Panasonic of North America 96NBB GT1540 User Manual
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Operating Instructions
Model No. BB-GT1540
Global VoIP Telephone
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must
subscribe to the appropriate services offered by your landline service
provider and VoIP service provider.
Charge the handset battery for 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for
future reference.
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the product to an authorized service
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
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.During thunderstorms, avoid using
telephones except cordless types.
There may be a remote risk of an
electric shock from lightning.
14.Do not use the product to report a gas
leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.
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
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shock. Confirm that smoke has
stopped emitting and contact the
Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211PANA (1-800-211-7262).
L Do not spill liquids (detergents,
cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone
line cord plug, or allow it to become
wet at all. This may cause a fire. If the
telephone line cord plug becomes
wet, immediately pull it from the
telephone wall jack, and do not use.
L Do not place or use this product near
automatically controlled devices such
as automatic doors and fire alarms.
Radio waves emitted from this product
may cause such devices to
malfunction resulting in an accident.
L Completely insert the AC
adaptor/power plug into the power
outlet. Failure to do so may cause
electric shock and/or excessive heat
resulting in a fire.
L Regularly remove any dust, etc. from
the AC adaptor/power plug by pulling
it from the power outlet, then wiping
with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust
may cause an insulation defect from
moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.
CAUTION:
Installation
L Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
L Never install telephone line jacks in
wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.
L Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
L Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.
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.
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
5.74 GHz to 5.84 GHz, and the power
output is 200 mW (max.).) 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
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equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
No responsibility will be taken by our
company with respect to
consequences resulting from the
inappropriate use, damage or both of
the unit.
For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible
Panasonic units use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
L For maximum coverage and noise-
free communications, place your base
unit:
– at a convenient, high, and central
location with no obstructions
between the handset and base unit
in an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances
such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices or
other phones.
– avoid facing radio frequency
transmitters, such as external
antennas of mobile phone cell
stations (avoid putting the base unit
on a bay window or near a window).
L Coverage and voice quality depends
on the local environmental conditions.
L If the reception for a base unit location
is not satisfactory, move the base unit
to another location for better
reception.
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 5 °C (41 °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 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.
Environment
L Keep the product away from electrical
noise generating devices, such as
fluorescent lamps and motors.
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Setting up the base unit
Connecting to a landline and the Internet (IP line)
Connect the base unit to a broadband router or modem with a built-in router.
*1 Computer is not required for setup or making/answering internet calls.
Hook
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Internet
Cable or
DSL modem
Public Switched
Telephone
Network
1
Telephone
line cord
AC adaptor
Ethernet cable
2
3
Router
Computer
(optional) *1
To single-line
telephone jack
(RJ11C)
1 Connect the included telephone line cord until it clicks into the “TEL” port on the
base unit and telephone line jack.
2 Connect the included Ethernet cable to the “LAN” port on the base unit and
unused Ethernet (LAN) port on your router or modem with a built-in router.
3 Connect the included AC adaptor to the base unit by pushing the plug firmly, then
plug the other end into the power outlet.
L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV203.
L The STATUS indicator on the base unit flashes once in red.
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