Panasonic KX-FC175AL User Manual

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.

Compact Plain Paper Fax with 2.4GHz Cordless

and Answering System

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-FC175AL

This model is designed to be used in Australia and New Zealand.

TO USE IN NEW ZEALAND, CHANGE THE LOCALE SETTING

(feature #74 on page 77).

Attach your sales receipt here

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.

This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME) and its licensee. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of KME and its licensee.

Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 2001

Things you should keep a record of

For your future reference

Date of purchase Serial number

(found on the rear of the unit)

Dealer’s name and address

Dealer’s telephone number

Caution:

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Note that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used ink film. Use discretion when disposing of the used ink film.

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Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.

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This model is designed for the Australian and New Zealand network.

This model is designed to be used in Australia and New Zealand according to the locale setting feature.

The default setting is Australia. To use in New Zealand, change the setting (feature #74 on page 77).

For Australian users

Warning:

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This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails.

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When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible,disconnect the power supply cord immediately and return this unit to an authorised service centre.

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Disconnect the telephone connection before disconnecting power connection prior to relocating the equipment, and reconnect the power first.

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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.

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No “000” or other calls can be made from this device during a mains power failure.

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The earcap on the handset is magnetised and may retain metallic.

For New Zealand users

Warning:

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WHEN AFAILURE OCCURS WHICH RESULTS IN THE INTERNAL PARTS BECOMING ACCESSIBLE, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IMMEDIATELY AND RETURN THIS UNIT TO AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE.

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DISCONNECT THE TELECOM CONNECTION BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE POWER CONNECTION PRIOR TO RELOCATING THE EQUIPMENT, AND RECONNECT THE POWER FIRST.

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NO “111” OR OTHER CALLS CAN BE MADE FROM THIS DEVICE DURING A MAINS POWER FAILURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.

Notice:

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The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

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This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency Service.

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This equipment should not be used under any circumstances which may constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

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Not all telephones will respond to incoming ringing when connected to the extension socket.

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This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line.

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.

f 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

SCREW “A”

PLUG

Fig. 1

TELEPHONE CORD

Connect to the PLUG as shown in Fig. 1.

( )

SCREW “B”

Fig. 2

SCREW “B”

Fig. 3

SOCKET

SCREW “A”

Fig. 4

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.

Service difficulties

If at any time a fault occurs on your telephone service carry out the following checks before you call for service:

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Disconnect the Permitted Attachment and try using the service with the normal telephone.

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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.

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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.

Important information (for Australian users)!

Operating distance and noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the 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 or another cordless phone.

In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.

Raise the antennas vertically.

For best performance

Lay the handset in the cradle of the base unit for about 6 hours before initial use.

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A beep will sound, and the following will be

displayed for an instant on the base unit.

Base unit display:

The display will show the date and time.

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For further details, see page 22.

CHARGING

Charge contacts

Battery charge

Note:

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If you are using the handset near a microwave oven which is in use, noise may be heard from the receiver. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit.

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If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is 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.

Base unit display

Handset display

Safety instructions

Important safety instructions!

When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or the like.

5. Place the unit securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the unit falls.

6. Do not cover slots and openings on the unit. They are provided for ventilation and protection against overheating. Never place the unit near radiators, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided.

7. Use only the power source marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. For safety purposes this unit is equipped with a grounded plug. If you do not have this type of outlet, please have one installed. Do not defeat this safety feature by tampering with the plug.

9. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one can step or trip on the cord.

10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

11. Never push any objects through slots in this unit. This may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the unit.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an authorised service centre when service is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.

13. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorised service centre when the following conditions occur:

A. When the power supply cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit. C.If the unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

D.If the unit does not work normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an authorised service centre.

E. If the unit has been dropped or

physically damaged.

F. If the unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

14. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless types. There may be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning.

15. Do not use this unit to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.

INSTALLATION:

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Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

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Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

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Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

WARNING:

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To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.

OTHER INFORMATION:

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Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.

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The unit should be kept free from dust, high temperature and vibration.

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The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

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Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

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Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety instructions

CAUTION:

Battery

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.

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Use only the battery(ies) specified.

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Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.

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Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.

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Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery to conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

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Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

Splash-resistant (Handset only)

The handset is designed to be splash resistant and you can use the handset with wet hands, but please note the following:

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Do not immerse in water or leave under running water.

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Keep the handset away from salt water.

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Avoid exposure to prolonged high humidity.

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Since water in headset jack may cause damage, close the headset jack cover when the optional headset is not in use. When the optional headset is connected, do not use the handset with wet hands.

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If the handset is wet, wipe with a soft dry cloth.

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The base unit is not designed to be splash resistant. Do not place the wet handset on the base unit.

Shock-resistant (Handset only)

Although the handset is designed to be shock resistant, do not throw or step on the handset.

NOTICE:

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Operating near 2.4GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances and/or press the CH (Channel) button.

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Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of

2.4015GHz to 2.4705GHz, and the power output level can range from 0.001 watts to

0.20 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.

Initial Preparation

Accessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Help Button Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Finding the Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Controls Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

(Base Unit)

Setup Ink film – installing / replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(Base Unit) Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setup Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

(Handset) Belt clip and headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Volume Adjusting handset volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting base unit volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Telephone

Fax

Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Documents you can send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Sending a fax using the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Broadcast transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Receiving Setting the unit to receive faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Faxes TEL mode (answering all calls manually). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

TEL/FAX mode (receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxes

without ring signals when you are near the unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Extension telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Pager call - when the unit receives a fax or voice message. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine). . . . . . . . . 53

Distinctive Ring Using with the ring detection feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Making and Phone calls - making. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Answering Calls

Phone calls - answering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Navigator Storing names and telephone numbers into the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Directory Editing a stored item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Erasing a stored item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Making a phone call using the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Caller ID Caller ID service from your phone company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing and calling back using caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Erasing caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Storing caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Voice Contact Talking to the other party after fax transmission or reception . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Copy

Copying Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Error Messages Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Operations When a function does not work, check here before requesting help. . . . . . . 81

If a power failure occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Jams Recording paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Document jams – sending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Battery Replacing the handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Cleaning Document feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Thermal head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Features Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Summary Basic features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Advanced features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Help

General Information

Printed Reports Reference lists and reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Specifications Technical data about this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Index Program index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Programmable Features

Answering Device

Setup TAD/FAX mode (receiving phone calls and faxes automatically). . . . . . . . . . 56

Greeting Recording your own greeting messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Erasing your own recorded greeting messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Memo Message Leaving a message for others or yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Incoming Listening to recorded messages using the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Messages Listening to recorded messages using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Remote Operating from a remote location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Operation

Voice Mailbox How callers can leave you private messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Recording your own mailbox greeting messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Listening to recorded messages using the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Listening to recorded messages using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Listening to recorded messages from a remote location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Option Transferring recorded messages to another telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Accessories

Included accessories!

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If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.

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Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.

Power cord.........................1

Telephone line cord

..............1

(for Australian users only)

Cordless handset ...............1

Belt clip...............................1

Operating instructions.........1

Ink film................................1

Paper tray...........................1

Accessory information!

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The ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again.

1 roll – 216 mm x 50 m 2 rolls – 216 mm x 50 m

Specifications / Usage

KX-FA53A

Model No.

Replacement film

Item

KX-FA55A Replacement film

We recommend that you buy a full-size replacement film for continuous use of your unit. For best results, use genuine Panasonic replacement film Model No. KX-FA53Aor KX-FA55A.

Ni-Cd battery for the cordless handset.P-P510 Rechargeable battery For a hands-free telephone conversation.KX-TCA89BX Headset

— The rechargeable battery is

pre-installed.

(Modular type plug)

Telephone line cord

..............1

(for New Zealand users only)

(New Zealand type plug)

Telephone plug...................1

(

for Australian users only

)

— The ink film is pre-installed.

Help Button / Finding the Controls (Base Unit)

Help function!

Press l.

Display:

Press ( or ) until the desired item is displayed.

1. How to send faxes with the voice guide.

2. How to set the date, time, your logo and

fax number.

3. How to program the features.

4. How to store names in the directory and

how to dial them.

5. Help with problems operating the answering device.

6. Help with problems receiving faxes.

FAX RECEIVING

PRESS SET

TAD OPERATION

PRESS SET

Overview!

Document guides Speaker

(Left side of the unit)

Paper tray

Back cover

Recording paper entrance

Document entrance

Document exit

Tension plate Recording paper exit

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Up to 30 sheets of printed

paper can be held.

Front cover

Back cover open button

Microphone

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To talk with the other party

when using the speakerphone.

Antennas

Note:

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The document will be ejected from the front of the unit. Install the unit on a desk or floor with a smooth surface and do not place anything in front of the unit.

Display

HELP

SET

Finding the Controls (Base Unit)

Location!

HELP

STOP

COPY

REDIALRECALL

PAUSE MUTE

SLOW

QUICK

MIC

INTERCOM

LOCATOR/

FAX/

START

SET

RECORD ERASE

ANSWER

AUTO

PLAY MESSAGES

MEMORY% CALLS

VOLUME

DIGITAL

SP-PHONE

PRE V NE XT

NAVIGATOR

CALLER ID

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To redial the last number dialled from the base unit.

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To insert a pause during dialling.

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For speakerphone

operation (p. 24).

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To access special telephone services such as

call waiting (p. 33) or for transferring extension calls.

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To adjust volume (p. 23).

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To search for a stored name (p. 32, 42).

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To select the features or feature

settings during programming (p. 69).

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To navigate to the next operation.

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To initiate fax transmission

or reception.

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To store a setting during

programming.

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To stop an operation

or cancel programming.

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To mute your voice to the other party during a

conversation. Press this button again to resume the conversation.

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To turn on/off AUTO ANSWER (p. 46).

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To initiate or exit programming.

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To record your own

greeting messages (p. 57).

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To erase recorded messages (p. 59).

Display

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To initiate copying (p. 54).

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To print a quick reference (p. 11).

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To use caller ID

service (p. 35).

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To play recorded

messages (p. 59).

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For slow or quick

playback (p. 59).

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To page or locate the handset (p. 26, 27).

Setup (Base Unit)

Ink film – installing / replacing!

Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part.

Centre part

Front cover

Push the back cover open button (green) on the right side of the unit. OR Push the back cover open lever (green) inside of the unit.

Back cover open button (green)

Back cover open lever (green)

Open the back cover.

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For first time installation of the supplied ink film, skip to step 6.

Back cover

Install the included ink film or replace the used ink film with a new one. The following ink films are available for replacement.

Model No. KX-FA53A: Replacement film (1 roll) Model No. KX-FA55A: Replacement film (2 rolls)

Each roll prints about 140 A4-sized pages or 150 letter-sized pages. See page 10 for accessory information.

For replacement only

Pull out the blue gear and remove the used ink film. Remove the used core.

Used ink film

Blue gear

Used core

(continued)

Setup (Base Unit)

Note:

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The ink film is completely safe to touch, and will not rub off on your hands like carbon paper.

Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the dotted area at both ends (#). Close the front cover securely ($).

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The following will be displayed while the unit is checking that there is no slack in the ink film.

Display:

PLEASE WAIT

Dotted area

Front cover

Display

Back cover

For replacement only

Remove the stoppers and tags from the new ink film. Find the “T” shaped gear (blue).

Recording paper!

Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper jam.

Pull the tension plate forward and hold open while inserting the paper.

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The paper should not be over the tab.

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If the paper is not inserted correctly, readjust the paper, or the paper may jam.

Tension plate

Tab

Side to be printed face down.

Stack of paper

Correct

Incorrect

Adding paper

1. Pull the tension plate forward and hold open while

removing all of the installed paper.

2. Add paper to the stack of paper you removed and straighten.

3. Fan the stack of paper.

4. Pull the tension plate forward and hold open while

inserting the paper.

Tension plate

A4 size recording paper can be loaded. The unit can hold up to 50 sheets of 60 g/m2to 75 g/m

(16 lb. to 20 lb.) paper or 30 sheets of 90 g/m2(24 lb.) paper. See the note for paper specifications on page 89.

Tab

Slot

Paper tray

Paper tray!

Insert the tab on the paper tray into the slot on the back of the unit.

Note:

●

Do not place the unit in areas where the paper tray may be obstructed (i.e. by a wall, etc.).

Setup (Base Unit)

Connections!

Power cord To the power outlet (220 V–240 V, 50/60 Hz)

Telephone line cord

To the single telephone line

Telephone plug (Australian users only)

Connect the telephone line cord.

Connect the power cord.

Caution:

●

When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible.

To use the fax machine with a computer on the same line

●

We recommend you use separate wall jacks for the fax machine and the computer.

●

Set the fax machine to TEL mode (p. 48).

●

The device which has the shortest ring setting will answer the call first.

●

If the computer provides a port for a telephone line, connect the fax machine to this port on the computer.

Setup (Base Unit)

Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number!

You should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. This

information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit.

Fax Correspondence

Your logo

Your facsimile telephone number

Date and time

FROM : Panasonic Fax

Example:

FAX NO. : 1234567 Feb. 26 2002 09:02AM P1

Setting the date and time

Display

SET

To correct a mistake

●

Press ( or ) to move the cursor to the incorrect number, and make the correction.

Note:

●

You can enter the number by pressing + or

- in steps 4 and 5. In this case, press )

to move the cursor.

●

The accuracy of the clock is approximately ±60 seconds a month.

Press w.

●

The next feature will be displayed.

Press p.

YOUR LOGO

PRESS SET

Press p.

Display:

Press ( or ) until the following is displayed.

Press w.

Cursor

Example:

Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting 2 digits for each, using the dial keypad. Example: August 10, 2002

Press 08 10 02.

Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting 2 digits for each, using the dial keypad. Press * to select “AM” or “PM”.

Example: 3:15PM

1. Press 03 15.

2. Press * until “PM” is displayed.

M:08/D:10/Y:02 TIME: 03:15PM

M:08/D:10/Y:02 TIME: 03:15AM

M:08/D:10/Y:02 TIME: 12:00AM

M:01/D:01/Y:02 TIME: 12:00AM

SET DATE & TIME

PRESS SET

SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[I H]

Press p.

Display:

Press ( or ) until the following is displayed.

Press w.

Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using the dial keypad. See the next page for details.

Example: “Bill”

1. Press 2 2 times.

Cursor

2. Press 4 6 times.

3. Press 5 6 times.

4. Press ) to move the cursor to the next

space and press 5 6 times.

Press w.

●

The next feature will be displayed.

Press p.

YOUR FAX NO.

PRESS SET

LOGO=Bill

LOGO=Bil

LOGO=Bi

LOGO=B

LOGO=

AAAAAAAAA

YOUR LOGO

PRESS SET

SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[IH]

Setup (Base Unit)

Setting your logo

(Hyphen)

(Delete)

STOP

MUTE

(Insert)

Display

SET

RECALL

To correct a mistake

●

Press ( or ) to move the cursor to the incorrect character, and make the correction.

To delete a character

●

Move the cursor to the character you want to delete and press { (Delete).

To insert a character

1. Press ( or ) to move the cursor to the

position to the right of where you want to insert the character.

2. Press r (Insert) to insert a space and enter the character.

Note:

●

You can enter your logo by pressing + or

- (see the next page) in step 4. In this

case, press ) to move the cursor.

The logo can be your company, division or name.

STOP

MUTE

1 2 3 4

9 0

RECALL

Setup (Base Unit)

Keys Characters

1 [ ] { } + – / = , . _ ` : ; ? |

A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4

J K L j k l 5

M N O m n o 6

P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8

W X Y Z w x y z 9

0 ( ) < > ! " # $ % & ¥ ? @ ^ ’ ®

To select characters with the dial keypad

Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below.

To select characters using + or -

Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select characters using + or -.

Press + or -

until the desired character is

displayed.

2. Press

)

to move the cursor to the next space.

●

The character displayed in step 1 is inserted.

3. Return to step 1 to enter the next character.

Display order of characters

Capital

alphabet

Lower case

alphabet

Number

Symbol

: Pressing

Hyphen button (To insert a hyphen.) Insert button (To insert one character or one space.) Delete button (To delete a character.)

" key (To move the cursor to the left.)

' key (To move the cursor to the right.)

To enter another character using the same number key, move the cursor to the next space.

Setup (Base Unit)

Setting your facsimile telephone number

Press p.

Display:

Press ( or ) until the following is displayed.

Press w.

Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 20 digits, using the dial keypad.

Example:

Press w.

●

The next feature will be displayed.

Press p.

SENDING REPORT MODE=ERROR [±]

NO.=1234567

NO.=

YOUR FAX NO.

PRESS SET

SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[I H]

(Hyphen)

SET

(Delete)

STOP

Display

RECALL

Note:

●

You can enter your facsimile telephone number by pressing + or - in step 4. If you use + or

-, press ) to move the cursor.

●

The * button replaces the digit with a “+” and the # button replaces it with a space.

Example (using the dial keypad): +234 5678 Press *234#5678.

●

To enter a hyphen in a telephone number, press è (Hyphen).

To correct a mistake

●

Press ( or ) to move the cursor to the incorrect number, and make the correction.

To delete a number

●

Move the cursor to the number you want to delete and press { (Delete).

Setup (Handset)

Location)

●

To make/answer/end calls

(p. 24, 25).

●

Dial 1: To repeat the recorded

messages (p. 60).

●

Dial 2: To skip the recorded

messages (p. 60).

●

Dial 4: To play new recorded

messages (p. 60).

●

Dial 5: To play all recorded

messages (p. 60).

●

Dial 7: To turn AUTO

ANSWER on (p. 60).

●

Dial 9: To turn AUTO

ANSWER off (p. 60).

●

To access special telephone services such as call waiting (p. 33) or for transferring extension calls.

●

To listen to recorded messages (p. 60).

●

To select a clear channel

(p. 24).

●

To enter programming (p. 28).

●

To stop viewing (p. 34).

●

To page the base unit (p. 26, 27).

●

To erase an item (p. 31).

●

To erase caller information (p. 36).

●

To redial the last number dialled from the handset.

●

To insert a pause during dialling.

●

To receive a fax (p. 48).

●

To adjust volume (p. 23).

●

To search for a stored name (p. 32).

●

To view caller information (p. 34).

●

Backlit LCD display The lighted display will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a handset button or lifting the handset off the base unit.

Belt clip

To install the belt clip

To remove the belt clip

Headset (optional)

Plugging the headset into the handset allows a hands-free telephone conversation. For best results, use the Panasonic headset Model No. KX-TCA89BX. See page 10 for accessory information.

To connect the headset

Belt clip and headset!

Setup (Handset)

Battery life

If your Panasonic battery is fully charged; — the battery life will last up to 4.5 hours while in

use (in conversation) near the base unit within about 3 m.

— the battery life will last up to 3.5 hours while in

use (in conversation) away from the base unit.

— it will last for up to about 11 days while not in

use (off the base unit).

●

Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.

(flashing)

Handset display

Fully charged Medium Low Needs to be recharged.

Battery strength

You can check the battery strength on the handset display while the handset is in use, or for about 5 seconds after using the handset.

Recharge

Recharge the battery when: — the handset beeps intermittently while it is in

use, or

— the following is shown and “ ” flashes on

the handset display.

Display:

●

Recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, or the display will continue showing the above indication.

Recharge battery

Automatic security code setting

Whenever you place the handset on the base unit, the unit will automatically select one of a million security codes. These codes help to avoid unauthorised use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone.

Lay the handset in the cradle of the base unit for about 6 hours before initial use.

●

A beep will sound, and the following will be displayed for an instant on the base unit.

Display:

The display will show the date and time.

●

If the base unit is in use, a beep may not sound and the above display may not be shown.

●

While charging, the battery strength mark (see below) will be shown on the handset display.

CHARGING

Note:

●

Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a dry cloth once a month, or the

battery may not charge properly.

●

The battery cannot be overcharged.

Battery charge)

Charge contacts

Base unit display

Handset display

Volume

Adjusting handset volume!

Handset receiver volume

3 levels (high/middle/low) are available.

While talking, press & or %.

To turn the ringer off:

Press and hold & until you hear 2 beeps in step 4.

●

To turn the ringer back on, press %

step 4.

While the ringer volume is set to off:

When receiving a call, the handset will not ring.

12Ringer1off

Ringer volume

4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available. While the unit is idle, press + or -.

●

If any documents are in the document entrance, you cannot adjust the ringer volume. Confirm that there are no documents in the entrance.

To turn the ringer off:

1. Press - repeatedly until the following is

displayed.

Display:

2. Press w.

●

To turn the ringer back on, press +.

While the ringer volume is set to off:

When a call is received, the unit will not ring and will display the following.

Ringer pattern

●

You can select one of three ringer patterns. Change the setting (feature #17 on page 71). The ringer pattern you selected will sound when the unit receives a call.

INCOMING CALL

RINGER OFF

RINGER OFF= OK? YES:SET/NO:STOP

Adjusting base unit volume!

Speaker volume

8 levels (high to low) are available. While using the speakerphone, press + or -.

Fax voice guidance volume

9 levels (high to off) are available.

While listening to the fax voice guidance, press + or -.

Answering device volume

9 levels (high to off) are available.

While listening to the recorded messages, press + or -.

Ringer volume

3 levels (high/low/off) are available.

Make sure the handset is idle.

Press œ–.

2. Press &

to select “Ringer volume”.

Display:

Press ).

Press & or % to select the desired volume.

●

The current ringer will sound.

●

To change the volume, press & or % again within 5 seconds.

0Save0directory

Ringer0volume

GF H

=Yes

Making and Answering Calls

Handset is off the base unit:

Press ë.

Handset is on the base unit:

Lift the handset and press ë.

Dial the telephone number.

Example:

●

If noise interferes with the conversation, press Å to select a clear channel or move closer to the base unit.

When finished talking, press ë or lay the handset on the base unit.

Talk

1112222

Note:

●

If short beeps sound when you press

ë; — move closer to the base unit, or — lay the handset on the base unit. Then try again.

●

If ë is pressed while the base unit is in use, the call will be switched to the handset and the base unit is disconnected.

With the handset

Phone calls - making)

Press NO.

Display:

Dial the telephone number.

Example:

When the other party answers, talk into the microphone.

When finished talking, press NO.

TEL=2345678

TEL= PRESS NAVI. [ H]

With the base unit

DIGITAL SP-PHONE

Microphone

REDIAL/PAUSE

Speakerphone operation

●

Use the speakerphone in a quiet room.

●

Adjust the speakerphone volume using + or -.

TALK

To redial the last number

The last number dialled will be redialled.

1. Press NO or lift the handset.

2. Press RS.

■ For New Zealand users only

●

If the line is busy when using the NO button, the unit will automatically redial the number twice.

●

During redial, the following will be displayed.

Display:

WAITING REDIAL

Making and Answering Calls

Phone calls - answering)

Handset is off the base unit:

Press ë when the handset rings.

●

You can also answer a call by pressing any dial key 0 to 9,:, or #.

(Any key talk feature)

Handset is on the base unit:

Lift the handset and press ë when the base unit rings.

When finished talking, press ë or lay the handset on the base unit.

With the base unit

When the base unit rings, press NO and talk into the microphone.

When finished talking, press NO.

With the handset

DIGITAL SP-PHONE

Microphone

Auto talk feature (Handset)

You can answer a call by just lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing ë. This feature is set to off. To activate this feature, proceed as follows.

Make sure the handset is idle.

1. Press œ–.

Display:

2. Press & 2 times to select “Talk switching”.

3. Press ).

0Auto0talk

:Off

GF H

=Save

Talk0switching

GF H

=Yes

Save0directory

0Ringer0volume

GF H

=Yes

4. Press & or % to select “On”.

5. Press ).

6. Press œ– to exit the

program.

Note:

●

If you subscribe to Caller ID service, and want to view the caller’s information on the handset display before answering a call, turn off this feature.

0Auto0talk

:On

GF H

=Save

TALK

FUNCTION/EXIT

Making and Answering Calls

Paging the handset from the base unit

Using this feature, you can locate the handset if it has been misplaced (Handset locator).

Base unit:

Press —“.

●

The base unit will page the handset for about 1 minute.

Base unit display:

Handset display:

●

To stop paging, press —“ again.

Handset:

Press â to answer. Handset display:

(Example)

Intercom

00-01-12

1111 Paging

Press1INTERCOM

@@@@PAGING

Base unit:

Speak into the microphone.

Handset:

When finished talking, press â.

INTERCOM

Intercom

)

Paging the base unit from the handset

Handset:

Press â.

●

The base unit will ring. You can then talk with the base unit user.

Handset display: (Example)

Base unit:

Answer through the microphone. Base unit display:

Handset:

When finished talking, press â.

INTERCOM

PAGING

Intercom

00-01-12

LOCATOR/INTERCOM

Microphone

INTERCOM

Base unit display:

Conversation time

Note:

●

If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, ask the base unit user to decrease the speaker volume by pressing

●

Intercom can only be ended using the handset.

Note:

●

Intercom can only be ended using the handset.

Making and Answering Calls

Transferring a call)

From the handset to the base unit

Handset:

During an outside call, press â to page the base unit.

●

The handset user can talk with the base unit user.

●

The outside call will be put on hold.

Handset display: (Example)

Base unit display:

●

If there is no answer on the base unit, press ë to return to the outside call.

INTERCOM1HOLD

1234

PAGING

Intercom1hold

00-01-12

Microphone

DIGITAL SP-PHONE

INTERCOM

TALK

LOCATOR/INTERCOM

TALK

INTERCOM

From the base unit to the handset

Base unit:

During an outside call, press —“ to page the handset.

●

The base unit will start paging the handset for 1 minute.

●

The outside call will be put on hold.

Base unit display:

Handset display:

Handset:

Press â to answer the page.

Handset display: (Example)

Base unit display:

INTERCOM1HOLD

Intercom1hold

00-01-12

1111 Paging

1Press1INTERCOM

1234

PAGING

Handset:

To answer the outside call, press ë.

Base unit:

Talk with the handset user through the microphone.

Base unit:

To answer the outside call, press NO.

The intercom can be used during a conversation. This feature enables you to transfer an outside call between the handset and the base unit.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Navigator Directory

Using the handset

Storing names and telephone numbers into the directory!

For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides the navigator directory. You can store the names and telephone numbers using both the handset and base unit up to 50 items in total.

Press œ–.

Display:

Press ).

Example:

Enter the name, up to 10 characters (see right).

Example:

Press &.

Enter the telephone number, up to 30 digits, using the dial keypad.

Example:

Press &.

Example:

Press ).

●

To program other items, repeat steps 2 to 7.

Press œ– to exit the program.

Tom0Jones 3334444

=Edit

=Save

3334444

IH G

=Next

Enter0phone0no.

Enter0name Tom0Jones

IH G

=Next

Enter0name

IH G

=Next

Directory=

00220items

Save0directory

0Ringer0volume

GF H

=Yes

CLR

FUNCTION/EXIT

Keys Characters

(Space)

[]{}+–/

=,._`:;?| ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4

JKLjkl5

MNOmno6

PQRSpq r s7 TUVtuv8

WXYZwxyz9

0()<> !"#$

%&¥?@^ ’→

Note:

●

To enter another character using the same

number key, press ) to move the cursor to the next space.

To correct a mistake

1. Press ( or ) to move the cursor to the

incorrect character.

2. Press Ñ.

3. Enter the correct character.

Navigator Directory

To correct a mistake

●

Press ( or ) to move the cursor to the incorrect character/number, and make the correction.

To delete a character/number

●

Move the cursor to the character/number you want to delete, and press { (Delete).

Press p repeatedly until the following is displayed.

Display:

Press * to select “NAVI.”.

Enter the name, up to 10 characters (see page 19 for instructions).

Example:

Press w.

Enter the telephone number, up to 30 digits, using the dial keypad.

Example:

●

If you want to enter a hyphen, press îï (Hyphen)

Press w.

●

To program other items, repeat steps 3 to 6.

Press p to exit the program.

NAME= STORE:PRESS SET

REGISTERED

NO.=5552233

NO.=

NAME=Alice STORE:PRESS SET

NAME= STORE:PRESS SET

DIRECTORY SET NAVI.=? BROAD=#

(Hyphen)

(Delete)

SET

STOP

RECALL/CALL WAIT

Helpful hint:

●

You can confirm the stored items on the telephone number list (p. 90).

Note:

●

When the following is displayed in step 6, you can store only 5 more items.

Display:

●

If there is no space to store new items, the following is displayed in step 6.

Erase unnecessary items (p. 31).

●

A hyphen or a space entered in a telephone

number counts as two digits.

REGISTERED

DIRECTORY FULL

REGISTERED

SPACE= 5 DIRS.

Using the base unit

+ 67 hidden pages

Panasonic KX-FC175AL User Manual

For Australian users

Operating distance and noise

For best performance

Battery charge

Safety instructions

Table of Contents

Accessories

Included accessories!

Accessory information!

Help function!

Overview!

Setup (Base Unit)

Ink film – installing / replacing!

Recording paper!

Paper tray

Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number!

Setup (Handset)

Belt clip and headset!

Battery charge)

Volume

Adjusting handset volume!

Adjusting base unit volume!

Making and Answering Calls

Phone calls - answering)

Intercom

Transferring a call)

Navigator Directory