Panasonic Answering Machine KX TG5240AL User Manual

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5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Answering System  
Operating Instructions  
Model No.  
KX-TG5240AL  
The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s phone number, you must  
subscribe to Caller ID service.  
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.  
Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.  
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Expanding Your Phone  
KX-TG5240AL includes one handset and one base unit. You can expand the  
system by adding up to 3 accessory handsets, sold separately.  
A maximum of 4 handsets can be registered to the base unit.  
The model number of the accessory handset is KX-TGA520AL. A charger is  
included with each accessory handset.  
KX-TGA520AL  
KX-TG5240AL  
Up to 3 accessory handsets can be added.  
The included handset is pre-registered at the factory and assigned the extension  
number 1.  
After purchasing accessory handsets, you must register each to the base unit.  
(Please read the accessory handset’s Installation Manual.)  
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Contents  
Using the Caller List. . . . . . . . . 37  
Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . 37  
Calling Back from the  
Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Editing the Caller’s Phone  
Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Storing Caller Information  
in the Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . 40  
Preparation  
For Best Performance . . . . . . . . 6  
Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . 7  
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Installing the Battery in  
Erasing Caller Information. . . . 40  
the Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Storing Names and Numbers . . . 41  
Dialling from the Phone Book . 43  
Chain Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Editing an Item in the  
Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Erasing an Item in the  
Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Copying Items in the  
Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Programmable Settings. . . . . . 15  
Programming Guidelines. . . . . 15  
Function Menu Table . . . . . . . 16  
Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Ringer Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Auto Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Storing Your Area Code . . . . . 22  
Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Dialling Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Speed Dialler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Storing Phone Numbers . . . . . 48  
Dialling a Stored Phone  
Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Preparing the Answering  
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Making Intercom Calls. . . . . . . 49  
Answering Intercom Calls . . . . 50  
Voice Paging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Greeting Message. . . . . . . . . . 24  
Caller’s Recording Time . . . . . 26  
Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Message Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Transferring a Call . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Conference Calls . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Call Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Telephone System  
Room Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Using the Handset. . . . . . . . . . 29  
Using the Base Unit . . . . . . . . 32  
Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Muting Your Conversation. . . . 58  
Call Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Using the PAUSE Button  
(For PBX Line/Long Distance  
Calls). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Caller ID Service. . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Talking Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
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Contents  
Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Call Waiting and Caller ID  
Useful Information  
Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
RECALL Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Incoming Call Tone . . . . . . . . . 61  
Dial Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Optional Headset . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Direct Commands. . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Cancelling Registration/  
Answering System  
Mailbox Features . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Re-registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Setting the Mailbox Password  
Cancelling the Handset  
(for Mailbox 2 and 3) . . . . . . . . 65  
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Re-registering the Handset . . . 84  
Automatic Answering  
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
If the Following Appear on  
Setting the Unit to Answer  
Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Monitoring Incoming Calls . . . . 66  
Your Display... . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . 88  
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Important Information . . . . . . . 96  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
Listening to Messages . . . . . . . 67  
Using the Base Unit . . . . . . . . 67  
Using the Handset  
(Remote Operation). . . . . . . . . 68  
Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Recording a Memo Message . . 71  
Transferring a Call to a  
Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Remote Operation from a  
Touch Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Remote Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Voice Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Direct Remote Operation. . . . . 76  
Important  
Throughout these Operating Instructions,  
to indicate with which unit an operation can be performed.  
and  
are used  
Base Unit  
Handset  
: Perform with the handset.  
Handset  
: Perform with the base unit.  
Base Unit  
: Perform with the handset and base unit separately.  
Handset Base Unit  
:
Perform with the handset and base unit together.  
Handset & Base Unit  
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For Best Performance  
Battery charge  
The handset is powered by a rechargeable  
Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the  
battery for 6 hours before initial use (p. 13).  
• As preventative maintenance, clean the handset  
and base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry  
cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit  
is subject to grease, dust or high humidity.  
Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.  
Base unit location/Noise  
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and handset using wireless radio  
waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended  
base unit location is:  
Away from electrical appliances  
such as a TV, personal computer,  
cellular phone charging units  
or another cordless phone.  
In a HIGH and CENTRAL location  
with no obstructions such as walls.  
Raise the  
antennas.  
Note:  
If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be  
heard from the receiver or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and  
closer to the base unit.  
If you use the handset near another cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be  
heard. Move away from the other cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your  
base unit.  
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Location of Controls  
Base unit  
Display (p. 11)  
MAILBOX Buttons (p. 67)  
[ANSWER ON]  
Button and  
[ERASE] Button  
(p. 25, 70)  
Indicator (p. 66)  
[STOP] Button (p. 69)  
[MEMO] Button (p. 71)  
[GREETING CHECK] Button (p. 25)  
[GREETING REC] (Record) Button (p. 24)  
Charge Contacts (p. 14)  
Antenna  
(p. 6)  
[REDIAL/PAUSE]  
Button (p. 32, 58)  
Antenna (p. 6)  
Speaker  
[LOCATOR/  
INTERCOM/  
TRANSFER]  
Button and  
Indicator (p. 49)  
RECALL  
E
C
A
L
L
[AUTO] Button  
(p. 48)  
CHARGE Indicator (p. 13)  
IN USE Indicator (p. 33)  
[PROGRAM] Button  
(p. 48)  
Navigator Key  
[CONF] (Conference)  
Button (p. 55)  
([B], [d], [H], [G]) (p. 9)  
[RECALL/CALL WAIT]  
Button (p. 59, 60)  
[HOLD] Button (p. 32)  
[SP-PHONE] (Speakerphone)  
Button and Indicator (p. 32)  
[MUTE] Button (p. 58)  
MIC (Microphone) (p. 32)  
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Location of Controls  
Handset  
Back side  
Speaker  
Ringer/Message  
Alert Indicator (p. 28, 33)  
Antenna  
Receiver  
Display (p. 10)  
Soft Keys (p. 9)  
Headset Jack (p. 77)  
Navigator Key ([d], [B])  
(p. 9)  
[
[
] (TALK) Button (p. 29)  
[OFF] Button (p. 15, 29)  
Button (p. 15)  
[MENU]  
] (Speakerphone)  
Button (p. 29)  
[REDIAL] Button (p. 30)  
L
L
A
C
E
RECALL  
[HOLD/INTERCOM]  
Microphone (p. 29)  
Button (p. 30, 49)  
Charge Contacts (p. 13)  
[RECALL/CALL WAIT] Button (p. 59, 60)  
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Location of Controls  
How to use the soft keys/navigator keys  
Handset soft keys  
Three soft keys are used to select functions  
displayed directly above each key. Functions  
displayed above each key will change depending on  
the state of use.  
[1  
]
IN USE SP  
IPRIVACY1  
C I D  
PLAY  
” and “C”.  
On this sample display, “  
”, “  
C I D  
PLAY  
C
are displayed above the soft keys.  
Pressing the right soft key selects the Phone Book “C”.  
PLAY  
Pressing the middle soft key selects message playback “  
”.  
Pressing the left soft key reviews Caller ID information in the Caller List  
C I D  
”.  
When a function name does not appear above a soft key, the soft key has no  
function.  
Throughout these Operating Instructions, the soft keys are indicated by their  
C I D  
PLAY  
and C.  
icons, such as  
,
Handset navigator key  
Scrolls up [B] and down [d] the function menu, the  
Caller List and the phone book.  
Increases [B] or decreases [d] the handset ringer and  
receiver/speaker volumes.  
Throughout these Operating Instructions, the handset navigator key is indicated  
by the arrows [d] or [B].  
Base unit navigator key  
Increases [B] or decreases [d] the base unit ringer and  
speaker volumes.  
Selects the base unit ringer tone [H] and [G].  
Repeats [H] or skips [G] recorded messages.  
Throughout these Operating Instructions, the base unit navigator key is  
indicated by the arrows [d], [B], [H] or [G].  
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Displays  
Handset  
1234 56  
[1  
]
IN USE  
IPRIVACY1  
10 mSiPssed calls  
7
8
9
D01  
C I D  
PLAY  
C
1IN USE ” functions as follows.  
Off (invisible)  
On  
The line is free.  
The line is being used.  
A call is on hold on the handset or base unit, or the  
Answering System is answering a call (p. 66).  
Flashing  
Flashing rapidly  
A call is being received.  
2“SP” is shown when you are using the handset speakerphone.  
3VE ” indicates Voice Enhancer mode is on (p. 31).  
4“PRIVACY” indicates Call Privacy mode is on (p. 58). Other extension users  
cannot join your conversation.  
5The battery icon indicates battery strength (p. 13).  
6The extension number of your handset is displayed if it has been registered to  
the base unit (p. 3, 83, 84).  
7The display shows the dialled number, call status, programming options, phone  
book items, Caller ID information, etc.  
8The icons on the bottom line indicate the functions of the corresponding soft  
keys which are located directly below the display (p. 9).  
Ex. The soft key below “C” (phone book icon) is used when storing or viewing  
phone book items (p. 41, 43).  
9D” (extension icon) and extension numbers are displayed (ex. base unit=“0”,  
handset 1= “1”)  
a) during an intercom call (p. 49) or a conference call (p. 55);  
b) while monitoring a room (p. 57).  
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Displays  
Base unit  
1RINGER ” indicates the base unit ringer is off (p. 19).  
OFF  
123 4  
2FULL ” flashes when no new messages can be  
FULL  
recorded. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 70).  
R
ING  
ER  
OFF  
3E” flashes until you set the date and time, and flashes  
after a power failure. If it is flashing, set the date and  
time (p. 17).  
BOX  
1
BOX  
2
BOX  
3
5
4Message counter shows:  
— the total number of recorded messages in all mailboxes. If the recording time  
is set to “Greeting only”, “  
” will be displayed (p. 26).  
— the selected volume level while you are adjusting the speaker volume  
(p. 25, 32).  
” when [PROGRAM] is pressed to store a phone number (p. 48).  
— “ ” when your greeting message or memo message was not recorded  
correctly (p. 24, 71).  
5If there are new messages in a mailbox, its icon will flash. If there are only old  
messages, the icon will be lit. If there are no messages in a mailbox, its icon will  
not be shown.  
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Installation  
Connections  
Fasten the AC adaptor cord.  
Hook  
Raise the antennas.  
Bottom of the base unit  
To Socket  
Telephone  
Plug  
Telephone  
Line Cord  
*Noise Filter  
(For ADSL users)  
To Power Outlet  
(AC 230 V 240 V, 50 Hz)  
AC Adaptor  
USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1AL.  
The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to  
feel warm during use.)  
If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannot  
access Caller ID services.  
This unit will not function during a power failure. We recommend connecting a  
standard telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone jack  
using a telephone double adaptor.  
KX-TG5240AL is not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling) services.  
* If the unit is connected to a telephone line with ADSL service, you may hear noise  
from the receiver or speaker during conversations or the unit may not display  
caller’s phone number properly. We recommend connecting a noise filter (contact  
your ADSL service provider) to the telephone line between the base unit and the  
telephone line jack.  
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Installation  
Installing the Battery in the Handset  
Insert the battery (1), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment (2).  
Close the cover.  
2
1
To replace the battery:  
Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as  
indicated by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new  
one (p. 14). Close the cover and charge the handset for 6  
hours.  
Battery Charge  
Place the handset on the base unit for 6 hours  
before initial use.  
The unit beeps once, the CHARGE indicator lights and  
Charging” is displayed.  
When the battery is fully charged, “Charge  
completed” is displayed if there are no new calls in the  
Caller List.  
CHARGE Indicator  
Battery strength  
You can confirm the battery  
strength on the handset  
display.  
Battery strength is indicated  
by the icons shown in the  
chart to the right.  
Display prompt  
1
Battery strength  
Fully charged  
Medium  
2
3
Low  
(flashing)  
Needs to be recharged.  
Discharged  
3
4
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Installation  
Recharge  
Recharge the battery when:  
— “Recharge battery” is displayed on the handset,  
— “3” flashes, or  
[1  
]
IN USE  
IPRIVACY3  
RechSaPrge battery  
— the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.  
The display will continually indicate “Recharge battery” and/or “3” will  
flash when the handset battery is charged for less than 15 minutes and the  
handset is lifted off the base unit.  
If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 6 HRS”  
and “4” when you place the handset on the base unit. The handset will not  
work unless the battery is charged. Continue charging.  
Battery replacement:  
If you cleaned the charge contacts and fully charged the battery, but after a few  
telephone calls, “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “3” continues to  
flash, or “Charge for 6 HRS” and “4” are displayed, the battery may need  
to be replaced. Please replace with a new Panasonic HHR-P104 battery. To  
replace the battery, see page 13.  
Battery information  
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following  
performance:  
Operation  
While in use (TALK)  
Operating time  
Up to 5 hours  
Up to 11 days  
Up to 3 hours  
While not in use (Standby)  
While using the Clarity Booster feature (p. 31)  
A fully charged battery will give you up to 5 hours of continuous talk time, or keep  
your handset in Standby mode to receive incoming calls for up to 11 days (if no  
phone calls are made). Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off of  
the base unit, even when the handset is not in use. The longer you leave the  
handset off of the base unit, the time you can actually talk on the handset will be  
shortened. Actual battery performance depends on a combination of how often  
the handset is in TALK mode and how often it is in Standby mode.  
• As preventative maintenance, clean the handset and base unit charge  
contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is  
subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge  
properly.  
If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base  
unit until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “3” flashes. This will  
maximize the battery life.  
If you want to keep the battery fully charged at all times, place the handset on the  
base unit when the handset is not used. The battery cannot be overcharged.  
When the Clarity Booster feature is turned on automatically or manually, battery  
operating time may be shortened (p. 31).  
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Programmable Settings  
Programming Guidelines  
Handset  
The unit has several programmable functions which can be selected from the  
function menu on the display (p. 16).  
The soft key works as  
BACK  
SAVE  
The soft key works  
BACK  
theS  
S
ELECT or SAVE key.  
as the  
key.  
[OFF] exits  
programming.  
Navigator key scrolls  
through the menu.  
[MENU] enters the  
function menu.  
How to select a function item from the menu  
Make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. The handset  
must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit.  
1
Press [MENU]  
.
B
The main menu is displayed (p. 16).  
Ringer setting  
d
BACK  
PLAY SELECT  
2 Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or [B].  
3 Press the soft key ( ) to select the desired item.  
SELECT  
4 If the item has a sub-menu, select the menu item (p. 16).  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired item is displayed.  
If the item has no sub-menu, go to step 5.  
5 Select the desired setting by pressing [d] or  
d
B
BACK  
[B], then press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
PLAY  
SAVE  
A confirmation tone will be heard and the setting  
will be saved.  
6 Press[OFF] to exit programming mode.  
To go back to the previous menu, press the soft key ( BACK ), or press the soft key  
SELECT ) while “---(Go back)----” is displayed. If you press this key in the  
(
main menu, the unit will exit programming mode.  
After programming is complete, the display will return to the main menu or the  
sub-menu depending on which menu the selected item is located. (See the menu  
table on page 16.)  
You can exit programming mode at any time by pressing [OFF].  
If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will exit programming mode.  
If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 85–87) and/or  
error beeps will sound.  
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Programmable Settings  
Function Menu Table  
Handset  
You can use the following functions to customize your unit. See the corresponding  
pages for function details.  
After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing [0]  
to [9], [*] and [#] instead of using the soft keys (p. 81–82).  
Main menu  
Sub-menu  
I
Sub-menu II  
Ringer setting  
Date and time  
Voice enhancer  
Dial lock  
Ringer volume  
Ringer tone  
p. 18  
p. 19  
p. 61  
p. 17  
p. 31  
p. 62  
Incoming call.  
Copy 1 item  
Copy phone book  
Talk Caller ID  
p. 46  
p. 47  
Copy all items  
p. 36  
Number of rings  
Recording time  
Remote code  
Initial setting  
Set answering  
Message alert  
LCD contrast  
Key tone  
p. 27  
p. 26  
p. 74  
p. 65  
p. 28  
p. 21  
p. 59  
p. 21  
p. 56  
Set mailbox2&3  
Auto talk  
Recording mode p. 28  
Room monitor  
Set area code p. 22  
Set tel line  
Set dial mode  
Set recall time  
Set line mode  
p. 23  
p. 60  
p. 23  
Set base unit  
Registration  
Ringer tone  
p. 20  
p. 61  
p. 56  
p. 36  
Incoming call.  
Room monitor  
Talk Caller ID  
p. 84  
p. 83  
HS registration  
Deregistration  
If you program the date and time, dial lock, dialling mode, recall time, line mode,  
number of rings, recording time, recording mode, mailbox passwords or the  
remote code using one of the handsets, you will not need to program the same  
item using another handset.  
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Programmable Settings  
Date and Time  
Handset  
You need to set the date and time to announce the day and time when each  
message was recorded, during a message playback.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing [d]  
B
or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT  
).  
Date and time  
d
BACK  
PLAY SELECT  
3 (1) Enter 2 digits each for the day, month and  
year. (Ex. To set May 15, 2004, enter  
“15 05 04”.)  
Date:|31.12.2004  
Time:12:00 AM  
0-9=Date&Time  
@=AM/PM  
(2) Enter 4 digits for the time (hour and  
minute). (Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)  
f
g
SAVE  
If you enter a wrong number, press the soft key  
Date:|15.05.2004  
f
g
(
) or (  
), or press [B] or [d] to move  
Time:09:30 AM  
0-9=Date&Time  
@=AM/PM  
the cursor to the incorrect number. Enter the  
correct number.  
f
g
SAVE  
4 Select “AM” or “PM” by pressing [*].  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
The date and time are set and “E” disappears from the base unit display.  
If the handset beeps 3 times, the date and time were not set correctly. Start  
again from step 3.  
6 Press [OFF].  
When entering the time, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use  
military time. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, and select “PM” in step 4.)  
The date and time may be incorrect after a power failure. When “E” flashes on  
the base unit display, set the date and time again.  
To confirm the date and time, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.  
The current date and time are displayed. When finished, press [OFF].  
For Caller ID service users (p. 34)  
When a call is received, Caller ID information adjusts the date and time if the  
time is incorrect.  
Caller ID information will automatically adjust the date and time for daylight  
saving time.  
If the date and time have not been previously set, Caller ID information will not  
adjust the date and time.  
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Programmable Settings  
Ringer Volume  
You can set the handset and base unit ringer volumes to high, medium, low, or off.  
The factory preset is HIGH. If the handset or base unit ringer is turned off, the  
handset or base unit will ring at the low level for intercom calls, and will not ring for  
outside calls. Caller names will not be announced even if the Talking Caller ID  
feature is turned on (p. 36).  
Handset ringer volume  
Handset  
1
Press [MENU].  
2 Press the soft key (  
SELECT  
SELECT  
) at “Ringer  
Ringer setting  
Ringer volume  
setting”.  
3 Press the soft key (  
) at “Ringer  
volume”.  
4 Select the desired volume by pressing [d] or  
Ex. High  
[B].  
Ringer volume  
The volume will change and ring.  
Low  
High  
The number of steps indicates the volume level.  
• To turn the ringer off, press [d] repeatedly until  
Off ?” is displayed.  
Ex. Off  
Ringer volume  
Off ?  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
If the handset ringer is turned off, the handset displays “Ringer off” while not in  
use.  
You can also adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing. Press [d] or  
[B] while the handset is ringing.  
Temporary ringer off  
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off  
temporarily by pressing [OFF]. The handset will ring again as normal the next time  
a call is received.  
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Programmable Settings  
Base Unit  
Base unit ringer volume  
Make sure the base unit is not being used.  
To set the ringer volume to high (preset), medium, or low, press  
[d  
]
or  
[B].  
To increase volume, press [B]. To decrease volume, press [d]  
.
To stop ringing, press [STOP].  
To turn the ringer off, press and hold [d] until 2 beeps sound.  
RINGER ” is displayed.  
OFF  
To turn the ringer on, press [d] or [B].  
The base unit will ring at the low level.  
You can adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing.  
Press [d] or [B] while the base unit is ringing.  
To turn the ringer off, press and hold [d] until 2 beeps sound. “ RINGER ” is displayed.  
OFF  
Ringer Tone  
You can set the handset and base unit ringers to use one of 7 ringer patterns for  
outside calls. “Tone 1” to “Tone 3” are bell ringer patterns. “Melody 1” to “Melody 4”  
are melody patterns. The factory preset is “Tone 1”.  
You cannot change the ringer tone for intercom calls.  
If you select one of the melody ringer patterns, the ringer will continue to sound for  
several seconds if:  
— the caller hangs up before you answer the call, or  
— another person answers the call using another phone connected on the same line.  
Handset ringer tone  
Handset  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Press the soft key (  
SELECT  
) at “Ringer  
Ringer setting  
Ringer tone  
setting”.  
3 Scroll to “Ringer tone” by pressing [d] or  
[B], then press the soft key ( ).  
SELECT  
4 Select the desired ringer tone by pressing  
Ringer tone  
1:Tone 1  
[d] or [B].  
The handset will ring and the ringer tone will  
change. If the ringer volume has been turned off,  
the handset will not ring (p. 18).  
You can also select the ringer tone by pressing  
[1] to [7].  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
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Programmable Settings  
Base unit ringer tone (use either the handset or the base unit)  
Base Unit  
Make sure the base unit is not being used.  
1
Press [H] or [G].  
The base unit will ring using the current ringer tone. If the ringer volume has  
been turned off, the base unit will not ring (p. 19).  
2 Press [H] or [G] repeatedly to select the desired tone.  
Each time you press [H] or [G], another ringer tone will be heard and  
selected.  
To stop ringing, press [STOP].  
You can also select the ringer tone by pressing [1] to [7].  
[1] to [3]: Bell ringer patterns  
[4] to [7]: Melody patterns  
Selecting the base unit ringer tone by using the  
Handset  
1
Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
Set base unit  
Ringer tone  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ).  
SELECT  
3 Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing [d]  
or [B], then press the soft key ( ).  
SELECT  
4 Press the soft key (  
SELECT ) at “Ringer  
tone”.  
5 Select the desired ringer tone by pressing  
Ringer tone  
1:Tone 1  
[d] or [B].  
When selecting the ringer tone, the base unit will  
ring. If the base unit ringer volume has been  
turned off, the base unit will not ring (p. 19).  
You can also select the ringer tone by pressing  
[1] to [7].  
[1] to [3]: Bell ringer patterns  
[4] to [7]: Melody patterns  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
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Programmable Settings  
Auto Talk  
Handset  
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer calls by simply lifting the handset off the  
base unit (or the charger, for accessory handset users, p. 3). You do not need to  
press [C] or [s]. The factory preset is OFF.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT ).  
3 Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing [d] or  
[B], then press the soft key ( ).  
Auto talk  
SELECT  
4 Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].  
Auto talk  
:Off  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
In order to view Caller ID information after you lift the handset to answer a call,  
leave the Auto Talk feature turned off.  
LCD Contrast  
Handset  
There are 6 levels of LCD contrast. The factory preset is “level 3”.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
LCD contrast  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT  
).  
3 Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing [d] or  
[B], then press the soft key ( ).  
SELECT  
4 Select the desired contrast by pressing [d]  
Ex. Level 3  
or [B].  
LCD contrast  
The contrast will change.  
The number of steps indicates the contrast level.  
Low  
High  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
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Programmable Settings  
Storing Your Area Code  
Handset  
We recommend you program your area code before using the Caller ID feature  
(p. 34). Incoming calls from the same area will be then recorded in the Caller List  
without the area code. You do not have to remove the code before calling back or  
storing.  
To store your area code  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT ).  
3 Scroll to “Set area code” by pressing [d]  
or [B], then press the soft key ( ).  
Set area code  
SELECT  
4 Enter your area code of up to 8 digits.  
Ex. Entered 02  
Set area code  
CLEAR  
To delete a digit, press the soft key  
(
).  
To erase all of the digits, press and hold the soft  
02  
|
CLEAR  
key  
(
).  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
To erase your area code  
CLEAR  
Press the soft key  
(
)
in step 4, press the soft key ( SAVE ), and press  
[OFF].  
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Programmable Settings  
Line Mode  
Handset  
IN USE  
The line mode is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If “  
not displayed on the handset properly, the line mode selection is incorrect. Set line  
mode to “A”  
is  
.
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
Set tel line  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT ).  
3 Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or  
[B], then press the soft key ( ).  
SELECT  
4 Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing [d]  
or [B], then press the soft key ( ).  
Set line mode  
SELECT  
5 Select “A” or “B” by pressing [d] or [B].  
Set line mode  
:B  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
Dialling Mode  
Handset  
If the unit cannot make an outside call, the dialling mode may be incorrect. Set the  
dialling mode to “Tone”.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT  
).  
3 Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or  
[B], then press the soft key ( ).  
Set tel line  
Set dial mode  
SELECT  
4 Press the soft key (  
SELECT ) at “Set dial  
mode”.  
5 Select “Tone” by pressing [d] or [B].  
Set dial mode  
:Tone  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
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Preparing the Answering System  
Base Unit  
Greeting Message  
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not  
record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for  
callers (p. 25).  
The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is  
about 16 minutes. We recommend you record a brief greeting message in  
order to leave more time for recording new messages.  
You can use the enhanced recording mode for clearer sound, if necessary (p. 28).  
To record a greeting message  
Greeting message samples  
N “Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry, I cannot take your call.  
Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”  
N To instruct callers to leave a message in a specific mailbox (Mailbox 1,  
Mailbox 2, or Mailbox 3) (for mailboxes see page 64):  
“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry, we cannot take your call. If  
you have a message, for John press [#] and [1], for Jane press [#] and [2], for  
Jack press [#] and [3], before the beep. Or just stay on the line and leave a  
message after the beep. Thank you.”  
1 Press [GREETING REC].  
[GREETING REC]  
To record greeting, press RECORD again” is  
[STOP]  
heard.  
2 Within 10 seconds, press [GREETING  
REC] again to record your greeting.  
3 After the long beep, talk clearly, about 20  
cm away from the MIC (microphone).  
The elapsed recording time is displayed.  
If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will  
stop recording.  
4 When finished, press [GREETING REC]  
[B], [d]  
MIC  
[GREETING CHECK]  
[ERASE]  
or [STOP].  
To change the greeting, start again from step  
1.  
If “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your  
greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.  
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Preparing the Answering System  
To review the greeting  
Press [GREETING CHECK].  
To adjust the speaker volume, press [d] or [B] during playback.  
9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System. The level is  
displayed on the base unit.  
To erase the greeting  
Press [GREETING CHECK], then press [ERASE] while the recorded  
message is being played.  
The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (see below).  
Pre-recorded greeting  
If you do not record a greeting (p. 24), one of two greetings will be played when a  
call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p. 26).  
To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK].  
A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:  
N When the recording time is set to “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes”:  
Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the  
beep. We will return your call.”  
If recording time runs out, the unit will automatically switch to the “Greeting only”  
mode (see below), and no new messages will be recorded.  
N When the recording time is set to “Greeting only”: “Hello, we are not available now.  
Please call again. Thank you for your call.”  
Flash Memory Message Backup (Message storage)  
Messages stored in memory will not be affected by power failures. All messages  
are saved until you erase them.  
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Preparing the Answering System  
Caller’s Recording Time  
Handset  
You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s  
recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT  
).  
3 Press the soft key (  
SELECT ) at “Set  
Set answering  
Recording time  
answering”.  
4 Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT  
).  
5 Select the recording time by pressing [d] or  
Recording time  
:3min  
[B].  
You can also select the recording time by  
pressing [1], [2], [3], or [0] (Greeting only).  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the greeting  
message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incoming messages.  
The base unit will display “  
” instead of the number of messages.  
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Preparing the Answering System  
Number of Rings  
Handset  
You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System  
answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver*”. The factory preset is “4”.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT  
).  
3 Press the soft key (  
SELECT  
) at “Set  
Set answering  
answering”.  
4 Press the soft key (  
SELECT  
) at “Number of  
Number of rings  
rings”.  
5 Select the number of rings by pressing [d]  
Number of rings  
:4  
or [B].  
You can also select the number of rings by  
pressing [0] (Toll saver*), or [2] to [7].  
• The unit will announce a caller’s name after  
the 2nd ring (Talking Caller ID, p. 34, 35).  
To listen to the name announcements, do not  
select 2.  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
*Toll saver  
When you call the unit from a remote location, the number of rings will tell you if  
there are any new messages. If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least  
one new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new  
messages. To save the toll charges for the call, hang up immediately when you  
hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that there are no new messages.  
The unit will announce a caller’s name after the 2nd ring (Talking Caller ID, p. 34  
35). If “Toll saver” is selected, and there is a new message, the unit will not  
announce the caller’s name.  
,
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Preparing the Answering System  
Recording Mode  
Handset  
Two recording modes are available. The factory preset is “Standard recording  
(16 min)”, which provides more recording time (16 min) and standard sound quality.  
“Enhanced recording (8 min)” provides less recording time (8 min) but clearer  
sound quality.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the  
soft key (  
SELECT ).  
3 Press the soft key (  
SELECT  
) at “Set answering”.  
4 Scroll to “Recording mode” by pressing  
Recording mode  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
5 Select the recording mode by pressing [d] or  
Recording mode  
:Standard  
recording 16min  
[B].  
You can also select the recording mode by  
pressing [1] (Standard) or [2] (Enhanced).  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
Handset  
Message Alert  
You can select whether or not the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset  
will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded (p. 67). The factory  
preset is OFF.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the  
soft key (  
SELECT ).  
3 Scroll to “Message alert” by pressing [d]  
Message alert  
SELECT  
or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].  
Message alert  
:Off  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
The Ringer/Message Alert indicator will not flash for new messages while the  
handset is in use.  
The Ringer/Message Alert indicator acts as a ringer indicator and as a message  
alert indicator. This indicator will flash rapidly when a call is received whether this  
feature is on or off.  
Battery operating time may be shortened when using this feature (p. 14).  
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Making Calls  
System capabilities (Operating more than one handset, p. 3)  
Up to 3 extensions (3 handsets or 2 handsets and the base unit) can operate at  
a time. The maximum operating number may decrease depending on the state  
of use.  
Using the Handset  
Handset  
1 Press [C].  
Talk” is displayed.  
2 Dial a phone number.  
The dialled number is displayed.  
After a few seconds, the display will  
show the length of the call.  
3 To hang up, press [OFF] or place  
the handset on the base unit.  
To have a hands-free phone  
conversation  
Soft Keys  
[
]
[OFF]  
[ ]  
[B], [d]  
1 Press [s].  
SP-phone” is displayed.  
2 Dial a phone number.  
[REDIAL]  
The dialled number is displayed.  
After a few seconds, the display will  
show the length of the call.  
Microphone  
[HOLD/INTERCOM]  
3 When the other party answers, talk  
into the microphone.  
4 To hang up, press [OFF] or place  
the handset on the base unit.  
Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone  
For best performance, please note the following:  
Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.  
If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [d] to decrease the  
speaker volume.  
While talking using [C], you can switch to a hands-free phone conversation  
by pressing [s]. To switch back to the receiver, press [C].  
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Making Calls  
To dial after confirming the  
entered number  
To redial using the redial  
list (Memory Redial)  
The last 5 phone numbers dialled are  
stored in the redial list.  
1. Enter a phone number.  
3334444  
|
1. Press [REDIAL].  
If you misdial, press the soft key  
The last number dialled is  
displayed.  
CLEAR  
(
). Enter the correct phone  
number.  
2. Scroll to the desired number by  
If a pause is required when dialling,  
press the soft key (  
needed (p. 58).  
pressing [d] or [B].  
PAUSE  
) where  
You can also scroll down through  
the list by pressing [REDIAL].  
To exit the list, press [OFF].  
To cancel, press [OFF].  
2. Press [C] or [s].  
3. Press [C] or [s].  
3. To hang up, press [OFF] or place  
• To erase an item, scroll to the item  
the handset on the base unit.  
ERASE  
then press the soft key (  
).  
If “No items stored” is displayed,  
the list is empty.  
To adjust the receiver/  
speaker volume during a  
conversation  
To put a call on hold  
There are 3 volume levels for the  
receiver and 6 volume levels for the  
speaker.  
1. Press [HOLD/INTERCOM]  
during a conversation.  
Press extension# to  
transfer” is displayed.  
To transfer the call to the base unit  
or another handset, see page 52;  
to transfer to a mailbox, see  
page 72.  
To increase volume, press [B].  
To decrease volume, press [d].  
Ex. Receiver volume: High  
Speaker volume: Level 6  
Volume  
2. Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] again.  
Low  
High  
Hold” is displayed.  
d
B
To return to the call, press [C] or  
[s].  
The display shows the current volume  
setting.  
The base unit user can also take the  
call by pressing [SP-PHONE].  
If you try to increase/decrease volume  
when it is at the maximum/minimum  
level, the handset will beep 3 times.  
Another handset user can also take  
the call by pressing [C] or [s].  
If another phone is connected on the  
same line (p. 12), you can also take  
the call by lifting its handset.  
To redial the last number  
dialled  
If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes,  
an alarm tone will start to sound and  
the Ringer/Message Alert indicator will  
start to flash rapidly. After 4 additional  
minutes on hold, the call will be  
disconnected.  
Press [C] or [s], then press  
[REDIAL].  
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Making Calls  
Voice Enhancer Technology  
Panasonic’s Voice Enhancer Technology can simulate a band signal above the  
normal bandwidth limitations, achieving a sound which is close to the actual voice.  
You can turn this feature on or off, depending on the circumstance. The factory  
preset is OFF.  
Depending on the condition and quality of your telephone line, this feature may  
emphasize existing line noise. If it becomes difficult to hear, turn this feature off.  
(VE)  
To turn this feature on, press the soft key (  
during a conversation.  
)
[1  
]
IN USE SP  
IPRIVACY1  
Talk  
“  
” is displayed.  
VE  
00-00-32  
(VE)  
• To turn this feature off, press the soft key (  
again. “ ” disappears from the display.  
)
(VE)  
PRIVACY MUTE  
VE  
After hanging up a call, the on/off setting will be retained.  
When the handset is not in use, you can also turn this feature on or off by  
programming as follows:  
1. Press [MENU].  
2. Scroll to “Voice enhancer” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key  
SELECT  
(
).  
3. Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].  
SAVE  
4. Press the soft key (  
), then press [OFF].  
Clarity Booster  
This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is used in an area where  
there may be interference. During an outside call, this feature will be turned on  
automatically when necessary. This feature will turn off when you hang up, put a  
call on hold, or make a conference call. It will not turn off automatically during a call.  
You can also turn this feature on or off manually.  
1. Press [MENU] during an outside call.  
1=Phone book  
2=Booster on  
2. Press [2] to select “2=Booster on” or  
2=Booster off”.  
You can also select “2=Booster on” or “2=Booster offby pressing [d]  
SELECT  
then pressing the soft key (  
).  
While this feature is turned on, “Booster on” will flash during a conversation.  
If this feature is turned off manually during a call, it will not be turned on  
automatically during the same call.  
When this feature is turned on automatically or manually, battery operating time  
may be shortened (p. 14).  
The maximum number of extensions which can be used at a time may decrease  
when using this feature.  
Backlit LCD display/Lighted handset keypad  
The handset display and dialling buttons will light for a few seconds after pressing a  
button or lifting the handset off the base unit (or the charger, for accessory handset  
users, p. 3). They will also light when an intercom/outside call is being received.  
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Making Calls  
Base Unit  
Using the Base Unit  
1 Press [SP-PHONE].  
[REDIAL/PAUSE]  
The indicator lights.  
[B], [d]  
2 Dial a phone number.  
If you misdial, press [SP-PHONE]  
and start again from step 1.  
3 When the other party answers, talk  
into the MIC (microphone).  
4 To hang up, press [SP-PHONE].  
The indicator light goes out.  
MIC  
[HOLD]  
[SP-PHONE] and Indicator  
IN USE Indicator  
To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone:  
— If the handset is off the base unit, press [C] or [s] on the handset, then press  
[SP-PHONE] on the base unit.  
— If the handset is on the base unit, just lift up.  
Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone  
For best performance, please note the following:  
Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.  
If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [d] to decrease the  
speaker volume.  
To adjust the speaker volume during a conversation  
To increase volume, press [B]. To decrease volume, press [d].  
There are 8 volume levels. If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the  
maximum/minimum level, the base unit beeps 3 times. The level is displayed on  
the base unit.  
To redial the last number dialled  
Press [SP-PHONE], then press [REDIAL/PAUSE].  
To put a call on hold  
Press [HOLD] during a conversation.  
The SP-PHONE indicator and IN USE indicator flash.  
To return to the call, press [SP-PHONE]  
.
The handset users can also take the call by pressing [C] or [s].  
If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 12), you can also take the call  
by lifting its handset.  
If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, an alarm tone will start to sound. After 4  
additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected.  
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Answering Calls  
When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed, and the  
Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base  
unit flash rapidly.  
Handset  
Ringer/  
Message  
Alert  
Indicator  
1 Press [C] or [s].  
You can also answer a call by pressing any  
button except [d], [B] or [OFF].  
2 To hang up, press [OFF] or place the  
handset on the base unit.  
Auto Talk  
[
]
If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p. 21), you can  
answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the  
base unit (or the charger, for accessory handset  
users, p. 3).  
[OFF]  
[ ]  
Temporary ringer off  
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off  
temporarily by pressing [OFF]. The handset will ring again as normal the next time  
a call is received.  
Base Unit  
1 Press [SP-PHONE].  
2 Talk into the MIC.  
3 To hang up, press [SP-PHONE].  
MIC  
IN USE  
Indicator  
[SP-PHONE]  
and Indicator  
• To transfer the call to another extension, see page 52.  
• To transfer the call to a mailbox to allow the caller to leave a message,  
see page 72.  
If the ringer volume is turned off, the unit will not ring (p. 18, 19).  
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Caller ID Service  
This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If  
you subscribe to Caller ID, callers’ information will be displayed and recorded in the  
Caller List.  
How Caller ID information is displayed  
When a call comes in, the unit will ring and the Caller ID  
information will be received. The handset display will  
show the caller’s phone number after the ring.*  
Example  
0555222333  
After you answer the call, the display will show the  
length of the call.  
*Private name display  
If you receive a call from one of the phone numbers  
stored in the phone book, the handset will show the  
caller’s name stored in the phone book.  
The handset and base unit will announce the displayed  
name (Ex. “Call from TINA ROBINSON”) following every  
ring (Talking Caller ID feature, p. 35).  
Example  
TINA ROBINSON  
0555222333  
To use this function, names and phone numbers must be stored in the phone book  
(p. 41).  
If the handsets each have the same phone number stored with a different name,  
each handset will display the name stored in its own phone book.  
If the unit does not receive Caller ID information, one of the following will be  
displayed:  
Display  
Meaning  
Out of area  
The caller dialled from an area which does not provide  
Caller ID service.  
Private caller  
The caller requested not to send his/her information.  
Depending on radio communications with the base unit, the handset may not  
display Caller ID information immediately after the ring.  
If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannot  
access Caller ID services.  
If the name display service is available in your area, the display will show callers’  
names. For further information, please contact your telephone company.  
If you subscribe to Caller ID services, when a second call is received while talking,  
a call waiting tone will be heard and the second caller’s information will be  
displayed (p. 59).  
Contact Telstra or your service provider for details and availability in your area.  
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Caller ID Service  
Handset Base Unit  
Talking Caller ID  
To use this feature, you need to subscribe to Caller ID. For further information,  
please contact your telephone company.  
The factory preset of the Talking Caller ID feature is ON (p. 36).  
When a call is received, the unit will ring and receive  
Caller ID information.  
Example  
TINA ROBINSON  
0555222333  
If you receive a call from one of the phone numbers  
stored in the phone book or if the name display  
service is available in your area, the caller’s name will  
be displayed and announced.  
Announcing caller information (Talking Caller ID)  
If the caller’s phone number is stored in the phone book of the extension number 1  
handset, all handsets and the base unit will announce the name stored in that  
phone book (Ex. “Call from TINA ROBINSON”) following every ring.  
If the caller’s phone number is not stored in the phone book of the extension  
number 1 handset, “Number available” is announced, indicating you should look at  
the display to see who is calling.  
Depending on your telephone company, the unit may announce “Number available”  
before announcing the caller’s name stored in the phone book of the extension  
number 1 handset.  
The name announced by the Talking Caller ID feature will be different from the  
names displayed on the other extension handsets (2 to 4) if the name is stored  
differently in each phone book.  
If the unit does not receive Caller ID information, the unit will announce “Call from  
out of area” or “Call from private caller”.  
If the ringer volume of the handsets and base unit is off, caller names will not be  
announced. The announcement is heard at the handset or base unit ringer volume  
(p. 18, 19).  
If this feature is turned off, caller names will not be announced (p. 36).  
If an outside call is received while on an intercom call between the handset and  
base unit, the other handset will ring, but the caller’s name will not be announced.  
Name pronunciation may vary.  
The unit will announce each letter of abbreviations, such as “Co.” and “Inc.”.  
Caller ID supports names of up to 15 letters. If the caller’s name has more than 15  
letters, the name will not be displayed or announced correctly.  
Your unit may mute one or more rings in order to announce the name of the caller.  
Talking Caller ID takes precedence over ringing.  
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Caller ID Service  
To turn on or off Talking Caller ID feature  
You can turn on or off Talking Caller ID feature for the handset and base unit  
separately. If this feature is turned off, the unit will not announce caller names. The  
factory preset is ON.  
Handset Talking Caller ID feature  
Handset  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Talk Caller ID” by pressing [d]  
Talk Caller ID  
SELECT  
or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Select “Off” or “On” by pressing [d] or [B].  
Talk Caller ID  
:On  
4 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
Base unit Talking Caller ID feature  
Handset  
This feature must be turned on or off for the base unit by using the handset.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
SELECT ).  
3 Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing [d]  
Set base unit  
Talk Caller ID  
SELECT  
or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Scroll to “Talk Caller ID” by pressing [d]  
SELECT  
or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
5 Select “Off” or “On” by pressing [d] or [B].  
Talk Caller ID  
:On  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
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Using the Caller List  
The unit can record information up to 50 different callers and store this information  
in the Caller List. Caller information is sorted by the most recent call to the oldest.  
st  
st  
When the 51 call is received, the information from the 1 call is deleted.  
The unit will also tell you how many calls you missed while you were out or  
unavailable to answer the phone.  
1The handset display will show the number  
1
10 missed calls  
of calls you missed.  
C I D  
2Press the soft key (  
), [d], or [B] to  
C I D  
PLAY  
C
review other calls logged in the Caller List.  
If there are no items in the Caller List,  
2Stands for Caller ID  
C I D  
” will not be displayed.  
After viewing the missed call entries,  
missed calls” will disappear from the  
display.  
Viewing the Caller List  
Handset  
C I D  
1 Press the soft key (  
), [d], or [B] to  
Ex. 10 calls missed.  
enter the Caller List.  
Caller list  
10 missed calls  
dB=Scroll list  
2
To search from the most recent call, press [d]  
To search from the oldest call, press [B].  
.
Example  
0555333444  
The caller’s number and the time and date of the  
call are displayed.  
3:10A 10JUN.  
3 Press [OFF] to exit the list.  
Each handset has its own Caller List. If you viewed the Caller List or answered a  
call on one handset, the same information in the other handsets will be displayed  
as “missed”.  
If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will exit the Caller List.  
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Using the Caller List  
What “” means  
0555333444
” indicates you have already viewed this calling  
information or answered the call. If the same caller calls  
again, the call entry with the “” will be replaced with the  
new call entry.  
3:10P 10JUN. √  
If a caller calls more than once  
Ex. Called 3 times.  
The number of times the same caller called is displayed  
(“×2” to “×9”). The date and time of the most recent call  
will be recorded. After viewing a caller’s information, “×2”  
to “×9” will be replaced with “”.  
0555456789  
11:20A 12JAN. ×3  
Calling Back from the Caller List  
Handset  
C I D  
1 Press the soft key (  
), [d], or [B] to enter the Caller List.  
2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing [d] or [B].  
3 Press [C] or [s].  
The phone number is dialled.  
In some cases, you may have to edit the number before dialling (p. 39).  
If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information, you cannot call that  
caller back from the Caller List.  
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Using the Caller List  
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number  
Handset  
You can edit a phone number in the Caller List to call it back or store it in the phone  
book.  
C I D  
1 Press the soft key (  
), [d], or [B] to enter the Caller List.  
2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing [d] or  
0555321555  
[B].  
11:20A 12JAN.  
EDIT  
3 Press the soft key (  
).  
4 Add or erase digits to the beginning of the  
|
number as desired.  
To add a digit, enter a number.  
CLEAR  
To erase a digit, press the soft key (  
) or  
[#].  
5 To make a call to the edited number, press [C] or [s].  
To store the edited number in the phone book, press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
If the phone number has no name information when it is stored, continue  
from (1) under step 3 of “Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book” on  
page 40.  
The number edited in step 4 will not be maintained in the Caller List.  
You cannot edit a phone number, if the dial lock is turned on (p. 62).  
To quickly add or erase a digit at the beginning of a phone number in  
the Caller List  
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above.  
2. Add or erase digits to the beginning of the number as desired.  
To add a digit, enter a number.  
To erase a digit, press [#].  
3. To make a call to the edited number, press [C] or [s].  
To store the edited number in the phone book, press the soft key  
( SAVE ).  
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Using the Caller List  
Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book  
Handset  
Caller phone numbers that are in the Caller List can be stored in the phone book.  
C I D  
1 Press the soft key (  
), [d], or [B] to enter the Caller List.  
2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing [d] or [B].  
If the number requires editing, see page 39.  
3 Press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
If there is no name information for the caller, “Enter name” will be displayed.  
You can enter a name by performing the following steps:  
(1) enter the name (p. 42),  
(2) press [d], and  
(3) press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
— If a name is not required, press [d], then press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
To continue storing other items, repeat from step 2.  
To exit programming mode, press [OFF].  
You cannot store Caller List items in the phone book if a phone number is not  
displayed or the dial lock is turned on (p. 62).  
Erasing Caller Information  
To erase a specific caller  
C I D  
Handset  
To erase all entries  
C I D  
1 Press the soft key (  
),  
1 Press the soft key (  
),  
[d], or [B] to enter the Caller  
[d], or [B] to enter the Caller  
List.  
List.  
Before erasing all entries, make  
sure that “0 missed call” is  
displayed.  
2 Scroll to the desired caller by  
pressing [d] or [B].  
ERASE  
3 Press the soft key (  
).  
ERASE  
2 Press the soft key (  
).  
Erased” is displayed.  
To erase other items, repeat  
from step 2.  
To exit the Caller List, press  
[OFF].  
All erase?” is displayed.  
To cancel erasing, press the soft  
N O  
key  
(
).  
YES  
3 Press the soft key (  
).  
All erased” is displayed and  
all entries in your Caller List are  
erased.  
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Phone Book  
The handset can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in its phone book. You  
can make a call by selecting a name or number from the phone book, and copy  
phone book items from one handset to another (p. 46, 47).  
Storing Names and Numbers  
Handset  
1 Press the soft key (C).  
Phone book  
10 items  
The display will show the number of stored items.  
0-9=Name search  
d
B=Scroll list  
ADD  
2 Press the soft key (  
).  
3 Enter a name of up to 16 characters with the  
dialling buttons ([0] to [9]) (p. 42), then press  
[d].  
Enter name  
To|  
d=Next  
f
To move the cursor, press the soft key  
(
)
or  
g
(
).  
If a name is not required, press [d] then go to  
step 4.  
4 Enter a phone number of up to 32 digits.  
Enter phone no.  
CLEAR  
To delete a digit, press the soft key  
(
).  
0555654321  
|
To erase all of the digits, press and hold the soft  
d
=Next  
CLEAR  
key  
(
).  
5 Press [d].  
Tom  
If you want to change the name, press the soft  
EDIT  
key (  
). The display returns to step 3.  
0555654321  
Change the name.  
If you want to change the number, press [B].  
The display returns to step 4. Change the  
number.  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
To continue storing other items, repeat from step 2.  
7 Press[OFF].  
When the dial lock is turned on (p. 62), only numbers stored in the phone book  
as emergency numbers can be dialled.  
To store an emergency number:  
When storing a name in step 3, press [1] to enter # at the beginning of the name  
(p. 42).  
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Phone Book  
PAUSE  
If a pause is required when dialling, press the soft key  
(
)
in step 4 on  
page 41. A pause is stored in a phone number as one digit (p. 58).  
To store numbers for calling card access (see “Chain Dial” on page 44), we  
recommend you add pauses after each item. Storing pauses with numbers will  
prevent misdialling (p. 58). The delay time necessary will depend on your  
telephone company.  
You cannot store a name and phone number in the phone book if the dial lock is  
turned on (p. 62).  
Selecting characters to enter names  
Enter names using the dialling buttons. Press each button until the desired  
character is displayed.  
Pressing each button selects a character in the order shown below.  
Keys  
Characters  
Keys  
Characters  
[1]  
[2]  
[3]  
[4]  
[5]  
f
[6]  
[7]  
[8]  
[9]  
[0]  
# & ’ ( ) ; , – . / 1  
a b c A B C 2  
m n o M N O 6  
p q r s P Q R S 7  
t u v T U V 8  
w x y z W X Y Z 9  
0 Space  
d e f D E F 3  
g h i G H I 4  
j k l J K L 5  
Moves the cursor to the left.  
g
Moves the cursor to the right. (To enter another character using the same  
number key, move the cursor to the next space.)  
For example, to enter “Tom”:  
1. Press [8] four times.  
|
To  
2. Press [6] three times, then press the soft key  
|
g
(
)
to move the cursor.  
3. Press [6] once.  
Tom  
|
If you make a mistake while entering a name or number  
f
g
1. Press the soft key  
character.  
(
)
or  
(
)
to move the cursor to the incorrect  
CLEAR  
2. Press the soft key  
(
)
to delete the character.  
CLEAR  
), a character is erased.  
Each time you press the soft key  
(
CLEAR  
To erase all characters, press and hold the soft key  
(
).  
3. Enter the correct character.  
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Phone Book  
Dialling from the Phone Book  
Handset  
1 Press the soft key (C).  
Phone book  
10 items  
The display shows the number of stored items.  
You can press the soft key  
first item.  
0-9=Name search  
SEARCH  
to view the  
(
)
d
B=Scroll list  
2 Scroll to the desired item. To scroll down,  
Frank  
press [d]. To scroll up, press [B].  
0555456789  
Phone book items are sorted in the following  
order:  
1
2
3
4
5
Alphabet letters (Alphabetical)  
Space & ’ ( ) , – . /  
Numbers 0 to 9  
#
;
Telephone numbers (If no name is stored)  
CALL  
3 Press [C], [s], or the soft key (  
).  
The phone number is dialled.  
If “No items stored” is displayed in step 1, the phone book is empty.  
To exit the phone book, press [OFF].  
To search for a name by initial  
1. Press the soft key (C).  
2. Press the dialling button for the first letter of the desired name until any  
name with the same initial is displayed (see the Index table below).  
Ex. To find “Frank”, press [3] repeatedly until the first item under “F” is  
displayed.  
If there are no items beginning with the character you selected, the first item in  
the next alphabetical index will be displayed.  
3. Press [d] repeatedly until the desired name is displayed.  
Index table  
Keys  
Index  
Keys  
Index  
[1]  
[2]  
[3]  
[4]  
[5]  
Symbols, 1  
A, B, C, 2  
D, E, F, 3  
G, H, I, 4  
J, K, L, 5  
[6]  
[7]  
[8]  
[9]  
[0]  
M, N, O, 6  
P, Q, R, S, 7  
T, U, V, 8  
W, X, Y, Z, 9  
0, Space  
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Phone Book  
Chain Dial  
Handset  
You can dial a combination of phone book or manual key pad entries while making  
a call. This feature can be used, for example, to first automatically dial a calling card  
access number that you have stored in the phone book, then manually or  
automatically dial your PIN and then automatically dial the destination number from  
the phone book.  
Ex. Using a long distance calling card  
To prevent misdialling, we recommend you add pauses where needed when  
storing numbers. For example, add pauses after a calling card access number  
and your PIN when storing in the phone book (p. 41).  
1. Search and dial from the phone book: 18000123456 (Calling card access  
number)  
The voice guidance may be announced.  
2. Search and dial from the phone book: 1234 (Calling card PIN)  
3. Search and dial from the phone book: 15550123456 (Destination Number)  
1 While you are on a call;  
1=Phone book  
2=Booster on  
Press [MENU].  
SELECT  
2 Press the soft key (  
) at “1=Phone  
Phone book  
30 items  
book”, or press [1].  
0-9=Name search  
d
B=Scroll list  
3 Search for the desired item by pressing [d]  
Alan  
or [B].  
To search for an item by initial, see page 43.  
15550123456  
CALL  
4 Press the soft key (  
).  
The phone number is dialled.  
If required, repeat steps 1 to 4 for any remaining numbers.  
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Phone Book  
Editing an Item in the Phone Book  
Handset  
1 Press the soft key (C).  
2 Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or  
Jane  
[B].  
To search for the item by initial, see page 43.  
5456789  
EDIT  
3 Press the soft key (  
).  
Enter name  
Jane  
|
d
=Next  
4 Edit the name (p. 42), then press [d].  
Enter name  
Jane Walke  
If you do not need to change the name, press  
|
[d] then go to step 5.  
To move the cursor, press the soft key (  
d
=Next  
f
) or  
g
(
).  
5 Edit the phone number, then press [d].  
Enter phone no.  
If you do not need to change the number, press  
0555456789  
|
[d] then go to step 6.  
d
=Next  
CLEAR  
To delete a digit, press the soft key (  
).  
To delete all of the digits, press and hold the soft  
CLEAR  
key (  
).  
SAVE  
6 Press the soft key (  
).  
To continue editing other items, repeat from step 2.  
7 Press[OFF].  
You cannot edit an item, if the dial lock is turned on (p. 62).  
Erasing an Item in the Phone Book  
Handset  
1 Press the soft key (C).  
2 Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or [B].  
To search for the item by initial, see page 43.  
ERASE  
3 Press the soft key (  
).  
Erase?  
N O  
To cancel erasing, press the soft key  
(
).  
YES  
4 Press the soft key  
(
).  
Erased  
To erase other items, repeat from step 2.  
5 Press[OFF].  
You cannot erase an item, if the dial lock is turned on (p. 62).  
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Phone Book  
Copying Items in the Phone Book  
Handset  
(When the System Has Two or More Handsets)  
You can copy one or all phone book items between two handsets. The destination  
handset will save the items in its phone book.  
If an outside call is received during the phone book copy, copying will stop. You  
will need to re-send the item(s) later.  
After the copy has started, do not place your handset on the base unit (or the  
charger, for accessory handset users, p. 3) until copying finishes, otherwise  
copying will stop.  
To copy one phone book item to another handset  
Make sure the destination handset is not in use.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Copy phone book” by pressing  
Copy phone book  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
SELECT  
3 Press the soft key (  
) at “Copy 1  
Copy 1 item  
item”.  
4 Select the destination extension number  
Enter extension#  
:2  
(1 to 4) by pressing [d] or [B].  
You can also select the extension number by  
pressing [1] to [4].  
dB  
NEXT  
5 Press the soft key (  
).  
Select item  
Complete  
6 Scroll to the desired phone book item by  
pressing [d] or [B].  
To search for the item by initial, see page 43.  
SEND  
7 Press the soft key (  
).  
To continue copying other items, repeat from  
step 6.  
8 Press[OFF].  
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Phone Book  
To copy all of the items in your phone book to another  
handset  
Make sure the destination handset is not in use.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Copy phone book” by pressing  
Copy phone book  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Scroll to “Copy all items” by pressing [d]  
Copy all items  
SELECT  
or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Select the destination extension number  
Enter extension#  
:2  
(1 to 4) by pressing [d] or [B].  
You can also select the extension number by  
pressing [1] to [4].  
dB  
SEND  
5 Press the soft key (  
).  
Ex. Copying 1st item out  
of 10 items  
When all items have been copied, “Complete” is  
displayed.  
The destination handset displays “Phone book  
Receiving” then “Phone book Received”.  
To continue copying items to another extension,  
repeat from step 3.  
Tom Jones  
0555666777  
01/10  
6 Press[OFF].  
You can exit phone book copying mode by pressing [OFF].  
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Speed Dialler  
Base Unit  
Storing Phone Numbers  
You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the base unit. The dialling buttons ([0] to  
[9]) function as memory stations.  
Make sure the base unit is not being used.  
1 Press [PROGRAM].  
[REDIAL/PAUSE]  
The IN USE indicator flashes and  
Memory  
Station  
Numbers  
[PROGRAM]  
[AUTO]  
is displayed.  
2
Enter a phone number of up to 32 digits.  
The last digit of the entered number is  
displayed.  
If you misdial, press [PROGRAM],  
and start again from step 1.  
3 Press [AUTO].  
4 Press a memory station number  
([0] to [9]).  
[SP-PHONE]  
A long beep sounds and the phone  
number is saved.  
To store other numbers, repeat from  
step 1.  
If a pause is required when dialling, press [REDIAL/PAUSE] where needed.  
” is  
displayed when [REDIAL/PAUSE] is pressed. A pause counts as one digit (p. 58).  
When [*] is pressed, “ ” is displayed. When [#] is pressed, “ ” is displayed.  
If a phone number is stored in a memory location which already contains a phone  
number, the old number will be erased.  
We recommend you make a note of which phone numbers are stored in which  
memory locations.  
You cannot store or erase phone numbers in the base unit, if the dial lock is turned  
on (p. 62).  
To erase a stored number  
1. Press [PROGRAM], then press [AUTO].  
2. Press the memory station number ([0] to [9]) for the phone number to be erased.  
A long beep sounds and the phone number is erased.  
Base Unit  
Dialling a Stored Phone Number  
1 Press [SP-PHONE].  
2 Press [AUTO].  
3 Press a memory station number ([0] to [9]).  
The stored number is dialled.  
Speed dial numbers stored in the base unit can only be dialled from the base unit.  
You cannot dial stored phone numbers, if the dial lock is turned on (p. 62).  
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Intercom  
Intercom calls can be made between a handset and the base unit, and between two  
handsets (when the system has two or more handsets, p. 3). You can page all  
handsets at once from the base unit, and announce the page to all handsets (Voice  
Paging, p. 51).  
Page the desired unit(s) by entering the extension number, shown in the top right of  
each handset’s display. The base unit’s extension number is 0.  
Making Intercom Calls  
From  
Handset  
1 Press [HOLD/INTERCOM].  
Press extension#  
to call  
1-4=Handset  
0=Base  
2 To page the base unit, press [0].  
To page another handset, press its extension  
number ([1] to [4]).  
Ex. Calling Base unit  
Calling Base  
Ex. Calling Handset 2  
The paged unit will ring for 1 minute.  
To stop paging, press [OFF].  
Calling HS[2]  
3 When the paged party answers, start talking.  
Ex. Intercom between  
Handset 1 & Base unit  
Intercom  
00-00-05  
D01  
You can switch to the speaker by pressing [s].  
To switch back to the receiver, press [C].  
4 To disconnect the intercom, press [OFF].  
From  
Base Unit  
Using this feature, you can also locate a misplaced handset.  
1 Press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER].  
The LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER and SP-PHONE indicators light.  
2
To page all handsets, press [0].  
To page a specified handset, press its extension number [1]  
(
) to [4]  
(
).  
The handset(s) will ring for 1 minute.  
To stop paging, press [SP-PHONE] or [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER].  
3 When the paged party answers, talk into the MIC.  
4 To disconnect the intercom, press [SP-PHONE] or [LOCATOR/  
INTERCOM/TRANSFER].  
The indicator lights go out.  
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Intercom  
During an intercom call:  
If you have difficulty hearing while using the speakerphone on the handset or  
base unit, decrease the speaker volume by pressing [d].  
If an incoming call is being received, you will hear two tones (incoming call  
tone, p. 61) and the IN USE indicator on the base unit will flash rapidly.  
To answer the call;  
— if using the handset, press [OFF], then press [C] or [s].  
— if using the base unit, press [SP-PHONE] twice.  
Answering Intercom Calls  
Handset  
When a handset is paged, it rings and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator flashes  
rapidly. The display shows the calling extension.  
1 Press [C], [s] or [HOLD/INTERCOM].  
Ex. Base calling  
You can also answer a page by pressing any  
button except [d], [B] or [OFF]  
Call from Base  
.
Ex. Handset 2 calling  
Call from HS[2]  
2 To disconnect the intercom, press [OFF].  
If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p. 21), you can also answer a page by simply  
lifting the handset off the base unit (or the charger, for accessory handset users,  
p. 3).  
Base Unit  
When the base unit is being paged, it rings and the LOCATOR/INTERCOM/  
TRANSFER indicator flashes.  
1 Press [SP-PHONE] or [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER].  
2 To disconnect the intercom, press [SP-PHONE] or  
[LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER].  
When the ringer volume is turned off (p. 18, 19), the handset and the base unit  
will ring at the low level for intercom calls.  
You cannot change the ringer tone for intercom calls.  
When the base unit user pages all handsets, only the handset user who  
answers first can talk with the base unit user.  
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Intercom  
Voice Paging  
Base Unit  
The base unit user can make a voice announcement that is heard through the  
speakers of all handsets.  
When 4 handsets are registered to the base unit, and if one handset user is on  
conversation using the Booster feature, 1 of the remaining 3 handsets will not  
receive the voice announcement.  
1 Press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER].  
The LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER and SP-PHONE indicators light.  
2 To make a voice announcement to all handsets, press [5]  
(
).  
You will hear a ringback tone (two short beeps) and the SP-PHONE indicator  
flashes.  
3 When the SP-PHONE indicator stops flashing, speak into the MIC.  
All handset users will hear your voice through their speakers after beeps,  
Call from Base” will be displayed and the Ringer/Message Alert  
indicator will flash rapidly on the handsets.  
The handset on the base unit will not be paged.  
4 When finished, press [SP-PHONE] or [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/  
TRANSFER].  
OR  
After one of the handsets answers, talk into the MIC.  
To disconnect the intercom, press [SP-PHONE] or  
[LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER].  
Only the handset user who answers first can talk with the base unit user.  
To answer the page from the handsets, see “Answering Intercom Calls” on  
page 50.  
If a handset is too close to the base unit, you may hear feedback while making the  
voice announcement. Place the handset on the base unit (or the charger, for  
accessory handset users, p. 3) or press [OFF].  
It is not possible to specify which handset(s) will hear the voice announcement.  
The announcement is heard at the handset ringer volume (p. 18).  
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Transferring a Call  
You can transfer an outside call to the base unit or a handset.  
Handset  
Base Unit  
to the  
From the  
1 Handset:  
Press extension#  
to transfer  
(1) During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM]  
.
1-4=Handset  
The call is put on hold.  
0=Base 9=Mailbox  
(2) To page the base unit, press [0].  
(3) Wait for the paged party to answer, then  
you can announce the transfer.  
If the paged party does not answer, press  
[C] or [s] to return to the outside call.  
2 Base unit: Press [SP-PHONE] or [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/  
TRANSFER] to answer the page.  
3 Handset: To complete the transfer, press [OFF].  
Base Unit  
Handset  
to the  
From the  
1 Base unit:  
(1) During a call, press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER].  
The call is put on hold.  
(2) To page a specified handset, press its extension number [1]  
[4]  
To page all handsets, press [0].  
(
) to  
(
).  
Wait for the handset user to answer, then you can announce the  
transfer.  
OR  
To make a voice announcement to all handsets, press [5]  
(
),  
then speak into the MIC when the SP-PHONE indicator stops  
flashing.  
If the paged party does not answer, press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/  
TRANSFER] to return to the outside call.  
2 Handset: Press [C], [s], or [HOLD/INTERCOM] to answer the  
page.  
You can also answer a page by pressing any button except [d], [B] or [OFF].  
3 Base unit: To complete the transfer, press [SP-PHONE].  
When the base unit user calls all handsets, only the handset user who answers  
first can take the transferred call.  
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Transferring a Call  
Handset  
Handset  
to another  
From a  
(when the system has two or more handsets)  
1 During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM], then page another handset  
by pressing its extension number ([1] to [4]).  
2 Wait for the paged party to answer, then you can announce the  
transfer.  
The paged handset user can answer by pressing [C], [s], or [HOLD/  
INTERCOM]. (Any button except [d], [B] or [OFF] can be pressed to  
answer the page.)  
If the paged party does not answer, press [C] or [s] to return to the outside  
call.  
3 To complete the transfer, press [OFF].  
If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p. 21), the paged handset user can also  
answer a page by simply lifting the handset off the base unit (or the charger, for  
accessory handset users, p. 3).  
Any user can answer a transferred call by pressing [C], [s], or [SP-PHONE].  
If you call an extension from the handset in step 1, and the extension is in use, the  
display will show “Busy” then “Hold”.  
Press [C] or [s] to return to the outside call.  
To transfer the call to another extension, repeat from step 1.  
OR  
To transfer the call to a mailbox to allow the caller to leave a message, perform the  
following three steps:  
(1) Tell the caller to press the # (pound sign) and the mailbox number of the  
person they want to leave a message for after you end the call (p. 64).  
(2) Press [HOLD/INTERCOM].  
(3) Press [9] to transfer the caller to the Answering System greeting (p. 72).  
(The caller will hear the greeting and can select the appropriate mailbox.)  
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Transferring a Call  
Quick call transfer  
You can transfer a call without waiting for the paged party to answer.  
Handset  
1. During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM].  
2. Press the extension number ([0] for the base unit, [1] to [4] for the  
handset).  
3. Press [OFF] to hang up.  
Base Unit  
1. During a call, press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER].  
2. Press the extension number [1]  
(
) to [4]  
(
), or press [0] to page all  
handsets.  
3. Press [SP-PHONE] to hang up.  
The call will be transferred directly.  
The paged party can answer the transferred call by pressing [C], [s], or  
[SP-PHONE].  
After the paged party answers, the transfer is complete.  
If the paged party does not answer:  
— for the handset, press [C] or [s] to return to the outside call.  
— for the base unit, press [SP-PHONE] to return to the outside call.  
If the paged party does not answer within 60 seconds after you hang up, your  
phone will ring and the call will be returned to your phone. You may speak to the  
caller again by pressing [C], [s], or [SP-PHONE].  
If you do not answer the call within 4 minutes, the call will be disconnected.  
After speaking to the caller, you may also transfer the caller to a mailbox by  
performing the following three steps:  
(1) Tell the caller to press the # (pound sign) and the mailbox number of the  
person they want to leave a message for after you end the call (p. 64).  
(2) Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] on the handset or [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/  
TRANSFER] on the base unit.  
(3) Press [9] to transfer the caller to the Answering System greeting (p. 72).  
(The caller will hear the greeting and can select the appropriate mailbox.)  
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Conference Calls  
While you are talking with an outside caller, the base unit user or a handset user  
can join the conversation and establish a conference call.  
Handset  
Base Unit  
1 During a call, press [HOLD/  
1 During a call, press  
[LOCATOR/INTERCOM/  
TRANSFER].  
INTERCOM].  
The call is put on hold.  
The call is put on hold.  
2 To page the base unit, press  
[0].  
2 To page a handset, press the  
To page another handset,  
press the extension number  
([1] to [4]).  
extension number [1]  
(
) to  
[4]  
(
).  
3 When the paged party  
3 When the paged party  
answers, press [CONF] on  
your unit to make a conference  
call.  
answers, press the soft key  
CONF  
(
) on your unit to make a  
conference call.  
To leave the conference, press [OFF] on the handset or press [SP-PHONE] on  
the base unit. The two other parties can continue the conversation.  
During a conference, the outside call can be placed on hold by pressing [HOLD/  
INTERCOM] on the handset or [HOLD] on the base unit.  
Internal communications between extensions are not suspended. Only the person  
who placed the call on hold can resume the full conference by pressing the soft  
CONF  
key (  
) on the handset or [CONF] on the base unit.  
One more extension can join the conference call. To join the conference call,  
press [C], [s], or [SP-PHONE]. A maximum of four parties including the outside  
party can take part in a conference call.  
Call Share  
This feature allows the base unit or the handset to join an existing outside call.  
To prevent other users from joining your conversation, turn the Call Privacy  
feature on (p. 58).  
To join a conversation (Call Share)  
Press [C] or [s].  
Handset  
Conference” is displayed.  
Press [SP-PHONE].  
Base Unit  
A maximum of four parties including the outside party can join a conversation.  
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Room Monitor  
This feature allows you to monitor a room by using the intercom feature. For  
example, you can monitor a baby from different areas of the house. You can call the  
destination unit to monitor the room. The called unit will not ring. When the system  
has two or more handsets (p. 3), you can monitor one handset using another. To  
allow other users to monitor through your unit, turn this feature on. If you want to  
prevent your unit from being monitored by other extensions, leave this feature off.  
Using the handset, this feature can be turned on or off separately for the handset  
and base unit. The factory preset is OFF.  
To turn Room Monitor on for the handset  
(to allow other users to monitor through your handset)  
Handset  
1
Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
Room monitor  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Scroll to “Room monitor” by pressing [d] or  
SELECT  
[B], then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Select “On” by pressing [d] or [B].  
Room monitor  
:On  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
To prevent your handset from being monitored, select “Off” in step 4.  
To turn Room Monitor on for the base unit  
(to allow other users to monitor through your base unit)  
Handset  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To turn Room Monitor on for the handset”  
above.  
2 Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing [d]  
Set base unit  
SELECT  
or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Scroll to “Room monitor” by pressing [d] or  
Room monitor  
SELECT  
[B], then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Select “On” by pressing [d] or [B].  
Room monitor  
:On  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
To prevent your base unit from being monitored, select “Off” in step 4.  
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Room Monitor  
To monitor with  
Handset  
The unit to be monitored must not be in use and the handset to be monitored  
must be off the base unit.  
MONITOR  
1 Press [HOLD/INTERCOM], then press the soft key (  
).  
2 To call the base unit, press [0].  
To call another handset, press its extension  
number ([1] to [4]).  
Press extension#  
for room monitor  
1-4=Handset  
0=Base  
To monitor from the speaker, press [s]. If the  
handset is placed on the base unit, monitoring  
will be stopped. Accessory handset users (p. 3)  
can place the handset on the charger and  
continue monitoring. To switch back to the  
receiver, press [C].  
Room monitor  
00-00-05  
D01  
3 To end monitoring, press [OFF].  
The monitored user can stop being monitored by:  
— on the handset, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.  
— on the base unit, press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] or  
[SP-PHONE].  
Room monitor” is also displayed on the monitored handset.  
While the base unit is monitoring or being monitored, the LOCATOR/INTERCOM/  
TRANSFER indicator light flashes and the SP-PHONE indicator lights.  
To monitor with  
Base Unit  
The handset to be monitored must not be in use and off the base unit.  
1 Press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER], then press [MUTE].  
The LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER indicator flashes.  
2 To call the handset, press its extension number [1]  
(
) to [4]  
(
).  
3 To end monitoring, press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] or  
[SP-PHONE].  
The indicator light goes out.  
If the Room Monitor feature of the destination handset is off or the handset is on  
the base unit, busy tones will sound.  
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Special Features  
Muting Your Conversation  
During a call, you can mute your phone so the other party cannot listen to you.  
When muting your conversation, you can hear the other party.  
Handset  
MUTE  
).  
Press the soft key (  
MUTE  
Mute” will be displayed for a few seconds and “  
” will flash.  
MUTE  
• To release the mute, press the soft key (  
) again.  
If you press [C] or [s] to switch between the receiver and speaker, the mute will  
be released.  
Base Unit  
Press [MUTE].  
The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.  
• To release the mute, press [MUTE] again.  
Call Privacy  
Handset  
Call Privacy allows you to prevent other users from joining your conversation with  
an outside caller. To allow other users to join your conversation, leave this feature  
off. This feature is only available for the handset.  
To turn on the Call Privacy feature:  
PRIVACY  
Press the soft key (  
) during a conversation.  
“PRIVACY” will be displayed.  
PRIVACY  
To turn this feature off, press the soft key (  
) again during a conversation.  
While the Call Privacy feature is turned on, other users cannot join the  
conversation.  
Call Privacy will turn off after you hang up the call.  
Using the PAUSE Button (For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls)  
Handset Base Unit  
PAUSE  
We recommend you press the soft key (  
) on the handset or press [REDIAL/  
PAUSE] on the base unit if a pause is required for dialling with a PBX or to make a  
long distance call.  
PAUSE  
“  
” is displayed on the handset only when dialling before pressing [C] or  
[s] (p. 30), or storing numbers in the phone book (p. 41).  
Ex. Line access number [9] (PBX)  
PAUSE  
[9] N Soft key (  
) or [REDIAL/PAUSE] N Phone number  
PAUSE  
Pressing the soft key (  
) on the handset or [REDIAL/PAUSE] on the base  
unit once creates a 3.5 second pause. This prevents misdialling when you dial  
after confirming the entered number (p. 30) or dial a stored number (p. 43, 44, 48).  
PAUSE  
Pressing the soft key (  
) on the handset or [REDIAL/PAUSE] on the base  
unit more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers.  
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Special Features  
Handset  
Key Tone  
You can select whether or not the handset keys will sound tones (key tone,  
confirmation tone, error tone). The factory preset is ON.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Scroll to “Key tone” by pressing [d] or [B],  
Key tone  
SELECT  
then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Select “Off” or “On” by pressing [d] or [B].  
Key tone  
:On  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
Handset  
Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible  
If you subscribe to Caller ID services, your handset  
displays a second caller’s information while talking. After  
you hear a call-waiting tone, the caller’s phone number  
and “Waiting” will be displayed.  
0555666777  
----Waiting-----  
You can answer the second call, keeping the first call on hold.  
Follow Telstra or your service provider instructions using [RECALL/CALL WAIT].  
If the phone number is stored in the phone book, the caller’s name will be  
displayed (p. 34).  
The second caller’s information will not be displayed when the answering system  
is recording someone’s message.  
Please contact Telstra or your service provider for details and availability in your  
area.  
Using Caller ID Type II  
When you receive a second call during a conversation, you will hear a signal tone  
following the call waiting tone and the conversation will be interrupted or muted  
for a short period of time. This is not fault of the product as these events are  
normal.  
Note: The tones are generated by the telephone company.  
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Special Features  
Handset Base Unit  
RECALL Button  
Pressing [RECALL/CALL WAIT] allows you to use special features of your host  
PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone  
services such as call waiting.  
Pressing [RECALL/CALL WAIT] cancels the mute (p. 58).  
Selecting the recall time  
Handset  
The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX.  
You can select the following recall times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90  
ms (milliseconds)”. The factory preset is “100 ms”.  
If PBX functions do not work correctly, consult your PBX supplier for the correct  
settings.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or  
Set tel line  
SELECT  
[B], then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Scroll to “Set recall time” by pressing  
Set recall time  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
5 Select the recall time by pressing [d] or [B].  
Set recall time  
:100ms  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
You can access Telstra’s “EASY CALL” service by having the recall time set at  
100 ms (this is the factory default setting), and then follow Telstra’s “EASY CALL”  
instructions to operate this service.  
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Special Features  
Handset Base Unit  
Incoming Call Tone  
During an intercom call (p. 49) or while using the Room Monitor feature, you can be  
informed of incoming calls by two tones.  
If this feature is turned on, incoming call tones will be heard for as long as the line is  
ringing. If this feature is set to “2”, incoming call tones will be heard only 2 times. If  
this feature is turned off, no tones will be heard. This factory preset is “2”.  
Using the handset, this feature can be set separately for the handset and base unit.  
Handset incoming call tone  
Handset  
1 Press [MENU].  
SELECT  
2 Press the soft key (  
) at “Ringer  
Ringer setting  
Incoming call.  
setting”.  
3 Scroll to “Incoming call.” by pressing  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Select “On”, “Off” or “2” by pressing [d] or  
Incoming call  
tone :2  
[B].  
5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
Base unit incoming call tone  
Handset  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
Set base unit  
Incoming call.  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing [d]  
SELECT  
or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Scroll to “Incoming call.” by pressing  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
5 Select “On”, “Off” or “2” by pressing [d] or  
Incoming call  
tone :2  
[B].  
6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].  
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Special Features  
Handset Base Unit  
Dial Lock  
The dial lock feature allows you to prevent others from making calls with the  
handset(s) and base unit. You can turn on the dial lock for all the units using a  
handset. To use this feature, turn the feature on. The factory preset is OFF.  
When the dial lock is turned on, only numbers stored in the phone book as  
emergency numbers (numbers stored with a # at the beginning of the name) can  
be dialled (p. 41). We recommend storing emergency numbers in the phone  
book before using this feature.  
Handset  
To turn the dial lock on  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Dial lock” by pressing [d] or  
Dial lock  
SELECT  
[B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Enter a 4-digit password.  
Enter password  
This password is required when turning the dial  
lock off.  
If more than 4 digits are entered, the last 4 digits  
are the password.  
:
____  
4 Press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
Enter password  
:1234  
YES  
5 Press the soft key (  
).  
Turn Dial lock  
on?  
Dial lock on” is displayed.  
6 Press [OFF].  
If the dial lock is turned on, the handset displays “Dial lock”. While there are  
missed calls, “Dial lock” is not displayed.  
If you make a call while the dial lock is turned on:  
using the handset, the handset beeps 3 times and “Dial locked” is displayed.  
— using the base unit, the base unit beeps 3 times.  
Please write down your password. If you forget your password, consult your  
nearest Panasonic service centre.  
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Special Features  
Handset  
To turn the dial lock off  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Dial lock” by pressing [d] or  
Dial lock  
SELECT  
[B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Enter the password set when the dial lock  
Enter password  
was turned on.  
:
____  
4 Press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
Enter password  
:;;;;  
YES  
5 Press the soft key (  
).  
Turn Dial lock  
off?  
Dial lock off” is displayed.  
If you entered the wrong password, the handset  
beeps 3 times and “Save error” is displayed.  
Enter the correct password.  
6 Press [OFF].  
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Mailbox Features  
The Answering System provides three voice mailboxes. You can share these  
mailboxes with other members of your family or office as you wish. Callers from  
touch tone phones can specify a mailbox in which to leave a message. If callers do  
not specify a mailbox or call from rotary telephones, messages will be recorded into  
Mailbox 1.  
When someone calls  
When the Answering System is on (p. 66), callers will hear a greeting message  
(p. 24).  
— While or after hearing the greeting, callers can specify a mailbox by pressing  
[#][1] (Mailbox 1), [#][2] (Mailbox 2) or [#][3] (Mailbox 3). They will then hear  
Please leave your message”, and they can start recording a message.  
If you would like callers to leave messages in a specific mailbox, we  
recommend you record a greeting message such as: “Hello, this is (your name  
and/or number). Sorry, we cannot take your call. If you have a message, for  
John press [#] and [1], for Jane press [#] and [2], for Jack press [#] and [3],  
before the beep. Or just stay on the line and leave a message after the beep.  
Thank you.”  
— Callers wait until the greeting ends, then they can leave a message. Messages  
will be automatically recorded into Mailbox 1 if no mailbox is specified.  
Incoming  
Voice Messages  
If not specified  
Caller  
presses  
[#][3].  
Caller  
presses  
Caller  
presses  
[#][2].  
[#][1].  
The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is  
about 16 minutes (about 8 minutes in “Enhanced recording” mode, p. 28). If  
messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time may be shortened by up to 3  
minutes.  
To select the caller’s recording time, see page 26.  
A maximum of 64 messages (including the greeting and memo messages) can  
be recorded.  
Useful information  
You can leave a memo message for other users in a mailbox with the base unit  
(p. 71).  
You can transfer a call to one of the mailboxes, in which callers can leave a  
message (p. 72).  
If you want to prevent unauthorized people from listening to messages in Mailbox  
2 or 3, you can assign a password to each mailbox (p. 65).  
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Mailbox Features  
Setting the Mailbox Password (for Mailbox 2 and 3)  
Handset  
You can use Mailbox 2 or 3 as personal mailboxes. To prevent unauthorized people  
from accessing your mailbox and listening to your messages, assign a  
2-digit password (00–99) to Mailbox 2 or 3. Each password and the remote code  
(p. 74) must be unique. Once a password is assigned to Mailbox 2 or 3, no one can  
listen to messages without entering the password.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
SELECT  
3 Press the soft key (  
) at “Set  
Set answering  
answering”.  
4 Scroll to “Set mailbox2&3” by pressing  
Set mailbox2&3  
Set password  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
5 Select the mailbox by pressing [B] (Mailbox  
2) or [d] (Mailbox 3).  
^=Mailbox2  
V=Mailbox3  
6 Enter a 2-digit password (00–99).  
Ex. Entered 22.  
Set password  
If you entered the wrong password, re-enter the  
correct one.  
Mailbox2 :22  
7 Press the soft key ( SAVE ).  
If the handset beeps 3 times, you entered the same password as the other  
mailbox or the remote code (p. 74), or you entered a one-digit password.  
Start again from step 6 and select another password.  
8 Press [OFF].  
To confirm the password, repeat steps 1 to 5.  
The password is displayed. When finished, press [OFF].  
To erase the password  
CLEAR  
Press the soft key (  
) in step 6, press the soft key ( SAVE ), and press  
[OFF].  
You can access the mailbox without entering the password.  
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Automatic Answering Operation  
The Answering System allows the unit to answer calls with a greeting message.  
Callers can then leave a message in a mailbox (p. 64).  
Base Unit  
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls  
Press [ANSWER ON] to turn on the Answering  
System.  
[ANSWER ON]  
and Indicator  
The indicator lights and the unit announces  
Answer set” and the current day and time.  
If “Answer set. Set time” is heard, set the date and  
time (p. 17)  
.
The unit will announce the remaining recording  
time if it is less than 3 minutes.  
When no recording time is available, you will need  
to erase any unnecessary messages before new messages can be recorded  
(p. 70). The unit can indicate that memory is full in the following ways:  
FULL  
” will flash on the base unit and the ANSWER ON indicator will flash rapidly.  
— The unit will announce “Memory full” when you press [ANSWER ON],  
[GREETING REC], or [MEMO], and after playing back messages or recording  
a message.  
If you do not want the unit to answer calls, press [ANSWER ON] again to turn off  
the Answering System. The indicator goes out and “Answer off” is heard.  
You can also turn on the Answering System remotely from an outside phone (p. 76).  
If you subscribe to Caller ID (p. 34), Caller ID information automatically adjusts the  
date and time when a call is received, provided you have already set the date and  
time manually (p. 17).  
Base Unit  
Monitoring Incoming Calls  
While a caller is leaving a message, you can monitor the call through the base unit  
speaker.  
To increase the speaker volume while monitoring, press [B]. To decrease volume,  
press [d].  
To answer a call while monitoring, press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit or press  
[C] or [s] on the handset.  
To turn the incoming call monitoring feature off  
When the base unit is not in use, press [GREETING CHECK], then press [d]  
repeatedly until “0” is displayed. (Make sure the Answering System is turned on.)  
OR  
While monitoring, press [d] repeatedly until “0” is displayed.  
If the incoming call monitoring feature is turned off, it will remain off when the next  
call is monitored.  
If you adjust the speaker volume while playing back messages or using the  
speakerphone, the speaker volume for monitoring will be turned on again. To turn  
the speaker volume off, see “To turn the incoming call monitoring feature off” of  
above step.  
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Listening to Messages  
Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, the unit will announce the day and  
time when each message was recorded (p. 17).  
Base Unit  
Using the Base Unit  
You can see the total number of recorded  
messages on the base unit display. If the  
ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages  
Ex. Mailbox 1 has new messages;  
Mailbox 2 has old messages;  
Mailbox 3 has no messages.  
BOX 1  
have been recorded. The mailbox icons  
(
,
BOX 2  
BOX 3  
and  
)
which have new messages  
also flash on the base unit display.  
BOX  
1
BOX  
2
If only old messages exist in a mailbox, the  
mailbox icon will be displayed but will not flash.  
If the Message Alert is turned on (p. 28), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on  
the handset will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded and the  
handset is not in use.  
To play back messages  
Press the MAILBOX button ([MAILBOX 1], [MAILBOX 2], or  
[MAILBOX 3]).  
The unit announces “Mailbox (No.)” and the number of new messages in the  
mailbox, then plays back the new messages.  
If the mailbox also contains old messages, only new messages will be played back.  
When the mailbox has no new messages, the unit announces “Mailbox (No.)” and  
No new messages. All message playback”, then plays back all messages in the mailbox.  
When Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password  
Ex. Mailbox 2  
1. Press [MAILBOX 2] or [MAILBOX 3].  
Enter Mailbox password” will be heard.  
BOX  
2
2. Enter the Mailbox password (p. 65).  
The unit announces “Mailbox (No.)” and the number of new messages in the  
mailbox, then plays back the new messages.  
If the mailbox also contains old messages, only new messages will be played  
back.  
• When the mailbox has no new messages, the unit announces “Mailbox  
(No.)” and “No new messages. All message playback”, then plays back all  
messages in the mailbox.  
During playback, the display shows the message number of the mailbox and the  
mailbox icon.  
At the end of the last message of the mailbox, “End of final message” is heard. The  
unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 3 minutes.  
When the mailbox has no messages, the unit announces “Mailbox (No.)” and “No  
messages”.  
If a call is received during playback, the unit rings and playback stops. To answer  
the call, press [SP-PHONE]. For playback, start again from the beginning after  
hanging up.  
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Listening to Messages  
Using the Handset (Remote Operation)  
Handset  
PLAY  
If “  
” flashes, there are new messages. If there are only old messages  
PLAY  
” is displayed but will not flash.  
If the Message Alert is turned on (p. 28), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on  
the handset will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded and the  
handset is not in use.  
To play back messages  
PLAY  
1 Press the soft key (  
).  
Ex. New messages exist.  
A beep sounds and “Please select Mailbox” will be  
heard from the speaker. To switch to the  
receiver, press [C]. To switch back to the  
speaker, press [s].  
7 missed calls  
C I D  
PLAY  
C
The icons for mailboxes that have new  
messages will flash.  
BOX 1  
BOX 2  
BOX 3  
).  
2 Press the soft key (  
,
, or  
Ex. Mailbox 1 has new  
messages.  
If “Enter Mailbox password” is announced and  
displayed, Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password. Enter  
the password (p. 65).  
Remote operation  
Mailbox (No.)” and the number of new  
messages will be announced, and new  
messages will be played.  
BOX 1  
BOX 2  
BOX 3  
When the mailbox has no new messages, the unit announces “Mailbox  
(No.)” and “No new messages. All message playback”, and plays back all  
messages in the mailbox.  
To play all messages in the mailbox, press [5].  
If you do not press any button, the voice menu will start (p. 69).  
3 To end remote operation, press [OFF].  
If you do not select a mailbox in step 2, messages in Mailbox 1 will be played.  
PLAY  
“  
” will remain on the display after listening to messages.  
You can switch to another mailbox by pressing [#] and the mailbox number ([1] to  
[3]) during the remote operation.  
If a call is received during playback, the unit rings and playback stops. To answer  
the call, press [C] or [s]. For playback, start again from the beginning after  
hanging up.  
At the end of the last message, “End of final message” is heard. The unit will  
announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 3 minutes.  
If you hear “Memory full” after playback, erase unnecessary messages (p. 70).  
When memo messages are played (p. 71), “MEMO” is displayed.  
When the mailbox has no messages, the unit announces “Mailbox (No.)” and “No  
messages”.  
During playback, you can turn the Answering System on or off. To turn the system  
on, press [8] during playback. To turn off, press [0].  
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Listening to Messages  
Voice menu  
If you do not press any buttons at the end of the last message, the unit will  
announce “End of final message” and the voice menu will begin.  
The unit announces, “Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all  
messages.”  
You can press buttons for other playback options (see below) or select another  
mailbox by pressing [#] and the mailbox number ([1] to [3]) even if the voice menu  
has started.  
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after the voice menu, the  
handset will exit remote operation.  
For Caller ID service users (p. 34)  
During playback, the handset display shows the name and/or number of the  
caller whose message is being played.  
To call the displayed number:  
CALL  
1. Press the soft key (  
).  
The unit stops playback.  
If you need to edit the phone number to call back, see page 39.  
CALL  
2. Press the soft key (  
), [C], or [s].  
The unit dials the phone number.  
During playback  
Base Unit Handset  
To adjust the  
To increase, press [B]. To decrease, press [d].  
speaker volume  
You can also adjust the receiver volume on the  
handset.  
To repeat a message Base unit: Press [H].  
REPEAT  
Handset: Press the soft key (  
) or [1].  
If pressed within the first 5 seconds of playback, the  
previous message will be played.  
To skip a message  
To stop playback  
Base unit: Press [G].  
Handset: Press the soft key (  
SKIP  
) or [2].  
Base unit: Press [STOP].  
To resume playback, press the MAILBOX button  
([MAILBOX 1], [MAILBOX 2], or [MAILBOX 3]) of the  
message that is being played.  
If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you  
press [STOP] again, playback mode will be cancelled.  
Handset: Press [9].  
If you do not press any button within 15 seconds after  
stopping playback, the voice menu will start (see  
above).  
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Erasing Messages  
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 3  
minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:  
— “Memory full” is heard.  
FULL  
flashes on the base unit.  
— ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on).  
Erase unnecessary messages. We recommend you erase unnecessary messages  
after each playback.  
Erasing a specific message  
Base Unit  
Press [ERASE] while the message you want to erase is being played.  
A beep sounds, then the next message is played. To exit playback mode, press  
[STOP] twice.  
Handset  
Press [*][4] while the message you want to erase is being played.  
A beep sounds, then the next message is played. To exit remote operation mode,  
press [OFF].  
Erasing all messages in the mailbox  
All recorded messages, except the greeting message, can be erased at one time.  
Base Unit  
1 Press [ERASE] while the base unit is not being used.  
To erase all messages, please select Mailbox” is heard.  
2 Within 10 seconds, press the MAILBOX button ([MAILBOX 1],  
[MAILBOX 2], or [MAILBOX 3]).  
You can also select the mailbox by pressing the mailbox number ([1] to [3]).  
If Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password, enter it (p. 65).  
A long beep sounds, then “Mailbox (No.)” and “No messages” are heard.  
Handset  
PLAY  
1 Press the soft key (  
).  
,
BOX 1  
BOX 2  
BOX 3  
, or ).  
2 Press the soft key (  
If Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password, enter it (p. 65).  
3 Press [*][5] to erase all messages in the mailbox.  
A long beep sounds, then “Mailbox (No.)” and “No messages” are heard.  
To end remote operation, press [OFF].  
Information in the Caller List will not be erased. To erase caller information, see  
page 40.  
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Recording a Memo Message  
Base Unit  
You can record a voice memo message of up to 3 minutes in the desired mailbox  
for other users or yourself.  
1 Press [MEMO].  
Please select Mailbox” is heard.  
2 Within 10 seconds, press a MAILBOX button ([MAILBOX 1],  
[MAILBOX 2] or [MAILBOX 3]).  
You can also select a mailbox by pressing the mailbox number ([1] to [3]).  
After the long beep, talk clearly 20 cm away from the MIC.  
The base unit display shows the elapsed recording time.  
If the elapsed recording time exceeds 99 seconds, the counter continues  
from 00 to indicate 100 seconds.  
3 When finished, press [MEMO] or [STOP].  
BOX 1  
BOX 2  
BOX 3  
or  
The ANSWER ON indicator, the mailbox icon  
(
,
)
on  
PLAY  
the base unit and “  
” on the handset flash.  
If you record for over 3 minutes in step 2, the unit will stop recording.  
If “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your message was not recorded. Record your  
message again.” is announced, start again from step 1.  
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Transferring a Call to a Mailbox  
Base Unit Handset  
When you answer a call and the caller wants to talk to someone who is not  
available, you can place the caller into one of the mailboxes, where the caller can  
leave a message.  
Tell the outside caller you will transfer him or her to the desired party’s mailbox.  
Remind the caller to press # (the pound sign) and the mailbox number of the  
desired party (if necessary).  
1 Base unit:  
Handset display  
Press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER]  
Press extension#  
to transfer  
during a call.  
1-4=Handset  
Handset: Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] during a  
0=Base 9=Mailbox  
call.  
The call is put on hold.  
2 Press [9] to hang up the call.  
After you press [9]:  
The caller will then hear the greeting (p. 24), and while that message is  
playing the caller can press [#] and the mailbox number ([1] to [3]). Then the  
caller will hear “Please leave your message”. The caller can leave a message in  
the mailbox.  
OR  
If the caller does not specify the mailbox, the caller can leave a message in  
Mailbox 1 after the greeting.  
Even if you subscribe to Caller ID service (p. 34), Caller ID information will not be  
displayed while the message is being played. The Caller ID information will be  
recorded in the Caller List (p. 37) if the transferred call is an incoming call.  
Interrupting remote operation  
If another user is calling from a remote location to access a mailbox and you  
mistakenly answer the call, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.  
The user can then access a mailbox, by entering the remote code or the  
mailbox password (see “Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone” on  
page 73).  
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone  
While outside, you can operate the Answering System  
from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu  
will guide you through the Answering System (p. 75).  
To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly,  
see page 76.  
Summary of remote operation  
Call your unit from a touch tone phone.  
Enter the remote code (p. 74)  
during or after the greeting.  
Mailbox 1” and the number of new  
messages of Mailbox 1 are heard,  
and the new messages will be  
played.  
If Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password  
(p. 65), you can enter the password  
during or after the greeting, to access  
the mailbox directly.  
The mailbox number and the  
number of new messages of the  
mailbox are heard, and the new  
messages will be played.  
To access Mailbox 2 or 3, press [#]  
and the mailbox number ([2] or [3])  
after entering the remote code.*  
The mailbox number and the  
number of new messages in the  
mailbox are heard, and the new  
messages will be played.  
After 3 seconds, the voice menu will start (p. 75).  
Follow the menu or enter direct commands (p. 76).  
To end remote operation, hang up.  
To listen to messages in another mailbox, press [#] and the mailbox number ([1]  
to [3]).*  
* If you hear “Enter Mailbox password” after selecting mailbox 2 or 3, enter the  
password for the mailbox.  
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than  
3 minutes.  
The messages are saved.  
If the unit announces “No new messages”, the mailbox has only old messages. If “No  
messages” is announced, the mailbox has no messages.  
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone  
Remote Code  
Handset  
The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and  
listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99) for your remote  
code.  
The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own remote  
code, you can use “11”.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
SELECT  
3 Press the soft key (  
) at “Set  
Set answering  
answering”.  
4 Scroll to “Remote code” by pressing [d] or  
Remote code  
SELECT  
[B], then press the soft key (  
).  
5 Enter a 2-digit remote code (00–99).  
Ex. Entered 35.  
Remote code  
:35  
SAVE  
6 Press the soft key (  
).  
If the handset beeps 3 times, the entered remote code is the same as the  
password (p. 65) and cannot be used. Start again from step 5 and select  
another code.  
7 Press [OFF].  
To confirm the remote code, repeat steps 1 to 4.  
The remote code is displayed. When finished, press [OFF].  
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone  
Voice Menu  
The shaded parts are voice prompts.  
Press [1].  
All Message Playback.  
Press 1 to play back all messages.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
All recorded messages in the  
mailbox are played back. At the  
end of the last message, “End  
of final message” is heard.  
Press [2].  
Press [1].  
New Message Playback.  
Press 1 to play back new messages.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
Only new messages in the  
mailbox are played back. At the  
end of the last message, “End  
of final message” is heard.  
Press [2].  
Press [1].  
Please leave your message.  
Press 1 to record your message.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
1. Talk after the long beep.  
2. When you finish recording a  
voice memo message, hang  
up.  
Press [2].  
Press [1].  
Mailbox (No.)” and “No  
messages” are heard, and all  
recorded messages in the  
mailbox are erased.  
Press 1 to erase all messages.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
Press [2].  
Press 7 to record your greeting.  
Press 9 to end recording.  
Press [1].  
Press 1 to record your greeting.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
1. Press [7].  
2. After the long beep, talk for  
up to 2 minutes.  
Press [2].  
3. Press [9] to finish.  
Your greeting will be played  
back for confirmation.  
3 seconds after playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning.  
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than  
3 minutes.  
If you hear “Memory full” after playback, erase unnecessary messages (p. 76).  
To switch to another mailbox to listen to messages, press [#] and the mailbox  
number ([1] to [3]) during remote operation. If you hear “Enter Mailbox password”,  
Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password (p. 65) which must be entered.  
If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds after a voice prompt, “Thank you  
for your call” will be heard and the call will be disconnected.  
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone  
Direct Remote Operation  
Once you have accessed one of the mailboxes (p. 73), you can also control your  
unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote  
operation, hang up at anytime.  
Direct commands  
[4]:  
[5]:  
[1]:  
Plays back new messages. [*] [4]: Erases the current  
message.  
A beep will sound and the  
Plays back all messages.  
Repeats the current  
message.  
next message will be played.  
[*] [5]: Erases all messages in the  
mailbox.  
If pressed within the first 5  
seconds of playback, the  
previous message will be  
played.  
A long beep will sound, and  
Mailbox (No.)” and “No  
messages” will be heard.  
[2]:  
[9]:  
Skips the current message.  
Stops the current operation.  
[#] [1]: Selects Mailbox 1.  
[#] [2]: Selects Mailbox 2.  
[#] [3]: Selects Mailbox 3.  
To resume, enter a direct  
command within 15 seconds,  
or the voice menu will start  
(p. 75).  
If Mailbox 2 or 3 has a  
password (p. 65), enter it.  
[0]:  
Turns off the Answering  
System.  
[7]:  
[9]:  
Records a greeting  
message.  
After the long beep, talk for  
up to 2 minutes.  
The unit hangs up.  
Recording is stopped.  
The greeting is played.  
Turning on the Answering System  
Call your unit and wait for 15 rings.  
The unit will answer and the greeting will be played.  
The Answering System will be turned on. Hang up or enter the remote code for  
other options.  
When turning on the Answering System using a rotary or pulse service telephone,  
you cannot enter the remote code for other options.  
Skipping the greeting  
After calling your unit, press [*] during the greeting.  
The unit skips the rest of the greeting and you can start recording your message  
after the long beep.  
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Belt Clip  
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip.  
To attach the belt clip  
To remove the belt clip  
While pressing the top of the clip (1),  
pull the right edge in the direction of  
the arrow (2).  
B
A
Optional Headset  
Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free phone  
conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL headset.  
Only telecommunications compliance labelled headsets should be plugged into  
the headset jack on the handset.  
Connecting the optional headset  
Open the headset jack cover, and insert the headset plug into the headset jack as  
shown below.  
Headset Jack  
To switch to the speakerphone while using the headset:  
Press [s]. To return to the headset, press [C].  
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Wall Mounting  
This unit can be mounted on a wall.  
1 Connect the AC adaptor.  
To Power  
Outlet  
2 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (  
A).  
Connect the telephone line cord (B).  
1
2
3 Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes (A) and  
(B) on the base unit.  
B
B
A
A
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Wall Mounting  
4 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of  
the arrow until it clicks into place.  
5 Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the telephone line  
cord. Mount the unit, then slide down.  
Raise the antennas.  
Screws (not included)  
8.3 cm  
To Telephone Plug  
connected to Socket  
6 To charge the handset battery:  
Place the handset on the base unit.  
The unit beeps once and the CHARGE indicator lights.  
Wall Template  
8.3 cm  
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Wall Mounting  
To remove the wall mounting adaptor  
While pushing down the RELEASE LEVERS (  
A
), remove the adaptor (B).  
1
1
RELEASE  
LEVERS  
2
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Direct Commands  
Handset  
After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing [0]  
to [9], [*] and [#] instead of using the soft keys.  
Menu item  
Command  
[1] [1]  
Selection items  
Page  
p. 18  
Ringer volume  
[0] : Off [1] : Low  
[2] : Medium [3] : High  
Ringer tone  
(Handset)  
[1] [2]  
[1] [3]  
[1][3] : Tone pattern 1–3  
[4][7] : Melody pattern 1–4  
p. 19  
p. 61  
Incoming call tone  
(Handset)  
[1] : On [2] : Twice [0] : Off  
Date and time  
Voice enhancer  
Dial lock  
[4]  
[5]  
[6]  
[9]  
Go to Step 3 on page 17.  
[1] : On [0] : Off  
p. 31  
Go to Step 3 on page 62.  
[1] : On [0] : Off  
Talking Caller ID  
(Handset)  
p. 35  
Copy phone book  
–Copy 1 item  
[#] [1]  
[#] [2]  
Go to Step 4 on page 46.  
Go to Step 4 on page 47.  
Copy phone book  
–Copy all items  
LCD contrast  
Key tone  
[0] [1]  
[0] [2]  
[0] [3]  
[0] [4]  
[1][6] : Level 1–6  
[1] : On [0] : Off  
p. 21  
p. 59  
p. 21  
Auto talk  
[1] : On [0] : Off  
Set area code  
Set dial mode  
Set recall time  
Go to Step 4 on page 22.  
[0] [5] [1] [2] : Tone  
p. 23  
p. 60  
[0] [5] [2] [1] : 700 ms [2] : 600 ms  
[3] : 400 ms [4] : 300 ms  
[5] : 250 ms [6] : 110 ms  
[7] : 100 ms [8] : 90 ms  
Set line mode  
[0] [5] [3] [1] : A [2] : B  
p. 23  
p. 27  
Number of rings  
[0] [6] [1] [2][7] : 2–7 rings  
[0] : Toll saver  
Recording time  
[0] [6] [2] [1] : 1 minute [2] : 2 minutes  
p. 26  
[3] : 3 minutes [0] : Greeting only  
Remote code  
[0] [6] [3] Go to Step 5 on page 74.  
Recording mode  
[0] [6] [4] [1] : Standard recording  
p. 28  
[2] : Enhanced recording  
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Direct Commands  
Menu item  
Mailbox 2&3  
Command  
Selection items  
Page  
[0] [6] [5] Go to Step 5 on page 65.  
passwords  
Room monitor  
(Handset)  
[0] [9]  
[0] [#]  
[1] : On [0] : Off  
p. 56  
Message alert  
[1] : On [0] : Off  
p. 28  
p. 20  
Ringer tone  
(Base unit)  
[0] [*] [1] [1][3] : Tone pattern 1–3  
[4][7] : Melody pattern 1–4  
Incoming call tone  
(Base unit)  
[0] [*] [2] [1] : On [2] : Twice [0] : Off  
p. 61  
p. 56  
p. 36  
Room monitor  
(Base unit)  
[0] [*] [3] [1] : On [0] : Off  
Talking Caller ID  
(Base unit)  
[0] [*] [4] [1] : On [0] : Off  
Handset registration  
[0] [0] [1] Go to Step 5 on page 84.  
Handset deregistration [0] [0] [2] [3] [3] [5]  
p. 83  
During programming:  
O K  
When “ SAVE ” or “  
” is displayed, press the right soft key to save the new  
settings.  
To exit programming, press [OFF].  
If you press the direct command incorrectly, press [OFF], then re-enter  
programming mode by pressing [MENU].  
• For function details, see the corresponding pages.  
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Cancelling Registration/Re-registration  
Handset  
Cancelling the Handset Registration  
If you no longer need to use the handset or if you want to use the handset with a  
different base unit of the same model, it is necessary to cancel the handset’s  
registration from the current base unit.  
Only one handset can be cancelled at a time.  
Make sure the handset and the base unit near each other and are not being  
used.  
1 Press [MENU].  
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing  
Initial setting  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
3 Scroll to “Registration” by pressing [d]  
Registration  
SELECT  
or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
4 Scroll to “Deregistration” by pressing  
Deregistration  
SELECT  
[d] or [B], then press the soft key (  
).  
5 Press [3][3][5] to delete the registration  
Deregistration  
Enter code:335  
memory.  
:335  
If you enter a wrong code, re-enter [3][3][5].  
O K  
6 Press the soft key (  
).  
Ex. Extension number 2  
[-  
1
]
IN USE  
I
HandSsPetPR[IV2AC]Y  
The registration memory will be erased on both  
the handset and the base unit.  
If the handset beeps 3 times, you entered a  
wrong code. Enter “335”, then press the soft key  
Deregistered  
O K  
(
).  
To register the handset to another base unit of  
the same model, start from step 5 on page 84.  
[-]” is shown on the top right of the display.  
After cancelling registration, the handset cannot be used. If you want to use it  
again, register the handset to the base unit by performing steps 5 and 6 on  
page 84.  
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Cancelling Registration/Re-registration  
Handset & Base Unit  
Re-registering the Handset  
If you want to re-register the handset to the base unit or a different base unit of the  
same model, you need to register it to that base unit. The handset will be given a  
new extension number of that base unit. Only one handset can be registered at a  
time near the base unit.  
Make sure the base unit and the other handsets are not being used. Have  
both the handset and base unit nearby during registration.  
If you have cancelled handset registration at a previous base unit (p. 83), start  
from step 5.  
1 Handset: Press [MENU].  
2 Handset: Scroll to “Initial setting” by  
Initial setting  
pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key  
SELECT  
(
).  
3 Handset: Scroll to “Registration” by  
Registration  
pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key  
SELECT  
(
).  
SELECT  
4 Handset: Press the soft key (  
) at “HS  
HS registration  
registration”.  
5 Base unit:  
Press and hold [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] for 3 seconds.  
The CHARGE indicator flashes. After the CHARGE indicator starts flashing,  
the rest of the procedure must be completed within 1 minute.  
6 Handset:  
Press LOCATOR  
on base unit  
for 3 sec.  
O K  
(1) Press the soft key (  
).  
(2) Wait until a long beep sounds and the  
display shows the new extension number  
(ex. extension number 2).  
Then press OK  
O K  
BOX 1  
BOX 2  
[2  
]
IN USE  
I
1
HandSsPetPR[IV2AC]Y  
Registration is complete.  
Registered  
You can stop registration by pressing [OFF] on the handset and pressing  
[LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] on the base unit.  
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Cancelling Registration/Re-registration  
If you have not cancelled the handset’s registration at the previous base unit  
(p. 83), the handset number remains in that base unit’s memory. To erase the  
handset number from the previous base unit, see the base unit’s Operating  
Instructions. For the KX-TG5240AL base unit: (1) Press and hold [LOCATOR/  
INTERCOM/TRANSFER] for 3 seconds, and (2) Press and hold the handset  
number [1]  
(
) to [4]  
(
)
that you do not want for 5 seconds. A long beep  
sounds, then the handset number is erased.  
If the Following Appear on Your Display...  
The following will be displayed on the handset when the unit needs your attention.  
Display message  
Cause & Remedy  
The battery needs to be charged. Recharge the  
battery (p. 14).  
Recharge battery  
The battery has been discharged. The handset will  
not work. Fully charge the battery (p. 14).  
Charge for 6 HRS  
No link to base.  
Move closer to  
base and try  
again.  
The handset has lost communication with the base  
unit. Walk closer to the base unit, and try again.  
Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.  
Raise the base unit antennas.  
The handset’s registration may have been cancelled.  
Re-register the handset(p. 83, 84).  
A handset button was pressed while the handset was  
on the base unit (or the charger, for accessory  
handset users, p. 3). Lift the handset and press the  
button again.  
Please lift up  
and try again.  
The called base unit or handset is in use.  
Privacy mode is on for the call you tried to join  
(p. 58).  
Busy  
The handset you tried to send phone book items to is  
in use.  
The handset you are calling is too far from the base  
unit.  
The called handset has not been registered to the  
base unit.  
You selected your own extension number.  
Invalid  
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If the Following Appear on Your Display...  
Display message  
Cause & Remedy  
When you tried to register or deregister the handset,  
the handset and base unit could not link for some  
reason, such as interference from electrical  
appliances. Move the handset and base unit away  
from any electrical appliances and try again.  
If more than one handset is in use, you may not be  
able to register/deregister. Try again later.  
Error!!  
Another handset tried to send phone book items to  
you but copying stopped. Have the other handset  
user re-send the items to you (p. 46, 47).  
System is busy.  
Please try again  
later.  
If more than one other user is using the handset and/  
or base unit, such as conducting outside/intercom  
calls or listening to messages, you may not be able to  
use the handset. Try again later.  
The Answering System is in use (answering a call or  
playing back messages). Try again later.  
The handset has lost communication with the base  
unit. Walk closer to the base unit and try again.  
When you tried to store an item in the phone book,  
the phone book memory was full. Press [OFF] to exit  
programming mode. To erase other items from the  
phone book, see page 45.  
Phone book full  
---Incomplete---  
Tom Jones  
When the displayed item was sent to the destination  
handset, the phone book memory was full and  
0987654321  
copying stopped. If you tried to send all of the items,  
the item displayed with “Incomplete” and items after  
it have not been copied to the destination handset.  
Press [OFF] to exit (p. 46, 47). To erase items from  
the destination handset phone book, see page 45.  
You can copy all of the items again or copy the items  
which have not been copied one by one (p. 46, 47).  
Phone book full  
(The name/number is  
an example.)  
---Incomplete---  
Tom Jones  
The destination handset is out of area.  
The destination handset user may have pressed  
[C] or [s].  
0555654321  
(The name/number is  
an example.)  
Your phone book is empty. No items were copied to  
the destination unit.  
Phone book  
No items stored  
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If the Following Appear on Your Display...  
Display message  
Cause & Remedy  
The Room Monitor feature is turned off on the  
destination handset or base unit and cannot be  
monitored (p. 56).  
Denied  
The called handset was on the base unit. The  
handset must be off the base unit to be monitored.  
The entered password was wrong in programming  
the dial lock. Enter the correct password.  
Save error  
Dial locked  
The dial lock is turned on. If necessary, turn the dial  
lock off (p. 63).  
Invalid.  
Please register  
to the base unit  
The handset you tried to call has not been registered  
to the base unit. Register the handset (p. 84, steps 5  
and 6).  
Error!!  
4 handsets have already been registered to the base  
unit. To cancel a handset’s registration, see page 83.  
You may have registered one of your handsets to  
another base unit without deleting its registration to  
this base unit. Erase the handset’s registration from  
the base unit.  
4 handsets have  
already been  
registered.  
For the KX-TG5240AL base unit:  
(1) Press and hold [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/  
TRANSFER] for 3 seconds, and  
(2) Press and hold the handset number [1]  
that you do not want for 5 seconds. A long beep  
sounds, then the handset number is erased.  
(
) to [4]  
(
)
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Troubleshooting  
If the handset display shows error messages, see “If the Following Appear on  
Your Display...” (p. 85–87) for the Cause & Remedy.  
Telephone System  
Problem  
Cause & Remedy  
No link to base.  
Move closer to  
base and try  
The handset has lost communication with the  
base unit. Walk closer to the base unit, and try  
again.  
again.” is displayed and an  
alarm tone sounds.  
Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged  
in.  
Raise the base unit antennas.  
The handset’s registration may have been  
cancelled. Re-register the handset (p. 84).  
Static, sound cuts in/out,  
fades. Interference from other  
electrical units.  
Move the handset and base unit away from  
other electrical appliances (p. 6).  
Walk closer to the base unit.  
Raise the base unit antennas.  
Turn on the Clarity Booster feature (p. 31).  
Your unit is connected to a telephone line with  
ADSL service. We recommend connecting a  
noise filter (contact your ADSL service  
provider) to the telephone line between the  
base unit and the telephone line jack.  
The base unit and/or handset  
does not ring.  
The ringer volume is turned off. Set to high,  
medium, or low (p. 18, 19).  
If more than one other user is using the  
handset and/or base unit, the handset/base  
unit may not ring. Users will hear incoming  
call tones (p. 61).  
The handset display is blank.  
If the handset display is blank, fully charge the  
battery (p. 13).  
You cannot program any  
function items.  
Programming is not possible while the  
handset and/or base unit is being used.  
Do not pause for over 60 seconds while  
programming.  
Walk closer to the base unit.  
While another user is listening to messages or  
the Answering System is handling a call, you  
cannot program. Try again later.  
When the dial lock is turned on, you cannot  
store phone numbers (p. 41, 48). To turn the  
mode off, see page 63.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause & Remedy  
While programming or  
A call is coming in. To answer the call, press  
[C], [s] or [SP-PHONE]. Start again from  
the beginning after hanging up.  
searching, the handset or base  
unit starts to ring and the  
program/search stops.  
You cannot make an intercom/ If more than one other user is using the  
outside call.  
handset and/or base unit, you may not be  
able to make a call. Try again later.  
Your handset is in remote operation mode  
(p. 68). Exit by pressing [OFF].  
The handset you called is too far from the  
base unit.  
You cannot make an outside call when the  
dial lock is turned on. To turn the mode off,  
see page 63.  
Set the dialling mode to “Tone” (p. 23).  
You cannot redial.  
If the last number dialled was more than 48  
digits long, the number will not be redialled  
correctly.  
The [REDIAL/PAUSE] button on the base  
unit functions as either redial or pause. It will  
redial the last number dialled if pressed  
before dialling any digits (p. 32). If another  
number has been dialled first, it will operate  
as a pause button (p. 58).  
You cannot redial when the dial lock is turned  
on. To turn the mode off, see page 63.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause & Remedy  
The handset does not display  
the caller’s phone number.  
You need to subscribe to Caller ID.  
Other telephone equipment may be interfering  
with your phone. Disconnect it and try again.  
Other electrical appliances connected to the  
same outlet may be interfering with Caller ID.  
Telephone line noise may be affecting Caller  
ID.  
The caller requested not to send his/her  
Caller ID information (p. 34).  
If a call is being transferred to you, the Caller  
ID information will not be displayed.  
If a (separate) Caller ID box is connected  
between the base unit and the telephone wall  
jack, disconnect the Caller ID box or plug the  
unit directly into the wall jack.  
Some of PBX units may not support Caller ID.  
Please consult with your PBX supplier.  
The calling party does not subscribe to Caller  
ID services.  
Your unit is connected to a telephone line with  
ADSL service. We recommend connecting a  
noise filter (contact your ADSL service  
provider) to the telephone line between the  
base unit and the telephone line jack.  
The handset and/or base unit  
does not announce the  
displayed caller’s name.  
The handset and/or base unit ringer volumes  
are turned off. Set to high, medium, or low  
(p. 18, 19).  
The Talking Caller ID feature is turned off.  
Turn it on (p. 35).  
The handset and/or base unit  
does not announce the  
displayed caller’s name  
properly.  
Name pronunciation may vary.  
The handset and/or base unit will announce  
each letter of abbreviations, such as “Co.” and  
“Inc.”.  
Caller ID supports names of up to 15 letters. If  
the caller’s name has more than 15 letters,  
the name will not be announced correctly.  
The handset display exits the  
Caller List or phone book.  
Do not pause for over 60 seconds while  
searching.  
The Ringer/Message Alert  
indicator flashes slowly when  
the handset is not ringing or in  
use.  
The Message Alert is turned on and new  
messages have been recorded. Turn the  
Message Alert off (p. 28) or listen to the new  
messages (p. 67, 68, 73).  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause & Remedy  
You cannot have a  
conversation using the  
headset.  
Make sure the optional headset is connected  
properly (p. 77).  
If “SP-phone” is displayed on the handset,  
press [C] to switch to the headset.  
Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL  
headset.  
Answering System  
Problem  
Cause & Remedy  
The Answering System is on,  
but incoming messages are  
not recorded.  
The recording time is set to “Greeting only”.  
Select “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes”  
(p. 26).  
Memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages  
(p. 70).  
FULL  
” flashes and the  
Memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages  
ANSWER ON indicator flashes  
rapidly. No new messages are  
recorded.  
(p. 70).  
You cannot access a mailbox  
from the base unit or the  
handset.  
If more than one other user is using the  
handset and/or base unit, you may not be  
able to access the mailbox. Try again later.  
If another user is listening to messages or the  
Answering System is handling a call, you  
cannot access the mailbox. Try again later.  
You cannot access a mailbox  
from a touch tone phone.  
Make sure you entered the correct remote  
code (p. 74).  
If “Enter Mailbox password” is heard, Mailbox 2  
or 3 has a password which must be entered  
(p. 65).  
The Answering System may not respond if the  
tones are too short to activate the unit. Press  
each button firmly.  
The Answering System is off. Turn it on  
(p. 76).  
When you play back  
The date and time may be set incorrectly. Set  
messages or turn on the  
Answering System, the base  
unit and handset announce the  
wrong day and time.  
the date and time again (p. 17).  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause & Remedy  
Caller ID information is not  
displayed during message  
playback (p. 69).  
Caller ID information will not be displayed  
— if a message is recorded by using [MEMO]  
(p. 71), or  
— if a call is transferred to a mailbox and the  
caller leaves a message (p. 72).  
You cannot remember your  
mailbox password. You cannot  
retrieve the messages from  
your mailbox.  
Confirm the mailbox password using the  
handset (p. 65).  
If you cannot use the handset, you can  
retrieve the messages from your mailbox after  
erasing the password, using the base unit;  
Press [PROGRAM], [MUTE], [#], and  
[9][0][0][0].  
Please note that the following settings will  
return to the factory preset with the Mailbox 2  
and 3 passwords.  
Function  
Date & time  
Factory preset  
Recall time  
100ms  
Line mode  
B mode  
Answering System  
Number of rings  
Recording time  
On  
4
3 min  
Remote code  
11  
Recording mode  
Base unit ringer volume  
Base unit ringer tone  
Base unit incoming call tone  
Standard (16 min)  
High  
Tone 1  
2
Base unit room monitor mode Off  
Base unit Talking Caller ID On  
You cannot reset the above settings to the  
factory preset, if the dial lock is turned on  
(p. 62). If you forget your password of dial  
lock, consult your nearest Panasonic service  
centre.  
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Troubleshooting  
General  
Problem  
Cause & Remedy  
The handset and/or base unit  
does not work.  
Check the settings (p. 12–14).  
Fully charge the battery (p. 13).  
Clean the charge contacts and charge again  
(p. 14).  
Check battery installation (p. 13).  
Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset it.  
Plug in, and try again.  
The handset has not been registered to the  
base unit. Register the handset (p. 84, steps 5  
and 6).  
Re-install the battery (p. 13) and fully charge it.  
KX-TG5240AL is not designed to be used  
with rotary (pulse dialling) services.  
E” flashes on the base unit  
display.  
If a power failure occurs, the date and time  
setting may be erased. Set the date and time  
again (p. 17).  
Recharge battery” is  
displayed, “3” flashes,  
or the handset beeps  
intermittently.  
Fully charge the battery (p. 13).  
Charge for 6 HRS” and  
4” are displayed and the  
handset does not work.  
The battery has been discharged. Fully  
charge the battery (p. 14).  
You charged the battery fully,  
but “Recharge battery” is  
still displayed and/or “3”  
continues to flash, or “Charge  
for 6 HRS” and “4” are  
displayed.  
Clean the charge contacts and charge again  
(p. 14).  
The battery may need to be replaced. If you  
install a new battery, fully charge it (p. 13, 14).  
The CHARGE indicator does  
not go out after the battery has  
been charged.  
This is normal.  
Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Support Centre.  
Please phone Panasonic on 132600 for assistance.  
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Safety Instructions  
Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below.  
Safety  
1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the  
operating instructions or as marked on the unit.  
2) When left unused for a long period of time, the base unit should be unplugged  
from the household AC outlet.  
3) To minimize the possibility of lightning damage when you know that a  
thunderstorm is coming, we recommend that you:  
a) Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone jack.  
b) Unplug the power supply cord from the AC power outlet.  
Installations  
Environment  
1) Do not use this unit near liquids — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, sink,  
etc. Damp environments should also be avoided.  
2) The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves,  
etc. It also should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5°C  
or greater than 40°C.  
3) The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the AC outlet  
is located/installed near the unit and is easily accessible.  
Placement  
1) Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.  
2) Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto, and liquids are not spilled  
into, the unit. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical  
vibration or shock.  
3) Place the unit on a flat surface.  
For best performance  
1) If noise prevents the conversation from being understood at the handset,  
approach the base unit to lessen the noise.  
2) The handset should be used at the HIGH volume setting when the reception  
audio is difficult to hear.  
3) The handset should be fully recharged on the base unit when “Recharge  
battery” is displayed and/or “3” flashes.  
4) The handset antenna should not be touched during use because it can effect the  
handset’s performance.  
5) The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the unit is used in the  
following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, undergrounds, near metal  
objects such as wire fences, etc.  
Medical  
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or  
hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio  
frequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of 5760 MHz to 5840  
MHz, and the power output level can range from 0.25 watts to 0.5 watts.) Do not  
use the unit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you  
not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could  
be sensitive to external RF (radio frequency) energy.  
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Safety Instructions  
Operating near 5.8 GHz electrical appliances may cause interference.  
Move away from the electrical appliances.  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
PRODUCT TO LIQUID OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.  
If there is any trouble, disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a  
known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, do not  
reconnect the unit to the telephone line until the fault has been repaired. If the  
known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone company.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with AS/NZS 3548:1995 limits  
for electromagnetic interference. Any modifications to any part of the system or to  
any peripherals may void the EMC compliance of the system or the peripherals.  
This equipment will be inoperable if mains power fails.  
The earcap on the handset is magnetised and may retain metallic objects.  
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Important Information  
Instructions to customer  
Installation  
Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a  
“Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your  
telephone service.  
Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are  
contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).  
You are authorised to install this Permitted Attachment yourself by plugging it into  
the line socket of any regular telephone. You may connect it in place of your  
existing telephone or to any spare telephone socket installed in your premises.  
To disconnect your existing telephone you must first remove its plug from the line  
socket. You can then insert the plug of your Permitted Attachment into the socket  
and use your equipment.  
If the plug of your existing telephone cannot be readily removed, you will have to  
remove the screw securing it. To do this proceed as follows:  
1. Loosen screw “A” sufficiently to remove the socket cover. (See Fig. 1.)  
2. Remove screw “B” and withdraw the plug. (See Fig. 2.)  
3. Replace screw “B”. (See Fig. 3.) Ensure that it screws completely into the socket  
recess. (If the screw is too long, increase the hole depth or replace the screw with  
one 5 mm shorter.)  
4. Replace socket cover and tighten screw “A”. (See Fig. 4.)  
SOCKET  
PLUG  
SCREW  
“B”  
SCREW “A”  
Fig. 2  
Fig. 1  
TELEPHONE CORD  
Connect to the PLUG  
(
)
as shown in Fig. 1.  
SCREW “A”  
SCREW “B”  
SOCKET  
Fig. 4  
Fig. 3  
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Important Information  
If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in  
your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed.  
You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service  
consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is not connected by  
means of a modern plug and socket. In such cases a new socket will need to be  
installed.  
Should the Permitted Attachment not operate when plugged into a socket, it is  
either faulty or unsuitable for operation with your telephone service. It should be  
returned to the store where purchased or an Authorised Service Centre.  
Service difficulties  
If at any time a fault occurs on your telephone service, carry out the following  
checks before you call for service:  
Disconnect the Permitted Attachment and try using the service with the normal  
telephone.  
If the telephone service then operates satisfactorily, the fault is in your Permitted  
Attachment. Leave the Permitted Attachment disconnected and report the fault to  
its supplier or agent to arrange for repair.  
If when using the telephone the service is still faulty, report the fault to “Service  
Difficulties and Faults” for attention.  
You are required to keep this Permitted Attachment in good working order while it is  
connected to your telephone service. Its construction or internal circuit must not be  
modified in any way without permission.  
WARNING  
This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for secrecy of  
conversations. Appropriately tuned radio equipment and other cordless telephone  
systems in close proximity may be used by a third party to monitor and possibly  
interrupt conversations in progress when this system is on radio operation.  
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Specifications  
N Handset  
Power Supply:  
Ni-MH battery (3.6 V, 830 mAh)  
5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz  
Frequency:  
Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 220 mm x 53 mm x 37 mm  
Mass (Weight):  
Security Codes:  
Approx. 210 g  
1,000,000  
N Base Unit  
Power Supply:  
AC adaptor (230 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz)  
Power Consumption:  
Standby:  
Approx. 2.5 W  
Maximum: Approx. 6.0 W  
5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz  
Frequency:  
Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 107 mm x 251 mm x 135 mm  
Mass (Weight): Approx. 480 g  
N Operating Environment: 5 °C – 40 °C  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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N52  
Sales Department:  
Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited  
Austlink Corporate Park, 1 Garigal Road, Belrose NSW 2085, Australia  
Manufacturer:  
Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.  
1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan  
© 2004 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.  
PQQX14275YA S0504-1064  
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