Panasonic KX-T4168-B User Manual

Before Initial Use

Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 48-49 before use. Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic cordiess teiephone.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Date of purchase
Name of dealer
Dealer’s address
Accessories
□ AC Adaptor (p. 10)
one
___________
□ Telephone Line
Cord (p. 10)
one
□ Wall Mounting
Adaptor {p. 13)
one

For Best Performance

Battery Charge

To power the handset, charge the battery for 10 hours before
initial use (p 11)

Operating Distance/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 placement is
Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, radio, or personal
In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions

Contents

Location of Controls Display
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Setting Up .................................................................
Connection........................................................................
Battery Charge .................................................................
Wall Mounting
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Preparation for Handset.............................................
Setting the LCD Contrast.................................................
Setting the AUTO TALK Feature to ON
Making/Answering Calls
Making Calls with the Handset .......................................
Answering Calls with the Handset..................................
Making Calls with the Base Unit
Answering Calls with the Base Unit ...............................
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Caller ID Service ................................................................................22
Using the Caller List
Viewing the Caller List............................................................................24
Calling Back from the Caller List ...........................................................26
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number ......................................................27
Storing the Caller List Information in the Directory
Erasing the Caller List Information.......................................................29
Storing the Area Code............................................................................30
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Using the Directory.......................................................................32
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory
Steps lor Entering Names and Symbols ...............................................34
Finding Items in the Directory
Dialing from the Directory .....................................................................37
Changing an Item in the Directory Erasing an Item from the Directory
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Intercom
Special Features
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Transferring a Call Using Intercom ......................................................41
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For Call Waiting Service Users .............................................................43
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary Service Users)...........................43
If Your Unit is Connected to a PBX .......................................................43
Automatic Security Code Setting
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Battery Replacement ...................................................................44
Adding Another Phone ................................................................45
Before Requesting Help...............................................................46
Important Safety Instructions
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FCC and Other Information .........................................................50

Location of Controls

Handset

Display (p, 8, 9)
Function Keys {F1. F2, and F3) activate instructions that appear above on the display
SEARCH (v, a)
Buttons (p. 24)
FLASH Button (p. 16)
CALL WAIT Button (p. 43)
REDIAUPAUSE Button (p. 17, 43)
VOLUME/RINGER Button (p. 17, 19)
CH (Channel) Button (p. 17)
Base unit

Display

The handset gives you instructions and information on the display These are the display prompts on pages 8, 9
In the battery saver mode, the display is blank until you use the handset (P 11)
12 NEW CALLS
ВАТТ INTERCOM
1112222
01-06-35
OUT OF RANGE
BATTERY i B]
INTERCOM CH9
00-00-06 OFF
HOLD 00-02-14
INT
INT
The display shows the number of new calls in the stand-by mode To check the battery strength, press (fT) (ватт key) To page the base unit, press (F3) (intercom key)
During a conversation, the display counts the call duration (Ex 1 hour, 6 minutes 35 seconds)
The handset has lost communication with the base unit (p 46)
When you press (^ (ватт key), the display shows the present battery strength (p 11) (Ex The battery strength is low)
The handset and the base unit enter the intercom mode (p 40) To end the intercom, press (off key)
An outside call is put on hold by the handset
user To release the hold, press [TALKl or
(SP-PHONEl
SUSAN HAMMER DIAL CLEAR NO
DIAL EDIT DATE
8
This
IS
a name from the Caller List information
Use the function keys as you need
The received caller’s phone number has an error (*?)
OUT OF AREA
The caller dialed from an area which does not provide the Caller ID service
PRIVATE CALLER
END OF NEW CALL
EXIT
END
EXIT
NO CALLERS
EXIT
ANNE DIAL NO
NO ITEM STORED
MEMORY IS FULL CLEAR EXIT
The caller has requested not to deliver their information
You finished viewing the NEW CALLS in the Caller List To exit, press (exit key)
At the end of the Caller List when you are pressing [SEARCH] (v, a) To exit, press
(EXIT key)
The Caller List is empty To exit, press (FS]
(EXIT key)
This IS a name from the directory item Use the function keys as you need
There’s no stored item at a dialing button you pressed in the directory
During a storing procedure, the display shows the directory memory is full
SAVE ERROR
During a programming procedure, the handset has lost communication with the base unit Move closer to the base unit

Setting Up

Connection

USE ONLY Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-A11. The adaptor must remain connected at all times.
Notes:
—The AC adaptor may feel warm during use. This is normal. —If you connect a reserve telephone on the same line, see page 45.
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Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit for 10 hours.
—The IN USE/CHARGE indicator
lights.
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

Battery saver mode

The handset goes into battery saver mode 5 minutes after you finished using the handset (ex. such as making a call, viewing the caller list, etc.).
In this mode, the display is blank, but the handset receives calls.
To exit the battery saver mode, use the handset again. The display automatically ‘wakes up’ from ‘sleeping’.

To check the battery strength

You can check the present battery strength while the handset is in the battery saver or stand-by mode.
Press (El) (ватт key).
—If the display is blank, press one of the function keys to turn the display
on.
The display shows the present battery strength as shown in the chart below.
Display prompt
(III] ( II]
( l]
Battery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
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^ Setting Up

Recharge

When the ВАТТ LOW indicator flashes or beeps intermittently, recharge the battery.
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ВАТТ LOW Indicator

Standard battery life

If your Panasonic battery is fully charged;
While in use (TALK) Up to about 8 hours
While not in use (Stand-By) Up to about 14 days
—Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
—Clean the charge contacts with a soft cloth once a month, or the
battery may not charge properly.
—Once the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset
on the base unit until the ВАТТ LOW indicator flashes.
—The battery cannot be overcharged.
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Wall Mounting

This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate
Reverse the handset hook in
1
the cradle so the tab holds
the handset
© Push to remove (2) Rotate 180'’ @ Replace it with the tab
facing upwards
Connect the AC adaptor Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push It in the direction of the arrow
—The word “UP” should face
upward
Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit, then
slide down
—Extend the antenna fully
To charge the battery:
Place the handset on the handset hook as shown
—The IN USE/CHARGE
indicator lights
To Power Outlet
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Preparation for Handset

Setting the LCD Contrast

You can select the LCD contrast among 3 levels (DARK, NORMAL and
LIGHT). NORMAL is the factory setting.
Press [PROGRAM].
1
Press (F3] [next key).
Press (fT) (yes key).
—The current setting flashes on the
display.
Select the desired level by pressing one of the function keys. To select DARK, press (FT) (dark key). To select NORMAL, press (norm
key).
To select LIGHT, press (F^ (light
key).
—The selected setting flashes on the
display.
—After a few seconds, the handset
returns to the stand-by mode.
Note;
—To cancel the programming halfway, press [PROGRAM], Then restart
from step 1.
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Setting the AUTO TALK Feature to ON

If you set the AUTO TALK feature to ON, you can answer a call by lifting
the handset on the base unit without pressing [TALK). If you want to use this feature, program as follows. OFF is the factory setting.
Press (^OGRAM).
1
Press [F3] (next key) twice until talk
SWITCHING?” is displayed.
Press (CHNG key).
—The current setting flashes on the
display.
Press [fT] (on key).
—The selected setting flashes on the
display.
—After a few seconds, the handset
returns to the stand-by mode.
Notes:
—To cancel the programming halfway, press [PROGRAM]. Then restart
from step 1.
—In order to be able to view Caller ID information before answering a
call, leave the AUTO TALK feature OFF.
—To set the AUTO TALK feature to OFF, press (F3) (off key) in step 4.
DIRECTORY ? STORE EDIT NEXT
TALK SWITCHING? CHNG
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TALK
AUTO CN
12 NEW CALLS ВАТТ INTERCOM
NEXT
OFF
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Making/Answering Calis

Making Calls with the Handset

(REDIAL/PAU^I
(VOLUME/RINGER]
-j Press [TALK]
—The indicator lights
2 Dial a phone number
—The dialed number is displayed —The display starts counting the call
duration
—if you misdial, press (FLASH 1 firmly
then dial again
To hang up,
press [TALK] or place the handset on the base unit
—The indicator light goes out
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