Panasonic KX-TC1851NZB, KX-TC1851ALB User Manual

900MHz Cordless Phone

Model No.

KX-TC1851ALB

KX-TC1851NZB

Operating Instructions

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information

Caller ID Compatible

KX-TC1851ALB

Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

Accessories (included)

∑ AC Adaptor

(p. 10)

one

∑ Telephone Line Cord (p. 10)

For Australia For New Zealand

one

For your future reference

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

∑ Wall Mounting

Adaptor (p. 46)

one

∑ Handset Holder

(p. 46)

one

∑ Belt Clip (p. 48)

one

∑ Battery (p. 11)

one

∑ Handset Cover

(p. 11)

one

For Australia only

∑ Telephone Plug

(p. 10)

one

Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty.

For Australia

When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting.

For New Zealand

Caller ID, where available, is telephone company service. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s phone number.

For Best Performance

Battery Charge

A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 11).

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.

Base Unit Location/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:

Raise the antenna.

≥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.

Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer, cellular phone charging units or another cordless phone.

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

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the Battery in the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selecting the Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programmable Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the Auto Talk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting the Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Caller ID Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Calling Back from the Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Editing the Caller’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Storing Caller List Information in the Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Erasing Caller List Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

One-Touch Dialler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button. . . . . . . . . . . 32

Preparation

Basic Operation

Advanced Operation

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information

Using the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Steps for Entering Names and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Finding Items in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Dialling from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing an Item in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Erasing an Item from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Automatic Security Code Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Handset Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

How to Use the PAUSE Button

(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) . . . . . . . 43

Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

RECALL Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using the Optional Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adding Another Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Before Requesting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Important Information (For Australia only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Useful Information

Location of Controls

Handset

TALK

DIRECT

FWD/EDIT

BACK

FUNCTION/EXIT

ABC

DEF

JKL

MNO

GHI

TUV

WXYZ

PQRS

REDIAL

PAUSE

CLEAR

OFF

LOUD/

RECALL

Antenna

(TALK) Button

(p. 17, 19)

(CLEAR) Button

(p. 18, 29, 41)

Navigator Key (

(‹), (›), BACK (ﬁ),

FWD/EDIT (ﬂ))

(p. 14, 18, 22, 34, 36)

(DIRECT) Button

(p. 31, 32)

(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button

(p. 17, 18, 43)

Display (p. 8)

(RECALL) Button

(p. 44, 45)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

(Channel) Button (p. 14, 17, 22)

Charge Contacts (p. 12)

Headset Jack (p. 48)

Preparation

Base unit

SPREAD SPECTRUM

Charge Contacts (p. 12)

(HANDSET\LOCATOR)

Button (p. 42)

CALLER ID Indicator (p. 19, 20, 21)

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11)

Antenna (p. 3, 10)

Display

The handset shows you instructions and information on the display. These display prompts are shown below.

The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory.

The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 11).

The display shows the number of new calls and the battery strength (p. 11) while the handset is on the base unit.

The display shows the number of new calls when

(›) or (‹) is pressed while the handset is off the

base unit. To search from the most recent call, press (›). To search from the oldest call, press (‹) (p. 22). To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Directory key).

When the ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 16), “Ringer off” will ﬂash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode (p. 12).

When a call is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number after the ﬁrst ring.

During a conversation, the display shows the length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35 seconds). The battery strength is also displayed (p. 11).

No items stored

Recharge battery

Ringer off

Talk

01-06-35

0244448888

12 new calls

=Directory

0222333444 11:20A JAN.12 a3

Preparation

No link to base. Place on cradle and try again.

The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Place the handset on the base unit and try again.

This is a phone number from the Caller List. The display shows: —the caller’s phone number, —the time and date of the last call

(ex. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and

—the number of times called (ex. 3 times). This is a name from the directory. The stored

name and phone number are displayed.

The base unit is paging the handset (p. 42).

(›), (‹), BACK (ﬁ) or FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) was

pressed while the handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press the button again.

(›), (‹), BACK (ﬁ) or FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) was

pressed while the base unit was not in the standby mode.

When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 28, 35).

A second call is received during a conversation (p. 43).

Paging

Please lift up and try again

Not available

Ann 0312345678

Directory full

0266667777

----Waiting-----

Settings

Connections

To Power Outlet (AC 230 V–240 V, 50 Hz)

AC Adaptor

Raise the antenna.

Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected.

Hooks

Telephone Line Cord

To Socket

Telephone Plug

For New Zealand

To Single-Line Telephone Jack

For Australia

Telephone Line Cord

≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1AL. ≥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 50. ≥If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID service, you

cannot access this service.

≥KX-TC1851ALB and KX-TC1851NZB are not designed to be used with rotary

(pulse dialling) services.

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Preparation

Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use.

≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

Battery strength

You can check the battery strength on the display while the handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc. The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset, then the display will return to the standby mode (see next page).

The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.

Display prompt Battery strength

Fully charged

Medium

Low

(ﬂashing) Needs to be recharged.

Installing the Battery in the Handset

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

“

Settings

Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11):

*Within about 3 m

≥Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing

the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature.

≥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.

≥If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base

unit until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “ ” ﬂashes. This will maximize the battery life.

≥The battery cannot be overcharged.

Standby Mode (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 directory list etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls. The battery life is conserved in this mode.

Operation Approx. battery life

While in use

(TALK)

Up to about 6 hours Up to about 4 hours

Up to about 14 daysWhile not in use (Standby)

near the base unit* away from the base unit

Recharge

Recharge the battery when: —“Recharge battery” is displayed, —“ ” ﬂashes on the display, or —the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

≥If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the

display will keep indicating “Recharge battery” and/or “ ” will continue to ﬂash.

≥To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit for

6 hours.

Recharge battery

Preparation

Selecting the Line Mode

If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Otherwise the unit may not ring and a second caller’s information may not be displayed (p. 43). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.

Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Set line mode”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) to select “B” or “A”. Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Save key).

≥A beep sounds. ≥To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Save directory Ringer volume

=Yes

Program

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Set recall time

=Yes

Set line mode Talk switching

=Yes

Line mode

=Save

Line mode

Programmable Functions

You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the

corresponding pages for function details.

Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.

During programming

*To select a desired function item, press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the

arrow points to the item. Then press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) to go to the next step.

≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). ≥If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby

mode.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

<Function menu>*

To store an item in the directory (p. 34). To select the ringer volume (p. 16).

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ).

To store a phone number in the DIRECT button (p. 31).

To select the recall time (p. 44, 45). To select the line mode (p. 13). To set the auto talk feature (p. 15).

Save directory Ringer volume Program

<Function menu>*

Save DIRECT#

Set recall time Set line mode Talk switching

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Preparation

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 (TALK). If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF.

Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Talk switching”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) to select “On” or “Off”. Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Save key).

≥A beep sounds. ≥To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). ≥To answer a call when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off the base

unit and press (TALK).

Program

=Yes

Set line mode

Talk switching

=Yes

Auto talk

:Off

=Save

Auto talk

:On

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Programmable Functions

Selecting the Ringer Volume

You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.

Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to select “Ringer volume”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) to select the desired volume.

≥The selected volume is displayed and

rings.

≥To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold

(›) until 2 beeps sound.

≥The handset will return to the standby

mode.

To turn the ringer ON, press (‹) or (›) in step 4.

≥The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

≥When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to

the factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.

Ringer Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High

HIGH

LOW

Save directory

Ringer volume

=Yes

Ringer off

OFF

(›)

(‹)

Making Calls

“

Basic Operation

Press (TALK).

Dial a phone number.

≥The dialled number is displayed. ≥After a few seconds, the display will show the

length of the call and the battery strength.

To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.

If noise interferes with the conversation

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit.

To redial the last number dialled

Press (TALK) ¤ (REDIAL/PAUSE).

Talk

0111112222

Talk

00-00-00

Talk

To have a hand-free conversation, connect the optional headset to the handset (p. 48).

Display

(TALK)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

(‹), (›)

(CLEAR)

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

“

Making calls

To dial after conﬁrming the entered number

Dial a phone number.

≥If you misdial, press (CLEAR). All digits are

erased. Dial the correct phone number.

Press (TALK).

≥After a few seconds, the display will show the

length of the call and the battery strength.

To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.

To redial after conﬁrming the last number dialled

Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) ¤ (TALK).

To select the receiver volume

Press (‹) or (›) while talking.

≥Each time you press (‹) or (›), the

volume level will change.

≥The display will return to the length of

the call.

≥Your phone comes from the factory

set to MEDIUM.

Talk

0233334444

Talk

00-00-00

0233334444

Loud Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High

HIGH

MEDIUM

Loud Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High

LOW

(‹)

(›)

≥When you replace the battery, the selected receiver volume setting will return to

the factory set (MEDIUM). Reprogram if necessary.

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