Panasonic KX-TC1733B User manual

Caller ID Compatible I
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
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for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Before InitialUse
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 76 before use.
Read and understand all instructions,
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Caller ID and Call Woiting Service, where available, are telephone
company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display
acaller's name and phone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which
displays a second caller's name and phone number while the user is on
another call, requires a subscriptionto both Caller ID and Call Waiting.
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Attach your purchase receipt here. |1
For your future reference
Serial No.
(foundon thebottomof theunit)
Name and address of dealer
Date of purchase
Accessories (included)
For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
[] AC Adaptor (p. 12_
Order No.
KX-TCA1oG
one
[] Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 66)
Order No.
PQKL10035Z1 _
one
[] Telephone Line Cord (p. 12)
one
[] Belt Clip (p. 68)
Order No.
PQKE10130Z1
one

For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about
15 hours before initial use (p. 13).
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. In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.
atise the
enna.
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Contents
Location of Controls ................................. 6
Displays ........................................... 8
Settings ........................................... 12
Connections ....................................... 12
Battery Charge ..................................... 13
Selecting the Dialing Mode ............................ 15
Selecting the Line Mode .............................. 16
Programmable Functions ............................. 17
Setting the Auto Talk Feature .......................... 18
Selecting the Ringer Volume ........................... 19
Selecting the LCD Contrast ............................ 20
Preparing the Answering System ....................... 21
Greeting Message ................................... 21
Programming Summary for the Answering System .......... 23
Day and Time Adjustment ............................. 24
Selecting the Caller's Recording Time .................... 26
Selecting the Number of Rings ......................... 27
Making Calls ........................................ 28
Answering Calls ..................................... 32
Caller ID Service ..................................... 33
Using the Caller List ................................. 35
Viewing the Caller List ............................... 35
Calling Back from the Caller List ........................ 37
Editing the Caller's Phone Number ...................... 38
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory .............. 39
Erasing Caller List Information ......................... 40
Using the Directory .................................. 41
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory .............. 41
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols .................. 43
Finding Items in the Directory .......................... 45
Dialing from the Directory ............................. 46
Editing an Item in the Directory ......................... 47
Erasing an Item from the Directory ...................... 48
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Intercom ........................................... 49
Special Features ..................................... 50
Automatic Security Code Setting ........................ 50
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ................... 50
For Call Waiting Service Users ......................... 51
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) ....... 51
FLASH Button ..... ................................. 52
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Automatic Answering Operation ........................ 53
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls ........................ 53
Listening to Messages ................................ 54
Slow Talk Message Playback .......................... 54
From the Handset ................................... 56
Erasing Messages ................................... 57
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone ............. 58
Setting the Remote Code ............................. 59
Voice Menu ........................................ 60
Direct Remote Operation ............................. 62
Remote Operation with the Handset ..................... 64
Wall Mounting ...................................... 66
Using the Belt Clip ................................... 68
Using an Optional Headset ............................ 68
Battery Replacement ................................. 89
Adding Another Phone ............................... 69
Before Requesting Help ............................... 70
Important Safety Instructions .......................... 76
FCC and Other Information ............................ 78
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Location of Controls
Base unit
Button (p. 55)
RI_RE_ Button (p. 55)
/ANSWER ON/Button and Indicator
(p.53, 54, 57) I
Display (p. 11) I
Hook (p. 66)
/GREETING/Button (p. 21)
Button (p. 22, 57)
Antenna (p. 3, 12)
Charge Contacts
(p. 14)
IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD
Indicator (p. 13)
NEW MESSAGE/SLOW TALK/
Button (p. 54)
S_ Button (p. 21,55)
CALLER ID Indicator (p. 32, 33)
L_LOCATOR/INTERCOM/Button (p. 49)
VOLUME _v_, _ Buttons (p. 21)
MIC (Microphone)(p. 21,49)
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Handset
Back side
Speaker
(p. 29) J
(Talk) Button
(P. •Display (p. 8)
Headset Jack
(p. 68) .....
_-J (Speakerphone)
Button (p.
,._ Button
(p. 28, 35)
Navigator Key
[_, _, EDIT_,
CH _(Channel)]
(p• 17, 23, 29, 30, 35, 42, 43)
HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEARI
Button (p• 30, 31,40, 48, 49)
Button (p. 50)
(REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION/
Button (p. 17, 23, 29, 51)
;rophone (p. 29)
(FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK_ '-';--
Button (p. 51,52, 56, 64) ........... Charge Contacts (p. 14)

Displays
Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information
on the displays. These display prompts are shown below.
Handset
The Caller List is empty or there are no stored
No items stored items in the directory.
Recharge The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery
,< (p.13).
The display shows the number of new calls and
12 new calls the battery strength (p. 13) while the handset is
(ill] 0n the base unit.
12 new calls
'A _=Directory
ROBINSON,TINA
1-000-222-3333
The display shows the number of new calls when
[_ or _ is pressed while the handset is off the
base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press _.
To search from the oldest call, press (_ (p. 35).
To go to the directory list, press EDIT
(Directorykey).
When the ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 19),
"Ringer off" will flash for about 45 seconds
before the unit returns to the standby mode
(p. 14).
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller's name and number after the first ring.

D
Talk
01-06-35 {111]
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. 13).
No link to base
Place on cradle
and try again.
SMITH,JACK
1-222-333-4444
II:20A JAN12 ×3
Ann
1234567890
Directory full
Save error
The handset has lost communication with the
base unit. Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
This is a name from the Caller List.
The display shows:
--the caller's name,
---the caller's number,
--the time and date of the last call
(ex. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and
--the number of times called (ex. 3 times).
This is a name from the directory. The stored
name and phone number are displayed.
When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory memory
is full (p. 39, 42).
During a programming procedure, the handset
has lost communication with the base unit.
Move closer to the base unit.
(continued _)

•Displays
Intercom hold tAn outside call has been put on hold by the
handset in the intercom mode. To release the
Q0-00-0v (11111] hold, press _ or (]_].
BROWN, NANCY A second call is received during a conversation
t 1-000-222-3333 (p. 51).
[ ---Waiting ....
Please lift up _[],[_j, CH_] or EDIT (]_ was pressed while
and try again, the handset was on the base unit.
Lift the handset and press the button again.
Not available
Remote
operation
(_, _, CH _ or EDIT [_ was pressed while
the base unit was not in the standby mode.
L(111]
The handset is operating the answering system
remotely (p. 64).
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