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Quick Guide
Please read the operating instructions for further details.
Controls
Digital Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TCD300E
Handset
A
B
Base unit
C
D
E
F
G
H
A Speaker
B Charge contact
C Display
D Soft keys
I
E {C} (Talk)
F Navigator key
L{e}{v}: To search for the desired
item in menus.
L{>}: To select the desired item or
move the cursor to the right.
J
i
h
C
s
K
T
L{<}: To return to the previous
screen or move the cursor to the left.
G {s} (Speakerphone)
H {R} (Recall)
I Receiver
a
N
L
M
J {ih} (Off/Power)
K {C/T} (Clear/Mute)
L {INT} (Intercom)
M Microphone
A {x} (Page)
B Charge contact
B
bA
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Displays
Display icons
Various icons appear on the handset display to indicate the current status of the unit.
wWithin range of a base unit
L When flashing: Handset is
searching for base unit. (out
of range of base unit,
handset is not registered to
base unit, no power on base
unit)
xHandset is accessing base unit.
(intercom, paging, changing
base unit settings, etc.)
kHandset is on an outside call.
xCall bar is on.
yMissed call (Caller ID
subscribers only)
i Batteries are charging.
1 Battery strength
eAlarm is on.
dVoice enhancer is set to high or
low tone.
URinger volume is off.
fNight mode is on.
[2]Handset number: The left icon
shows handset 2 example.
-2-Base unit number: The left
icon shows base unit 2
example.
hNew SMS message received
(SMS users only)
jYour written SMS message is
over 160 characters. (SMS
users only)
mSMS memory is full. (SMS
users only)
{Line is being used by another
handset.
Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing the middle soft key reveals the handset’s main menu. From
here you can access various features and settings.
WCaller List
XSMS (Short Message Service)
bTime Settings
YHandset Setup
ZBase Unit Setup
aDisplay Setup
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Soft keys
The handset features 3 soft keys. By pressing a soft key,
you can select the feature or operation indicated by the
soft key icon shown directly above it.
L Pressing the left, middle, or right soft key selects the
leftmost, centre, or rightmost soft key icon
respectively.
L The icons shown will vary depending on how you are
using the unit.
Soft key icons
C
i
h
s
T
v Returns to the previous screen.
$ Displays the main menu.
, Accepts the current selection.
q Displays a previously dialled phone
number.
U Opens the phonebook.
r Displays the phonebook search
menu.
" Turns the key lock feature off.
p Displayed when adding or
editing a phonebook entry, or
when writing an SMS
message.
s Inserts a dialling pause.
w Erases the selected item.
t Displayed when the soft key
has no function.
Connections
When the AC adaptor is connected, a short beep will be heard. If it is not heard, check the
connections.
Hooks
Important:
L Use only the AC adaptor and telephone
line cord supplied with this unit.
Note:
L Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
L The AC adaptor must remain connected
at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to
feel warm during use.)
(220–240 V, 50 Hz)
To telephone
network
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Battery installation
Insert the batteries negative (T) terminal first. Close the handset cover. Place the handset
on the base unit for about 7 hours before initial use.
Note:
L Use only rechargeable batteries.
Screen saver mode
The backlight will turn off completely after 1 minute of inactivity if the handset is not on the
base unit. Only essential icons and the date and time will be displayed, and they will
occasionally change position in order to preserve the life of the display.
Example:
17 May 15:30
To use the handset when it is in screen saver mode, first press {ih} to turn the display on
again.
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Turning the power on
Press {ih} for about 1 second.
Setting the date and time
1
Press $ (middle soft key).
2 Select b, then press ,.
3 Select “Set Date & Time”, then press ,.
4 Enter the current day, month and year by selecting 2 digits for each.
5 Enter the current hour and minute by selecting 2 digits for each.
L You can select “AM”, “PM” or 24-hour time entry by pressing {*} repeatedly.
6 Press ,.
7 Press {ih}.
Basic operations
FeatureOperation
To turn the power offPress {ih} for about 2 seconds.
To make a callDial the phone number, then press {C}.
To turn on the speakerphonePress {s}.
To hang upPress {ih}.
To adjust the receiver or speaker
volume
To redial the last number dialledPress q (right soft key), then press {C}.
To make a call using the redial listPress q (right soft key). Press {e} or {v}
To answer a callPress {C}.
To mute your voice during a callPress {C/T}. To return to the conversation, press
To store a name and phone number
in the phonebook
Press {e} or {v} while talking.
repeatedly to select the desired number, then
press {C}.
{C/T} again.
Press U (left soft key), $, select “New Entry”, then press ,.
Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.), then
press ,. Enter the party’s phone number (24
digits max.), then press ,. Select the desired
category for the entry. Press , 2 times, then
press {ih}.
L To enter a name, see the character table in the
operating instructions.
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FeatureOperation
To make a call using the phonebookPress U (left soft key). Press {e} or {v}
repeatedly to display the desired entry, then press
{C}.
To adjust the handset ringer volumePress $ (middle soft key). Select Y, then
press ,. Select “Ringer Setup”, then press
,. Select “Ringer Volume”, then press
,. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to select the
desired volume. Press ,, then press {ih}.
To change the ringtone used by the
handset for outside calls
Press $ (middle soft key). Select Y, then
press ,. Select “Ringer Setup”, then press
,. Select “Ext. Ringtone”, then press
,. Select the desired ringtone, then press
,. Press {ih}.
Sales and support information
Customer Care Centre
L For UK customers: 08700 100 076
L For Republic of Ireland customers: 01289 8333
L Visit our website for product information: www.panasonic.co.uk
L E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
L Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. (Excluding public
holidays)
L Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.panasonic.co.uk
L Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
L All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK
Ltd.
L It couldn’t be simpler!
L Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products,