Please read before use and save.
Charge the batteries for approx. 15 hours before initial use
General Safety
Only use the power supply included
with the product.
Do not connect the AC Adaptor to any
AC outlet other than the
standard AC220-240V.
The apparatus is approved for use
with PQLV19E power supply.
This apparatus is unable to make
emergency telephone 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
Safety Information
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 5oC or
greater than 40oC.
The AC Adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device, ensure that the AC
outlet is located / installed near the
unit and is accessible.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF
MOISTURE.
Battery Caution
Use only specified batteries.
Only use rechargeable batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire,
they may explode. Check local waste
management codes for special
disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the
batteries. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause burns or
injury to the eyes or skin. The
electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
Exercise care in handling the
batteries in order not to short the
batteries with conductive materials
such as rings, bracelets and keys. The
batteries and/or conductor may
overheat and cause burns.
Charge the batteries provided in
accordance with the information
given in this operating guide.
! The batteries must be charged
for approximately 15 hours
before initial use.
After the batteries have been inserted
into the handset, place the handset in
the powered up base unit.
(The telephone line cord must not
be connected to the telephone
socket at this time. Please leave
your standard telephone
connected until battery charging
is complete).
The batteries are fully charged only
ÒÒ
when
(After Initial Use)
When the battery icon flashes (and, if
programmed, battery low alarm
sounds), the handset should be
charged immediately because there is
little energy left in the batteries.
is flashing.
Replacing the batteries
ÛÛ
If the
telephone calls even when the
handset batteries have been fully
charged, the batteries must be
replaced.
! Charge new batteries for
approximately 15 hours before
initial use.
(The telephone line cord must not
be connected to the telephone
socket at this time).
Power the handset off before
removing the old batteries.
If the batteries are removed, the
battery icon is reset to
30% capacity). In this case, even if
fully charged batteries are fitted, the
icon remains as
charge cycle is complete.
Please use only Panasonic AA(R6)
P-6P (Ni-MH) batteries.
icon flashes after a few
ÛÛ
(less than
ÛÛ
until a full
Battery Life
Battery life is dependent on use and
conditions but in general when using
fully charged Ni-MH batteries:
Talk time: 20hrs approx.
Talk time (Walkie-Talkie mode):
12hrs approx.
Standby time: 200hrs approx.
(Times indicated are for peak
performance).
The batteries reach peak performance
after several full charges.
The batteries cannot be overcharged
unless they are repeatedly removed
and replaced.
If battery life is shortened then
please check that battery and charge
terminals are clean.
For maximum battery life it is
recommended that the handset is not
recharged until battery icon flashes
(ÛÛ).
When the button is released, the
display changes to the standby mode.
Tur n Power OFF
From the standby mode, ZZand
holdPPuntil a long tone sounds.
The display goes blank. If you put the
handset in the base unit, the battery
icon will display.
Using the Telephone
Answering Calls
When the phone rings,
ZZOO,KK--II,NN,__,LL
ZZ ^^
microphone.
When an external call is incoming,
you can temporarily turn off the
handset ringer.
During an incoming call, Z and
hold U. “Ring Off” is displayed and
the handset ringing stops. (This
function will not work when the
handset is on the base unit or if an
internal call is incoming.)
and talk into the
Making Calls
ZZOO
Dial the number.
After a few seconds, the call duration
is displayed. The dialled number is
stored in the redial memory.
When you are finished with the
call,
Using the Telephone
Setting the Receiver
Volume
During a phone call,
to change the volume setting.
Have a Hands-Free Phone
Conversation (using Digital
Speakerphone)
Handsfree allows you to talk to your
caller without holding the handset
and allows other persons in the room
to listen to the conversation.
or ^^.
ZZPP
.
If the handset is placed on the
base or charger during a call,
the call will be disconnected.
Alternatively, to make a call,
dial the number, then ZO or
^. This procedure allows you
to edit / confirm the number
before dialling.
If you misdial, Z .
If Î flashes and an alarm tone
sounds when you press O or^ move closer to the base
unit and try your call again.
C/O
W
ZZSS/ UU
, or
ZZ^^
Dial the number.
When the other party anwers,
talk into the microphone.
When you are finished with the
call,
For best performance, please note the
following:
.
ZZPP
.
Talk alternately with the caller
in a quiet environment.
If either party has difficulty
hearing, ZS / U to change
the volume accordingly.
During conversation you can
switch to hands-free by pressing
^. To switch back to the
receiver, ZO or ^.
While having a conversation in
speakerphone mode, the battery
life will be considerably reduced.
Tur ning the Mic On / Off
During a telephone conversation, you
can mute the Mic. When the Mic is
turned off, it disables the caller from
hearing your conversation. For
example, if you want to say
something to someone in the same
room as yourself without the caller
being able to hear your conversation.
C/O
During a conversation,
The Mic is turned off.
To return to the conversation,
C/O
ZZ
W
.
ZZ
W
Handset Locator / Paging
Using this feature you can locate
a misplaced handset by paging.
If you press ^ then X for redial
call and the dialled number is busy,
the unit will automatically call back
every 40 seconds, up to 12 times.
Caller ID Service
Caller ID is a service of your
Network provider and will only
operate if you have subscribed to
this feature.
After subscribing to Caller
ID, this phone will display
the caller’s 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.
Caller ID does not display caller
information while using the handset
for an intercom call. However, the
caller’s information will be stored to
the Caller ID List.
Making a Call from the
Caller ID List
The last 50 caller’s phone numbers
are stored in the order the calls were
received. If the caller’s name has
been stored with the number in the
phonebook, (see ‘Storing Caller
Information into the Phonebook’), the
caller’s name will be displayed also.
Name
Tel No.
Date received
.
From the standby mode
The newest caller’s information is
displayed.
If there is no information stored
in the Caller ID list “NoStored Memory” is displayed.
ZZSS/UU
ZU to scroll to previous calls
and S to the most recent calls.
Only the most recent call from
the same caller is stored.
Only 16 digits of a phone
number are displayed. To
display the remaining digits of
longer phone numbers,
ZC.
On selection
After you have viewed a phone
number, answered the call or called
back the caller, ‘✓’ is displayed.
After viewing all new Caller ID
information, the call counter is reset
to zero.
You can store up to 200 phone numbers and names in the phonebook. You can
enter up to 24 digits and up to 16 characters.
On entering names / numbers in the phonebook, you can assign 9 numbers from the
phonebook as Hot Key dials. The phonebook items are assigned to buttons A -I on the keypad (see ‘Storing Phonebook Items as Hot Key Dials’). When the
numbers are assigned you can select the number by pressing the button it has been
assigned to (see ‘Dialling a Hot Key Number’).
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 select one of 3 backlight
colours and one of 20 ringer types (see ‘Handset Settings’). The
private category feature is only available after subscription to
Caller ID. Please contact your network provider for further information.
Example:
Private
Category
13
Display Backlight Colour
GreenRed
Orange
Ringer Type
Storing Caller Information into the Phonebook
ZZVV
.
ZZSS/ UU
Phonebook”.
ZZVV
* Enter a name (up to 16
characters). (See ‘To enter Names /
Characters in the Phonebook’).
Name confirmed,
to select “New
.
The display shows the number
of phonebook spaces available.
If “Memory Full” is displayed,
the phonebook is full. To store,
clear other stored items in the
phonebook. (See ‘Clearing an
Item from the Phonebook’).
ZZUU
.
Enter phone number (up to 24
digits).
If a pause is required for
dialling, ZX. One pause
counts as one digit.
Number confirmed,
ZZSS/ UU
Category number (1-9) or “OFF”.
ZZVV
ZZVV
to select Private
.
to select “Save”.
A beep sounds and “Saved” is
displayed.
To exit the menu at any time,
ZP.
See ‘Phonebook Character
Table’ (page 40) for full list
of characters / symbols.
When you are finished with the
call,
on the base unit.
if you want to view
or ^^.
ZZPP
or place the handset
Clearing a Phonebook Item
from a Hot Key
ZZ
and hold a key AAto II.
The number stored with that key is
displayed.
Using the Phonebook
W
C/O
ZZVV
.
ZZVV
to select “Clear”.
ZZUU
to select “YES”.
ZZVV
.
A confirmation tone sounds and
“CLEARED” is displayed.
To exit the menu at any time,
ZP.
Phonebook Copy
You can copy phonebook information
between handsets registered to the
same base unit. The phonebook copy
must be operated in intercom mode
(see ‘Intercom Between Handsets’ in
‘For Optional Multi-Unit Users’).
To Copy a Selected Item in
the Phonebook
For example, Handset 2 is
copying an item from its
phonebook to Handset 1.
If “Memory Full” is displayed,
the receiver handset memory is
full.
ZZYY
.
to select “Send Phonebook”.
The phonebook is displayed.
to scroll to phonebook
ZZVV
.
to select “Copy Entry”.
When copying is complete, a beep
sounds and “Copy Complete” is displayed. After a few
seconds, the display will return to
the intercom call.
“Copy Incomplete” will display if
the link is disconnected or if the
receiver handset memory is full.
If “Copy Failure” is displayed, the
receiver and/or sender did not
prepare for copying within 60
seconds.
To Copy All Items in the
Phonebook
For example, Handset 2 is
copying all its phonebook items
to Handset 1.
Handset 1 (Receiver):
During an intercom call with
handset 2,
ZZUU
ZZVV
“Copy Proceeding” is displayed.
If “Memory Full” is displayed, the
receiver handset memory is full.
Handset 2 (Sender):
During an intercom call with
handset 1,
ZZVV
The first phonebook item is
displayed.
ZZVV
ZZUU
ZZVV
“Copy Proceeding” is displayed
during copying.
For further notes, see notes at the
end of ‘To Copy a Selected Item in
the Phonebook’.
To cancel copying at any time,
Z to return to the intercom
call or ZP to return to the
standby mode.
ZZYY
.
to select “Recv Phonebook”.
.
ZZYY
.
to select “Send Phonebook”.
.
to select “Copy Forward”.
.
SMS Feature - (Text Messaging)
You can send and receive text
messages between other fixed lines
and mobile phones that also support
a compatible SMS feature and
network, both national and
international.
The SMS feature is only
available after
subscription to Caller
ID.
Before sending your first text
message and to find out more
information on SMS conditions
and registration, please read
your ‘SMS Manual’.
If you have any questions
relating to SMS Service Help,
please call 09063020069 (calls are
charged at 50p per minute and
the helpdesk is open from
9.00am-5.30pm (Mon-Fri).
Please note the following
instructions when sending text
messages between fixed lines
and all mobile networks both
national and international.
To Send a Text Message
from Fixed Line to Fixed
Line
There are no special requirements
when sending a text message between
fixed lines. Please follow the
instructions under ‘Writing and
Sending New Messages’ on page 14.
To Send a Text Message
from Fixed Line to Mobile
There are no special requirements
when sending a text message between
fixed line and mobile. Please follow
the instructions under ‘Writing and
Sending New Messages’ on page 14.
To enable the person receiving your
message to reply, the server will
insert your telephone number, within
hash symbols, at the very end of your
message. Eg. #01234 567899#.
Please note: If you have used up the
full 160 characters for your text
message, your telephone number will
overwrite the last letters of your
message.
To Send a Text Message
from Mobile to Fixed Line
There are special requirements
when sending a text message from a
mobile to a fixed line. If the mobile
sender is unaware of the fixed line
SMS providers requirements for
sending a text message to a fixed line,
please inform them of the following
procedures.
Example - A Mobile is Replying
to a Fixed Line Text Message
Select reply to message.
Input your text message.
Within the text message, enter
the fixed line phone number. The
number can be added anywhere
within the message but it must be
entered with a hash at the beginning
and end of the number.
Eg. #01234 567899#
Select send.
Example - Mobile is Writing /
Sending a New Text Message to
a Fixed Line
Input your text message.
Within the text message, enter
the fixed line phone number. The
number can be added anywhere
within the message but it must be
entered with a hash at the beginning
and end of the number.
Eg. #01234 567899#
Send the message (including
number) to ‘Big Mobile’ on: 07786
You can write and send a new
message. Each message can contain
up to 160 characters.
ZZVV
.
ZZVV
ZZSS/ UU
ZZVV
Enter message.
On completion,
“Destination” and “Enter Phone
No” is displayed.
Enter phone number.
You can enter a phone number
manually, from the phonebook, Caller
ID or redial lists.
SMS Feature - Outgoing
**
“Save?” is displayed.
***
ZZVV
“Saved Message” is displayed, then
“Send”.
ZZVV
“Sending Message” is displayed.
to select “SMS Messages”.
to select “Create”.
.
You can change the input mode.
See ‘Text Entry’ for details.
ZZYY
.
To enter a number manually,
press the buttons K - I
to enter the number. Then
follow from **.
To enter a number from the
phonebook, ZÁ, ZS / U
to select number. ZY. (You
can also search for a name by
initial, see page 10).
Then follow from **.
To enter a number from the
Caller ID list ZS / U, then
ZS / U to select number.
ZY. Then follow from **.
To enter a number from the
redial list, ZX, ZS / U
to select number. ZY. Then
follow from **.
ZZYY
.
ZZSS/ UU
.
to select “Send”.
to select “YES”.
The display returns to the
standby mode, then
“Transferring Message” is
displayed.
If the base unit does not have
sufficient memory to send a
message, the display will show
“SMS Lists are full.
Please clear Messages”.
The unit will then return to the
standby mode.
If the base unit can store one
more message “Use last text?” is displayed. You
can choose whether to use the
last message or not. If you want
to use the last message, ZS
to recall the last message.
If you try to send a message
using a number over 20 digits
from one of the lists, “InvalidNumber” is displayed and
display returns to “Enter