Panasonic KX-TC1743B User manual

900MHz Cordless Answering System
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Model No. KX-TC1743B
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
Contents:
Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Selecting the Dialing Mode. . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recording a Greeting Message . . . . . . . 9
Making/Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Caller ID Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Speed Dialer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Automatic Answering Operation . . . . . . 13
Listening to Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 14
FCC and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . 16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on pages 14–15 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer

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Location of Controls
∫Handset
Charge Contacts
Microphone
(OFF) Button
(Speakerphone) Button
(Talk) Button
Antenna
Display
Navigator key
((›), (‹), (fi), EDIT (fl))
(INTERCOM/HOLD/CLEAR)
Button
(REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION)
Button
Headset Jack
(TONE) Button
(FLASH/CALL–WAIT/PLAYBACK)
Button
Speaker
Back side

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∫Base unit
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
Antenna
CALLER ID Indicator
(TONE) Button (AUTO/PROGRAM) Button
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM) Button
(HOLD/RINGER) Button
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button
(DIGITAL–SP-PHONE) (Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator
MIC (Microphone)
(FLASH/CALL–WAIT)
Button
Charge Contacts
VOLUME (_), (^) Buttons
Display

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∫Base unit
(NEW–MESSAGE) Button
(STOP) Button
(ANSWER–ON) Button and Indicator
(ERASE) Button
(GREETING) Button (REPEAT) Button
(SKIP) Button

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Connections
≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1 (Order No. KX-TCA1-G).
≥The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the
adaptor to feel warm during use.)
Telephone Line Cord
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
Hook
Raise the
antenna.
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it
from being disconnected.

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Battery Charge
To power the handset, charge the battery.
Place the handset on the base unit for about 15 hours before initial use.
≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
∫Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge battery” is displayed,
—“ ” flashes on the display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
≥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 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 “ ” flashes.
This will maximize the battery life.
≥The battery cannot be overcharged.
Attention:
The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel
cadmium battery which is recyclable.
At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it
is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste
stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.

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Selecting the Dialing Mode
1Press (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press EDIT (fl) (Yes key).
4Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Set dial mode”.
5Press EDIT (fl) (Yes key).
6Press (›) or (‹) to select “Pulse” or “Tone”. Press EDIT (fl) (Save key).
≥A beep sounds.
≥To return to the standby mode, press (OFF).
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
You can program the dialing mode by using the handset near the base unit.
If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used,
set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”.
Make sure the handset and the base unit are in the standby mode.

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Recording a Greeting Message
1Press (GREETING) until a long beep is heard.
2Talk clearly, about 8 inches (20 cm) away from the MIC (microphone).
3When finished, press (STOP).
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes for each line
or a common greeting message for both lines. If a greeting message is not
recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played when a call is
received.
≥All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory. The total
recording time is about 15 minutes. We recommend you record a brief
greeting message in order to leave more time for recording new messages.
∫To check the greeting message(s)
Press (GREETING) briefly.
≥The selected greeting(s) is (are) played back.
≥If you do not record a greeting message, one of two messages will be played
when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time.

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∫To make a call with the handset
1Press .
2Dial a phone number.
≥The dialed number is displayed.
≥After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the
battery strength.
3To hang up, press (OFF) or place the handset on the base unit.
∫To have a hands-free phone conversation with the handset
1Press .
≥The button lights.
2Dial a phone number.
≥The dialed number is displayed.
≥After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the
battery strength.
3When the other party answers, talk into the microphone.
4To hang up, press (OFF) or place the handset on the base unit.
≥The button light goes out.
≥To redial the last number:
Press or ¤(REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION).
Making/Answering Calls