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Panasonic KX-TC1731B User Manual

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Location of Controls...................................................................................... 6
Displays........................................................................................................10
Settings........................................................................................................ 13
Connections..............................................................................................13
Battery Charge..........................................................................................14
Selecting the Dialing Mode.......................................................................16
Selecting the Line Mode...........................................................................17
Storing Your Area Code............................................................................18
Storing a Second Area Code....................................................................19
Setting the Auto Talk Feature.................................................................. 20
Selecting the Ringer Volume
Wall Mounting...........................................................................................22
Preparing the Answering System
Greeting Message Programming Summary for the Answering System Time and Day Adjustment Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time
Selecting the Number of Rings.................................................................28
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Making Calls
Answering Calls...........................................................................................31
Speed Dialer................................................................................................32
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory
Dialing a Stored Number..........................................................................33
Caller ID Service..........................................................................................34
Using the Caller List.....................................................................................36
Viewing the Caller List..............................................................................36
Calling Back from the Caller List
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number
Storing Caller List Information in Speed Dialer Memory
Erasing the Caller List Information...........................................................41
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Intercom......................................................................................................42
Special Features.........................................................................................43
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ................43
Automatic Security Code Setting..............................................................44
For Call Waiting Service Users.................................................................44
FLASH Button...........................................................................................45
Automatic Answering Operation..............................................................46
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls...............................................................46
Listening to Messages
From the Handset.....................................................................................48
Erasing Messages......................................................................................49
Pager Call....................................................................................................50
Storing a Pager Number...........................................................................50
Storing Your Home Telephone Number
Pager Mode Setting..................................................................................54
Setting the Unit to Call a Pager
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
Setting the Remote Code
Voice Menu...............................................................................................58
Direct Remote Operation..........................................................................60
Remote Operation with the Handset........................................................62
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Battery Replacement.................................................................................64
Adding Another Phone..............................................................................64
Before Requesting Help............................................................................65
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................72
FCC and Other Information.......................................................................74
Locatiomi ©f Controlls
Handset (Front)

Handset (Back)

Display (p. 10)
[CALL WAITl Button
(p. 44)
(CLEAR! Button (p. 18, 33,41)
iettiogs
Connections
o USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z). o 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 64.
• If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you cannot access those services.
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Settings
Selecting the Dialing Mode
You can program the dialing mode using the handset near the base unit.
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”.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
Press iPROGRAMl.
1
o The TALK indicator flashes.
Press SEARCH 0 {Next key) repeatedly
2
until “Set dial mode ?” is displayed.
2 Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
To select “Pulse”, press SEARCH @. OR To select ‘Tone”, press SEARCH 0.
® A beep sounds. o The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
o To cancel during programming, press I EXIT I or [PROGRAM]. Start again
from step 1.
o If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “save error”, move closer to
the base unit and try again. If “save error” is still displayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
Set dial mode ?
v=Next A=Yes Dial mode
v-Tone A=Pulse
Dial mode
Pulse
Dial mode
Tone
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Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Otherwise the Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service may not be available (p. 44), and the unit may not alert your pager (p. 50). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
Press [PROGRAMI.
Save AUTO# ?
1
o The TALK indicator flashes.
Press SEARCH 0 (Next key) repeatedly
2
until “Set line mode ?” is displayed.
Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
3
To select “B”, press SEARCH 0. OR To select “A”, press SEARCH 0.
o A beep sounds. o The handset wilt return to the stand-by
mode.
o To cancel during programming, press I EXIT I or (PROGRAM). Start again
from step 1.
o If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “Save error”, move closer to
the base unit and try again. If “Save error” Is still displayed, place the handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
v=Next A-Yes
Set line mode ?
v-Next A=Yes Line mode
v=A
Line mode
Line mode
A = B
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^ Settings
Storing Your Area Code
We recommend that you program your area code first before using the
Caller ID feature (p. 34). Incoming calls from the same area code will then
be recorded in the Caller List without the area code. You do not have to
remove the area code before calling back or storing. When incoming calls
from a different area code are received, “1” will automatically be added
before the area code.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
-j Press IPROGRAMI. « The TALK indicator flashes.
p Press SEARCH 0 (Next key).
^ Be sure that “Area code ?” is displayed.
Save AUTO# ?
v^Next A=Yes
Area code ?
v^Next A=Yes
2 Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
o The current setting is displayed.
If no area code has been programmed,
“—” will be displayed. Enter your area code. « If you enter a wrong number, press
ICLEARl. and enter the correct number. Press I PROGRAM I (Save key),
o A beep sounds. o The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
o To cancel during programming, press lEXITl. Start again from step 1.
Area code
Enter area code
Area code
PROGRAM=Save
Area code
:123
:123

To erase the area code

Press [PROGRAMI O SEARCH Q (Next key) >=> SEARCH @ (Yes key) <=>
[CLEAR] «=> [PROGRAM! (Save key).
o If a “2nd area code” has been stored (p. 19), it will also be cleared
automatically.
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storing a Second Area Code
You can program another local area code. This area code does not require a “1” before it when dialing. After storing this area code, the display will show the 10 digits (3-digit area code plus 7-digit phone number) after a call is received from that area code. Calls will be recorded in the Caller List without “1”. You cannot store a second area code unless your area code is stored first (p. 18).
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
•j Press I PROGRAM!. « The TALK indicator flashes.
p Press SEARCH 0 (Next key) repeatedly
^ until “2nd area code ?” is displayed.
0 Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
• The current setting is displayed.
If no second area code has been
programmed, “—” will be displayed.
« If 3 beeps sound, your area code is not
stored. Store the code first (p. 18), then start from step 1.
^ Enter a second area code.
« If you enter a wrong number, press
[CLEAR], and enter the correct number.
Press I PROGRAM I (Save key).
« A beep sounds.
• The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
2nd area code ?
v=Next A=Yes
2nd area code
Enter area code
2nd area code
:124
PROGRAM=Save
2nd area code
: 124
• To cancel during programming, press [EXITl. Start again from step 1.

To erase the second area code

Press [PROGRAM] ^ SEARCH 0 (Next key) twice
^ SEARCH 0 (Yes key) ^ (CLEARI ^ [PROGRAM] (Save key).
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^ Settings
Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing [TALKl. If you want to view caller’s
information on the display after lifting the handset, turn this feature OFF by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to ON.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
-j Press [PROGRAMl. « The TALK indicator flashes.
Q Press SEARCH 0 (Next key) repeatedly ^ until “Talk switching?” is displayed.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
Talk switching?
v=Next A=Yes
Q Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
Auto talk
v=On A=Off
To select OFF, press SEARCH 0. OR To select ON, press SEARCH 0.
o A beep sounds. *» The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
o To cancel during programming, press l^lfl or [PROGRAMl. Start again
from step 1.
o To answer a call when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off
the base unit, and press [TALKl.
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Auto talk
Auto talk
Off
On
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^ Settings
Wall fVlounting
This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.
■4 Pull down the handset hook until it
' locks, so the tab holds the
handset.
Connect the AC adaptor.
Outlet
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Connect the telephone line cord.
Mount the unit, then slide down. o Raise the antenna.
To charge the battery:
Place the handset on the handset hook as shown.
o The IN USE/CHARGE indicator
lights.

Preparing the Answering System ■»

Greeting Message
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 nninutes. If a greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played when a call is received (p. 24).
^ All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory (p. 24).
The total recording time is about 15 minutes. We recommend you record a brief greeting message (see sample on
next page) in order to leave more time for recording new messages.

To record a greeting message

< Press [GREETING rTcI to start
' the recording mode.
« “Press RECORD again to record
greeting” is heard.
Q Within 5 seconds, press
^ IGREETING RECI again to record
your greeting.
[stop!
o A long beep sounds.
O After the long beep, talk clearly, ^ about 8 inches (20 cm) away
from the MIC (microphone). o The base unit display shows
the elapsed recording time,
o If you record for over 2 minutes,
the unit will stop recording automatically.
When finished, press [STOP]. o To check the recorded
greeting, press IGREETING CHECKl-
o To change the message,
repeat from step 1.
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Preparing the Answering System

Greeting message sample

“Hello, this is {your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”

To erase the recorded greeting message

Press IGREETING CHECKI o press (ERASE] while the message is being
played.
o The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting.

Pre-recorded greeting message

If you do not record a greeting message {p. 23), one of two messages will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p. 27).
To check the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECKI.
o A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:
□ When the recording time is set to “1 minute” or “3 minutes”;
“Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call.”
□ When the recording time is set to “greeting only”;
“Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”
IGREETING CHECK) lERASE]

Flash Memory Message Backup

Messages are stored indefinitely on a “flash memory” !C chip and will not be affected by power failures. All messages are saved until you erase them.
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Programming Summary for the Answering System
You can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit. See the page numbers below for details. The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
Lift the handset, and press [PROGRAMl.
Press Iplayback!.
o “Answering system setting” is displayed on the handset.
o If the handset displays “Out of range” and an alarm
i
tone sounds, move closer to base unit and try again.
To adjust the time and day, press
To set the remote code, press Q.
To select the number of rings, press
To select the caller’s recording time, press
To select the pager mode setting, press (6).
To store your home telephone number, press ©■
To store a pager number, press (#].
o The base unit display shows numbers or characters related to the
adjustment or settings.
Press [PROGRAMl.
o A long beep sounds. » If 6 beeps sound, the setting is not correct. Start again from the
beginning.
« To cancel during programming, press I PROGRAM!. Start again from the
beginning.
o If 6 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed.
Enter the correct number.
(page 26) {page 57) {page 28) {page 27) (page 54) (page 52) (pages 50, 51)
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For Caller ID service users (p. 34)

o The Caller ID information will re-set the clock after the first ring if the
adjusted time is incorrect. However, if the time has not previously been
set {p. 26), the Caller ID information will not adjust the clock,
o The Caller ID information will automatically adjust the clock for daylight
saving time.
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time
You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes” or “greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to “3 minutes”.
Press [PROGRAM].
1
» The TALK indicator flashes.
Press I playback!
2
o “P” is displayed on the base unit.
Press d).
3
» The current setting is displayed on
the base unit.
1: 1 minute 2: 3 minutes (factory preset) 3: greeting only
Press (T!, (2] or d] to select the recording time.
• The setting is displayed on the base unit.
Press iPROG^Ml. o A beep sounds.
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.
TALK Indicator
IPLAYBACKI
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^ Making Calls

To redial the last number dialed on the handset

Press \1ALK\ O [REDIAUPAUSEl.

To select the receiver volume

Press fLOUDl while talking.
o Each time you press the button, the ■'MEDIUM
volume level will change from MEDIUM (preset) to HIGH to LOW.
« The display will return to the length
of the call. HIGH
LOW
Loud
Low D Q Q Q
Loud
Low Q Q D El D D High
Loud
Low D D
High
High

If noise interferes with the conversation

Press fCHl to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit.
o The selected channel number is displayed.
Talk
00-01-30 CH12

Lighted handset keypad

The handset dialing buttons will light when you press a button or lift the
handset off the base unit, and flash when a call is received. The lights will go out about 10 seconds after pressing a button, lifting the handset or answering a call.

Backlit LCD display

The lighted handset display will stay on for about 10 seconds after
pressing a handset button or lifting the handset off the base unit.
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Answering Calls

If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed on the handset after the first ring (p. 34). In order to view the CALLER ID information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call.
If the handset is off the base unit, press ITALKI.
You can also answer a call by pressing any dialing button ® to @, 0 or (D {— Any Key Talk).
OR
If on the base unit, just lift up. (This is not available when the Auto
Talk feature is set to OFF. See page
20.)
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o If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID
services, you cannot access those services,
o In some calling areas, the name display service may not be available. For
further information, please contact your telephone company.

To check the number of new calls

When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID indicator flashes on the base unit.
While the handset is on the base unit:
If you have received 10 new calls,
the display will show the following.
10 new calls
(QQD]
When you lift the handset, the display changes to the following.
10 new calls
v=New A=01d
o After 10 seconds, the display changes to
the stand-by mode (p. 15).
While the handset is off the base unit:
Press SEARCH 0 or @ to turn the display on. If you have received 10 new calls, the display will show the following.
10 new calls
v=New A=Old
SEARCH 0,0
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Usiog the CalDei“ List
Viewing the Caller List
To confirm who has called you, follow the steps below.
The TALK indicator iight must be off.
Lift the handset off the base unit.
1
OR If the handset is off the base unit, press SEARCH 0 or 0 to enter the list.
o The display will show the following.
2 new
v=New A=01d
To search from the most recent to
oldest call, press SEARCH @
(New key).
To search from the oldest to most
recent call, press SEARCH 0
(Old key).
o To scroll between callers, press
SEARCH 0 or 0.
To exit the list, press (EXIT). o The handset will return to the
stand-by mode.
o Once new calls have been checked,
o|f“No items stored” is displayed in step 1, the Caller List is empty.
Press fEjq^T] to exit the list.
o If more than one cal! is received from the same caller, the date and time
of the last call will be recorded. Also, when the same caller calls again,
the call entry with
calls
“V”
will be deleted.
“V”
will be added.
SEARCH
0,0
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Ex. When you search from the most recent call;

Display meaning:
V : You have checked this caller information, answered the call,
called back the caller or played back the message.
X 2 -X 9 : The number of times the same caller called (up to 9).
After checking, “x 2” - “x 9” will be replaced with “V”.
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Editing the Caller’s Phone Number
The unit can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns.
The TALK indicator light must be off.
Lift the handset off the base unit.
1
OR
If the handset is off the base unit, press SEARCH © or 0 to enter the list.
Press SEARCH © or 0 repeatedly to
find the desired caller.
Press [EDITI to select a pattern.
Each time you press I EDIT I. the number is rearranged into one of 4 different patterns.
1 -
Phone no.
1 -
Area code ^ [Phone noT
Area code-Phone no.
©
Phone no.
©
©
® The order in which patterns @ @
are displayed depends on which pattern the telephone number is displayed in step 2.
After editing the number, you can continue
with calling back or storing procedures.
To call back, press I TALK) (p. 38). To store the number in the handset’s Speed
Dialer memory, press I AUTO I. then press a
memory station number ([o) to (D) (p. 40).
©
©
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Using the Caller List
Storing Caller List Information in Speed Dialer Memory
You can store numbers that are in the Caller List into the Speed Dialer memory.
The TALK indicator light must be off.
Lift the handset off the base unit.
1
OR If the handset is off the base unit, press SEARCH 0 or 0 to enter the list.
10 new calls
v=New A=01d
Press SEARCH 0 or 0 repeatedly to find the caller you want to store in memory.
o If the number requires editing, see
page 39.
Press I AUTO].
Press a memory station number
CINDY TURNER
1-234-456-7890 11:20A JAN12 X3
Save in AUTO
Select 0-9
12344567890
(O to (H).
o A beep sounds. o The display will return to step 2. You can
continue storing another item. To return to the stand-by mode, press [EXITI or wait for 60 seconds.
o To cancel during programming, press [EXIT). Start again from step 1. o You cannot store caller information in the Speed Dialer memory when a
phone number is not displayed.
Save in AUTO 0
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Erasing the Caller List Information
After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries.
The TALK indicator light must be oft.

To erase a specific caller from the Caller List

Lift the handset off the base unit.
1
OR
If the handset is off the base unit, press
SEARCH 0 or 0 to enter the list.
10 new calls
v=New A=01d
O Press SEARCH 0 or 0 repeatedly to find ^ the caller you want to erase from the Caller
List.
2 Press fCLE^.
o A beep sounds and the information is
erased.
o In a few seconds, the display will show the
previous caller information.
« To return to the stand-by mode, press
[EXTtI or wait for 60 seconds.

To erase all entries in the Caller List

Lift the handset off the base unit.
I
OR
If the handset is off the base unit, press SEARCH 0 or 0 to enter the list.
Press [CLEAR].
TOM REAGAN
444-5555
12:20A JAN12 V
Clear
Be sure this display is shown.
0 new call
v=New A=01d
Press CLEAR for all clear
Press [CLEAR! again. « A beep sounds and all entries are erased,
o The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
All clear
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BnSercom
A 2-way intercom is available between the handset and the base unit.

Paging the base unit from the handset

Handset:
1
Press ffm-ERCOMl. Talk to the paged party after the beep.
o The indicator lights and
“Intercom” is displayed.
Base unit: When the other party’s voice
is heard, answer using the
MIC.
Handset: To end the intercom, press [INTERCOM).

Paging the handset from the base unit (Handset locator)

Using this feature, you can locate a misplaced handset.
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Base unit:
1
Press f LOCATOR/INTERCOM I.
o The handset beeps for
1 minute and “Paging
Press INTERCOM” is
displayed.
o To stop paging, press
I LOCATOR/INTERCOM 1 again.
Handset:
Press (intercom! to answer, o “intercom” is displayed.
Base unit: Talk into the MIC.
Handset: To end the intercom, press
[intercom I.
To adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking:
To increase, press volume 0. To decrease, press VOLUME 0.
During the intercom call:
• Intercom calls can only be ended with the handset, o If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease
the base unit speaker volume by pressing VOLUME 0.
0 If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts
to ring.
Special Features
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)
We recommend you press IREDIAL/PAU^EI if a pause is required for dialing with a PBX or to access a long distance service.
Ex. Line access number (9] (PBX)
(D ■=> IREDIAL/PAUSEI O
o Pressing iREDIAUPAUSEl once creates a 3.5 second pause.
This prevents misdialing when you redial or dial a stored number,
o Pressing IREDIAL/PAUSEI more than once increases the length of the
pause between numbers.
Phone number
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)
Press [TONEl before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
• The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to access an answering service, electronic banking service, etc. When you hang up, the mode will return to pulse.
• Access numbers entered after pressing I TONE] will not be included when redialing.
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Special Features

Automatic Security Code Setting
Whenever you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of a million security codes. These codes help prevent the
unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user.
For Cail Waiting Service Users
Press I CALL WAIT) if you hear a call-waiting tone while talking.
o The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call, o To return to the first caller, press ICALL WAIT! again, o You can press [FLASH] instead of [CALL WAIT] on the handset, o The call waiting service cannot be used when;
—the answering system is recording someone’s message, or —a parallel connected telephone is in use.
o If this function does not operate properly, consult your telephone
company for details.

Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service

Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service allows
your handset to display the second caller’s
information. After you hear a call-waiting tone while talking, the handset will display the caller’s name with the phone number and “
o Please contact your telephone company for details and availability in your
area.
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Waiting
---
NANCY BROWN
1-000-222-3333
---
".
Waiting
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Automatoe Answering Operation
When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded.
o The total recording time (including greeting message) is about 15
minutes. If messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time may be
shortened by up to 3 minutes.
o A maximum of 64 messages (including greeting message) can be
recorded.
Setting the Unit to Answer Cails
Press [ANSWER ON] to turn on the answering system.
o The indicator lights and “Answer
set” is heard.
o The unit will announce the
remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes.
o If you hear “Memory full”, “ ”
is displayed on the base unit and the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly, erase some or all of the messages (p. 49).
o If you do not want the unit to answer calls, press (ANSWER ON I again to
turn off the answering system. The indicator tight goes out and “Answer off” is heard.
o You can also turn on the answering system remotely using any other
phone (p. 61).
[ANSWER ON]
and Indicator

Monitoring incoming calls

While a call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the speaker.
To answer the call, lift the handset off the base unit or press [TALK]. The
unit stops recording.
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Listening to Messages

You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. If the ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages have been
recorded.

Listening to only new messages

Press INEW MESSAGE! briefly. o The unit announces the
number of new messages and plays them back.

Listening to all recorded messages

Press and hold I NEW MESSAGE) until playback starts.
o 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 5 minutes.

During playback

To repeat/
rewind
message
To repeat from the beginning of the message:
Press [REPEAT/REW! briefly. (If you press within 5 seconds of
playback, the previous message will be played.)
To rewind part of the message: Press and hold iREPEAT/REWl until vou reach the desired place,
o At the beginning of the message, 3 beeps will sound.
During playback, the display shows the message number.
To increase the volume, press
VOLUME 0.
To decrease, press
VOLUME 0.
ANSWER ON Indicator
iREPEAT/REWl
To
skip/cue
message
To stop
operation
To skiD to the next messaae; Press ISKlP/FFl briefly. To cue to part of the message:
Press and hold fSKiP/FFi until you reach the desired place, o The message will be heard at twice the normal speed, o At the end of the message, 3 beeps will sound.
Press IsYOPi. o To resume playback, press INEW MESSAGE}, o If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press
ISTOPl aaain. the unit will return to the stand-by mode.
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Listening to Messages

For Caller ID service users (p. 34)

« During playback, when the handset is on the base unit, the handset
display will show the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played.
To call back the displayed number:
1. During playback, lift the handset.
2. Press iTALKl within 10 seconds.
- The unit stops playback and automatically dials the displayed phone number.
o After listening to new incoming messages,
call entries in the Caller ID Caller List (p. 37).
“V”
wiil be added to the
From the Handset
If someone else is In the room and you want to listen to the recorded
messages privately, you can use the handset.
Handset: Press IPLAYBACKI.
o The number of new messages
is heard on the handset.
Base unit: To listen to new messages, press [NEW MESSAGE] briefly. To listen to all messages, press and hold [NEW MESSAGE] until playback starts.
o The messages will be heard
on the handset.
o [RE^EAT7rEW|. ISKIP/FF] and
[STOPI are also available
during playback (p. 47).
When finished, press [PLAYBACK] or place the handset on the base unit.
o You can also listen to messages without using the base unit. See page 62.
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Erasing Messages
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is
less than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:
- “Memory full” is heard.
- “ESE3” is displayed on the base unit.
- the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly. Erase some or all of the messages. We recommend you erase
unnecessary messages after each playback.

Erasing a specific message

Press [ERASE] while the message you want to erase is being played. « The unit erases the message.
o A short beep will sound and the unit will continue to play the next
message.

Erasing all messages

All recorded messages, except the greeting message, can be erased at
one time.
Press I ERASE I.
o “Press ERASE again to erase all
messages” is heard.
Within 5 seconds, press (ERASE) again.
o A long beep sounds and “No
messages” is heard. The base unit display shows “0”.
o The information in the caller list will not be erased.
To erase the Caller List information, see page 41.
ANSWER ON
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storing a 1-800 pager number

If you use a 1-800 pager number with a PIN code, store the pager number
as follows.
Press [PROGRAMl.
1
® The TALK indicator flashes.
Press [PLAYBACK].
2
o “P” is displayed on the base unit.
Press d).
3
o is displayed on the base unit.
® Enter the 1-800 pager number,
^ and press [rediaupaus^
3 times.*
(D Enter the PIN code, and press
[REDIAL/PAUSEl twice.*
and start again from step 1.
o You can enter a total of 44 digits.
Press [PROGRAMl. o A beep sounds.
* Pager companies require a delay after the pager number and the PIN
code are dialed. Contact your pager company regarding the required j
, pause time. Pressing [REDIAL/PAUSEl once creates a 3.5 second ] ! delay and counts as one digit. i
• If the line has rotary or pulse service, press © between the pager number and iREDIAUPAUSEl in step 4.
o Alphanumeric voice dispatch pager services will not work with this
function.
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Pager Call

Pager iViode Setting
After subscribing to a Caller ID service (p. 34), you can select one of the
following pager mode settings. The unit will alert your pager:
1. after the unit records an incoming message (factory preset), OR
2. each time the unit receives a Caller ID call, even if the caller does not leave a message.
If you want to change the mode, proceed as follows.
Press IPROGRAMI.
1
o The TALK indicator flashes.
Press iPLAYBACKl.
2
o “P” is displayed on the base unit.
Press ©.
3
o The current setting is displayed on
the base unit.
To select “2”, press (^. OR To select “1”, press (T).
o The entered number is displayed
on the base unit.
Press [program!. o A beep sounds.
o If you select “2” and set the unit to call a pager (p. 55), the unit will alert
your pager even if the answering system is not turned on.
o Even if you select “2”, the unit will not alert your pager when a Caller ID
call which does not have a phone number is received.
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Setting the Unit to Call a Pager
Press iPLAYBACkl. ® The number of new messages is
heard on the handset.
2 Press (^.
• “E3S13” is displayed on the base unit.
® If “E^3” is not displayed, the
pager number is not stored. Store the number {p. 50, 51), and try again.
Q Press fPL^BACKl.
To turn off the pager call mode,
repeat steps 1 through 3.
0 “EE33” will disappear,
o Each time you press @ in step 2, the
mode will turn on or off.
[ PLAYBACK]
If you have not subscribed to a Caller ID service, the caller’s telephone number will not be displayed on your pager.
> If another message (or Caller ID call) is received before the unit alerts your
pager for a previous message (or Caller ID call), the previous caller information will not be sent to your pager. Only the last call received will be sent to your pager.
' If someone else makes or answers another call with the unit or a parallel
connected phone before the unit alerts your pager for a previous message (or Caller ID call), the unit will stop alerting your pager for that message (Caller ID call).
»If you receive a caller’s telephone number in your pager but cannot
recognize the caller, you may have received a direct inward dial (DID) call,
such as from a PBX. Please call your unit to check the caller’s message.
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit (p. 58).
« To skip the voice menu and operate
the unit directly, see page 60.

Summary of remote operation

® The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is
less than 5 minutes.
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PAGER CALL ON/OFF
o Each time you press (3], “on/off” is
3
-
heard and the mode will turn on or off.
o If you have not stored a pager number,
6 beeps will sound and the mode will not turn on.
ANSWERING [7^ SYSTEM OFF 1 U
0 The unit hangs up and will not answer
calls until turned on again.

Turning on the answering system

Call your unit and wait for 15 rings. o The unit will answer and the greeting message will be played.
o The answering system will turn 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 message

After calling your unit, press ® during the greeting message. o The unit skips the rest of the greeting message and you can start
recording your message after the long beep.
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Direct commands
NEW MESSAGE PLAYBACK 14 :
ALL MESSAGE
PLAYBACK
REPEAT (During playback) [ 1
SKIP (During playback)
STOP
ERASING A SPECIFIC MESSAGE (During playback)
ERASING ALL MESSAGES
r\
9
X 5
o Only new messages are played back.
o All messages are played back.
o The current message is repeated.
o The current message is skipped.
The next message is played.
o Operation is stopped temporarily. o To resume operation, enter a direct
command within 15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (p. 62).
o The current message is erased,
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o A short beep will sound and the next
message will be played.
o All recorded messages are erased, o A long beep sounds and “No messages”
is heard.
PAGER CALL
ON/OFF
ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF
ANSWERING SYSTEM ON
fB
o Each time you press the mode will
turn on or off.
o If you have not stored a pager number,
“B33” will not be displayed on the base unit and the mode will not turn on.
o “Answer off is heard and the answering
system is turned off.
o “Answer set” is heard and the answering
system is turned on.
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lefoire Requesting Help
Cordless Telephone
Problem Remedy
“Out of range” is
displayed and an alarm tone sounds when you press (TALK), IlNTERCOMlor 1 PLAYBACK].
Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units.
The handset does not ring.
The handset display is blank. o The handset is in the stand-by mode
The handset display is still
blank after pressing SEARCH 0 or 0.
o You are too far from the base unit.
Move closer and try again,
o Place the handset on the base unit and
try again. o Plug in the AC adaptor, o Raise the base unit antenna.
o Locate the handset and the base unit
away from other electrical appliances
(P. 3). o Move closer to the base unit,
o Raise the base unit antenna, o Press [CHl to select a clearer channel.
» The ringer volume is set to OFF. Press
(RINGER) while the TALK indicator light is
off (p. 21).
(p. 15). Press SEARCH 0 or 0 to turn
the display on.
® Charge the battery fully (p. 14).
You cannot program items, such as the dialing mode.
« Programming is not possible while the
unit is in the talk or intercom mode, when viewing caller information, or while the answering system is in use.
o Do not pause for over 60 seconds while
programming.
« Move closer to the base unit, o SEARCH 0 or 0 may have been
pressed when you picked up the handset.
Press lEXlfl. then try again.
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^ Before Requesting Help
Problem
You cannot store a phone
number in memory.
While programming or searching, the unit starts to
ring and stops the
program/search. The unit does not display the
caller’s name and/or phone number.
The handset display goes to the stand-by mode while viewing the Caller List.
Remedy
o You cannot store a number while the unit
is in the talk or intercom mode, or while the answering system is in use.
o Do not pause for over 60 seconds while
storing.
o To answer the call, press iTALKl.
Start from the beginning after hanging up.
o other telephone equipment may be
interfering with your phone. Disconnect them and try again.
o Other electrical appliances connected to
the same outlet may be interfering with the Caller ID information,
o Telephone line noise may be affecting
the Caller ID information.
o Do not pause for over 60 seconds while
searching.
When a second call is received during a conversation, the unit does not display the new caller’s name and/or phone number.
[ LOCATOR/INTERCOM] does not function.
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o The line mode selection is incorrect. See
page 17.
o The handset is too far from the base unit, o The handset is engaged in an outside
call or is viewing the Caller List. Wait until the IN USE/CHARGE indicator light goes out.
Problem Remedy
[REDIAL/PAUSEI doeS not function properly.
You cannot redial by
oressina [redial/pauseI.
0 The button has a double function as
either redial or pause. It will redial the last number dialed if pressed at the outset of a call (p. 30). If another number has been dialed first, it will operate as a pause button (p. 43).
o Access numbers entered after pressing
ITONEI will not be included when
redialing.
, o If the last number dialed was more than
32 digits long, the number will not be
redialed.
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^ Before Requesting Help
Answering system
Problem
The answering system is on, but incoming messages are not recorded.
You cannot listen to the recorded messages.
“ ” is displayed and the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly, and no new messages are recorded.
You cannot operate the answering system at the base unit.
You cannot operate the answering system from a
touch tone phone.
Remedy
o The recording time is set to “greeting
only”. Select “1 minute” or “3 minutes” (p. 27).
o Memory is full. Erase some or all of
the messages (p. 49).
o Be sure that the unit is in the stand-by
mode.
o Memory is full. Erase some or all of
the messages (p. 49).
o The handset user is operating the
answering system. Wait until the IN USE/CHARGE indicator light goes out.
o Make sure you enter the correct
remote code.
o 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. 61).
You cannot operate the answering system with the
handset.
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o Someone is operating the answering
system.
o You are too far from the base unit.
Move closer to the base unit,
o The unit is recording a message.
To answer the call, press iTALKl.
i-> Before Requesting Help
General
Problem Remedy
The unit does not work.
You cannot program items, such as the time/day adjustment (p. 25).
Previously programmed information is erased.
“Recharge” is displayed,
“t D ]” flashes or the unit beeps intermittently.
o Check the settings {p. 13-22). o Charge the battery fully (p. 14). o Clean the charge contacts and charge
again (p. 15). o Install the battery properly {p. 64). o Place the handset on the base unit
and unplug the AC adaptor to reset.
Plug in and try again.
o Re-install the handset battery within
3 minutes to avoid loss of memory
and place the handset on the base
unit. Try again. o Programming is not available while
the unit is in the talk or intercom
mode, when viewing the caller
information, or while the answering
system is in use.
o Move closer to the base unit. o If a power failure occurs, programmed
information may be erased.
Reprogram if necessary.
0 Charge the battery fully (p. 14).
You charged the battery fully, but “Recharge” is still displayed and/or “f a 1” continues to flash.
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« Clean the charge contacts and charge
again {p. 15).
o Install a new battery {p. 64).
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