PANASONIC KX-TCD515 User Manual

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Digital Cordless Answering System

Operating Instructions

Preparation Cordless Telephone Useful InformationAnswering System

Model No.

KX-TCD515E

Contents

Preparation

Before Initial Use..........................2

Important Information...................5

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

Meanings of Icons above SOFT

KEYS ...........................................7

Meanings of Symbols

and Operations of Keys ...............8

Display .........................................9

Setting up...................................10

Cordless Telephone

Using the Telephone..................14

Caller ID.....................................19

List Menu ...................................20

Using the Phonebook.................23

SMS Feature (Text Message)....31

Settings Menu Chart ..................43

Handset Settings........................45

Base Unit Settings .....................57

Multi-Unit User Operations.........62

Walkie-Talkie .............................69

Answering System

Answering System .....................72

Useful Information

Using the Belt Clip .....................84

Caller ID and SMS Compatible

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.

Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use.

Optional Headset.......................84

Wall Mounting ............................85

Before Requesting Help.............86

Character Table .........................89

Index ..........................................91

Technical Information.................92

Guarantee..................................93

Before Initial Use

Features

Digital Answering System

Up to 30 minutes recording time, with time/day stamp that records when messages were received and counts the total number.

SMS (Short Message Service) compatibility

Now the convenience of sending and receiving text messages is available from a home telephone.

32-Polyphonic Ring Tones

A variety of high-quality sounds can be reproduced for your ring tones. You can choose from 9 pre-set melodies and 6 ring tones.

Hands-Free Speakerphone

You can talk without holding handset. Convenient for talking while doing something else.

Headset Socket

Plug in the optional headset and the hands-free facility provides total ease and freedom of use.

Illuminated Keypad

Lights up when there is an incoming call or you touch any key for easier operation even in the dark.

200+20-Station Phonebook

Stores 200 station names and numbers with the built-in telephone directory of the handset to be recalled easily and stores 20 station names and numbers in the base unit for Audible Caller ID feature.

Multiple Handsets

Up to 6 handsets can be registered with a single base unit for added convenience. (Optional handset/charger is available separately.)

LCD Backlight

Lights up when there is an incoming call or you touch any key for easier operation even in the dark.

Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone.

Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre

• For UK customers: 08700 100 076

• For Republic of Ireland customers:

01289 8333

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• E-mail:

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Dear purchaser, You have acquired a KX-TCD515E, which is a product made in accordance with the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT). DECT technology is characterized by high-security protection against interceptions as well as high-quality digital transmission. This telephone was designed for a wide range of applications. For example, this telephone can be used within a network of base units and handsets, constituting a telephone system which:

• operates up to 6 handsets at one base unit.

• allows an intercom between 2 handsets.

• allows the operation of a handset at up to 4 base units, expanding the communication

radio area.

Preparation

Caller ID and SMS Services, where available, are network provider service. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display the caller’s phone number.

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Before Initial Use

Accessories (specific to product type)

AC Adaptor

Order No. PQLV19EZ

(PQLV19E)

one one two

Telephone Line Cord

Order No. PQJA87S (for UK)

Rechargeable Batteries

(AAA size) Order No. HHR-4EPT/BA2 (P03P)

Belt Clip

Order No. PQKE10355Z1 (Metallic Grey) PQKE10355Z2 (Violet)

Battery Cover Order No. PQKK10134Y6 (Metallic Grey) PQKK10134Y7 (Violet)

one one

Operating Instructions...one

Quick Guide..................one

Important Information

Only use the power supply included with the product.

Do not connect the AC Adaptor to any AC outlet other than the standard AC220-240 V. The apparatus is approved for use with PQLV19E (Order No. PQLV19EZ) power supply.

This apparatus is unable to make calls under the following conditions:

• The portable handset batteries need recharging, or have failed.

• During a mains power failure.

• When the Key Lock is set to ON.

• When the unit is in Direct Call mode.

Do not open the base unit or handset (other than to change the batteries). This apparatus should not be used near emergency/intensive care medical equipment and should not be used by people with pacemakers. Care should be taken that objects do not fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

Environment

Do not use this unit near water. This unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It should also not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 °C or greater than 40 °C. The AC Adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is located/installed near the unit and is accessible.

Battery Caution

1. Use only the specified batteries.

2. Only use rechargeable batteries.

3. Do not mix old and new batteries.

4. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, as they may explode. Check local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.

5. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.

6. Exercise care in handling the batteries in order not to short circuit the batteries with conductive materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The batteries and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

7. Charge the batteries in accordance with the information provided in this operating guide.

Location

• For maximum distance and noise-free operation, place your base unit:

- Away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers or other phone.

- In a convenient, high, and central location.

Preparation

WARNING:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF MOISTURE.

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Location of Controls

Handset

Ringer/Charge

LED

Headset

Socket

Charge Contact

Rear side

Speaker

1 - LEFT SOFT KEY

Receive

2 - TALK Button

3 - JOYSTICK

Display

4 - SPEAKERPHONE Button

7 8

5 - RECALL Button

6 - RIGHT SOFT KEY

7 - POWER/TALK OFF Button

8 - CLEAR Button

Charge Contact

9 - INTERCOM Button

Microphone

How to Use the Handset Soft Keys

3 soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above the keys. Functions displayed above the keys will change depending on the state of use. For example, on the standby mode display, “ ”,

“ ”, “ ” are displayed above the soft keys.

Example: Standby

Mode Display

To operate “ ” (Phonebook), press LEFT SOFT KEY.

To operate “ ” (Menu), press JOYSTICK directly as the middle soft key.

To operate “ ” (Redial), press RIGHT SOFT KEY.

When “ ” is displayed above a soft key, the soft key will not work.

• To select only “ ” (Menu), you can also select it moving JOYSTICK up, down, left or right.

Location of Controls

Base Unit

PAGE Button

LINE

Meanings of Icons above SOFT KEYS

Icon Function Icon Function

Go Back LetterWise

Menu Alphabet

Sub-Menu Numeric

OK Extended 1

Redial Extended 2

Phonebook Greek

New Phonebook Russian

Preparation

Search Select

Key Lock Pause

12/24 Hour Clock Mute

Stop Delete

No Function

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Meanings of Symbols and Operations of Keys

Symbol Meaning

Move JOYSTICK up, down, left or right. e.g., Search the main menu.

e.g., OK

e.g., Redial

e.g.,

Go Back

“ ” The words in “ ” indicate the words in the display.

e.g., Display of menu items Press JOYSTICK

directly in the centre.

In this example, the desired item is selected.

e.g., Standby Mode Display Press RIGHT SOFT KEY.

In this example, the telephone number last dialled is displayed.

e.g., Display of menu items Press LEFT SOFT KEY.

In this example, the display returns to the previous menu.

has the same function.

Press POWER/TALK OFF Button.

Press this button for one or two times, then the display returns to the standby mode any time.

To go to the next step.

Ringing Phone

Press Directly

Display

Display Icons

IN USE

H/set 1

IN USE

Preparation

Within range of a base unit Out of range/No registration/

No power on base unit

Paging or Intercom/ While connecting with base unit

Making or answering calls

Call Bar ON

Phonebook Mode

Answering System ON Message indication

Battery strength

Direct Call ON

Ringer Volume OFF

New call (Caller ID only)

Handset Name (e.g., Handset 1)

SMS mail (text messages) indication

The line is being used by another handset (for additional handset users).

Main Menu Display

To go to the Main Menu, press JOYSTICK directly in the centre (or move )

while in the standby mode display. The selected menu icon is turned over, and its title is displayed.

Example: “Caller ID” is selected.

Caller ID

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Caller ID

SMS

TAM Operation

Setting Handset

Setting Base

Walkie-Talkie

Setting up

Hook

Connection

Do not connect the telephone line cord to the phone socket is fully charged.

Plug in the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord in order

Hooks

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

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

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV19E (Order No. PQLV19EZ).

4 until the handset

1, 2, 3

Battery Charge

At the time of shipment, the batteries are not charged. To charge, place the handset on the base unit. Please charge

the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.

During charging, the charge LED will light as shown below.

During charging Fully charged

Red Green

Display icon Battery strength

Battery Installation

Please ensure the batteries are inserted as shown. part should be inserted first. Close the cover as indicated by the arrow.

• When you replace the batteries, part should be removed first.

High

Medium

Low

Needs to be

charged

The handset which power is off will be turned on automatically when it is placed on the base unit.

The handset will not operate while it is on the base unit.

If you do not recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will flash when the handset is lifted off the base unit.

Setting up

Battery Information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged:

Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh)

Operation Operating Time

While in use (TALK) 10 hrs approx.

While not in use

(Standby)

Ni-Cd Batteries (typical 250 mAh)

Operation Operating Time

While in use (TALK) 4 hrs approx.

While not in use

(Standby)

• Times indicated are for peak performance.

• The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.

• Clean the charge contacts of the handset and the base unit 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.

• The batteries cannot be overcharged unless they are repeatedly removed and replaced.

• For maximum battery life, it is recommended that the handset not be recharged until the battery icon flashes

120 hrs approx.

40 hrs approx.

Replacing the Batteries

If the icon flashes after a few telephone calls even when the handset batteries have been fully charged, both batteries must be replaced.

• Charge new batteries for approximately 7 hours before initial use. (The telephone line cord must not be connected to the telephone socket at this time.)

• When replacing the batteries, be sure to set up the battery type even if you install the same type of batteries to initialise battery remaining memory of your handset. (See Setting the Battery Type on page 54.)

• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. If non-rechargeable batteries are fitted and start charging, it may cause the leakage of the battery electrolyte.

• Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. Replace both batteries (p.10) and close the cover then charge the handset for about 7 hours.

Please order Panasonic P03P (Ni-MH) or P03H (Ni-Cd) batteries.

Preparation

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Setting up

Power ON/OFF

Power ON Power OFF

Press and hold POWER.

When POWER is released, the display changes to the standby mode.

Press and hold POWER.

The display goes blank.

Selecting the Display Language

You can select one of 19 languages. The factory preset is English.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

(or move).

Select “Select

Language”.

• If you set a language you cannot read, reset the handset to its initial settings.

Press Press Move Press Move Press Move

Press Enter 4-digit Handset PIN (Factory Preset 0000) Move

Select “ Setting

Handset”.

Select the desired

language.

Select “Display

Option”.

Press

All handset settings will be reset to their initial settings (p.56), however, the phonebook data will be saved.

Setting up

Setting the Date and Time

After a mains power failure, the clock needs to be adjusted. Ensure that the icon is not flashing. To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

(or move).

Enter the date

(see below).

Example: To set 16 February, 2003, 7:15 pm.

Date Time

Day Month Year Hour Minute 12/24 hour clock

To select 12/24 hour clock

Press RIGHT SOFT KEY repeatedly.

Select “ Setting

Handset”.

Enter the time

(see below).

24 hour clock

12 hour clock (AM)

Select “Set Date/ Time”.

Press JOYSTICK.

12 hour clock (PM)

Preparation

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Using the Telephone

Making a Call

Pre-Dialling Post-Dialling

Enter Phone

Number.

• If you need to make a correction while entering the phone number when using PreDialling, press . The digit is cleared to the left, then you can enter numbers. All

digits are cleared if you press and hold .

• You can also press to make a call.

Press TALK.

Enter Phone

Number.

Answering a Call

Terminating a Call

Press TALK.

(During a call)

• You can also answer a call by pressing to , , , or (Any Key Talk).

Press TALK OFF.

Auto Talk

If you set Auto Talk to ON, you can answer the call by lifting the handset off the base unit. (See Setting Auto Talk ON/OFF on page 54.)

Using the Telephone

Receiver (or Headset Receiver)/Speaker Volume

The choices for the receiver (or headset receiver) volume are 3 levels, and 6 levels for the speakerphone volume.

To increase volume, move the JOYSTICK up.

(During a call)

To decrease volume, move the JOYSTICK down.

Have a Hands-Free Phone Conversation (using Digital Speakerphone)

Hands-free allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset and allows other persons in the room to listen to the conversation.

To Return to Receiver

Press

(During a call)

• For best performance, please note the following:

- Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet environment.

- If either party has difficulty hearing, move the JOYSTICK up or down to change the volume accordingly. The choices for the speakerphone volume are 6 levels.

SPEAKERPHONE.

Press TALK.

Muting Your Conversation

During a call, you can mute your phone so the other party cannot listen to you. When muting your conversation, you can hear the other party.

To Mute To Return to the conversation

(During a call)

Press LEFT SOFT KEY, then Icon flashes.

Press once more. Icon stops flashing.

Cordless Telephone

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Using the Telephone

Key Lock

You can lock the handset dialling buttons. Only incoming calls are accepted while the key lock is ON. When the key lock is ON, the menu icon changes to .

When the key lock is ON, emergency calls (p.59) cannot be made until key lock is cancelled.

Key Lock ON Key Lock OFF

(Standby Mode Display)

Press and hold JOYSTICK directly for more than 2 seconds.

Press and hold JOYSTICK directly for more than 2 seconds once more.

Handset Locator/Paging

You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it.

Paging

Press PAGE.

To Stop Paging

Press PAGE. OR

All registered handsets ring for 1 minute.

Press TALK.

• You can also stop paging by pressing to , , , , or .

Using the Telephone

Redialling

The last 10 numbers dialled are automatically stored in the redial list.

Dialling with the Redial List

Press RIGHT SOFT KEY.

• If there is no item stored in the redial list when pressing , the display shows “Memory Empty”.

• If the items are scrolled at the end when you search for the desired dialled item, an end tone sounds.

• You can also press to make a call.

• To save the numbers from the redial list into the phonebook, or to edit or delete from

memory, see pages 21 and 22.

Dialling the Last Number Dialled

Press TALK.

Auto Redial

If you press then to redial and the dialled number is engaged, the unit will automatically call back every 40 seconds, up to 12 times. When using Auto Redial, press

again after pressing if the muting has not be cancelled.

Search for the desired

dialled item.

Press RIGHT SOFT KEY.

Press TALK.

Recall Feature

RECALL is used to access special telephone services. Contact your network

provider for details. If your unit is connected to a PBX, pressing RECALL allows you to access some features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call.

Cordless Telephone

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Using the Telephone

Dialling Pause (for PBX line/long distance service users)

A dialling pause is used when a pause in the dialling of a phone number is necessary using a PBX or accessing a long distance service. For example, when 0 (line access number) is dialled followed by a pause to access an outside line through a PBX:

Press 0.

Press RIGHT SOFT

KEY.

Enter Phone

Number.

Press TALK.

• Entering a pause prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number.

• Pressing RIGHT SOFT KEY more than once increases the length of the pause

between numbers.

• To change the pause time, see page 58.

Call Waiting

Call Waiting is a service of your network provider and will only operate if you have subscribed to this service. You can answer the second call, keeping the first call on

hold.

(Call waiting tone sounds during a call)

To Return to the First Caller

Press RECALL once more.

• If you subscribed to Caller ID and Call Waiting services, your handset displays a second caller’s phone number while talking.

• If the phone number is stored in the phonebook with its name, the caller’s name will also be displayed.

• Please consult your Network provider for details of this service.

Press RECALL. The first call is put on hold and

you can answer the second call.

Caller ID

Caller ID Service

Caller ID is a service of your Network provider and will only operate if you have subscribed to this service. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display the caller information.

If your unit is connected to a PBX or a telephone line that does not support this service, you will not be able to use it.

Standby Mode Display

H/set 1 10 Calls

When new calls have been received, the display shows the number of calls. In the example on the left, 10 new calls have been received.

17.8 14:59

Making a Call from the Caller ID List

The last 50 caller’s phone numbers are stored in the order the calls were received. When the 51st call is received, the oldest caller information is cleared. If the caller's name has been stored with the number in the phonebook (see Storing Caller Information on page 24), the caller’s name will also be displayed.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK (or move).

The newest caller information is

displayed.

Time Received

Date Received

Name

Tel No.

17.8 14:59

JOHN SMITH 0123456789

Select “ Caller ID”.

Search for the

desired item.

Press TALK.

Cordless Telephone

• You can also press to make a call.

• “ ” indicates you have already viewed this caller information, or answered the call.

• If the caller has requested not to display his/her information, the display shows

“Private Caller”.

• If the caller dialled from an area which does not provide Caller ID service, the display shows “Out of Area”.

• If the items are scrolled at the end when you search for the desired item, an end tone sounds.

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List Menu

Caller ID List Menu

You can save the numbers from the Caller ID list into the Phonebook, and you can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the Caller ID List. To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

(or move).

• If the items are scrolled at the end when you search for the desired item, an end tone sounds.

• If there is no item stored in the caller list when “Caller ID” is selected, the display shows “Memory Empty”.

Storing the Number in the Phonebook

Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then:

Select “Save

Phonebook”.

Select desired category

or “Off” (p.23).

Editing the Received Number for Calling

Select “ Caller

ID”.

Enter Name (p.26).

(max. 16 characters)

Select “Save”, then

“Saved” is displayed.

Select the desired

item.

Go to step 4.

Press JOYSTICK

twice.

twice

Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then:

Select “Edit for

Call”.

• You can also press to make a call.

Edit Phone

Number. (max. 24 digits)

Press TALK or press

JOYSTICK to call.

Deleting One/All Caller ID Item(s)

Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then:

List Menu

Select “Delete” or “Delete All”.

Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is

displayed.

Redial List Menu

You can save the numbers from the redial list into the Phonebook, and you can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the redial list. To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press RIGHT SOFT KEY.

• If there is no item stored in the redial list when pressing , the display shows “Memory Empty”.

Storing the Number in the Phonebook

Follow steps 1 and 2 shown above, then:

Select “Save

Phonebook”.

Enter Name (p.26).

(max. 16 characters)

Select the desired item.

Go to step 3.

Press JOYSTICK

twice.

Cordless Telephone

Select desired category

or “Off” (p.23).

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Select “Save”, then

“Saved” is displayed.

twice

List Menu

Editing the Dialled Number for Calling

Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then:

Select “Edit for

Call”.

• You can also press to make a call.

Deleting One/All Redial Item(s)

Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then:

Select “Delete” or “Delete All”.

Edit Phone

Number. (max. 24 digits)

Press TALK or press

JOYSTICK to call.

Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed.

Using the Phonebook

You can store up to 200 caller information in the handset phonebook and up to 20 caller information in the base unit phonebook. If you subscribed to Caller ID and you received a call from the same phone number you stored with name in the phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name.

Private Category Feature

You can categorise caller information in the phonebook. There are 9 categories available. For example, category 1 can be used to save all friends numbers. For each category, you can rewrite the category names (max. 10 digits: see Changing the

Category Name on page 50), you can select one of 3 Ringer LED colours (see Setting the Private Colour on page 50) and one of 15 ringer types (see Ringer Options on

page 47). This feature is only available after subscribing to Caller ID Service. Please contact your network provider for further information.

Example

Cordless Telephone

Private

Category No.

1 3 Friends 3 2 Customers

* The factory preset LED colour is green.

• The unit will indicate an incoming call using the factory preset LED colour (green) and the ringer pattern assigned to external calls (p. 48) momentarily until Caller ID information is received from the network provider.

Ringer LED Colour* Private

Green Orange Red

Ringer Type