Panasonic KX-TC1741B User manual

KX-TC1741B
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
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Charge the battery for about 4 hours before Initial use.
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Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 84 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery
powers the handset. Charge the
battery for about 4 hours before
initial use (p. 14).
Base Unit Location
Calls are transmittedbetween the base unitand the handsetusingwireless
radiowaves. For maximum distance and noise free operation, the
recommendedbase unitlocation is:
Awayfrom electrical
appliancessuchas a TV,
radioor personalcomputer.
In a HIGH and CENTRAL
locationwithno obstructions
suchas walls.
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Contents
Location of Controls ............................................................................ 6
Displays ................................................................................................ 10
Settings.............................. :.................................................................. 13
Connections........................................................................................ 13
BatteryCharge ................................................................................... 14
Selectingthe Dialing Mode................................................................. 16
Selectingthe LineMode ..................................................................... 17
StoringYour Area Code ..................................................................... 18
Storinge SecondArea Code.............................................................. 19
SettingtheAutoTalk Feature............................................................. 20
Selectingthe RingerVolume.............................................................. 21
Wall Mounting..................................................................................... 22
Preparing the Answering System ...................................................... 23
Greeting Message .............................................................................. 23
ProgrammingSummary for theAnsweringSystem............................ 25
Time and Day Adjustment.................................................................. 26
Selectingthe Caller's RecordingTime ............................................... 28
Selectingthe Number of Rings........................................................... 29
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Making Calls......................................................................................... 30
Withthe Handset................................................................................ 30
Withthe Base Unit (DigitalDuplexSpeakerphone)............................ 32
SimultaneousKeypadDialing............................................................. 34
Answering Calls................................................................................... 35
Withthe Handset................................................................................ 35
Withthe Base Unit.............................................................................. 35
Remote Speekerphone ............................ :........................................... 36
Speed Dialer (Handset) ....................................................................... 38
StoringPhone Numbersin Memory ................................................... 38
Dialing a StoredNumber .................................................................... 39
Speed Dialer (Base unit) ..................................................................... 40
StoringPhone Numbersin Memory................................................... 40
Dialinga StoredNumber .................................................................... 41
Caller ID Service .................................................................................. 42
Using the Caller List ............................................................................ 44
Viewing theCaller List........................................................................ 44

CallingBackfrom the Caller List ........................................................ 46
Editingthe Caller's PhoneNumber .................................................... 47
StoringtheCallerListInformationintheHandset'sSpeedDialerMemory.., 48
Erasingthe Caller ListInformation..;.................................................. 49
intercom ................................................................................................ 50
TransferringaCall Using the Intercom............................................... 51
Special Features .................................................................................. 52
FLASH Button..................................................................................... 52
For Call WaitingService Users........................................................... 53
AutomaticSecurityCode Setting........................................................ 54
TemporaryTone Dialing(For Rotaryor Pulse ServiceUsers) .......... 54
How to Usethe PAUSE Button
(ForAnalog PBX Line/LongDistanceService Users)................... 54
Automatic Answering Operation ........................................................ 55
Settingthe Unitto AnswerCalls......................................................... 55
Listening to Messages ........................................................................ 56
From the Handset............................................................................... 58
Erasing Messages ............................................................................... 59
Pager Call ............................................................................................. 60
Storinga Pager Number..................................................................... 60
StoringYourHome Telephone Number ............................................. 62
Pager Mode Setting............................................................................ 64
Settingthe Unitto Calla Pager .......................................................... 65
Remote Operation from e Touch Tone Phone .................................. 66
Settingthe Remote Code ................................................................... 67
Voice Menu......................................................................................... 68
Direct Remote Operation........................................ :.._........................ 70
Remote Operation with the Handset .................................................. 72
Remote Operation Card ...................................................................... 75
Battery Replacement ........................................................................... 77
Adding Another Phone........................................................................ 77
Before Requesting Help ...................................................................... 78
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 84
FCC and Other Information ................................................................. 86
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Location of Controls
Handset (Front)
Buttonand
Indicator (p.
Button(p.
[REMOTESPJ
(Speakerphone)
Button(p.
Button
(p. 52, 53)
[PROGRAM3
Button (p. 16,25,
...:..j
Char_leContacts(p. 15) ..........
•INTERCOM Indicator
(p. 36, 50)
Button
(p. 38)
Button
(p. 50)
ILOUD/RINGER}
Button(p. 21, 31)
REDIALiPAUSE}
Button(p. 31,54)
PLAYBACK_Button
(p. 25, 58, 72)
(_ (Channel) Button
(p. 31)

Handset (Back)
Button
(p. !6, 44)
[_ Button (t
SEARCH (_, [_
Buttons (p. 16, 43,
BatteryCover (p. 77)
1o)
] But_n
(p. 53)
Button
(p. 18,39,49)
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Location of Controls
Base unit
Display iP. 12) Antenna (p. 3, 13)
Handset Hook (p. 22)
Button (p. 54) I
CALLER ID
Indicator (p. 43)
•IAUTO/PROGRAM I
Button (p. 40)
REOIAUPAUSE]
Charge Contacts
(p. 15)
[LOCATOR/INTERCOMJ
Button(p. 50)
Button(p. 52, 53)
[HOLD/RINGER)
Button(p. 21,33)
[DIGITALS'P-PHONEJ(Speakerphone)
Buttonand Indicator(p, 32)
VOLUME _, _ Buttons(p. 23, 33, 56)
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator(p. 14, 40)

INEWMESSAGEIButton(p. 56)
Button
[ANSWER ON_Button
and Indicator p, 55, 56)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 23, 32)
Button(p, 24, 59)
[GREETING RECJ (Record)
Button(p. 23)
(Fast Forward)
Button(p. 57)
REPEAT/REWJ (Rewind)
Button(p. 57)
[GREETING CHECK[ Button(p. 23)
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Displays
Boththe handsetand the base unitshowyou information and instructions
on their displays. These display prompts are shownbelow.
Handset display
No items stored The Caller List isempty.
Recharge ,,
,{ I]_
The battery needs to be charged. Placethe
handseton the baseunittochargethe battery
(p. 14).
The displayshowsthe number of new callsand
12 new calls the present battery strengthwhile the handsetis
[111 ] on the base unit.
12 new calls
v=New ^=Old
_Ringer off_
Talk
01-06-35 [111]
Out of range
Save error
TINAROBINSON
1-000-222-3333
This display willbe shownwhen:
-- you lift the handset off the base unit, or
-- SEARCH (_ or [] is pressed when the
handset is off the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press
SEARCH_ (New key). To searchfrom the oldest
call, press SEARCH[] (Old key) (p. 44).
When the handset ringervolumeissetto OFF (p.21),
"Ringer off" will flash for about 45 secondsbefore
the handset returnsto the stand-by mode (p. 15).
Duringa conversation,thedisplayshowsthe
length of thecall (ex. 1hour, 6 minutesand 35
seconds). The present battery strength is also
displayed (p. 14).
The handsethas lostcommunicationwiththe base
unit.Move closertothe base unit.
While programming,the handset lost
communicationwiththe base unit. Move closerto
the base unit.
When acall is received, the display shows the
caller's name and number after the tirst ring.
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JACK SMITH I
111-2222
II:20A JAN12 ×3
Paging
Press INTERCOM
Intercom
00-00-07 (III]
Intercom hold
00-01-12 [III]
NANCY BROWN
1-000-222-3333
.... Waiting ....
Please lift up
and try again
Not available
Answering
system setting
1111]
IRemote
operation {111]
This is a namefrom the Caller List.
The display shows:
-- the caller'sname,
-- the caller'snumber,
-- the time.and date ofthe lastcall
(ex.Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and
-- the number oftimescalled (ex. 3 times).
The base unitispaging the handset (p. 50).
The handset and the base unitare inthe intercom
mode (p. 50).
An outsidecall has been put on holdby the
handset userin the intercommode. To releasethe
hold, press_or [DIGITALSP-PHONE}(p. 51).
A secondcall is receivedduringa conversation
(p. 54).
SEARCH[] or (_was pressed whilethe handset
was on the base unit. Liftthe handset and press
SEARCH[] or _again.
SEARCH [] or [_, [PLAYBACK] or [INTERCOM0
was pressedwhilethe base unit was not in the
stand-bymode.
The unit is in answedng system programming
mode (p. 25).
The handset isoperatingthe answeringsystem
remotely (p. 72).
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Displays
Base unit display
I_ 1
I5 1
i=-=l
I.- 1
The clockneeds adjusting (p. 26).
Your greeting message was not recorded
correctly. Record it again (p. 23).
The unitis in the answeringsystemprogramming
mode.
The speaker volumelevel isset to "5".
You can select:
- 9 levels (0-8) whileusingthe answering
system(p. 23, 56).
- 8 levels (1-8) whileusingthe speakerphone
(p. 33).
12 messageshave been recorded.
Memory isfull. Erasesome or all ofthe
messages (p. 59).
The recordingtime isset to "greeting only"
(p. 28). (The display isblank.)
The base unitringervolumeisset to OFF
(p. 21).
The pager call mode is set to ON (p. 65).
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Settings
Connections
Fastenthe AC adaptor cord to
d(sconnected.
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
,_ AC Adaptor _
• USE ONLY WITH PanasonicAC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (OrderNo. POLV1Z).
•The AC adaptor must remainconnectedat all times. (It is normalfor the
adaptorto feel warm during use.)
• To connect a standardtelephone on the same line, see page 77.
• If your unit is connectedto a PBX which does not supportCaller ID
services,you cannot access those services.
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Settings
Battery Charge
Place the handseton the base unit
and charge for about 4 hours before
initial use.
•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator
lights. •IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator
Battery strength
You cancheck the present battery strengthon the displaywhilethe
handset is on the base unit, while it is in use(making/answering a call
etc.), or after viewing the Caller List, programming, etc.
The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset, then
the display will return to the stand-by mode (see next page).
The battery strength is shownas inthe chartbelow.
Display prompt
(111]
( II]
{ I)
_',( I]," (flashing)
Recharge
Fullycharged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged.
Recharge
Rechargethe battery when:
-- "Recharge" isdisplayedon the handset,
-- "( I ]" flashes on the handsetdisplay,or
-- the handset beeps intermittentlywhile itisin
use. _{ I]_
• If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes,
the display will keep indicating "Recharge" and/or "( I ]" will continue
to flash.
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Battery Information
After your Panasonicbattery isfully charged (p. 14);
I Operation Approx, baffery life
While in use (TALK) Up to about8 hours
While not in use(Stand-By) Up to about 21 days
•Batterylife may be shorteneddepending on usage conditions,suchas
viewing the Caller ID Caller List, and ambient temperature.
• Clean the handset end 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. Otherwisethe batterymay not charge
properly.
• If the batteryisfullycharged, you do nothave toplace the handseton the
base unituntil"Recharge" isdisplayedand/or "{ I 1"flashes.Thiswill
maximizethe battery life.
•The batterycannotbe overcharged.
Stand-by mode (The handset isoffthe base unit.)
The handset goes intothe stand-bymode afteryou finishusingthe
handset (making/answeringa call, viewingthe Caller List,etc.).
The displayisblank, butthe handsetcan receive calls.
The batterylife isconservedin thismode.
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Settings
Selecting the Dialing Mode
You can programthe dialingmode using the handset near the base unit.
Ifyou have touchtone service,set to"Tone". Ifrotaryor pulseserviceis
used,set to "Pulse". Your phonecomesfrom the factorysetto "Tone".
The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights must be off before
programming.
Press _ROGRAM].
• The TALK indicator flashes.
PressSEARCH_(Next key) repeatedly
until "Set dial mode ?" is displayed.
Press SEARCH[] (Yes key).
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next ^=Yes
Set dial mode ?]
i
v=Next ^=Yes
Dial mode
v=Tone ^=Puls_
Dial mode
Pulse
To select "Pulse", pressSEARCH[].
OR
To select'q'one",pressSEARCH[_.
• A longbeep sounds.
•The handsetwillreturnto the stand-by
mode. Dial mode I
Tone
•To cancel during programming, press _ or PIP'R-OGRAM].Startagain
from step 1.
•If 3 beeps soundand the displayshows"Saree.error", move closerto
thebase unitand try again. If"Save error" isstilldisplayed,placethe
handseton the base unit.Start againfrom step 1.
Ifa powerfailure occurs themode will returntothe rectorypre_t (T0,_ii
Reprogram ifnecessary,
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Selecting the Line Mode
If the line isconnectedto a low voltage systemsuchas a PBX, set to "B".
Otherwise the Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service may not be
available (p. 54), and the unit may not alert your pager (p. 60). Your phone
comes from the factory set to "A".
The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights must be off before
programming.
Press[PROGRAM].
•The TALK indicatorflashes.
Press SEARCH_(Next key) repeatedly
until"Set line mode ?"isdisplayed.
Press SEARCH [_ (Yes key).
To select"B", pressSEARCH(_.
OR
To select"A", press SEARCH_.
•A longbeep sounds.
•The handsetwillreturntothe stand-by
mode.
Save AUT0#^Iye s
v=Next
Set line mode ?
v=Next ^=Yes
Line mode
v=A ^=B
Line mode B
Line mode A
•To cancelduring programming,press _ or _. Start again
from step 1. " ,
• If 3 beeps soundand the display shows"Save error", move closerto
the base unit and try again. If "Save error" is stilldisplayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
if8pOW_ifailure_urs, ihe mode W!!I returnto thefactorypreset (A);
Reprogram Ifneces_ryi ;
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m]k Settings
Storing Your Area Code
We recommendthat you program your area code firstbefore usingthe
Caller ID feature (p. 42). Incomingcallsfrom the same area code willthen
be recordedin the Caller ListWithoutthe area code,You do nothave to
removethe area code beforecallingbackor storing.When incomingcalls
from a differentarea code are received,"1" willautomaticallybe added
beforethe area code.
The TALK Indicator light must be off before programming.
Press [PROGRAM).
•The TALK indicatorflashes.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next ^=Yes
Area code 2=Yes
v=Next
Area code code
Enter area
Area code :123
PROGR/_=Save I
Area code :123
Press SEARCH[] (Next key).
Besure that "Area code ?"isdisplayed.
PressSEARCH[] (Yes key).
•The currentsettingisdisplayed.
Ifno area code hasbeen programmed,
"---" willbe displayed.
Enter yourarea code.
•Ifyou enter a wrong number,press
_'L'_, and enter thecorrectnumber.
5Press _(Save key).
•A longbeep sounds.
•The handsetwillreturntothe stand-by
mode.
• To cancel during programming,press _. Startagainfrom step1.
To erase the area code
Press(PROGRAM],=_SEARCH[] (Next. key) ISEARCH[] (Yes key)
ml__n_ _ (Save key).
•If a "2nd area code" has been stored(p. 19), itwillalso be cleared
automatically.
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Storing a Second Area Code
You can program another local area code.This area code does not require
a "1" before itwhen dialing. After storing this area code, the display will
showthe 10 digits (3-digit area code _olus7-digit phone number) after acall
is received from that area code. Calls willbe recorded inthe Caller List
without "1". You cannot store a second area code unless your area code is
stored first (p. 18).
The TALK Indicator light must be off before programming.
Press [PROGRAMD.
• The TALK indicatorflashes.
Press SEARCH [] (Next key) repeatedly
until "2nd area code ?" iSdisplayed.
3PressSEARCH(_ (Yes key).
•The currentsettingisdisplayed.
If no secondarea code has been
programmed,"---" willbe displayed.
• If 3 beeps sound,yourarea code is not
stored.Store the code first (p. 18), then
startfrom step 1.
Entera secondarea code.
• If you enter a wrongnumber,press
_, and enter the correctnumber.
5Press_(Savekey).
•Along baep sounds.
•The handsetwillreturntothe stand-by
mode.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next ^=Yes
2nd area code ?
v=Next ^=Yes
2nd area code__
Enter area code J
2nd area code I
:124
PROGRAM=Save
I2nd area code
•,:124
•To cancel during programming, press _. Startagain from step 1.
To erase the second area code
Press{[PROGRAM_ISEARCH[] (Next key) twice,,_
SEARCH_(Yes key) __ _P_ROGRAM_(Save key).
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Settings
Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The AutoTalk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handsetoff
the base unit without pressing I'fA-E'K"J.If you want to view caller's
information on the display aftef lifting the handset,turn this feature OFF by
programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to ON.
The TALK Indicator light must be off before programming.
Press [PROGRAM].
•The TALK indicator flashes. Save AUTO# ?
v=Next ^=Yes
Talk switching?
v=Next ^=Yes
Auto talk
v=On ^=Off
Auto talk
Off
Auto talk
On
2
3
Press SEARCH[] (Nextkey) repeatedly
until"Talk switching?" isdisplayed.
Press SEARCH (_ (Yes key).
4To selectOFF, press SEARCH(_.
OR
To selectON, press SEARCH [_.
•A longbeep sounds.
•The handsetwillreturnto the stand-by
mode,
•To cancel during programming,press _ or _. Startagain
from step 1.
•To answer a callwhen the AutoTalk feature'is OFF, liftthe handsetoff
thebase unit,and press I_A-C_,
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