Panasonic Kx Tc1871nzb User Manual

900MHz Cordless Answering System  
Pperation  
Model No.  
KX-TC1871ALB  
KX-TC1871NZB  
Operating Instructions  
CdrsTlphone  
ArwingSystem  
KX-TC1871ALB  
UesulIfrmation  
Caller ID Compatible  
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.  
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.  
For Best Performance  
Battery Charge  
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers  
the handset. Charge the battery for about  
6 hours before initial use (p. 15).  
Clean the handset and the base unit  
charge contacts 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.  
Base Unit Location/Noise  
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using  
wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free  
operation, the recommended base unit location is:  
Away from electrical appliances  
such as a TV, personal computer,  
cellular phone charging units or  
another cordless phone.  
In a HIGH and CENTRAL location  
with no obstructions such as walls.  
Raise the  
antenna.  
If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another  
cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other  
cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.  
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Contents  
Preparation  
Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Installing the Battery in the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Standby Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Using the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Using the Optional Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Selecting the Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Programmable Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setting the Auto Talk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Selecting the Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Preparing the Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Greeting Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Programming Summary for the Answering System . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Day and Time Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Selecting the Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Cordless Telephone  
Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
With the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Simultaneous Keypad Dialling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
With the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
With the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Caller ID Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Using the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Calling Back from the Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Erasing Caller List Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
One-Touch Dialler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button. . . . . . . . . . . 48  
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Using the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Finding Items in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Dialling from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Editing an Item in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Erasing an Item from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Pperation  
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Automatic Security Code Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
How to Use the PAUSE Button  
CdrsTlphone  
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users). . . . . . . 62  
Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
RECALL Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Answering System  
Automatic Answering Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Listening to Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
From the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
ArwingSystem  
Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Pager Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Storing a Pager Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Setting the Unit to Call a Pager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Setting the Remote Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Voice Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Direct Remote Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Remote Operation with the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Useful Information  
UesulIfrmation  
Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Adding Another Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Before Requesting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
Important Information (For Australia only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
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Location of Controls  
Base unit  
Antenna (p. 3, 14)  
(PAUSE) Button (p. 62)  
(HOLD) Button (p. 33)  
Display (p. 9, 12)  
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator  
(p. 15)  
Charge Contacts (p. 16)  
SPREAD SPECTRUM  
DIRECT  
OR  
Y
CALLER ID  
ANSWER ON  
ST  
OP/EXIT  
ERASE  
GREETING  
EDIT  
CLEAR  
REPEA  
T/REW  
NEW MESSAGE  
SKIP/FF  
1
ABC  
SEARCH  
GHI  
DEF  
2
4
JKL  
3
RINGER  
PQRS  
MNO  
5
7
TUV  
6
P
AUSE  
WXYZ  
8
9
RECALL  
0
VOLUME  
IN USE/CHARGE  
HOLD  
LOCA  
T
O
R
REDIAL  
INTERCOM  
A
L
S
P
-
P
H
I
T
G
I
D
ON  
E
MIC  
VOLUME (_), (^) Buttons  
(RINGER) Button (p. 22)  
(p. 23, 33)  
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM)  
(RECALL) Button (p. 62, 63)  
Button (p. 59)  
(REDIAL) Button (p. 33)  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE) (Speakerphone) Button and Indicator (p. 32, 35)  
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Pperation  
(CALLER\ID) Button (p. 38)  
(DIRECTORY) Button (p. 55)  
(SKIP/FF) Button (p. 38, 55, 67)  
(REPEAT/REW) Button (p. 38, 55, 67)  
(GREETING/EDIT) Button (p. 23, 42)  
(ERASE/CLEAR) Button (p. 24, 45, 69)  
SPREAD SPECTRUM  
DIRECT  
OR  
Y
CALLER ID  
ANSWER ON  
ST  
OP/EXIT  
ERASE  
GREETING  
EDIT  
CLEAR  
REPEA  
T/REW  
NEW MESSAGE  
SKIP/FF  
1
ABC  
SEARC
GHI  
DEF  
2
4
JKL  
3
RINGER  
PQRS  
MNO  
5
7
TUV  
6
P
AUSE  
WXYZ  
8
9
RECALL  
0
VOLUME  
IN USE/CHARGE  
HOLD  
LOCA  
T
OR  
REDIAL  
INTERCOM  
A
L
S
P
-
P
H
I
T
G
I
D
ON  
E
(STOP/EXIT) Button  
MIC  
(p. 23, 38, 67)  
(NEW\MESSAGE)  
Button (p. 66)  
(ANSWER\ON) Button and Indicator  
(p. 65, 66, 69)  
MIC (Microphone) (p. 23, 32, 59)  
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Location of Controls  
Handset  
Antenna  
Display (p. 9, 10)  
Headset Jack  
(p. 17)  
Navigator Key  
((‹), (›), BACK (fi),  
FWD/EDIT (fl))  
(p. 19, 25, 31, 38, 50, 52)  
DIRECT  
ALK  
T
ON  
OFF  
FWD/EDIT  
(TALK) Button  
LOUD/  
SEARCH  
(DIRECT) Button  
(p. 30, 35)  
BACK  
CH  
(p. 47, 48)  
INTERCOM/CLEAR  
DEF3  
FUNCTION/EXIT  
ABC2  
AGER  
P
1
SKIP  
T
MNO6  
WXYZ9  
REPEA  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)  
(Channel) Button  
(p. 19, 25, 30, 38)  
JKL 5  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR)  
Button  
(p. 31, 45, 58, 59)  
GHI4  
MSG  
ALL  
NEW MSG  
TUV8  
ANS ON  
OP  
ST  
PQRS7  
0
REDIAL  
ANS OFF  
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button  
RECALL  
YBACK  
PLA  
AUSE  
P
(p. 30, 31, 62)  
(RECALL/PLAYBACK)  
Charge Contacts (p. 16)  
Button (p. 62, 63, 68, 80)  
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Displays  
Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information  
on the displays. These display prompts are shown below.  
Pperation  
Common prompts for the handset and the base unit  
The Caller List is empty or there are no stored  
items in the directory.  
No items stored  
This is a phone number from the Caller List.  
The display shows:  
—the caller’s phone number,  
0222333444  
—the time and date of the last call  
(ex. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and  
11:20A JAN.12 a3  
—the number of times called (ex. 3 times).  
This is a name from the directory. The stored  
name and phone number are displayed.  
Ann  
0312345678  
A second call is received during a conversation  
(p. 62).  
0266667777  
----Waiting-----  
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Displays  
Handset only  
The battery needs to be charged. Place the  
handset on the base unit to charge the battery  
(p. 15).  
Recharge battery  
The display shows the number of new calls and  
the battery strength (p. 15) while the handset is  
on the base unit.  
12 new calls  
The display shows the number of new calls when  
(›) or (‹) is pressed while the handset is off  
the base unit.  
12 new calls  
To search from the most recent call, press (›).  
To search from the oldest call, press (‹) (p. 38).  
To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(Directorykey).  
43  
1 =Directory  
During a conversation, the display shows  
the length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and  
35 seconds). The battery strength is also  
displayed (p. 15).  
Talk  
01-06-35  
The handset has lost communication with  
the base unit. Place the handset on the base unit  
and try again.  
No link to base.  
Place on cradle  
and try again.  
(›), (‹), BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) was  
pressed while the handset was on the base unit.  
Lift the handset and press the button again.  
Please lift up  
and try again  
10  
When the ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 21),  
Ringer off” will flash for about 45 seconds  
before the unit returns to the standby mode  
(p. 16).  
Pperation  
Ringer off  
Directory full  
Not available  
When trying to store an item or Caller List  
information in the directory, the directory memory  
is full (p. 44, 51).  
(›), (‹), BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) was  
pressed while the base unit was not in  
the standby mode.  
The unit is in answering system programming  
mode (p. 25).  
Answering  
system setting.  
See base unit.  
The handset is operating the answering system  
remotely (p. 80).  
Remote  
operation  
During a programming procedure, the handset  
has lost communication with the base unit. Move  
closer to the base unit.  
Save error  
11  
Displays  
Base unit only  
In the standby mode, the display shows  
the current day and time, the number of new  
calls and recorded messages. (Ex. 5 new calls  
have been received and 10 messages have  
been recorded.)  
SUN 12:00AM  
5 new calls  
10 messages  
When the clock needs adjusting, the day and  
time flash (p. 26, 27).  
SUN 12:00AM  
0 message  
This display will be shown when (CALLER\ID) is  
pressed.  
To search from the most recent call, press  
(SKIP/FF) (Newkey).  
5 new calls  
<<=Old  
>>=New  
To search from the oldest call, press  
(REPEAT/REW) (Oldkey) (p. 38).  
Your greeting message was not recorded  
correctly. Record it again (p. 23).  
Greeting record  
Recording error  
A greeting message is being played (p. 23).  
The display shows the elapsed time.  
Greeting check  
00-12  
12  
The answering system is recording a message  
(p. 65). (“– Answering –” flashes.)  
Pperation  
0222333444  
- Answering -  
Message memory is full. (“Message full”  
flashes.) Erase some or all of the messages  
(p. 69).  
SUN 12:00AM  
5 new calls  
Message full  
The pager call mode is set to ON (p. 73).  
PAGER  
SUN 12:00AM  
5 new calls  
10 messages  
The ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 22).  
SUN 12:00AM  
Ringer off  
10 messages  
This display will be shown when the handset is  
used (making/answering a call, viewing the  
Caller List or directory list, etc.).  
Handset in use  
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Settings  
Connections  
Fasten the cords to prevent  
them from being disconnected.  
Hooks  
For New Zealand  
To Single-Line  
Telephone Jack  
OR  
Telephone  
Line Cord  
For Australia  
To Socket  
Telephone Plug  
Telephone  
Line Cord  
To Power Outlet  
(AC 230 V–240 V, 50 Hz)  
Raise the  
antenna.  
AC Adaptor  
USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1AL.  
The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor  
to feel warm during use.)  
To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 85.  
If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you  
cannot access those services.  
KX-TC1871ALB and KX-TC1871NZB are not designed to be used with rotary  
(pulse dialling) services.  
KX-TC1871NZB will not answer incoming calls on your FaxAbility number.  
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Installing the Battery in the Handset  
Pperation  
Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place.  
Battery Charge  
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before  
initial use.  
The IN USE/CHARGE indicator  
lights.  
OR  
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator  
Battery strength  
You can check the battery strength on the display while the handset is on  
the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after  
viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc.  
The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset,  
then the display will return to the standby mode (see next page).  
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.  
Display prompt  
Battery strength  
Fully charged  
Medium  
Low  
(flashing)  
Needs to be recharged.  
15  
Settings  
Recharge  
Recharge the battery when:  
Recharge battery  
—“Recharge battery” is displayed,  
—“  
” flashes on the display, or  
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.  
If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the  
display will keep indicating “Recharge battery” and/or “  
” will continue  
to flash.  
To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit for  
about 6 hours.  
Battery information  
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 15):  
Operation  
Approx. battery life  
Up to about 6 hours  
Up to about 4 hours  
Up to about 14 days  
near the base unit*  
away from the base unit  
While in use  
(TALK)  
While not in use (Standby)  
*Within about 3 m  
Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing  
the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature.  
Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts 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.  
If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base  
unit until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “  
maximize the battery life.  
” flashes. This will  
The battery cannot be overcharged.  
Standby Mode  
Handset (While off the base unit)  
The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the  
handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory list  
etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.  
The battery life is conserved in this mode.  
Base Unit  
The base unit goes into the standby mode after you finish using the base  
unit (making/answering a call, using the intercom, using the answering  
system etc.). Programming and storing phone numbers are possible only  
when the base unit is in the standby mode.  
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Using the Belt Clip  
Pperation  
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip.  
To attach the belt clip  
To remove the belt clip  
Using the Optional Headset  
Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone  
conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA87AL headset.  
Connecting the optional headset to the handset  
Open the headset jack cover, and connect the optional headset to the  
headset jack as shown below.  
Headset Jack  
When the optional headset is connected to the handset, make sure  
to use the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a  
normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.  
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Settings  
Selecting the Line Mode  
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.  
Otherwise a second caller’s information may not be displayed (p. 62), and  
the unit may not alert your pager (p. 70). Your phone comes from the  
factory set to “A”.  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
Save directory  
Calling pager  
1
2
3
4
5
6
43  
1 =Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Ringer volume  
Program  
points to “Program”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
1
Save DIRECT#  
Set recall time  
43  
1 =Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
1
Set line mode  
Talk switching  
points to “Set line mode”.  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Line mode  
:A  
43  
1
=Save  
:B  
Press (›) or (‹) to select “B” or “A”.  
Line mode  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
A beep sounds.  
To return to the standby mode, press  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
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Programmable Functions  
You can program the following function items using the handset near  
the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions.  
See the corresponding pages for function details.  
Pperation  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
<Function menu>*  
1
Save directory  
Calling pager  
Ringer volume  
Program  
To store an item in the directory (p. 50).  
To dial the stored pager number (p. 72).  
To select the ringer volume (p. 21).  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl).  
<Function menu>*  
1
Save DIRECT#  
To store a phone number in the DIRECT button  
(p. 47).  
Set recall time  
Set line mode  
Talk switching  
TAD program  
To select the recall time (p. 64).  
To select the line mode (p. 18).  
To set the auto talk feature (p. 20).  
To program answering system functions (p. 25).  
During programming  
*To select a desired function item, press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the  
arrow points to the item. Then press FWD/EDIT (fl) to go to the next step.  
If the handset displays “No link to base. Place on cradle and try  
again.” and an alarm tone sounds, move closer to the base unit and try again.  
You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby  
mode.  
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Programmable Functions  
Setting the Auto Talk Feature  
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off  
the base unit without pressing (TALK). If you want to use this feature, turn  
the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set  
to OFF.  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Ringer volume  
Program  
2
3
4
5
6
points to “Program”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Set line mode  
Talk switching  
points to “Talk switching”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Auto talk  
:Off  
43  
1
=Save  
Press (›) or (‹) to select “On” or “Off”.  
Auto talk  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
:On  
A beep sounds.  
To return to the standby mode, press  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
To answer a call when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off the base  
unit and press (TALK).  
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Selecting the Ringer Volume  
Pperation  
With the handset  
You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF,  
the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Display  
(‹), (›),  
FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
2
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until  
1
Ringer volume  
Program  
the arrow points to “Ringer  
volume”, and press FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(Yeskey).  
43  
1 =Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) to select  
Ringer  
Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High  
3
the desired volume.  
HIGH  
LOW  
OFF  
43  
The selected volume is displayed and  
rings.  
To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold  
(›) until 2 beeps sound.  
The handset will return to the standby  
mode.  
(›)  
(‹)  
Ringer  
Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High  
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(›)  
(‹)  
To turn the ringer ON, press (‹) or (›)  
Ringer off  
in step 3.  
The ringer will sound at the LOW level.  
When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to  
the factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.  
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Programmable Functions  
With the base unit  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
To select HIGH (preset) or LOW,  
press (RINGER).  
Ringer  
HIGH  
Each time you press the button,  
the ringer volume will change and  
the selected volume will ring.  
Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High  
(RINGER)  
Ringer  
LOW  
OFF  
Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High  
To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold  
(RINGER) until 2 beeps sound. “Ringer  
off” will be displayed.  
Ringer off  
To turn the ringer ON, press (RINGER).  
The ringer will sound at the HIGH level.  
Display  
(RINGER)  
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Preparing the Answering System  
Greeting Message  
Pperation  
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If a  
greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings will  
be played when a call is received (p. 24).  
All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory  
(p. 24). The total recording time is about 15 minutes.  
We recommend you record a brief greeting message (see sample  
on next page) in order to leave more time for recording new  
messages.  
To record a greeting message  
Press and hold (GREETING/EDIT) until  
Greeting record  
1
2
a long beep is heard.  
00-00  
Talk clearly, about 20 cm away from  
the MIC (microphone).  
Greeting record  
00-12  
The base unit display shows the elapsed  
recording time.  
If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will  
automatically stop recording.  
(STOP/EXIT)  
Display  
(GREETING/EDIT)  
(ERASE/CLEAR)  
When finished, press (STOP/EXIT).  
To check the recorded greeting,  
press (GREETING/EDIT) briefly.  
3
Greeting check  
00-12  
To change the message,  
start again from step 1.  
MIC  
To increase the volume,  
press VOLUME (^).  
To decrease, press  
VOLUME (_).  
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Preparing the Answering System  
Greeting message sample  
“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your  
call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”  
To erase the recorded greeting message  
Press (GREETING/EDIT) briefly ¤ Press (ERASE/CLEAR) while  
the message is being played.  
The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting.  
Pre-recorded greeting message  
If you do not record a greeting message (p. 23), one of two messages will  
be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording  
time (p. 28).  
To check the pre-recorded greeting, press (GREETING/EDIT) briefly.  
A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:  
When the recording time is set to “1 minute” or “3 minutes”:  
“Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number  
after the beep. We will return your call.”  
When the recording time is set to “Greeting only”:  
“Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”  
Flash Memory Message Backup  
Messages are stored on a “flash memory” IC chip and will not be  
affected by power failures. All messages are saved until you erase  
them.  
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Programming Summary for the Answering  
System  
Pperation  
You can program the following functions using the handset near the  
base unit. See the page numbers below for details.  
The unit must be in the standby mode before programming.  
Lift the handset, and press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
Press (›) or (‹) to select “Program”, and press FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(Yeskey).  
Press (›) or (‹) to select “TAD program”, and press FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(Yeskey).  
Answering system setting. See base unit.” is displayed on  
the handset.  
If the handset displays “No link to base. Place on  
cradle and try again.” and an alarm tone sounds,  
move closer to the base unit and try again.  
To adjust the day and time, press (0).  
To set the remote code, press (1).  
(page 26)  
(page 75)  
(page 29)  
(page 28)  
(page 71)  
To select the number of rings, press (2).  
To select the caller’s recording time, press (5).  
To store a pager number, press (#).  
The base unit display shows the setting of the selected adjustment or  
function.  
Do not change the settings of  
Base unit display  
Pager mode” ((6)) and “Home  
PAGER  
number” ((7)). If you have changed  
5=Recording time  
these settings, reset to the default.  
6=Pager mode  
(Pager mode: Recorded MSG,  
7=Home number  
Home number: No items)  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
A beep sounds.  
To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
To cancel during programming, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). Start again from  
the beginning.  
If 6 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed. Enter  
the correct number.  
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Preparing the Answering System  
Day and Time Adjustment  
Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, a synthesized voice will  
announce the day and time that each message was recorded.  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
Save directory  
Calling pager  
1
2
3
4
5
43  
1 =Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Ringer volume  
Program  
points to “Program”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
1
Save DIRECT#  
Set recall time  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
1
TAD program  
points to “TAD program”.  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Answering  
system setting.  
See base unit.  
The base unit display shows the answering  
system function menu.  
Base unit display  
Press (0).  
6
Set time” is announced.  
If previously adjusted, the day/time will be  
heard.  
MON 12:00 AM  
¢
=AM/PM  
#=Day  
Enter the current time (hour and minute) using a 4-digit number.  
(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)  
7
8
9
Press ($) to select “AM” or “PM”.  
Press (#) repeatedly to set the day.  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
The unit announces the day/time. The clock starts working.  
To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
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In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time.  
(To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100” and select “PM” by pressing ($).)  
Pperation  
If a power failure occurs, “ ” will flash or the incorrect day/time will  
be shown on the base unit display. Reprogram the current day/time.  
To check the day/time  
Repeat steps 1 to 6 on page 26.  
The current day/time is heard. When finished, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
For Caller ID service users (p. 36)  
The Caller ID information will re-set the clock after the first ring if the  
adjusted time is incorrect. However, the day will not be re-set by the Caller  
ID information. Adjust the correct day by following the steps on page 26.  
If the time has not previously been set, the Caller ID information will not  
adjust the clock.  
The Caller ID information will automatically adjust the clock for daylight  
saving time.  
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Preparing the Answering System  
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time  
You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s  
recording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to “3 minutes”.  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
Save directory  
Calling pager  
1
2
3
4
5
43  
1 =Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Ringer volume  
Program  
points to “Program”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
1
Save DIRECT#  
Set recall time  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
1
TAD program  
points to “TAD program”.  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Answering  
system setting.  
See base unit.  
The base unit display shows the answering  
system function menu.  
Base unit display  
Press (5).  
6
7
Recording time  
:3min  
The current setting is displayed on the base  
unit.  
Press (1), (2) or (3) to select the recording time.  
1: 1 minute  
2: 3 minutes (factory preset)  
3: Greeting only  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
8
A beep sounds.  
To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the  
greeting message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any  
incoming messages.  
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Selecting the Number of Rings  
Pperation  
You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering  
system answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*.  
Your phone comes from the factory set to “Toll saver”.  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
Save directory  
Calling pager  
1
2
3
4
5
43  
1 =Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Ringer volume  
Program  
points to “Program”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
1
Save DIRECT#  
Set recall time  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
1
TAD program  
points to “TAD program”.  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Answering  
system setting.  
See base unit.  
The base unit display shows the answering  
system function menu.  
Base unit display  
Press (2).  
6
Number of rings  
:Toll saver  
The current setting is displayed on the base  
unit.  
Press (0), or (2) to (7) to set the number of rings.  
7
8
0:  
Selects “Toll saver”.  
2–7: The unit will answer after the selected number of rings.  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
A beep sounds.  
To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
*Toll saver  
When you call the unit from a touch tone telephone:  
If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new message.  
If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new messages.  
Hang up when you hear the 3rd ring. This will save you the toll  
charge for the call.  
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Making Calls  
With the Handset  
To have a hand-free conversation, connect the headset to the handset  
(p. 17).  
Display  
(TALK)  
(‹), (›)  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR)  
(REDIAL/PAUSE)  
Press (TALK).  
Talk  
1
Dial a phone number.  
Talk  
2
The dialled number is displayed.  
After a few seconds, the display will show  
the length of the call and the battery strength.  
0111112222  
Talk  
00-00-00  
To hang up, press (TALK) or place  
3
the handset on the base unit.  
If noise interferes with the conversation  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select a clearer channel or move closer to  
the base unit.  
To redial the last number dialled on the handset  
Press (TALK) ¤ (REDIAL/PAUSE).  
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To dial after confirming the entered number  
Dial a phone number.  
1
2
0233334444  
Talk  
If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR). All  
digits are erased. Dial the correct phone number.  
Press (TALK).  
After a few seconds, the display will show  
0233334444  
Talk  
the length of the call and the battery strength.  
CdrsTlphone  
00-00-00  
To hang up, press (TALK) or place  
3
the handset on the base unit.  
To redial after confirming the last number dialled  
Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) ¤ (TALK).  
To select the receiver volume  
Press (‹) or (›) while talking.  
Loud  
HIGH  
Each time you press (‹) or (›),  
Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High  
the volume level will change.  
The display will return to the length of  
the call.  
(‹)  
(›)  
Your phone comes from the factory  
set to MEDIUM.  
Loud  
MEDIUM  
LOW  
Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High  
When you replace the battery,  
the selected receiver volume setting will  
return to the factory set (MEDIUM).  
Reprogram if necessary.  
(‹)  
Loud  
(›)  
Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High  
Backlit LCD display  
The backlit handset display will stay on for about 10 seconds after  
pressing a handset button or lifting the handset off the base unit.  
Backlit handset keypad  
The handset dialling buttons will light when you press a button or lift the  
handset off the base unit, and flash when a call is received. The lights will  
go out about 10 seconds after pressing a button, lifting the handset or  
answering a call.  
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Making calls  
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)  
Display  
(HOLD)  
VOLUME (_), (^)  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE)  
MIC  
and Indicator  
(REDIAL)  
Press (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
Talk  
1
The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator  
lights.  
Dial a telephone number.  
Talk  
2
0111112222  
When the other party answers,  
Talk  
3
4
talk into the MIC (microphone).  
00-00-00  
To hang up, press  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
The indicator light goes out.  
To switch to the handset while using the speakerphone:  
—If the handset is off the base unit, press (TALK).  
—If on the base unit, just lift up.  
During a call using the handset, the call can be switched to the speakerphone by  
pressing (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE) on the base unit.  
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Hands-free Digital Speakerphone  
For best performance, please note the following:  
Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room.  
If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press VOLUME (_) to decrease  
the speaker volume.  
If the other party’s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a conversation,  
press VOLUME (_) to decrease the speaker volume.  
CdrsTlphone  
To adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking  
To increase, press VOLUME (^).  
Loud  
To decrease, press VOLUME (_).  
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚❚High  
To redial the last number dialled on the base unit  
Press (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE) ¤ (REDIAL).  
To put a call on hold  
Press (HOLD).  
Hold  
The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator flashes.  
To release the hold  
From the base unit, press (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
From the handset, press (TALK) or lift the handset off the base unit.  
If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 85), you can also release  
the hold by lifting its handset.  
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Making calls  
Simultaneous Keypad Dialling  
You can use the base unit like a standard telephone. After pressing  
(TALK) to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also  
dial using the base unit keypad.  
(TALK)  
Handset:  
1
2
Press (TALK).  
Base unit:  
Dial a telephone number while  
hearing a dial tone on  
the handset.  
When the other party answers, talk  
using the handset.  
Handset:  
3
To hang up, press (TALK) or  
place the handset on the base  
unit.  
Simultaneous Keypad Dialling is only possible after pressing (TALK).  
Useful information  
You can enter numbers using the base unit keypad during a call with the  
handset. For example, to access an answering service, electronic banking  
service, etc.  
1. Handset:  
Press (TALK).  
2. Handset:  
Dial a telephone number.  
You can also dial with base unit keypad.  
3. Base unit:  
Enter the required numbers while listening to the pre-recorded  
instructions.  
4. Handset:  
To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.  
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Answering Calls  
When a call is received, the unit rings and the (CALLER–ID) button on  
the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service,  
the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 36).  
In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring  
to answer a call.  
With the Handset  
Lift the handset off the base unit and press  
(TALK)  
(TALK).  
You can also answer a call by pressing any  
dialling button (0) to (9), ($) or (#)  
(—Any Key Talk).  
CdrsTlphone  
Auto Talk  
If you set the Auto Talk feature to ON (p. 20),  
you can answer a call by lifting the handset off  
the base unit without pressing (TALK).  
(CALLER–ID)  
When the headset is connected (p. 17), make sure to use the  
headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a normal cordless  
phone conversation, disconnect the headset.  
With the Base Unit  
Press (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
1
The DIGITAL SP-PHONE  
indicator lights.  
Talk into the MIC.  
2
To hang up, press  
3
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE)  
MIC  
The indicator light goes out.  
and Indicator  
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Caller ID Service  
This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone  
company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s  
information will be displayed on the handset and the base unit after  
the first ring.  
The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers, including  
the time and date received and the number of times called, in the Caller  
List. The Caller List information is sorted by the most recent to the oldest  
call. When the 51st call is received, the first call is deleted.  
Using the list, you can automatically call back a caller. You can store  
the callers’ numbers from the Caller List into the directory.  
When a second call is received while talking, the new caller’s phone  
number will be displayed (p. 62).  
How caller information is displayed when a call is  
received  
The handset and the base unit displays show the caller’s phone number  
after the first ring.*  
For Australia users, the caller’s phone number will be displayed as 10 digits.  
For New Zealand users, the caller’s phone number will be displayed as 9 digits.  
If the handset is on the base unit, the caller’s information will be displayed on  
the base unit only.  
After you answer the call, the display will show the length of the call.  
0244448888  
The (CALLER–ID)  
button will flash  
quickly when a call  
is being received.  
*Private name display  
If you receive a call from one of the phone  
numbers stored in the directory (p. 50),  
the caller’s name will also be displayed.  
TINA ROBINSON  
0244448888  
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Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases:  
—If the caller dialled from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service,  
the display will show “Out of area”.  
—If the caller has requested not to display his/her information, the display will  
show “Private caller”.  
If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you  
cannot access those services.  
To check the number of new calls  
When new calls have been received, the (CALLER–ID) button flashes  
CdrsTlphone  
slowly on the base unit.  
Ex. You have received 10 new calls.  
While the handset is on the base unit:  
Handset display  
10 new calls  
Base unit display  
SUN 12:00AM  
10 new calls  
0 message  
(CALLER–ID)  
While the handset is off the base unit:  
Press (›) or (‹) to turn the display on.  
10 new calls  
43  
1 =Directory  
(›), (‹)  
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Using the Caller List  
Viewing the Caller List  
To check who has called, follow the steps below.  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
With the handset  
With the base unit  
Lift the handset off the base  
Press (CALLER\ID) to enter  
1
unit and press (›) or (‹) to  
1
the Caller List.  
enter the Caller List.  
The display will show, for  
example, the following:  
The display will show, for  
example, the following:  
2 new calls  
<<=Old  
>>=New  
2 new calls  
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1 =Directory  
To search from the most  
recent call, press (SKIP/FF).  
To search from the oldest  
call, press (REPEAT/REW).  
You can go to the directory list  
by pressing FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(p. 54).  
2
To scroll between callers,  
press (SKIP/FF) or  
To search from the most  
recent call, press (›).  
To search from the oldest  
call, press (‹).  
2
3
(REPEAT/REW).  
JACK SMITH  
*
0112233445  
To scroll between callers,  
3:10P JUN.10  
press (›) or (‹).  
JACK SMITH  
0112233445  
3:10P JUN.10  
*
To exit the list, press  
3
(STOP/EXIT).  
The base unit will return to  
the standby mode.  
To exit the list, press  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
The handset will return to  
the standby mode.  
*Caller’s name and phone number are stored in the directory  
(—Private name display).  
Once new calls have been checked, “” will be added.  
If “No items stored” is displayed in step 1, the Caller List is empty. After  
5 seconds, the unit will return to the standby mode.  
If more than one call is received from the same caller, the date and time of the  
most recent call will be recorded. If the same caller calls again, the call entry  
with “” will be deleted.  
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Display meaning  
: You have checked this caller information, answered the call  
or called back the caller.  
k2k9: The number of times the same caller called (up to 9). After  
checking, “a2”–“a9” will be replaced with “”.  
Calling Back from the Caller List  
CdrsTlphone  
With the handset  
With the base unit  
Lift the handset off the base  
Press (CALLER\ID) to enter  
1
unit and press (›) or (‹) to  
1
2
the Caller List.  
enter the Caller List.  
3 new calls  
<<=Old >>=New  
3 new calls  
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1 =Directory  
Press (SKIP/FF) or  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly  
(REPEAT/REW) repeatedly to  
find the desired caller.  
2
3
to find the desired caller.  
0355566677  
11:20A JAN.12 a3  
0355566677  
11:20A JAN.12 a3  
Press (TALK).  
Press (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
3
The displayed phone number  
The displayed phone number  
is dialled automatically.  
is dialled automatically.  
Talk  
Talk  
0355566677  
0355566677  
If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information, you cannot call back  
that caller.  
For New Zealand Users:  
Your telephone service provider may charge you for a local call when  
it is dialled with an area code prefix. If the charge for local call is  
unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled  
from your telephone. Do not dial the “0” prefix or the area code digit.  
39  
Using the Caller List  
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number  
The unit can edit a phone number into one of 3 patterns.  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
With the handset  
Lift the handset off the base unit and  
1
2
press (›) or (‹) to enter the Caller List.  
5 new calls  
43  
1
=Directory  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to find  
the desired caller. Press FWD/EDIT (fl).  
0276543210  
11:20A JAN.12 √  
1
Edit  
Save directory  
43  
1 =Yes  
While the arrow points to “Edit”,  
3
4
press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Editkey) to  
select a pattern.  
Each time you press FWD/EDIT (fl),  
the number is rearranged into one of  
76543210  
4=Next  
a
3 different patterns.  
1
1
=Edit  
a
Phone no.  
b Free editing  
0276543210  
You can add digits to the front of  
the number, up to a total of 20 digits  
including the original number.  
Each time you press  
b
4=Next  
=Edit  
=Edit  
Ex. “0” is added.  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR),  
00276543210  
—after you add a number, the digit  
to the left of the cursor is erased.  
—when the cursor is at the front,  
the digit on the cursor is erased.  
4=Next  
1
1
c
Area code  
Phone no.  
c 0276543210  
=Next  
4
=Edit  
The order in which patterns ac are  
displayed depends on how the telephone  
number is displayed in step 2.  
You should complete editing a number  
within 60 seconds.  
40  
After editing the number, you can continue with calling back or  
storing procedures.  
5
To call back, press (TALK) (p. 39).  
To store the number in the directory,  
press (›) (Nextkey). Follow the  
instructions on the display (p. 43).  
76543210  
=Edit  
3
1=Save  
The number edited in step 4 will not be maintained in the Caller List.  
CdrsTlphone  
For New Zealand Users:  
Your telephone service provider may charge you for a local call when  
it is dialled with an area code prefix. If the charge for local call is  
unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled  
from your telephone. Do not dial the “0” prefix or the area code digit.  
41  
Using the Caller List  
With the base unit  
Press (CALLER\ID) to enter the Caller  
1
2
3
List.  
5 new calls  
<<=Old >>=New  
Press (SKIP/FF) or (REPEAT/REW)  
repeatedly to find the desired caller.  
0276543210  
11:20A JAN.12 √  
Press (GREETING/EDIT) to select  
a pattern.  
Each time you press (GREETING/EDIT),  
the number is rearranged into one of  
3 different patterns.  
76543210  
11:20A JAN.12 √  
a
b
a
Phone no.  
b Free editing  
0276543210  
You can add digits to the front of  
the number, up to a total of 20 digits  
including the original number.  
Each time you press  
11:20A JAN.12 √  
Ex. “0” is added.  
00276543210  
(ERASE/CLEAR),  
—after you add a number, the digit  
to the left of the cursor is erased.  
—when the cursor is at the front,  
the digit on the cursor is erased.  
11:20A JAN.12 √  
c
Area code  
Phone no.  
c 0276543210  
11:20A JAN.12 √  
The order in which patterns ac are  
displayed depends on how the telephone  
number is displayed in step 2.  
After editing the number, you can continue with calling back.  
4
To call back, press (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE) (p. 39).  
The number edited in step 3 will not be maintained in the Caller List.  
For New Zealand Users:  
Your telephone service provider may charge you for a local call when  
it is dialled with an area code prefix. If the charge for local call is  
unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled  
from your telephone. Do not dial the “0” prefix or the area code digit.  
42  
Storing Caller List Information in the  
Directory  
You can store numbers that are in the Caller List in the directory.  
This feature can operate only with the handset.  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Lift the handset off the base unit and  
1
2
press (›) or (‹) to enter the Caller List.  
10 new calls  
=Directory  
43  
1
CdrsTlphone  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to find  
the caller you want to store in the  
directory. Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
0355566677  
11:20A JAN.12 a3  
If the number requires editing, see page 40.  
1
Edit  
Save directory  
43  
1 =Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) to select “Save  
directory”. Press FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(Yeskey).  
Edit  
Save directory  
3
1
43  
1 =Yes  
If there is no name information for  
the caller, “Enter name” will be  
displayed.  
Enter name  
21  
4=Next  
a) If a name is not required, press (›)  
(Nextkey) and FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(Savekey).  
b) If a name is required, enter the name  
(p. 52). When finished, press (›)  
(Nextkey) and FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(Savekey).  
Enter name  
CINDY TURNER  
=Next  
21  
4
CINDY TURNER  
0355566677  
A beep sounds.  
The display will return to step 2. You can  
continue storing other items.  
To return to the standby mode, press  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
=Save  
43  
Using the Caller List  
You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
If the display shows Directory full” in step 3, the display will return to  
step 2. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to exit the list. To erase other stored items  
from the directory, see page 58.  
You cannot store caller information in the directory if a phone number is not  
displayed.  
If the display shows “Save error” or “No link to base. Place on  
cradle and try again.” in step 3, the item cannot be stored in the directory.  
Try again from step 1.  
For New Zealand Users:  
Your telephone service provider may charge you for a local call when  
it is dialled with an area code prefix. If the charge for local call is  
unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled  
from your telephone. Do not dial the “0” prefix or the area code digit.  
44  
Erasing Caller List Information  
After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries.  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
To erase a specific caller from the Caller List  
With the handset  
With the base unit  
Lift the handset off the base  
Press (CALLER\ID) to enter  
1
2
3
unit and press (›) or (‹) to  
1
the Caller List.  
enter the Caller List.  
CdrsTlphone  
10 new calls  
<<=Old >>=New  
10 new calls  
43  
1 =Directory  
Press (SKIP/FF) or  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly  
to find the caller you want to  
erase from the Caller List.  
2
(REPEAT/REW) repeatedly to  
find the caller you want to  
erase from the Caller List.  
0246813579  
12:20A JAN.12 √  
0246813579  
12:20A JAN.12 √  
Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
Press (ERASE/CLEAR).  
3
Clear  
Clear  
A beep sounds and  
A beep sounds and  
the information is erased.  
To erase other items, repeat  
from step 2.  
the information is erased.  
To erase other items, repeat  
from step 2.  
To return to the standby mode,  
press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
To return to the standby mode,  
press (STOP/EXIT).  
45  
Using the Caller List  
To erase all entries in the Caller List  
Before erasing all entries, make sure that “0 new call” is displayed.  
With the handset  
With the base unit  
Lift the handset off the base  
Press (CALLER\ID) to enter  
1
unit and press (›) or (‹) to  
1
the Caller List.  
enter the Caller List.  
0 new call  
<<=Old >>=New  
0 new call  
43  
1
=Directory  
Press (ERASE/CLEAR).  
Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
2
3
Press CLEAR for  
all clear  
2
3
1
Exit  
All clear  
43  
1 =Yes  
Press (ERASE/CLEAR) again.  
Press (›) or (‹) to select  
All clear”.  
All clear  
Exit  
All clear  
1
A beep sounds and all entries  
are erased.  
43  
1 =Yes  
The base unit will return to  
the standby mode.  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yes  
4
key) or (INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
All clear  
A beep sounds and all entries  
are erased.  
The handset will return to  
the standby mode.  
46  
One-Touch Dialler  
A phone number stored in the (DIRECT) button can be dialled with  
a one-touch operation.  
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT  
Button  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
CdrsTlphone  
Ringer volume  
Program  
2
points to “Program”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
3
4
While the arrow points to “Save  
DIRECT#”, press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
1
Save DIRECT#  
Set recall time  
43  
1 =Yes  
Enter a phone number, up to 22 digits.  
5
Each time you press (INTERCOM/CLEAR)  
the digit to the left of the cursor is erased.  
To erase all of the digits, press and hold  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
21  
4
=Next  
1234567890123456  
789012  
21  
4=Next  
Press (›) (Nextkey).  
1234567890123456  
789012  
6
7
If you want to edit the entered number, press  
(‹) (Editkey) and return to step 5.  
3=Edit  
1=Save  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
1234567890123456  
789012  
Save DIRECT#  
A beep sounds.  
To return to the standby mode, press  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
If a pause is required for dialling, (REDIAL/PAUSE) can be stored in a phone  
number counting as one digit (p. 62) in step 5.  
47  
One-Touch Dialler  
Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT  
Button  
Press (TALK).  
1
Press (DIRECT).  
Talk  
1234567890123456  
789012  
2
After a few seconds, the display will show  
the length of the call and the battery strength.  
Talk  
00-00-00  
To dial after confirming the entered number  
Press (DIRECT) ¤ (TALK).  
48  
Using the Directory  
You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory.  
All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabetical order.  
Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the  
handset or base unit display.  
When you receive a Caller ID call from a caller stored in the directory,  
the display will show the caller’s name with the phone number  
(—Private name display).  
Storing Names and Numbers in the  
Directory  
CdrsTlphone  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Display  
(›), (‹),  
BACK (fi),  
FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR)  
The dialling buttons  
can be used to enter  
letters and symbols.  
(REDIAL/PAUSE)  
While storing or finding items in the directory,  
” will be shown on the display.  
Ann  
0312345678  
(Continued )  
49  
Using the Directory  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
Save directory  
Calling pager  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
While the arrow points to “Save  
directory”, press FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(Yeskey).  
Directory=  
2
20 items  
The display shows the number of stored items  
in the directory.  
Enter a name, up to 15 characters, with  
the dialling buttons, BACK (fi) or  
FWD/EDIT (fl).  
Enter name  
3
21  
4
=Next  
See the steps for entering names and symbols  
(p. 52).  
Enter name  
Tom Jones  
21  
If a name is not required, press (›)  
4
=Next  
(Nextkey) and go to step 5.  
Press (›) (Nextkey).  
Enter phone no.  
4
5
Enter a phone number, up to 22 digits.  
0398765432  
Each time you press (INTERCOM/CLEAR),  
a character is erased from the right. To erase  
all of the digits, press and hold  
21  
4=Next  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
Press (›) (Nextkey).  
Tom Jones  
0398765432  
6
7
1
=Save  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
A beep sounds.  
To continue storing other items, repeat from step 2.  
To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
50  
If a pause is required for dialling, (REDIAL/PAUSE) can be stored in a phone  
number counting as one digit (p. 62) in step 5.  
You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
If the display shows Directory full” in step 2, the display will return to  
step 1. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to exit the list. To erase other stored items  
from the directory, see page 58.  
If the display shows “Save error” in step 7, the item cannot be stored in the  
directory. Try again from step 1.  
For New Zealand Users:  
Your telephone service provider may charge you for a local call when  
it is dialled with an area code prefix. If the charge for local call is  
unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled  
from your telephone. Do not dial the “0” prefix or the area code digit.  
CdrsTlphone  
51  
Using the Directory  
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols  
TALK  
DIRECT  
ON  
The handset dialling buttons ((0) to (9)),  
OFF  
LOUD/  
SEARCH  
BACK  
FWD/EDIT  
BACK (fi) and FWD/EDIT (fl) can be used to enter  
CH  
FUNCTION/EXIT  
INTERCOM/CLEAR  
letters and symbols.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
Each button selects a character as shown below.  
JKL  
GHI  
MNO  
5
6
4
TUV  
PQRS  
WXYZ  
8
9
7
0
Number of times key is pressed  
Keys  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
(5)  
(6)  
(7)  
(8)  
(9)  
(0)  
1
#
2
&
3
4
(
5
)
6
¢
c
f
7
,
8
9
10 11  
.
/
1
A
D
G
J
B
C
F
I
a
d
g
j
b
e
h
k
2
3
4
5
6
r
E
H
i
K
L
O
R
V
Y
l
M
P
T
N
m
S
t
n
p
u
w
o
q
v
x
Q
s
z
7
9
U
8
y
W
0
X
Z
Blank  
BACK  
(fi)  
To move the cursor to the left  
To move the cursor to the right  
FWD/EDIT  
(fl)  
To enter another character using the same dialling button, press FWD/EDIT (fl)  
to move the cursor to the next space.  
If you make a mistake while entering a name  
Use BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) to move the cursor to the incorrect  
character, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) to delete and enter the correct  
character. Each time you press (INTERCOM/CLEAR), a character is erased  
from the right.  
To erase all characters, press and hold (INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
52  
For example, to enter “Tom Jones”:  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
2
While the arrow points to “Save  
Directory=  
20 items  
directory”, press FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(Yeskey).  
Enter name  
21  
4=Next  
CdrsTlphone  
Press (8).  
T
3
4
Press (6) six times, then press FWD/EDIT  
To  
(fl) to move the cursor to the right.  
Press (6) four times.  
Tom  
Tom  
5
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) twice to enter a  
6
blank.  
Press (5).  
Tom J  
7
Press (6) six times, then press FWD/EDIT  
Tom Jo  
Tom Jon  
Tom Jone  
8
(fl) to move the cursor to the right.  
Press (6) five times.  
Press (3) five times.  
Press (7) eight times.  
9
10  
11  
Enter name  
Tom Jones  
21  
4=Next  
When finished, press (›) (Nextkey).  
Enter phone no.  
12 Follow steps 5 to 7 on page 50 to complete  
the operation.  
While entering names, the cursor will flash on the display.  
53  
Using the Directory  
Finding Items in the Directory  
With the handset  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Press BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) to  
1
2
enter the directory list.  
Directory list  
43  
1
=Caller’s list  
Press (›) or (‹).  
(›), (‹), BACK (fi),  
The first item is displayed.  
FWD/EDIT (fl)  
Ann  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)  
0312345678  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until  
3
the desired item is displayed.  
All directory items are stored in  
the order shown on the right.  
Press (›).  
Press (‹).  
To search for a name by the initial:  
1 Press the dialling button for the first  
letter of the desired name until any  
name with the same initial is  
displayed (see the Index table on  
page 56).  
Alphabet  
Symbol  
Number  
Ex. To find “Frank”, press (3)  
repeatedly until the first item  
under “F” is displayed.  
Telephone number  
(When a name is not stored)  
2 Press (›) until the name is displayed.  
You can exit the directory list any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
If “No items stored” is displayed in step 2, the directory is empty. To return  
to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
In step 1, you can go to the Caller List by pressing FWD/EDIT (fl) (p. 38).  
54  
With the base unit  
(DIRECTORY)  
(SKIP/FF)  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Press (DIRECTORY) to enter  
(REPEAT/REW)  
1
2
the directory list.  
Display  
The first item is displayed.  
Ann  
0312345678  
CdrsTlphone  
Press (SKIP/FF) or (REPEAT/REW)  
repeatedly until the desired item is  
displayed.  
All directory items are stored in  
(STOP/EXIT)  
Press  
(REPEAT/REW).  
the order shown on the right.  
Press  
(SKIP/FF).  
To search for a name by the initial:  
1 Press the dialling button for the first  
letter of the desired name until any  
name with the same initial is  
displayed (see the Index table on  
page 56).  
Alphabet  
Ex. To find “Frank”, press (3)  
repeatedly until the first item  
under “F” is displayed.  
Symbol  
Number  
2 Press (SKIP/FF) until the name is  
displayed.  
Telephone number  
(When a name is not stored)  
You can exit the directory list any time by pressing (STOP/EXIT).  
If “No items stored” is displayed in step 2, the directory is empty. To return  
to the standby mode, press (STOP/EXIT).  
55  
Using the Directory  
Index table  
Keys  
Index  
Keys  
(6)  
(7)  
(8)  
(9)  
Index  
M, N, O, 6  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
(5)  
Other symbols, 1  
A, B, C, 2  
P, Q, R, S, 7  
T, U, V, 8  
W, X, Y, Z, 9  
0
D, E, F, 3  
G, H, I, 4  
J, K, L, 5  
(0)  
Dialling from the Directory  
With the handset  
With the base unit  
Press BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT  
Press (DIRECTORY) to enter  
1
2
(fl) to enter the directory list.  
1
2
the directory list.  
The first item is displayed.  
Press (›) or (‹).  
Press (SKIP/FF) or  
The first item is displayed.  
(REPEAT/REW) repeatedly to  
find the directory item that  
you want to dial (p. 55).  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly  
to find the directory item that  
you want to dial (p. 54).  
3
Frank  
0234567890  
Frank  
0234567890  
Press (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
3
4
The number is dialled  
Press (TALK).  
automatically.  
4
The number is dialled  
Talk  
automatically.  
Talk  
0234567890  
To hang up, press  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
0234567890  
To hang up, press (TALK) or  
place the handset on  
the base unit.  
5
You can exit the directory list any  
time by pressing (STOP/EXIT).  
You can exit the directory list any  
time by pressing  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
56  
Editing an Item in the Directory  
This feature can operate only with the handset.  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Press BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) to enter  
1
2
3
the directory list.  
Press (›) or (‹).  
The first item is displayed.  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to find  
the directory item you want to change  
(p. 54). Press FWD/EDIT (fl).  
Jane  
CdrsTlphone  
0233444555  
Enter name  
Jane  
21  
4
=Next  
Edit the name using the dialling buttons,  
BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) (p. 52), up to  
15 characters.  
Enter name  
Jane Walker  
4
5
6
21  
4=Next  
Press (›) (Nextkey).  
0233444555  
If you do not need to change the number,  
21  
4=Next  
press (›) (Nextkey) twice and go to step 8.  
Add a number to the current number.  
0233444555  
Each time you press (INTERCOM/CLEAR),  
a character is erased from the right. To erase  
all of the digits, press and hold  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
21  
4=Next  
0333444555  
21  
4=Next  
Press (›) (Nextkey).  
Jane Walker  
0333444555  
1
7
8
=Save  
When finished, press FWD/EDIT (fl)  
Jane Walker  
0333444555  
(Savekey).  
To continue editing other items, repeat steps 3  
through 8.  
To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
You can exit the directory list any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
57  
Using the Directory  
Erasing an Item from the Directory  
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
With the handset  
With the base unit  
Press BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT  
Press (DIRECTORY) to enter  
1
2
3
(fl) to enter the directory list.  
1
2
the directory list.  
The first item is displayed.  
Press (›) or (‹).  
The first item is displayed.  
Press (SKIP/FF) or  
(REPEAT/REW) repeatedly to  
find the directory item you  
want to erase (p. 55).  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly  
to find the directory item you  
want to erase (p. 54).  
Helen  
0357924680  
Helen  
0357924680  
Press (ERASE/CLEAR).  
Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
3
4
4
5
Clear?  
Clear?  
<<=No  
>>=Yes  
2
=No  
1=Yes  
Press (SKIP/FF) (Yeskey) or  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yes  
(ERASE/CLEAR).  
key) or (INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
Clear  
Clear  
The display will show the next  
item.  
To return to the standby mode,  
press (STOP/EXIT).  
The display will show the next  
item.  
To return to the standby mode,  
press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
You can exit the directory list any  
time by pressing (STOP/EXIT).  
You can exit the directory list any  
time by pressing  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
58  
Intercom  
A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit.  
Paging the base unit from the handset  
Handset:  
1
Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR). Talk  
to the paged party after  
the beeps.  
Intercom” is displayed.  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR)  
Base unit:  
2
3
When the other party’s voice is  
heard, answer using the MIC.  
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Handset:  
To end the intercom, press  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
MIC  
Paging the handset from the base unit (Handset locator)  
Using this feature, you can locate a misplaced handset.  
Base unit:  
1
Press (LOCATOR/INTERCOM).  
Paging” is displayed on the base  
unit.  
The handset beeps for 1 minute  
and displays “Paging Press  
INTERCOM”.  
To stop paging, press  
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM) again.  
Handset:  
2
Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) to  
MIC  
answer.  
Intercom” is displayed.  
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM)  
Base unit:  
Talk into the MIC.  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR)  
3
4
Handset:  
To end the intercom, press  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR).  
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Intercom  
During an intercom call:  
Intercom calls can only be ended with the handset.  
If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the  
base unit speaker volume by pressing VOLUME (_).  
If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts to  
ring. To answer, press (TALK) or (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom  
The intercom can be used during a call. This feature enables you to  
transfer a call between the handset and the base unit.  
From the handset to  
the base unit  
From the base unit to  
the handset  
Handset:  
Base unit:  
1
During a call, press  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR). Talk to  
the paged party after the  
beeps.  
1
During a call, press  
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM).  
The call is put on hold and  
Paging” is displayed.  
If the handset user does not  
answer, press  
The call is put on hold and  
Intercom hold” is  
displayed.  
If the base unit user does not  
answer, press (TALK).  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
Handset:  
2
3
Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) to  
Base unit:  
answer the page.  
2
3
When the paging party’s  
voice is heard, answer using  
the MIC.  
Handset:  
To answer the call, press  
(TALK).  
Base unit:  
The transfer is complete.  
To answer the call, press  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
The transfer is complete.  
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Special Features  
Display  
(›), (‹),  
FWD/EDIT (fl)  
CdrsTlphone  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)  
(RECALL/PLAYBACK)  
(REDIAL/PAUSE)  
(PAUSE)  
(RECALL)  
Automatic Security Code Setting  
Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically  
selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help  
prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless  
telephone user.  
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Special Features  
How to Use the PAUSE Button  
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)  
We recommend you press (REDIAL/PAUSE) or (PAUSE) if a pause is  
required for dialling with a PBX or to access a long distance service.  
Ex. Line access number (9) (PBX)  
Phone number  
(9) ¤ (REDIAL/PAUSE) or (PAUSE) ¤  
Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) or (PAUSE) once creates a 3.5 second pause.  
This prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number.  
Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) or (PAUSE) more than once increases the length of  
the pause between numbers.  
Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible  
If you subscribe to Caller ID services, your  
handset displays a second caller’s information  
while talking. After you hear a call-waiting tone,  
the caller’s phone number and  
0266667777  
----Waiting-----  
----Waiting-----” will be displayed.  
You can answer the second call, keeping the first call on hold.  
Follow Telstra’s instructions using (RECALL/PLAYBACK) or (RECALL).  
If the phone number is stored in the directory, the caller’s name will be displayed  
(p. 36).  
Please contact Telstra for details and availability in your area.  
For Call Waiting Service Users in New Zealand  
Make sure the recall time is set to 600 msec for use with Telecom’s  
Call Waiting Service. Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) or (RECALL) if you  
hear a call-waiting tone while talking.  
The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.  
To return to the first caller, press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) or (RECALL)  
again.  
Your telephone company may not support the second caller display  
feature.  
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RECALL Button  
Pressing (RECALL/PLAYBACK) or (RECALL) allows you to use special  
features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or  
accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting.  
Selecting the recall time  
The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX.  
You can select the following recall times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110,  
100 or 90 msec (milliseconds)”. KX-TC1871ALB comes from the factory  
set to “100 msec” and KX-TC1871NZB comes set to “600 msec”.  
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Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.  
Display  
(›), (‹),  
FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)  
(RECALL/PLAYBACK)  
(RECALL)  
(Continued )  
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Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
2
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Ringer volume  
Program  
points to “Program”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
3
4
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Save DIRECT#  
Set recall time  
points to “Set recall time”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Recall time  
:100ms  
=Save  
5
6
43  
1
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until  
the desired time is displayed.  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
7
A beep sounds.  
To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
Users in Australia can access Telstra’s “EASY CALL” service by having  
the recall time set at 100 msec (this is the factory default setting), and then  
follow Telstra’s “EASY CALL” instructions to operate this service.  
If you are connected via a PBX, a longer or shorter recall time may be necessary  
to use PBX functions (transferring a call etc.). Consult your PBX supplier for  
the correct setting.  
For Call Waiting Service Users in New Zealand  
Make sure the recall time is set to 600 msec for use with Telecom’s  
Call Waiting Service. Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) or (RECALL) if you  
hear a call-waiting tone while talking.  
The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.  
To return to the first caller, press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) or (RECALL)  
again.  
Your telephone company may not support the second caller display  
feature.  
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Automatic Answering Operation  
When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and  
the caller’s message is recorded. While recording, “- Answering -” will  
be displayed.  
The total recording time (including greeting message) is about  
15 minutes. If messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time  
may be shortened by up to 3 minutes.  
A maximum of 64 messages (including greeting message) can be  
recorded.  
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls  
Press (ANSWER\ON) to turn on the answering system.  
The indicator lights and “Answer set” is  
heard.  
(ANSWER\ON)  
The unit will announce the remaining  
recording time if it is less than 5 minutes.  
If you hear “Memory full”, “Message  
full” is displayed on the base unit and  
the ANSWER ON indicator flashes  
rapidly, erase some, or all, of  
and Indicator  
the messages (p. 69).  
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If you do not want the unit to answer calls, press (ANSWER\ON) again to turn  
off the answering system. The indicator light goes out and “Answer off” is heard.  
You can also turn on the answering system remotely using any other phone  
(p. 79).  
Monitoring incoming calls  
While a call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the speaker.  
To answer the call with the speakerphone, press (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
For the handset, lift the handset off the base unit and press (TALK).  
The unit stops recording.  
KX-TC1871NZB will not answer incoming calls on your FaxAbility number.  
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Listening to Messages  
You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit  
display. If the ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages have been  
recorded.  
(STOP/EXIT)  
ANSWER ON  
Listening to only new  
messages  
Indicator  
Press (NEW\MESSAGE) briefly.  
The unit announces the number of  
new messages and plays them back.  
Listening to all recorded  
messages  
Press and hold (NEW\MESSAGE)  
until playback starts.  
(NEW\MESSAGE)  
(SKIP/FF)  
(REPEAT/REW)  
To increase the volume, press  
VOLUME (^).  
To decrease, press VOLUME (_).  
During playback, the display shows which message is being played.  
(Ex. While the first message is being played back, “Message 1” is  
displayed.)  
At the end of the last message, “End of final message” is heard. The unit will  
announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes.  
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During playback  
To repeat/  
rewind  
message  
To repeat from the beginning of the message  
Press (REPEAT/REW) briefly.  
If you press within 5 seconds of playback, the previous  
message will be played.  
To rewind part of the message  
Press and hold (REPEAT/REW) until you reach the desired  
place.  
At the beginning of the message, 3 beeps will sound.  
To skip/cue To skip to the next message  
message  
Press (SKIP/FF) briefly.  
To cue to part of the message  
Press and hold (SKIP/FF) until you reach the desired  
place.  
The message will be heard at twice the normal speed.  
At the end of the message, 3 beeps will sound.  
To stop  
operation  
Press (STOP/EXIT).  
To resume playback, press (NEW\MESSAGE).  
If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press  
(STOP/EXIT) again, the unit will return to the standby mode.  
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For Caller ID service users (p. 36)  
During playback, the base unit display will show the phone number of  
the caller whose message is being played.  
To call back the displayed number:  
During playback, lift the handset and press (TALK) within 10 seconds,  
or press (DIGITAL\SP-PHONE).  
—The unit stops playback and automatically dials the displayed  
phone number.  
After listening to new incoming messages, “” will be added to the call  
entries in the Caller ID Caller List (p. 39).  
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Listening to Messages  
From the Handset  
If someone else is in the room and you want to listen to the recorded  
messages privately, you can use the handset.  
Handset:  
1
2
Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK).  
The number of new messages is heard on the handset.  
Base unit:  
To listen to new messages, press  
(NEW\MESSAGE) briefly.  
To listen to all messages, press  
and hold (NEW\MESSAGE) until  
playback starts.  
The messages will be heard on  
the handset.  
(REPEAT/REW), (SKIP/FF) and  
(STOP/EXIT) can also be used during  
playback (p. 67).  
When finished, press  
3
(RECALL/PLAYBACK) or place  
the handset on the base unit.  
You can also listen to messages without using the base unit. See page 80.  
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Erasing Messages  
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is  
less than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:  
—“Memory full” is heard.  
—“Message full” is displayed on the base unit.  
—the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly.  
Erase some, or all, of the messages. We recommend you erase  
unnecessary messages after each playback.  
Erasing a specific message  
Press (ERASE/CLEAR) while the message you want to erase is being  
played.  
The unit erases the message.  
A short beep will sound and the unit will continue to play the next message.  
Erasing all messages  
All recorded messages, except the greeting message, can be erased at  
one time.  
ANSWER ON Indicator  
Press (ERASE/CLEAR).  
1
Press ERASE again to erase all  
(ERASE/CLEAR)  
messages” is heard.  
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Within 5 seconds, press  
2
(ERASE/CLEAR) again.  
A beep sounds and “No messages” is  
heard.  
The base unit display shows  
0 message”.  
The information in the Caller List will not be erased. To erase Caller List  
information, see page 45.  
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Pager Call  
This feature allows you to alert your pager when the unit records an  
incoming message. You can retrieve the message from a touch tone  
telephone (p. 74). First program the pager number, then set the unit to  
call the pager.  
Consult your pager company to check whether the service alerts your pager  
automatically or via an operator. If an operator is used, this feature cannot be  
used.  
Make sure that the unit is in the standby mode.  
Storing a Pager Number  
Display  
(›), (‹),  
FWD/EDIT (fl)  
(INTERCOM/CLEAR)  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)  
Display  
(RECALL/PLAYBACK)  
(REDIAL/PAUSE)  
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Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
2
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Ringer volume  
Program  
points to “Program”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
1
Save DIRECT#  
Set recall time  
3
4
5
43  
1
=Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
1
TAD program  
points to “TAD program”.  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Answering  
system setting.  
See base unit.  
The base unit display shows the answering  
system function menu.  
Base unit display  
Press (#).  
6
7
Enter pager no.  
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Enter your pager number, and press (REDIAL/PAUSE) twice.* Enter  
the access code, if required by your pager company, and press  
(REDIAL/PAUSE) twice again.*  
The entered number is displayed on the base unit.  
If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) and enter the correct number.  
You can enter a total of 44 digits.  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
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A beep sounds.  
To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
* Pager companies require a delay after the pager number and/or  
the access code is dialled. Contact your pager company regarding  
the required pause time. Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) once creates a  
3.5 second delay and counts as one digit.  
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Pager Call  
To confirm the stored pager number  
1. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
2. Press (›) or (‹) to select “Calling pager”.  
3. Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
4. Press (TALK).  
The unit dials the stored pager number.  
If the pager does not beep, check your pager by calling it manually to ensure it  
works. Start again from step 1 to store the pager number (p. 71).  
To erase the stored pager number  
Repeat steps 1 through 6 on page 71. ¤ (INTERCOM/CLEAR) ¤  
¤ FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey) ¤ (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
The pager call mode will automatically return to OFF (p. 73).  
After step 5 on page 71, do not press (6) (“Pager mode”) and (7) (“Home  
number”), moreover do not change these settings. If you have changed these  
settings, reset to the default.  
(Pager mode: Recorded MSG, Home number: No items)  
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Setting the Unit to Call a Pager  
Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK).  
1
The number of new messages is heard on  
the handset.  
Press (3).  
2
“  
” is displayed on the base unit.  
PAGER  
If “  
” is not displayed, the pager  
PAGER  
number has not been stored. Store the  
number (p. 71), and try again.  
Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK).  
3
To turn off the pager call mode, repeat  
steps 1 through 3.  
PAGER ” will disappear.  
Each time you press (3) in step 2, the mode will  
turn on or off.  
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(RECALL/PLAYBACK)  
If someone else makes or answers another call with the unit or a parallel  
connected phone before the unit alerts your pager for a previous message, the  
unit will stop alerting your pager for that message.  
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone  
You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone.  
A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit  
(p. 76).  
To skip the voice menu and operate  
the unit directly, see page 78.  
Summary of remote operation  
Call your unit from a touch tone phone.  
Enter your remote code (p. 75) during or after the greeting message.  
The number of new messages is heard.  
After 3 seconds, the voice menu will start (p. 76).  
Follow the menu or enter the direct commands (p. 78).  
To end remote operation, hang up.  
The messages are saved.  
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less  
than 5 minutes.  
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Setting the Remote Code  
The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit  
and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99).  
The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own  
remote code, you can use “11”.  
Make sure that the unit is in the standby mode.  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
1
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
Ringer volume  
Program  
2
3
4
5
points to “Program”.  
1
43  
1 =Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
1
Save DIRECT#  
Set recall time  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow  
1
TAD program  
points to “TAD program”.  
43  
1
=Yes  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yeskey).  
Answering  
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system setting.  
See base unit.  
The base unit display shows the function menu  
for the answering system.  
Base unit display  
Press (1).  
6
Remote code  
The current remote code is displayed on the  
:11  
base unit.  
Enter a remote code using a 2-digit  
7
8
number (00–99).  
Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Savekey).  
A beep sounds.  
To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
If 6 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed. Enter  
the correct number.  
To check the remote code  
Repeat steps 1 to 6.  
The current remote code is displayed on the base unit. When finished, press  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).  
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone  
Voice Menu  
The shaded boxes are voice prompts.  
Press (1).  
Press (1).  
Press (1).  
Press (1).  
Press (1).  
Press 1 to play back all messages.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
All message  
playback.  
Press (2).  
Press 1 to play back new messages.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
New message  
playback.  
Press (2).  
Press 1 to record your message.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
Please leave  
your message.  
Press (2).  
Press 1 to erase all messages.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
Press (2).  
Press 1 to record your greeting.  
Press 2 for other functions.  
Press 7 to record  
your greeting.  
Press 9 to end  
recording.  
Press (2).  
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All Message Playback  
All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the last  
message, “End of final message” is heard. The unit will  
announce the remaining recording time if it is less than  
5 minutes.  
New Message Playback  
Only new messages are played back. At the end of the last  
message, “End of final message” is heard. The unit will  
announce the remaining recording time if it is less than  
5 minutes.  
Recording a Memo Message  
You can leave a personal message.  
1. Talk after you hear “Please leave your message”.  
2. When you finish recording, hang up.  
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Erasing All Messages  
All recorded messages (except greeting message) are  
erased.  
Recording a Greeting Message  
You can re-record your greeting message.  
1. Press (7).  
You will hear a voice prompt followed by a long beep.  
2. After the beep, talk for up to 2 minutes.  
3. When you finish recording, press (9).  
4. Your greeting will be played back for confirmation.  
3 seconds after playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning.  
If you hear “Memory full” after playback, erase some, or all, of the messages  
(p. 78).  
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone  
Direct Remote Operation  
Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit  
by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote  
operation, hang up anytime.  
Direct commands  
NEW MESSAGE  
PLAYBACK  
Only new messages are played back.  
All messages are played back.  
(4)  
(5)  
(1)  
(2)  
(9)  
ALL MESSAGE  
PLAYBACK  
REPEAT  
(During playback)  
The current message is repeated.  
SKIP  
(During playback)  
The current message is skipped.  
The next message is played.  
STOP  
Operation is stopped temporarily.  
To resume operation, enter a direct  
command within 15 seconds, or the  
voice menu will start.  
GREETING  
MESSAGE  
RECORDING  
A long beep sounds.  
(7)  
After the beep, talk immediately for up  
to 2 minutes.  
RECORD  
The recording is stopped.  
The recorded message is played.  
(9)  
ERASING A  
SPECIFIC  
MESSAGE  
The current message is erased.  
A short beep will sound and the next  
message will be played.  
($) (4)  
(During playback)  
ERASING ALL  
MESSAGES  
All recorded messages are erased.  
A long beep sounds and “No messages”  
is heard.  
($) (5)  
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PAGER CALL  
ON/OFF  
Each time you press (3), “On/Off” is  
heard and the mode will turn on or off.  
If you have not stored a pager number,  
6 beeps will sound and the mode will  
not turn on.  
(3)  
(0)  
ANSWERING  
SYSTEM OFF  
The unit hangs up and will not answer  
calls until turned on again.  
Turning on the answering system  
Call your unit and wait for 15 rings.  
The unit will answer and the greeting message will be played.  
The answering system will turn on. Hang up or enter the remote code for other  
options.  
When turning on the answering system using a rotary or pulse service  
telephone, you cannot enter the remote code for other options.  
Skipping the greeting message  
After calling your unit, press ($) during the greeting message.  
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The unit skips the rest of the greeting message and you can start recording your  
message after the long beep.  
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Remote Operation with the Handset  
You can operate your answering system  
with the handset.  
The announcements and recorded  
messages can only be heard with  
the handset.  
(RECALL/PLAYBACK)  
Summary of remote operation  
Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK).  
The number of new messages is heard.  
Remote operation” is displayed on the handset.  
Enter the desired direct commands (p. 81).  
If you do not enter a command, the voice menu will start (see below).  
After the voice menu, all message playback will start.  
To end remote operation, press (RECALL/PLAYBACK).  
The messages are saved.  
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less  
than 5 minutes.  
If the unit starts to ring during the remote operation, press (TALK) to answer  
the call. The remote operation is ended.  
If you hear “Memory full” after playback, erase some, or all, of the messages  
(p. 81).  
Voice menu  
If no commands are entered after you press (RECALL/PLAYBACK),  
the unit will start the following voice menu.  
Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all messages.”  
You can enter direct commands even if the voice menu has started.  
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Direct commands  
NEW MESSAGE  
PLAYBACK  
Only new messages are played back.  
All messages are played back.  
(4)  
(5)  
(1)  
(2)  
(9)  
ALL MESSAGE  
PLAYBACK  
REPEAT  
(During playback)  
The current message is repeated.  
SKIP  
(During playback)  
The current message is skipped.  
The next message is played.  
STOP  
Operation is stopped temporarily.  
To resume operation, enter a direct  
command within 15 seconds, or  
the voice menu will start (p. 80).  
ERASING A  
SPECIFIC  
MESSAGE  
(During playback)  
The current message is erased.  
A short beep will sound and the next  
message will be played.  
($) (4)  
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ERASING ALL  
MESSAGES  
All recorded messages are erased.  
A long beep sounds and “No messages”  
is heard.  
($) (5)  
(3)  
PAGER CALL  
ON/OFF  
Each time you press (3), the mode will  
turn on or off.  
If you have not stored a pager number,  
” will not be displayed on the  
PAGER  
base unit, and the mode will not turn on.  
ANSWERING  
SYSTEM OFF  
Answer off” is heard and the answering  
system is turned off.  
(0)  
(8)  
ANSWERING  
SYSTEM ON  
Answer set” is heard and the answering  
system is turned on.  
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Wall Mounting  
This unit can be mounted on a wall.  
Set the handset holder as shown.  
1
Connect the AC adaptor.  
2
To Power  
Outlet  
Tuck the telephone line cord inside  
3
the wall mounting adaptor, then  
push it in the direction of the arrow.  
The word “UP” should face upward.  
Wall Template  
8.5 cm  
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Install screws using the wall  
template (see p. 82).  
Connect the telephone line  
cord.  
Mount the unit, then slide  
down.  
Screws  
4
5
8.5 cm  
Raise the antenna.  
For Australia  
To Telephone Plug  
and Socket  
OR  
For New Zealand  
To Single-Line  
Telephone Jack  
To charge the battery:  
Place the handset on  
the handset holder as  
shown.  
The IN USE/CHARGE  
indicator lights.  
OR  
To remove the handset holder  
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While pressing the arrow (1) and opposite side (2) of the holder, pull out  
the handset holder.  
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Battery Replacement  
If “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “  
” flashes after being  
fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P508 battery.  
To prevent memory loss, replace within 3 minutes.  
Press the notch on the battery  
1
2
3
cover firmly and slide it as  
indicated by the arrow.  
Replace the battery and close  
the cover.  
Make sure you charge the new  
battery for about 6 hours in order  
to display the battery strength  
prompt correctly (p. 15).  
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Adding Another Phone  
This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard  
telephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor.  
For Australia  
Standard  
Telephone  
(Optional)  
Telephone  
Line Cord  
To Socket  
Telephone  
Double Adaptor  
For New Zealand  
To Single-Line  
Telephone Jack  
T-Adaptor (Optional)  
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Telephone Line Cord  
Standard  
Telephone  
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Before Requesting Help  
Cordless Telephone  
Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
No link to base.  
You are too far from the base unit.  
Move closer and try again.  
Place the handset on the base unit and  
try again.  
Place on cradle and  
try again.” is displayed  
and an alarm tone sounds.  
Plug in the AC adaptor.  
Raise the base unit antenna.  
Static, sound cuts in/out,  
fades. Interference from  
other electrical units.  
Locate the handset and the base unit  
away from other electrical appliances  
(p. 3).  
Move closer to the base unit.  
Raise the base unit antenna.  
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select  
a clearer channel.  
The handset and/or the base The ringer volume is set to OFF. Set to  
unit do not ring.  
HIGH or LOW (p. 21, 22).  
If the line is connected to a low voltage  
system such as a PBX, the unit may not  
ring. Set the line mode to “B” (p. 18).  
The handset display is  
blank.  
The handset is in the standby mode  
(p. 16). Press (›), (‹), BACK (fi) or  
FWD/EDIT (fl) to turn the display on.  
The handset display is still  
blank after pressing (›),  
(‹), BACK (fi) or  
Charge the battery fully (p. 15).  
FWD/EDIT (fl).  
You cannot store a name  
and phone number in the  
directory.  
You cannot store an item in the  
directory while the unit is in the talk,  
speakerphone or intercom mode, or  
while the answering system is in use.  
Do not pause for over 60 seconds while  
storing.  
While programming or  
searching, the unit starts to  
ring and stops the program/  
search.  
To answer the call, press (TALK) or  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE). Start again from  
the beginning after hanging up.  
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Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
The unit does not display the  
caller’s phone number.  
You do not subscribe to a Caller ID service.  
Other telephone equipment may be  
interfering with your phone. Disconnect  
it and try again.  
Other electrical appliances connected to  
the same outlet may be interfering with  
the Caller ID information.  
Telephone line noise may be affecting  
the Caller ID information.  
Some PABX units do not support Caller  
Display.  
The handset display goes to Do not pause for over 60 seconds while  
the standby mode while  
viewing the Caller List.  
searching.  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE) was pressed.  
When a second call is  
received during a  
The line mode selection is incorrect.  
See page 18.  
conversation, the unit does  
not display the new caller’s  
phone number.  
Your Caller ID service provider does not  
support this feature.  
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM) does  
The handset is too far from the base unit.  
not function.  
The handset is engaged in an outside  
call or is viewing the Caller List/directory  
list. Wait until the IN USE/CHARGE  
indicator light goes out.  
You cannot redial by  
pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) or  
(REDIAL).  
If the last number dialled was more than  
32 digits long, the number will not be  
redialled correctly.  
Access numbers entered after pressing  
(TONE) will not be included when  
redialling.  
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You cannot have a  
conversation using  
the handset.  
When the optional headset is connected  
(p. 17), you must use the headset to  
talk with the caller. To have a normal  
cordless phone conversation,  
disconnect the headset.  
You cannot have a  
conversation using  
the headset.  
Make sure that the optional headset is  
connected properly (p. 17).  
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Before Requesting Help  
Answering System  
Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
The answering system is on, The recording time is set to “Greeting  
but incoming messages are  
not recorded.  
only”. Select “1 minute” or “3 minutes”  
(p. 28).  
Memory is full. Erase some, or all, of  
the messages (p. 69).  
You cannot listen to the  
recorded messages.  
Make sure that the unit is in the standby  
mode.  
Message full” is  
Memory is full. Erase some, or all, of  
displayed and the ANSWER  
ON indicator flashes rapidly,  
and no new messages are  
recorded.  
the messages (p. 69).  
You cannot operate the  
answering system at the  
base unit.  
The handset user is operating the  
answering system. Wait until the  
IN USE/CHARGE indicator light goes  
out.  
You cannot operate the  
answering system from a  
touch tone phone.  
Make sure you enter the correct remote  
code.  
The answering system may not respond  
if the tones are too short to activate the  
unit. Press each button firmly.  
The answering system is off. Turn it on  
(p. 79).  
You cannot operate  
the answering system with  
the handset.  
Someone is operating the answering  
system.  
You are too far from the base unit.  
Move closer to the base unit.  
The unit is recording a message.  
To answer the call, press (TALK).  
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Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
While recording a greeting  
message, the unit starts to  
ring and stops recording.  
To answer the call, press  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE), or lift the handset  
off the base unit or press (TALK). Start  
again from the beginning after hanging  
up.  
During playback, the unit  
starts to ring and stops  
playback.  
To answer the call, press  
(DIGITAL\SP-PHONE), or lift the handset  
off the base unit or press (TALK). To  
resume playback, press  
(NEW\MESSAGE) after hanging up.  
The unit does not alert your  
pager.  
The line mode selection is incorrect.  
See page 18.  
General  
Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
The unit does not work.  
Check the settings (p. 14–18).  
Charge the battery fully (p. 15).  
Clean the charge contacts and charge  
again (p. 16).  
UesulIfrmation  
Install the battery properly (p. 15, 84).  
Place the handset on the base unit and  
unplug the AC adaptor to reset. Plug in,  
and try again.  
KX-TC1871ALB and KX-TC1871NZB  
are not designed to be used with rotary  
(pulse dialling) services.  
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Before Requesting Help  
Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
You cannot program items,  
such as the line mode.  
Programming is not possible while the  
unit is in the talk or speakerphone  
mode, when viewing the Caller  
List/directory list, or while the answering  
system is in use.  
Do not pause for over 60 seconds while  
programming.  
Move closer to the base unit.  
(›), (‹), BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl)  
may have been pressed when you  
picked up the handset. Press  
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) and try again.  
Previously programmed  
information is erased.  
If a power failure occurs, programmed  
information may be erased. Reprogram  
if necessary.  
Recharge battery” is  
Charge the battery fully (p. 15).  
displayed, “  
” flashes or  
the unit beeps intermittently.  
You charged the battery  
fully, but “Recharge  
Clean the charge contacts and charge  
again (p. 16).  
battery” is still displayed  
Install a new battery (p. 84).  
and/or “  
flash.  
” continues to  
The IN USE/CHARGE  
indicator light does not go  
out while charging.  
This is normal.  
For New Zealand Customers  
Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support  
Centre.  
Please phone 0800 Panasonic (0800 726276) for assistance.  
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Safety Instructions  
Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below.  
Safety  
1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type  
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.  
2) When left unused for a long period of time, the base unit should be  
unplugged from the household AC outlet.  
3) To minimize the possibility of lighting damage when you know that a  
thunderstorm is coming, we recommend that you:  
a) Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone jack.  
b) Unplug the power supply cord from the AC power outlet.  
Installations  
Environment  
1) Do not use this unit near water—for example, near a bathtub,  
washbowl, sink, etc. Damp basements should also be avoided.  
2) The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators,  
kitchen range, etc. It also should not be placed in rooms where the  
temperature is less than 5oC or greater than 40oC.  
3) The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that  
the AC outlet is located/installed near the unit and is easily accessible.  
Placement  
1) Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.  
2) Care should be taken so 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.  
3) Place the unit on a flat surface.  
For best performance  
1) If noise prevents the conversation from being understood at the  
handset, approach the base unit to lessen the noise.  
2) The handset should be used at the HIGH volume setting when the  
reception tone is difficult to hear.  
3) The handset should be fully recharged on the base unit when  
UesulIfrmation  
Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “  
” flashes on the  
display.  
4) The handset antenna should not be touched during use because of its  
high sensitivity.  
5) The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the unit is used  
in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels,  
undergrounds, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc.  
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Safety Instructions  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.  
Medical  
Consult the manufacture of any personal medical device, such as  
pacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external  
RF (radio frequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of  
917MHz to 927MHz for Australia and 923MHz to 927MHz for New  
Zealand, and the power output level can range from 0.001 watts to  
0.1 watts.) Do not use the unit 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  
(radio frequency) energy.  
When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming  
accessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to the  
place of purchase or service centre.  
If there is any trouble, disconnect the unit from the telephone line and  
connect a known working phone. If the known working phone operates  
properly, do not reconnect the unit to the telephone line until the trouble  
has been repaired. If the known working phone does not operate properly,  
consult with your telephone company.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with AS/NZS  
3548:1995 limits for electromagnetic interference. Any modifications to  
any part of the system or to any peripherals may void the EMC  
compliance of the system or the peripherals.  
WARNING:  
This equipment will be inoperable if mains power fails.  
WARNING:  
The earcap on the handset is magnetised and may retain metallic objects.  
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For New Zealand Users Only  
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment  
indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies  
with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates  
no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any  
sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item  
will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted  
equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any  
product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.  
This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call  
to another device connected to the same line.  
This device only responds to Distinctive Alert cadence(s) DA1 &  
DA3.  
WARNING NOTICE:  
No “111” or other calls can be made from this device during a mains  
power failure.  
This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the  
Telecom “111” Emergency Service.  
We recommend that a standard phone which can be used in the case  
of a power failure be connected to the telephone line at all times.  
This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for  
secrecy of conversations. Appropriately tuned radio equipment and  
other cordless telephone systems in close proximity may be used  
by a third party to monitor and possibly interrupt conversations in  
progress when this system is on radio operation.  
UesulIfrmation  
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Important Information (For Australia only)  
Instructions to customer  
Installation  
Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that  
it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected  
to your telephone service.  
Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted  
Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law  
220 (5).  
You are authorised to install this Permitted Attachment yourself by  
plugging it into the line socket of any regular telephone. You may connect  
it in place of your existing telephone or to any spare telephone socket  
installed in your premises.  
To disconnect your existing telephone you must first remove its plug from  
the line socket. You can then insert the plug of your Permitted Attachment  
into the socket and use your equipment.  
If the plug of your existing telephone cannot be readily removed, you will  
have to remove the screw securing it. To do this proceed as follows:  
1. Loosen screw “A” sufficiently to remove the socket cover. (See Fig. 1.)  
2. Remove screw “B” and withdraw the plug. (See Fig. 2.)  
3. Replace screw “B”. (See Fig. 3.) Ensure that it screws completely into  
the socket recess. (If the screw is too long, increase the hole depth or  
replace the screw with one 5 mm shorter.)  
4. Replace socket cover and tighten screw “A”. (See Fig. 4.)  
SOCKET  
PLUG  
SCREW “A”  
SCREW  
“B”  
TELEPHONE CORD  
Connect to the  
Fig. 3  
Fig. 1  
PLUG as shown  
in Fig. 1.  
SCREW  
“B”  
SCREW “A”  
SOCKET  
Fig. 2  
Fig. 4  
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If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after  
plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed.  
You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone  
service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is  
not connected by means of a modern plug and socket. In such cases a  
new socket will need to be installed.  
Should the Permitted Attachment not operate when plugged into a socket,  
it is either faulty or unsuitable for operation with your telephone service. It  
should be returned to the store where purchased.  
Service difficulties  
If at any time a fault occurs on your telephone service carry out the  
following checks before you call for service:  
Disconnect the Permitted Attachment and try using the service with the  
normal telephone.  
If the telephone service then operates satisfactorily, the fault is in your  
Permitted Attachment. Leave the Permitted Attachment disconnected  
and report the fault to its supplier or agent to arrange for repair.  
If when using the telephone the service is still faulty, report the fault to  
“Service Difficulties and Faults” for attention.  
You are required to keep this Permitted Attachment in good working order  
while it is connected to your telephone service. Its construction or internal  
circuit must not be modified in any way without permission.  
WARNING  
This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for  
secrecy of conversations. Appropriately tuned radio equipment and other  
cordless telephone systems in close proximity may be used by a third  
party to monitor and possibly interrupt conversations in progress when  
this system is on radio operation.  
UesulIfrmation  
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Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd.  
1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan  
Printed in Japan  
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