Panasonic KX-TC1891B User manual

Panasonic
900MHz Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TC1891B
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
2 LINE
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
AND SAVE.
Caller ID Compatible
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Preparation
Cordless
Telephone
1
Answering
System
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Useful
Information

Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 92 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone
company services After subscribing tD Caller ID, [his phone will
display a caller’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 subscription to both Caller ID and
' Call Waiting
I Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
Serial No Date of purchase
(found on the bottum of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-B00-332-536B
□ AC Adaptor
□ 4-Wire
□ 2-Wire
□ Battery (p 16)
(P 13)
Telephone Line
Telephone Line
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Cord with
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Green Plugs
Transparent
Plugs (p IS)
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□ Handset □ Wall Mounting □ Handset
□ Belt Clip
Cover (p 16) Adaptor (p B4)
Holder (p B4)
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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset Charge the battery for about
6 hours before initial use (p 16)
Base Unit Location/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unil and the handset using
wireless radio waves For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, the recommended base unit location is
Away from electrical appliances In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
such as a TV, personal computer with no obstructions such as walls
■ 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.13
Connecting the AC adaptor.13
Connecting the Telephone Line Cord.14
Installing the Battery in the Handset.16
Battery Charge.16
Standby Mode.17
Selecting the Dialing Mode.18
Selecting the Line Mode.19
Using the Belt Clip.20
Using an Optional Headset.20
Programmable Functions.21
Setting the Auto Talk Feature.22
Selecting the Ringer Volume.23
Preparing the Answering System.25
Greeting Message.25
Programming Summary for the Answering System.27
Day and Time Adjustment.28
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time.30
Selecting the Number of Rings.31
Cordless Telephone
Making Calls. 3 2
With the Handset.32
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone).35
Answering Calls.37
With the Handset.37
With the Base Unit.37
Caller ID Service.38
Using the Caller List.40
Viewing the Caller List.40
Calling Back from the Caller List.41
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number.42
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory.44
Erasing Caller List Information.45
One-Touch Dialer.47
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button.47
Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button.48
Using the Directory.49
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory.49
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols.51

Finding Items in the Directory.53
Dialing from the Directory.55
Editing an Item in the Directory .56
Erasing an Item from the Directory.57
Using the Other Line During a Conversation . 5 8
While Someone Else is Using a Line
(Simultaneous Base/Handset Calling).58
While You are Using a Line.59
Conference Call.60
Intercom.61
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom.62
Special Features.63
Automatic Security Code Setting.63
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users).63
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users).64
For Call Waiting Service Users.64
FLASH Button.65
Line Selection.66
Incoming Call Tone.67
Automatic Answering Operation.68
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls.68
Listening to Messages . 7 0
From the Handset.72
Erasing Messages . 7 3
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone . 7 4
Setting the Remote Code.75
Voice Menu.76
Direct Remote Operation..78
Remote Operation with the Handset . 8 1
P Useful Information
Wall Mounting.84
Battery Replacement.86
Adding Another Phone.86
Before Requesting Help.87
Important Safety Instructions.92
FCC and Other Information.94
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Preparation
■
Cordless
Telephone
■
Answering
System
■
Useful
Information

Location of Controls
Base unit
Antenna (p 3, 13)
[CALLER ID] Button (p 38, 40)
[DIRECTORY] Button (p 54)
(TONE) Button (p 63)
Charge Contacts
(P 17)
VOLUME 0, Q Buttons
(p 25, 36)
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
(P 16)
LINE T: Button
(p 24, 35, 36, 58)
(LINE 2) Button
(p 24, 35, 36, 58)
(RINGER/CONF]
(Conference) Button
(p 24, 60)
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM/HOLD)
Button (p 36, 61)
(DIGITAL 5P-PHONE 1 (Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator (p 35, 37)
(FLASH/CALL WAIT] Button
(p 64, 65)
[REDIAL/PAUSE] Button (p 36, 64)
MIC (Microphone) (p 25, 35, 61)
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(LINE SELECT) Button
{p 25, 68, 70, 73)
[ SKIP/FF ] (Fast Forward) Button
(p 40, 54, 71)
(ERASE/CLEAR) Button
(p 26,45,73)
( REPEAT/REW) (Rewind) Button
(p 40, 54, 71)
GREETING/EDiTl Button (p 25, 43)

t Location of Controls
Handset
Antenna
[LINE Z) Button
(P 32, 5B) x
Display (p 9,10)
[LINE 1| Button
(p 32, SB) ^
Headset Jack
(P 20)
[TALK] Button
(p 32, 37) —
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
(Channel) Button
(p 21,27, 33, 40) /
[TONE) Button (p 63)
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[ CONF) (Conference)
Button (p 60)
Navigator Key
O. S. BACK g,
FWD/EDIT ( ► ])
(p 21,27, 33, 40, 50, 51)
Button (p 47, 4B)
(INTERCOM/HOLD/CLEAR)
Button (p 33, 34, 45, 57, 61)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button
(P 33, 64)
[FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK
Button (p 64, 65, 72, B1)
Charge Contacts (p 17)
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Displays
Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information
on their displays. These display prompts are shown below.
(Handset display) (Base unit display)
(p. 16)
*The line icon(s) (“bd” and/or “bq”) will be displayed when you operate
the answering system on the line(s).
Common prompts for the handset and the base unit
The Caller List for both tines is empty or there
are no stored items in the directory.
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller’s name, number and the called line after
the first ring. (The called line status icon flashes
on the handset display.)
This is a name from the Caller List.
The display shows:
—the caller’s name,
—the caller’s number and the called line,
—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.
00
Ann
1234567890
No items stored
III ROBINSON
1-000-222-3333 □
JACK SMITH
1-222-333-4444 D
11:2 0A JAN..12 X3
(continued ^)

Displays
NANCY BROWN
1-000-222-3333 □
- Waiting -
A second call is received during a conversation
(P- 64).
(The called line status icon is displayed on the
handset.)
Handset only
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery
(P- 16).
The display shows the number of new calls and
the battery strength (p. 16) while the handset is
on the base unit.
The display shows the number of new calls when
B 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 Q (p. 40).
To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT ( ► }
(Directory key).
12 new calls
{III]
12 new calls
TA ► =Directory
Talk
Linel
01-06-35
{III]
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. 16).
No link to base.
Place on cradle
and try again.
The handset has lost communication with the
base unit. Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
Please lift up
and try again
O, (±), BACK ( ◄ ) or FWD/EDIT ® was
pressed while the handset was on the base unit.
Lift the handset and press the button again.
When the ringer volume is set to OFF for both
lines (p. 23), “Ringer off L1&L2” will flash for
about 45 seconds before the unit returns to the
standby mode (p. 17).
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