Panasonic KX WP1050 User Manual
Operating Instructions
Wi-Fi Phone for Skype
Executive Travel Set
Model No. KX-WP1050
Charge the handset battery for 6 hours before initial use.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for
future reference.
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This product is designed for use in the following countries:
USA, Canada, Japan, UK, Germany, France (indoor use)
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Feature highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Security cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Countries permitted to use this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Open Source Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
For best performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Base unit status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Symbols and screen shots used in these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Getting Started
Setup flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Installing the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
While you are in a hotel room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
While you are at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting up the base unit for the first time (Initialization Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Troubleshooting for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setting up the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Turning on the handset (Signing in to Skype) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Handset displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Idle mode option screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Managing Contacts
Contact list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Adding contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Searching for Skype contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Removing contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Contact list options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Viewing a contact profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Blocking contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Useful features during a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Diverting calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Skype Voicemail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Managing History
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Notifications
Notification screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Personal Skype Online Status and Settings
Personal Skype online status and profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Personal Skype settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Handset Wireless Network Connection and Settings
Wireless network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Wireless network settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Handset Settings
General settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Handset Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Recovering the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Services
Service information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Handset Locator and Registration
Locating the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Registering the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Base Unit Settings
Setting the base unit from Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Updating the firmware (Base Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Advanced Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Handset Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Temporary LAN Side Network Setting when networks on the WAN side and the LAN side
overlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Downloading the version-up firmware to your computer for recovering the base unit . 199
Mode selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
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Table of Contents
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Setting your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Useful Information
Additional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
FCC and other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Industry Canada (IC) and other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Règles d’Industrie Canada et autres renseignements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
For European Union (EU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Index
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
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Introduction
Feature highlights
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Wi-Fi Phone for SkypeTM Executive
Travel Set.
Wi-Fi Phone for Use with Skype
L Free yourself from a computer while enjoying Skype
L Don’t miss incoming calls because you’re away from the computer
L Maintain your Skype presence from the home, office, or even on the road
L Enjoy free and low-cost calling
– Free Skype-to-Skype calls
– Use SkypeOut
more than 20 countries worldwide (As of August 2006)
– Use SkypeIn
can choose
– Use Skype Voicemail
L Hands free speakerphone
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to call any phone, anywhere for just a few cents per minute to
TM*3
to receive calls from any phone, anywhere, to a local number you
*3
and participate in Skype conference calls
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*2
*4
Wireless Travel Router (Base Unit)
L For easy setup at home or in the office
L Can establish a simultaneous Wi-Fi connection for a laptop and Wi-Fi phone
*1 Skype-to-Skype Calls capable. SkypeOut, SkypeIn and Skype Voicemail compatible.
*2 Broadband required and not included.
*3 Requires subscription to SkypeOut, SkypeIn and/or Skype Voicemail for a fee.
*4 Can join but not initiate a conference call.
L Makes and receives calls within a range determined by the maximum power allowed by
FCC rules. Range depends on local reception conditions.
Note:
L Wireless travel router is called “base unit” in these operating instructions.
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How do the units work?
Telephone
Network
Skype System
Skype-to-Skype
calls
Internet
Skype
phone
The KX-WP1050 Wi-Fi Phone for Skype Executive Travel Set consists of the KX-WPA100
wireless handset and the KX-WPA102 wireless travel router (base unit) (router/wireless
access point functioning). It enables you to make and answer Skype-to-Skype calls with its
handset anywhere an Internet connection is available. In order to make Skype-to-Skype
calls, the handset needs wireless connection to the base unit which provides an access to
the Internet. You also need to sign in to Skype with your Skype account to make Skypeto-Skype calls. You can create your Skype account with the handset or on your computer.
Note:
L Depending on the network you use, you may not be able to connect to Skype due to
intentional restriction.
Headset+PC (Skype installed)
Optional Services
- SkypeIn calls
- SkypeOut calls
- Skype Voicemail
Modem/
Router
KX-WPA102
KX-WP1050
Landline
telephone
Computer
KX-WPA100
What is Skype?
Skype is a little piece of software that lets you call people you know, all over the world, for
free.
With this product you have the added convenience of using Skype without being tied to
your computer.
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SkypeOut, SkypeIn and Skype Voicemail are optional services available from Skype.
SkypeOut SkypeOut allows you to make calls to landline and mobile
phones.
SkypeIn SkypeIn is a subscribed feature that provides you with a phone
number for receiving Skype calls on your handset from
landlines and mobile phones.
Skype Voicemail Skype Voicemail allows you to send/receive voicemail
messages and record a greeting.
L For information about Skype, please visit the Skype homepage:
http://www.skype.com/
No emergency calls: Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and
cannot be used for emergency calling.
L Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks
L Microsoft, Windows and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
L UPnP is a trademark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation.
L Skype, SkypeIn, SkypeOut and the S logo are trademarks of Skype Limited.
L Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
L Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation.
L All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Important safety instructions
When using the product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a moist cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use the product near water, for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, etc.
5. Place the product securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may
result if the product falls.
6. Do not cover slots and openings on the product. They are provided for ventilation and
protection against overheating. Never place the product near radiators, or in a place
where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. Use only the power source marked on the product. If you are not sure of the type of
power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the product where no one can step or
trip on the cord.
9. Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
10. Never push any objects through slots in the product. This may result in the risk of fire
or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the product. Take the product
to an authorized service center when service is required. Opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause
electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
12. Unplug the product from power outlets and take to an authorized service center when
the following conditions occur:
A. When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not work normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may
require extensive work by an authorized service center.
E. If the product has been dropped or physically damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Do not touch the units, AC adaptor cord, AC cord, or charge cable during lightning
storms.
14. Do not use the product to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.
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15. Do not use the units on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN
signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity.
L Abide by instructions regarding use in airplanes and hospitals.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any
type of moisture.
L Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an
unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke
has stopped emitting and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800211-7262).
CAUTION:
Installation
L Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
L The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is
installed near the product and is easily accessible.
L It is necessary to use the proper AC cord. See page 17.
Battery
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.
L Use only the battery(ies) specified.
L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste
management codes for special disposal instructions.
L Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
L Exercise care when handling the battery(ies). Do not allow conductive materials such as
rings, bracelets or keys to touch the battery(ies), otherwise a short circuit may cause the
battery(ies) and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns.
L Charge the battery(ies) provided, or identified for use with the product only, in
accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
Medical:
L Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or
hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio
frequency) energy. (The product operates in the frequency range of 2.412 GHz to 2.462
GHz, and the power output is 30 mW.) Do not use the product in health care facilities if
any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
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If you have any problems:
Please visit:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
No responsibility will be taken by our company with respect to consequences resulting
from the inappropriate use, damage or both of the unit.
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Security cautions
When using this product, take appropriate measures to avoid the following security
breaches.
L Leaks of private information via this product
L Illegal use of this product by a third party
L Interference or suspension of the use of this product by a third party
Take the following measures to avoid security breaches:
L To prevent illegal access, keep the update firmware (If you do not have the latest version
of firmware, this can lead to blocked access or information leaks).
L When downloading data from the Internet, ensure that viruses or illegal programs are
not inadvertently downloaded.
L You are responsible for the security settings, such as user name and password, to
access this product. This information should not be made available to any third parties
outside the user group. This information is transferred using plain text between the base
unit and your computer.
L Place this product where it is unlikely to be stolen.
L You are responsible for this product’s user information, such as contact list, Internet
settings etc. This information should not be made available to any third parties outside
the user group.
L You are responsible for keeping the user name and password used for PPPoE
connection.
L You are responsible for using No Encryption mode for wireless security setting, since
there is a risk of sending/receiving data being intercepted by a third party.
L When sending this product to be repaired with a company not related to Panasonic,
make a back-up file of the base unit settings, if necessary, and reset this product to
factory default.
L When transferring this product to another party, make a back-up file of the base unit
settings, if necessary, and reset this product to factory default.
L When disposing of this product, reset this product to factory default, or erase information
by means of electrical deletion or physical dismantlement.
User Name and Password Protection
The use of a unique User Name and secret Password for accessing to the base unit is an
important tool that will help limit unauthorized individuals from accessing the base unit.
Also a secret password for your Skype account prevents a third party from using your
Skype account. To change your password and user name, see page 182. To change the
password for Skype account, see page 105.
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Countries permitted to use this product
IMPORTANT:
Open Source Software
Parts of this product use Open Source Software supplied based on the conditions of the
Free Software Foundation’s GPLs and/or LGPLs and other conditions. Relevant
conditions apply to this software. Therefore, please read license information about GPLs
and LGPLs, and information about other Open Source Software in the included CD-ROM
before using this product. Also, some software parts of this product are licensed under the
MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE (MPL). You can get the MPL source code. Please note that
this software is not under warranty.
For inquiries regarding the contents above, see
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/cs/en/telecom/wi-fi-hs.htm.
Enter the necessary firmware information on the Inquiry form and submit it.
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For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise:
The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with
each other.
For maximum distance and noise-free operation, we recommend the following:
L Placing the product away from electrical appliances.
L If you use the handset or base unit near a microwave oven which is being used, noise
may be heard. Move away from the microwave oven and bring the handset closer to the
base unit.
L If you use the handset or base unit near another cordless phone’s base unit, noise may
be heard. Move away from the other cordless phone’s base unit and bring the handset
closer to your base unit.
Environment:
L Keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent
lamps and motors.
L The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and
vibration.
L The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
L Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
L When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from
the power outlet.
L The product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves,
etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F) or
greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should also be avoided.
L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the
following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near metal objects
such as wire fences, etc.
L Operating the product near 2.4 GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move
away from the electrical appliances.
Routine care:
L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth. Do not use benzine,
thinner, or any abrasive powder.
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Obstacles during Wireless Connection:
The radio wave range may decrease depending on the surrounding environment or
existence of obstacles. If obstacles such as the following are placed between the base unit
and the handset (or a wireless device), radio waves will weaken.
Therefore, even if the distance between the base unit and the handset (or the wireless
device) is short, noise may be heard.
L A metallic door or shutter
L A wall with an insulation material that contains aluminum foil
L A wall made of tin
L A wall made of concrete, stone or brick
L Fireproof glass
L Several walls separated by open space
L A steel shelf
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Accessory information
Included accessories
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AC adaptor
for base unit.............. 1 pc.
(Cord length: approx.
1.83 m (6 feet))
Order No. PQWEWP1050
Handset cover
Order No. PQYNWPA100R
Ethernet cable........... 1 pc.
(Cord length: approx. 0.5 m
(1.6 feet))
Order No. PQJA10185Z
*2
........ 1 pc.
AC cord*1.................. 1 pc.
(Cord length: approx. 1.7 m
(5.6 feet))
Order No. PQJA10188Z
Handset stand........... 1 pc.
Order No. PQKE10465Z
*3
CD-ROM
Order No. PQQX15539Z
................ 1 pc.
Battery....................... 1 pc.
Order No. CGA-P001
Charge cable............. 1 pc.
(Cord length: approx. 0.5 m
(1.6 feet))
Order No. PQJA10184Z
Carrying case............ 1 pc.
Order No. PQQD10002Z
Wireless LAN
*4
sticker
.................... 1 pc.
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Introduction
*1 You might need a separate AC cord when you use this product in other countries. See
page 17 for details.
The included AC cord is compatible with a power source up to 125 V AC.
*2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
*3 Operating Instructions are included.
*4 Your base unit’s default network name (SSID) and network key for wireless connection
are printed. As this information is important for the base unit settings, save this sticker
in a safe place.
Note:
L All the accessory items except the CD-ROM and Wireless LAN sticker are included in
the carrying case.
Packing the accessories
Ethernet cable
Charge cable
AC cord
Quick Start Guide
Note:
L Do not include the CD-ROM when packing the accessories in the carrying case.
AC adaptor
Base unit
Battery
Handset
stand
Handset
Carrying case
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Introduction
Additional/replacement accessories
Accessory item Order number
AC cord PSJA1106Z (for UK)
PFJA02A006Z (for Germany and France)
Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery CGA-P001
Headset KX-TCA88HA
KX-TCA86
KX-TCA91
KX-TCA92
KX-TCA93
KX-TCA94
KX-TCA95
Changing the AC cord while traveling:
Due to voltage difference, when you travel, be sure to carry the appropriate AC cord(s)
designed for use in your destination countries.
(For UK)
Order No. PSJA1106Z
(For Germany and France)
Order No. PFJA02A006Z
Sales and support information
L To order additional/replacement accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.
L TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277.
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Introduction
Controls
Base unit (Wireless travel router)
Front view
A
B
C
D
Rear view
Mode selector
E
F
GHI
A LOCATOR indicator
B WIRELESS indicator
C LAN (Ethernet) indicator
D WAN (Internet) indicator
E LOCATOR button
F CHARGE port
J
G Power port
H WAN (Internet) port
I LAN (Ethernet) port
J Mode selector (page 200)
K FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button
(page 201)
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K
Handset
Introduction
H
I
J
Options Select Back
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A Speaker
B Headset jack
C {{} (SEND)
D {s} (SP-PHONE)
E {*} / {A→a} (Character entry mode
key)
F CHARGE port
G Microphone
H Charge/Ringer indicator
I Receiver
KLMN
O
P
Q
R
J Display
K Left soft key
L Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>})
M Middle soft key: Press the center of
the navigator key.
N Right soft key
O {}} (END) / Power key (ON/OFF)
P {MUTE} / {CLEAR}
Q {CONTACTS}
*1
R {#} / {↵} (Line feed key
)
*1 Valid depending on the text entry screen
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Introduction
To turn on/off the handset
Press and hold {}} for 2 seconds to turn on or off the handset.
Keypad lock:
While in the Idle mode, press and hold {Menu} (middle soft key) to lock the keypad. To
release the lock, press and hold the middle soft key again.
L While the keypad is locked, “ ” icon is displayed on the handset display.
Key functions
Base unit:
Key Name Figure No. Function
LOCATOR button E L Locate the handset (page 132) or register the
handset (page 133).
FACTORY
DEFAULT RESET
Handset:
Key Name Figure No. Function
{{} (SEND) C L Make or receive a call.
{s} (SP-PHONE) D L Make or receive a call.
{*} / {A→a} E L Change the character entry mode.
Left soft key K L Activate the functions indicated at the bottom
K L Reset the base unit to factory default (page
201).
L While in the Idle mode, press to access the
outgoing calls list.
L Switch to the receiver when you are on the
speakerphone.
L Turn the speakerphone on or off.
L Toggle between upper and lower case.
L While in the Idle mode, press to make a Skype-
to-Skype call (page 85).
left corner on the display.
L While in the Idle mode, press to access the Idle
mode option screen (page 71).
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Key Name Figure No. Function
Right soft key N L Activate the functions indicated at the bottom
right corner on the display.
L While in the Idle mode, press to sign in or
connect to a network.
Navigator key {^} L L Move up the cursor to select a menu item.
L Move up the cursor when entering characters.
L Increase the receiver/speaker volume while
talking.
L Increase the ringer volume while ringing or in
the volume setting.
L While in the Idle mode, press to change your
Skype online status (page 103).
Navigator key {V} L L Move down the cursor to select a menu item.
L Move down the cursor when entering
characters.
L Decrease the receiver/speaker volume while
talking.
L Decrease the ringer volume while ringing or in
the volume setting.
Navigator key {<} L LMove left the cursor when entering characters.
Navigator key {>} L LMove right the cursor when entering
characters.
Middle soft key M L Activate the functions indicated at the bottom
center on the display.
L While in the Idle mode, press and hold to lock
or unlock the keypad (page 20).
{}} (END)/Power
key
MUTE/CLEAR P L Mute your voice while talking. Press again to
O L End a call, return to the Idle mode and reject an
incoming call.
L Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on or off
the handset.
release the mute.
L Delete the character(s) when entering
characters.
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Key Name Figure No. Function
CONTACTS Q L While in the Idle mode or in the Main menu,
press to access the contact list (page 73).
Alphanumeric
keypad
# R L Enter # or a Line feed when entering
– L Enter numbers, characters, or symbols when
entering characters.
L While in the Idle mode, press to make a
SkypeOut call (page 84).
characters.
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Base unit status indicators
Introduction
On different occasions you may notice that the
status indicators on the base unit are flashing.
You may find the following flash patterns helpful
to you:
Indicator
type
LOCATOR Green On The base unit is locating the handset.
WIRELESS Green On The wireless LAN of the base unit is
LAN Green On A connection to LAN has been established.
WAN Green On An Internet connection has been
Indicator
color
OFF – The Ethernet cable is not connected to the
Indicator
pattern
Flashing The base unit is registering the handset.
Flashing A wireless data transfer is in progress.
Flashing A data transfer is in progress on the LAN
Flashing A data transfer is in progress on the WAN
Status
available.
side.
LAN port on the rear of the base unit.
established (IP address obtained).
side.
Status indicators
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Introduction
Indicator
type
WAN Green/
Indicator
color
Amber
Amber On An Internet connection has not yet to be
Red Flashing The base unit hardware may be defective.
Off – The Ethernet cable is not connected to the
Indicator
pattern
A short
blinking in
Amber and
a long
flash in
Green
Alternate
flashing
Flashing The base unit firmware may be defective
Status
An Internet connection has been
established using the Temporary LAN side
network settings.
L During this time, Port Forwarding, DMZ,
Packet Filtering and Static Routing
features are disabled. To re-activate
these features, change the LAN network
settings.
The networks on the LAN and WAN sides
overlap and the connection to the WAN
side of the base unit is terminated.
L The network configuration of the LAN
needs to be temporarily changed to
avoid an overlap of the LAN and WAN
networks.
established (No IP address obtained).
and requires a firmware update.
L See “Downloading the version-up
firmware to your computer for recovering
the base unit” (page 199).
L Visit:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
WAN port on the rear of the base unit.
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Introduction
Symbols and screen shots used in these operating instructions
Symbols used for operations
Symbol Meaning Example
{} The words in the brackets indicate
button names/soft key names on
the handset.
“ ” The words in quotations indicate
menu items displayed on the
handset screen.
i Proceed to the next operation. –
[ ] The words in the brackets indicate
button names and hyperlinks
displayed on the computer
screen.
<Example> Sending voicemail messages in Making/Answering Calls section on page 94.
– Buttons: {{}, {CONTACTS}
– Soft keys: {Options}, {Menu}
“Add contact”
[Next>], [OK]
Sending voicemail messages
You can send voicemail messages using your contact list or History.
1 {Menu} (middle soft key)
2 “Contacts” i {Select}
3 Select the desired contact. i {Options}
1 While in the idle mode, press {Menu} (middle soft key).
2 Press {^} or {V} to select “Contacts”, then press {Select} (middle soft
key).
3 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired contact, then press {Options} (Left
soft key).
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Screen shots used for operations
L Microsoft product screen shots are reprinted with permission from Microsoft
Corporation.
L The screen shots in these instructions are from Microsoft
Explorer
L The screen shots in these instructions may differ slightly from what are shown on your
computer screen.
®
6.0 and are included for reference purposes only.
®
Windows® XP using Internet
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System requirements
Your computer and network must meet the following technical specifications for the unit to
work properly.
For your computer
Item Description
Operating system Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Interface Ethernet network device installed
or IEEE 802.11b/g wireless network device installed.
Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later for Windows
For Base unit
Item Description
Internet connection 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection port device which
®
Mozilla
provides access to Internet, such as Cable or DSL modem
(USB-only modems are not supported.)
Firefox® 1.5 or later for Windows
For Handset
Item Description
Internet connection L Base unit or IEEE 802.11b wireless access point which
provides access to Internet
L IEEE 802.11b wireless access point that supports either
Open, WEP (64 bit/128 bit), WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2PSK (AES) as a wireless security type
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Getting Started
Setup flow
Follow the procedures below to start using the unit.
1
Installing the base unit
Select the appropriate setup procedure according to where and
how you want to use the unit.
L In a hotel room page 30
L At home
– AP (Bridge) mode
– Router mode
2
Setting up the base unit for the first time (Initialization
Setup)
3
Setting up the handset
4
Turning on the handset (Signing in to Skype)
page 29
page 32
page 33
page 34
page 36
page 57
page 63
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Getting Started
Installing the base unit
You need to install the base unit before using this product. The installation methods differ
depending on whether you are in a hotel room or at home.
L Hotel: See the instructions “While you are in a hotel room” on page 30.
L Home: See the instructions “While you are at home” on page 32.
Note:
L The AC adaptor and base unit may become warm during use, however this is not a sign
of malfunction.
L You need to connect a computer to the base unit in order to set up the base unit.
L You can also connect your computer to the base unit via wireless LAN connection
instead of using the Ethernet cable. To establish a wireless connection between your
computer and the base unit, you need to set the wireless LAN configuration on your
computer (The SSID and the Network key are shown on the included Wireless LAN
sticker). See “Using your computer on a wireless LAN” on page 209 for details.
L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQWEWP1050 and AC cord
PQJA10188Z. In UK, Germany and France, you need to use the appropriate AC cord(s)
designed for use in your destination countries. See “Changing the AC cord while
traveling:” for detail on page 17.
L Leave the AC adaptor cord plugged into the AC outlet the whole time.
L The unit will not work during a power failure.
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Getting Started
While you are in a hotel room
You can use the handset while you are traveling by accessing the Internet from a hotel
room.
The hotel you are staying in may give you specific instructions as to what Internet
connection mode you should select. In that case, follow their instructions. Otherwise, you
are suggested to select [Default Profile] when you set the connection mode in
Initialization Setup (page 36).
1
Mode selector
WAN indicator
Base unit
Computer
3
To LAN port
Ethernet cable
(not included)
To WAN port
Internet
2
AC cord
To AC outlet
4
AC adaptor
Ethernet cable
(included)
Wireless Ethernet bridge
To Ethernet port
(RJ45 jack)
OR
1 Switch the Mode selector to “HOTEL”.
2 Make sure the base unit is left unplugged. Connect the included Ethernet cable to the
“WAN” port on the base unit and the Ethernet port (RJ45 jack) in the hotel room.
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