Panasonic KX-TC1485LAB User manual

900MHz Cordless Phone
Model No.
KX-TC1485LAB
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
Caller ID Compatible
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Before Initial Use
2
Accessories (included)
For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
∑AC Adaptor (p. 7)
Order No.
PQWATC1461M
one
∑Telephone Line Cord (p. 7)
one
∑Handset Cover (p. 8)
Order No.
PQYNTC1461B
one
∑Belt Clip (p. 27)
Order No.
PQZHTC1481B
one
∑Battery (p. 8)
Order No.
P-P504
one
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 34 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone
company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this 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.
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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For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
For Best Performance
3
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about
15 hours before initial use (p. 8).
Raise the
antenna.
Away from electrical appliances
such as a TV or personal computer. In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.
Base Unit Location
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:
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Preparation
Location of Controls ............... 5
Settings ..................................... 7
Connections ............................. 7
Installing the Battery................. 8
Battery Charge......................... 8
Ringer Volume ......................... 9
Programmable Functions...... 10
Display Language .................. 10
Dialing Mode .......................... 10
Basic Operation
Making Calls ........................... 11
Answering Calls ..................... 12
Caller ID Service..................... 13
Viewing the Caller List............ 15
Calling Back from the Caller
List........................................ 17
Editing the Caller’s Phone
Number ................................ 17
Storing Caller List Information
in the Phonebook................. 18
Erasing Caller List
Information........................... 19
Contents
4
Advanced Operation
Phonebook.............................. 20
Storing Names and
Numbers............................... 20
Entering Names and
Symbols ............................... 21
Finding Stored Items.............. 22
Dialing .................................... 22
Editing .................................... 23
Erasing................................... 24
Special Features..................... 25
Automatic Security Code
Setting.................................. 25
Handset Locator..................... 25
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service
Users) .................................. 25
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long
Distance Service Users) ...... 26
For Call Waiting Service
Users.................................... 26
Useful Information
Belt Clip................................... 27
Optional Headset.................... 27
Wall Mounting......................... 28
Adding Another Phone.......... 29
Battery Replacement.............. 30
Troubleshooting..................... 31
Important Safety
Instructions........................... 34
FCC and Other Information... 36
Index........................................ 38
Warranty ................................. 39

Location of Controls “
5
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Base unit
Charge Contacts
(p. 9)
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 8, 25)
(HANDSET\LOCATOR) Button (p. 25)
Antenna (p. 3, 7)
Hook (p. 28)
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“ Location of Controls
6
Handset
Antenna
(PAUSE/REDIAL)
Button (p. 11, 26)
Charge Contacts (p. 9)
(–– – /FLASH) Button
(p. 11, 12, 26)
(AUTO/PROGRAM) Button
(p. 18, 20, 22)
(MUTE/CLEAR)
Button (p. 12, 19, 24)
(OFF) Button (p. 11, 15)
RINGER Selector
(p. 9)
(TONE) Button
(p. 25)
(CH/FUNCTION) (Channel)
Button (p. 10, 11)
Navigator Key ((‹), (›))
(p. 10, 12, 15, 20, 21)
Display (p. 14)
(EDIT) Button (p. 10, 17, 20)
Headset Jack (p. 27)
How to use the Navigator key
This key has two active areas that are indicated by arrows.
≥Pressing the up or down arrow allows you
≥—to enter into the Caller List,
≥—to select the function items,
≥—to scroll through your phonebook and the Caller
List, and
≥—to adjust the receiver volume on the handset.
LOUD/
SEARCH
Throughout these Operating Instructions, the Navigator key is indicated
by the arrows (‹) or (›).
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Settings “
7
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Connections
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Telephone
Line Cord
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)
Raise the
antenna.
AC Adaptor
Fasten the AC adaptor
cord to prevent it from being
disconnected. Hook
≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQWATC1461M (Order No.
PQWATC1461M).
≥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 29.
≥If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you
cannot access those services.
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“ Settings
8
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hours before
initial use.
≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
OR
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
Installing the Battery
Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place.
Black
Lead Red
Lead
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“RECHARGE”is displayed,
—“ ” is displayed, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in
use.
RECHARGE
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9
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 8):
≥The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions,
such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or phonebook, 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”and “”are displayed. This will maximize the battery life.
≥The battery cannot be overcharged.
Standby Mode (While the handset is 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 phonebook
etc.). The display shows “STANDBY”.
The battery operating time is conserved in this mode.
Operation Operating time
While in use (TALK) Up to about 5 hours
Up to about 5 daysWhile not in use (Standby)
Ringer Volume
Set the RINGER selector to ON or OFF.
≥When set to OFF, the unit will not ring.
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Programmable Functions
10
Display Language
You can select ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH as the display
language. Your phone comes from the factory set to ENGLISH. If you
want to select the other language, program as follows:
1Press (CH/FUNCTION).
≥The current setting is displayed.
2Select “ENG”, “ESP”or “FRA”by using (›) or (‹).
3Press (EDIT) to save.
≥A beep sounds.
≥The handset will return to the standby mode.
LANGUAGE: ENG
IDIOMA: ESP
You can program the following function items using the handset near
the base unit.
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.
≥You can exit the programming mode at any time by pressing (OFF).
≥If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby
mode.
Dialing Mode
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.
1Press (CH/FUNCTION) twice.
≥The current setting is displayed.
2Select “PULSE”or “TONE”by using (›) or (‹).
3Press (EDIT) to save.
≥A beep sounds.
≥The handset will return to the standby mode.
DIAL MODE: TONE
DIAL MODE:PULSE
Ex. SPANISH is selected.
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