphone.

R Your cellular phone may not support this feature. Refer tothe operating instructions of your cellular phone.

I cannot make a call using thelandline.

R The dialing mode may be set incorrectly. Change thesetting (page 14).

I cannot use a cellular line or alandline.

R The unit can be used to talk on 2 lines at the same time(for example, 2 cellular lines, or the landline and 1 cellularline).

I cannot make long distancecalls.

R Make sure that you have long distance service.

Call Display/Talking Call Display

Problem Cause/solutionCaller information is notdisplayed.

R You must subscribe to Call Display service. Contact yourservice provider/telephone company for details.

R If your unit is connected to any additional telephoneequipment such as a Call Display box or cordlesstelephone line jack, plug the unit directly into the wall jack.

R If you use a DSL/ADSL service, we recommendconnecting a DSL/ADSL filter between the base unit andthe telephone line jack. Contact your DSL/ADSL providerfor details.

R The name display service for landline calls may not beavailable in some areas. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details.

R Other telephone equipment may be interfering with thisunit. Disconnect the other equipment and try again.

Caller information is displayedor announced late.

R Depending on your service provider/telephone company,the unit may display or announce the caller’s informationat the 2nd ring or later.

R Move closer to the base unit.

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Problem Cause/solutionCaller information is notannounced.

R The ringer volume for landline is turned off. Adjust theringer volume (page 34).

R The ringer volume for cellular line is turned off. Adjust theringer volume (page 33).

R When one handset is selected to ring for cellular calls,other units do not announce caller information. To changethe selection, see page 16.

R The Talking Call Display feature is turned off. Turn it on(page 35).

R The ring as cell mode is set to “On (without TalkingCID)”. To change the mode, see page 16.

R The number of rings for the answering system is set to “2rings” or “Toll saver”. Select a different setting(page 54).

R Your unit does not announce caller information while theother devices such as headset or handsets are engagedin a call.

I cannot dial the phone numberedited in the caller list.

R The phone number you dialed might have been editedincorrectly (for example, the long distance “1” or the areacode is missing). Edit the phone number with anotherpattern (page 44).

Time on the unit has shifted. R Incorrect time information from incoming Call Displaychanges the time. Set the time adjustment to “Manual”(off) (page 35).

The 2nd caller’s information isnot displayed during an outsidecall. (Visual Call Waitingfeature does not function.)

R In order to use Call Display, Call Waiting, or Visual CallWaiting, you must first contact your service provider/telephone company and subscribe to the desired service.After subscribing, you may need to contact your serviceprovider/telephone company again to activate this specificservice, even if you already subscribed to both CallDisplay and Visual Call Waiting services.

Using Bluetooth devices

Problem Cause/solutionI cannot copy phonebookentries from a cellular phone.

R Confirm that the cellular phone supports Bluetoothwireless technology.

R Confirm that the cellular phone supports the Phone BookAccess Profile (PBAP) or Object Push Profile (OPP)specification.

R If the cellular phone is already connected to anotherBluetooth device such as a Bluetooth headset, turn it offor disconnect it from the cellular phone.

R Someone is using a cellular line or headset. Try againlater.

R Turn the cellular phone off, then turn it on and try again.R If an entry is already stored in the unit’s phonebook, the

entry cannot be copied even by selecting another group.

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Problem Cause/solutionI cannot have a conversationusing the headset.

R Confirm that the Bluetooth wireless headset supports theHeadSet Profile (HSP) specification.

R Your Bluetooth headset is not paired. Pair it (page 47).R Turn your headset off, then turn it on and try again.

Noise is heard during a call onthe headset.

R A Bluetooth headset can communicate with the base unitwithin a range of approximately 10 m (33 feet). Theconnection may be subject to interference fromobstructions such as walls or electronic devices. Movecloser to the base unit.

I cannot connect my headset tothe base unit.

R Confirm that your headset is turned on.R If your headset is already connected to another Bluetooth

device such as your cellular phone, disconnect theheadset from your cellular phone, then perform theconnecting procedure from the base unit.

R Only 2 Bluetooth devices can be used with the unit at thesame time (for example, 2 cellular lines, or the headsetand 1 cellular line).

R The headset has not been paired to the base unit. Pairthe headset (page 47).

Some headset enhancedfeatures are not available.

R The base unit does not support enhanced features suchas Last number redial or Call reject.

An error tone is heard when Itry to program the Bluetoothfeature.

R The Bluetooth feature cannot be accessed immediatelyafter connecting the AC adaptor to the base unit. Wait afew seconds and try again.

R The headset has not connected to the base unit yet, eventhough you performed the connecting procedure setting.Wait a few seconds and try again.

Text message alerts are notdisplayed or announced.

R Confirm that the cellular phone supports the MessageAccess Profile (MAP) specification.

R If your smartphone does not support Message AccessProfile (MAP), download the “Text Message Alert” app(page 46).

R Text message (SMS) alert is set to “On(no announce)”or “Off”. Set it to “On(with name)”.

R The Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth notifications setting isturned off.

R The handset selected to display and/or announce alerts isin use.

R The Bluetooth device or its corresponding cellular line isin use.

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Answering system

Problem Cause/solutionThe unit does not record newmessages.

R The answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 49).R The answering system does not answer or record calls

from cellular lines.R The message memory is full. Erase unnecessary

messages (page 50).R The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Change

the setting (page 55).R Your service provider/telephone company’s Voice Mail

service may be answering your calls before the unit’sanswering system can answer your calls. Change theunit’s number of rings setting (page 54) to a lower value,or contact your service provider/telephone company.

R The answering system will not answer incoming callswhile the other devices such as headset or handsets areengaged in a call.

I cannot operate the answeringsystem remotely.

R The remote access code is not set. Set the remoteaccess code (page 53).

R You are entering the wrong remote access code. If youhave forgotten your remote access code, enter theremote access code setting to check your current code(page 53).

R The answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 54).R You cannot operate the answering system when calling a

cellular phone paired to the base unit.The unit does not emit thespecified number of rings.

R If the first ring is turned off, the number of rings decreasesby 1 from the specified number of rings.

Bluetooth PIN

Problem Cause/solutionI cannot remember the PIN. R Change the PIN using the following method.

1 MMENUN (right soft key) #6192 *7000

3 Enter the new 4-digit PIN. a MOKN4 Enter the new 4-digit PIN again. a MSAVEN a MOFFN

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Voice Mail

Problem Cause/solution“Voice mail msg. viaphone co.” is shown on thehandset display. How do Iremove this message from thedisplay?

R This notification is displayed when your service provider/telephone company’s Voice Mail service (not the unit’sanswering system) has recorded a message for you.Typically you can remove this notification from the displayby listening to the message. To listen to the message, dialthe Voice Mail number provided by your service provider/telephone company (for most cases, this will be your ownphone number), and follow the voice instructions.Depending on your service provider/telephone company,you may need to remove all messages from your voicemailbox to remove the notification. You can also removethis notification by pressing and holding # until the unitbeeps.

Liquid damage

Problem Cause/solutionLiquid or other form of moisturehas entered the handset/baseunit.

R Disconnect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord fromthe base unit. Remove the batteries from the handset andleave to dry for at least 3 days. After the handset/baseunit are completely dry, reconnect the AC adaptor andtelephone line cord. Insert the batteries and charge fullybefore use. If the unit does not work properly, contact anauthorized service centre.

Caution:R To avoid permanent damage, do not use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process.

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Industry Canada Notices and other informationNOTICE:This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. Theabbreviation, “IC:”, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

NOTICE:Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.

Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed

NOTICE:The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides anindication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement thatthe sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbersof all the devices does not exceed 5.The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) ofthis unit:(found on the bottom of the unit).

Users should ensure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

RF Exposure Warning:

L This product complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

L To comply with IC RF exposure requirements, the base unit must be installed and operated 20 cm (8 inches) or more between product and all person’s body.

L This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

L For body-worn operation, the handset must be used only with a non-metallic accessory. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with IC RF exposure requirements.

near, or on top of, a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TVor VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference.

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WarrantyPanasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

Telephone Accessory / Product One (1) year

This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT

OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF

PURCHASE IS REQUIRED

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONSThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor product information and operation assistance, please visit our support page on:

www.panasonic.ca

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Index# 3-way conference: 22A Additional handset: 41

Alarm: 38Answering calls: 20Answering system

Call screening: 54Erasing messages: 50, 51, 54Greeting message: 49Greeting only: 55Listening to messages: 50, 53Message list: 50New message alerting: 51Number of rings: 54Recording time: 55Remote access code: 53Remote operation: 53Ring count: 54Toll saver: 54Turning on/off: 49

Auto talk: 20, 36B Battery: 9, 10

Bluetooth wireless technologyCellular phone (Link to cell): 15Headset: 47Phonebook transfer: 45

Booster (Clarity booster): 21C C.WTG (Call Waiting Deluxe): 42

Call block: 39First ring: 40

Call Display service: 42Call share: 21Call Waiting: 21Caller list: 43Caller list edit: 44Cellular calls: 19Cellular phone

Pairing: 15Unpairing: 15

Chain dial: 28CID (Call Display): 43, 44Conference calls: 22Control type: 11Customer support: 37

D Date and time: 13Dialing mode: 14Direct command code: 30Display

Colour: 36

Display mode: 36Language: 13LCD backlight: 36Wallpaper: 36

E Eco mode: 10Equalizer: 21Error messages: 58

F Flash: 21, 36G Groups: 26H Handset

Deregistration: 41Locator: 11Name: 41Registration: 41

Hold: 20I Intercom: 23K Key detector: 32, 35

Key tone: 36L Landline calls: 19

Line mode: 36Link to cell

Area code: 18Auto connection: 16Cellular line only mode: 17Cellular line selection: 18Connection: 17Ring as cell mode: 16Select unit to ring: 16Text message (SMS: Short MessageService) alert: 46

M Making calls: 19Missed calls: 42Mute: 20

N Night mode: 39Noise reduction: 21

P Pause: 20Phonebook: 25PIN: 18Power failure (power back-upoperation): 23Privacy mode: 36

R Redialing: 19Ringer ID: 26Ringer tone: 33, 34Rotary/pulse service: 21

S Smart function key (NR key): 14Speed dial: 28SP-PHONE (Speakerphone): 19

T Talking Call Display: 42Temporary tone dialing: 21

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Time adjustment: 35Transferring calls: 22Troubleshooting: 59

V Visual Call Waiting: 21VM (Voice Mail): 56Voice guidance language: 13Voice Mail: 54, 56Volume

Receiver: 19Ringer (Base unit): 20, 33, 34Ringer (Handset): 20, 33, 34Speaker: 19

W Wall mounting (Charger only): 57

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For your future referenceWe recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair underwarranty.

Serial No. Date of purchase(found on the bottom of the base unit) Name and address of dealer

Attach your purchase receipt here.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

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