Panasonic KX-TC1486B User Manual

900 MHz Cordless Phone

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TC1486

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for 15 hours before initial use.

Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 34 before use. Read and understand all instructions.

Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID).

Attach your purchase receipt here.

For your future reference

Serial No.

Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

Accessories (included)

For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, call 1-866-605-1277.

∑ AC Adaptor (p. 7)	∑ Telephone Line Cord (p. 7)
Order No.
PQWATC1461M1
one	one
∑ Battery (p. 8)	∑ Handset Cover (p. 8)	∑ Belt Clip (p. 27)
Order No.	Order No.	Order No.
PQWBTC1461M	PQYNTC1486B	PQZHTC1486B

one

one

one

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For Best Performance

Battery Charge

A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for 15 hours before initial use (p. 8).

Base Unit Location

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		In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
such as a TV or personal computer.		with no obstructions such as walls.

Raise the antenna.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Contents

Preparation
Location of Controls ...............	5
Settings .....................................	7
Connections .............................	7
Installing the Battery in the
Handset..................................	8
Battery Charge .........................	8
Ringer Selector ........................	9
Programmable Functions ......	10
Display Language ..................	10
Dialing Mode ..........................	10
Basic Operation
Making Calls ...........................	11
Answering Calls .....................	12
Caller ID Service .....................	13
Using the Caller List ..............	15
Viewing the Caller List............	15
Calling Back from the Caller
List........................................	17
Editing the Caller’s Phone
Number ................................	17
Storing Caller Information
in the Phone Book................	18
Erasing Caller Information......	19

Advanced Operation
Phone Book ............................	20
Storing Names and
Numbers...............................	20
Finding Stored Items ..............	22
Dialing ....................................	22
Editing ....................................	23
Erasing ...................................	24
Special Features.....................	25
Automatic Security Code
Setting ..................................	25
Handset Locator .....................	25
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service
Users) ................................	25
Using the PAUSE Button
(For PBX Line/Long Distance
Calls)...................................	26
For Call Waiting Service
Users....................................	26
Useful Information
Belt Clip...................................	27
Optional Headset....................	27
Wall Mounting.........................	28
Adding Another Phone ..........	29
Battery Replacement..............	30
Troubleshooting .....................	31
Important Safety
Instructions...........................	34
FCC and Other Information ...	36
Specifications .........................	39
Index ........................................	40
Warranty..................................	41

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Location of Controls	“
Base unit

Antenna (p. 3)

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 8, 25)

Hook (p. 28)

Charge Contacts (p. 9)

Preparation

[HANDSET LOCATOR] (p. 25)

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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“ Location of Controls

Handset

Antenna

[PAUSE/REDIAL] Receiver (p. 11, 26)

			Display (p. 14)
	RINGER Selector		LOUD/SEARCH Key
			([ ], [ ]) (see below)
	(p. 9)
			Headset Jack (p. 27)
	[	/FLASH]	[EDIT] (p. 10, 17, 20)
	(p. 11, 12, 26)
			[OFF] (p. 11, 15)
	[	] (TONE) (p. 25)	[AUTO/PROGRAM]
			(p. 18, 20, 22)

[MUTE/CLEAR]

(p. 12, 19, 24) [CH/FUNCTION] (Channel) (p. 10, 11)

Microphone

Charge Contacts (p. 9)

How to use the LOUD/SEARCH key

This key has two active areas that are indicated by arrows.

LOUD/

SEARCH

≥Pressing the up or down arrow allows you ≥—to enter into the Caller List,

≥—to select the function items,

≥—to scroll through your phone book and the Caller List, and

≥—to adjust the receiver volume on the handset.

Throughout these Operating Instructions, the LOUD/SEARCH key is indicated by the arrows [] or [].

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Settings

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Connections

Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected.

Hook

Raise the antenna.

Single-Line Telephone (RJ11C)

Telephone

Line Cord

Outlet

120 V, 60 Hz)

Preparation

≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQWATC1461M1 (Order No. PQWATC1461M1).

≥The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)

≥To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 29.

≥If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you cannot access those services.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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“ Settings

Installing the Battery in the Handset

Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place.

Black Red

Lead

Lead

Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit and charge for 15 hours before initial use.

≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds.

OR

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

	Recharge
	Recharge the battery when:	RECHARGE
	—“RECHARGE” is displayed,
	—“ ” is displayed, or

—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

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Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operation	Operating time
While in use (TALK)	Up to about 5 hours
While not in use (Standby)	Up to about 5 days

≥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 5 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.

≥If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until “RECHARGE” and “ ” are displayed. 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 handset is not used. The battery cannot be overcharged.

≥Clean the handset and the 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.

Standby Mode (While the handset is off the base unit)

The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or phone book etc.). The display shows “STANDBY”.

The battery operating time is conserved in this mode.

Preparation

Ringer Selector

Set the RINGER selector to ON or OFF.

≥When set to OFF, the unit will not ring.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Programmable Functions

You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.

≥You can exit the programming mode at any time by pressing [OFF].

≥If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby mode.

Display Language

You can select ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH as the display language. Your phone comes from the factory set to ENGLISH. If you want to select the other language, program as follows:

1

2

3

Press [CH/FUNCTION].

≥The current setting is displayed.

Select “ENG” (ENGLISH), “ESP” (SPANISH) or “FRA” (FRENCH) by using [] or [].

Press [EDIT] to save.

≥A beep sounds.

≥The handset will return to the standby mode.

LANGUAGE: ENG

Ex. SPANISH is selected.

IDIOMA: ESP

Ex. FRENCH is selected.

LANGUE: FRA

Dialing Mode

If you have touch tone service, set to TONE. If rotary or pulse service is used, set to PULSE. Your phone comes from the factory set to TONE.

1

2

3

	Press [CH/FUNCTION] twice.	DIAL MODE: TONE
	≥The current setting is displayed.
	Select “PULSE” or “TONE” by using [ ] or
		DIAL MODE:PULSE
	[ ].
	Press [EDIT] to save.

≥A beep sounds.

≥The handset will return to the standby mode.

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Making Calls

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To have a hands-free conversation, connect an optional headset to the handset (p. 27).

1

2

3

Press [ /FLASH].

≥After a few seconds, the display will show the receiver volume.

Dial a telephone number.

≥The dialed number is displayed.

To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.

CONNECTING

TALK VOL

≥If an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move closer to the base unit or place the handset on the base unit, and try again.

≥If additional dialing is necessary after using speed dialing functions such as phone book dialing (p. 22) or REDIAL, wait until speed dialing is finished to continue further dialing. Otherwise, the unit may not dial properly.

To dial after confirming the entered number (Predial)

1	Dial a phone number.
	≥If you misdial, press [MUTE/CLEAR].

One digit is erased from the right. Dial the correct phone number.

2

3

Press [ /FLASH].

≥After a few seconds, the display will show the receiver volume and phone number.

To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.

CONNECTING

TALK VOL

To redial the last number dialed

Press [ /FLASH] ¤ [PAUSE/REDIAL].

To redial after confirming the last number dialed

Press [PAUSE/REDIAL] ¤ [ /FLASH].

If noise interferes with the conversation

Press [CH/FUNCTION] to select a clearer channel in the talk mode or move closer to the base unit.

Operation Basic

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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“ Making calls

To select the receiver volume

	Press [ ] or [ ] while talking.	Ex. Receiver volume:
	≥Each time you press [ ] or [ ], the volume level	level 4
		TALK	VOL
	will change by 4 levels.

To mute your conversation

Press [MUTE/CLEAR] while talking.	MUTE	VOL
≥“MUTE” and the receiver volume are displayed.
≥The other party cannot hear you but you can hear
them.

To resume the conversation

Press [MUTE/CLEAR] again.

Answering Calls

When a call is received, the handset rings and the IN USE/CHARGE indicator on the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 13). If you do not subscribe to a Caller ID service, “INCOMING CALL” will be displayed. In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call.

Lift the handset off the base unit and press [ /FLASH].

≥You can also answer a call by pressing any button except [OFF]

(Any Key Talk).

When an optional headset is connected (p. 27), make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.

Backlit LCD display

The handset display will light for a while after pressing a handset button, or when a call is received.

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Caller ID Service

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This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID, the calling party’s information will be displayed after the first ring.

The unit can record information of up to 40 callers, including the date and time received, in the Caller List. When the 41st call is received, the 1st call is deleted.

Using the list, you can automatically call back a caller. You can store the callers’ numbers from the Caller List into the phone book.

If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID), when a second call is received while talking, a call waiting tone will be heard and the second caller’s information will be displayed on the handset in use (p. 26).

How caller information is displayed when a call is received

The display shows the caller’s name,	ROBINSON,TINA
phone number and the date and time
received after the first ring.
After you answer the call, the display
	TALK	VOL
will show the receiver volume.

Operation Basic

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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“ Caller ID Service

≥Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases:

≥—If the caller dialed from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service, the display will show “OUT OF AREA”.

≥—If a long distance call is identified, and the caller’s name and/or number cannot be received, the display will show “LONG DISTANCE”.

≥—If the caller has requested not to display his/her information, the display will show “PRIVATE CALLER”.

≥—If the Caller ID information is interfered with during reception, the display will show “ERROR”.

≥If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you cannot access those services.

≥The name display service may not be available in some areas. For further information, please contact your telephone company.

To check the number of new calls

If you have received 10 new calls, the display will show the following:

NEW CALL 10

What the display means

Name ROBINSON,TINA

Phone Number

Shows which calls you have not checked.

The date and time the call has been received. (ex. June 10, 3:10 PM)

The number of calls which you have received.

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