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Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 56 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Caller ID, Call Waiting and Voice Mail Service, where available, are
telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone
wtti display the caller's name and phone number. Cat! Waiting Catier ID,
which displays asecond caller's name and phone number white the
user is on another call, requires asubscription to both Caller ID and Call
Waiting. After subscribing to Voice Mail Service, this phone's message-
waiting indicator will flash when there are messages in the mai! box.
IAttach 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
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
AC Adaptor (p. 11) /<^^ Telephone Line Cord (p. 11)
Order No. PQLV2Z n
one one
Belt Clip (p. 16) Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 50)
Order No. Order No.
PQKE10130Z1 (Black) PQKL10035Z1 (Black. Blue. Green)
PQKE10130Z3 (Pearl White) PQKL10035Z2 (Pearl White)
PQKE1 01 30Z4 (Blue)
PQKE1 01 30Z5 (Green)6^
one one
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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
Arechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about
15 hours before initial use.(p. 12).
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 In aHIGH and CENTRAL location
such as aTV or personal computer, with no obstructions such as walls.
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Contents
Location of Controls 6
Display. 8
Settings 11
Connections 11
Battery Charge 12
Selecting the Dialing Mode 14
Selecting the Line IWode 15
Using the Belt Clip 16
Using an Optional Headset 16
Programmable Functions 17
Setting the Auto Talk Feature 18
Selecting the Ringer Volume 19
Selecting the LCD Contrast 20
Making Calls 21
Answering Calls 25
Caller ID Service 26
Using the Caller List 28
Viewing the Caller List 28
Calling Back from the Caller List 30
Editing the Caller's Phone Number 31
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory 32
Erasing Caller List Infonmation 33
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Using the Directory 34
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory .34
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols 36
Finding Items In the Directory 38
Dialing from the Directory 39
Editing an Item in the Directory :40
Erasing an Item from the Directory 41
Voice IVIail Service 42
Storing aVoice Mail Access Number 42
Setting the Voice Mali Tone 44
Listening to Voice Mail Messages 45
Special Features 46
Automatic Security Code Setting 46
Handset Locator 46
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) 47
For Call Waiting Sen/ice Users 47
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) 47
FLASH Button 48
Battery Replacement 49
Adding Another Phone 49
Wall Mounting 50
Before Requesting Help 52
important Safety instructions 56
FCC and Other Information 58

Location of Controls
Base unit
Antenna (p. 3, 11)
Hook (p. 50) r
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Handset
Back side
Speaker
(p. 22) -
(Talk) Button
(p. 21,25)
Headset Jack
(P-16)
O(Speakerphone)
Button (p. 22. 25)
Antenna
Display (p. 8)
[OFF] Button (p. 21,28)
Navigator Key
QEDIT®.
CH (3 (Channel)l
(p. 17. 22. 23, 28, 35.36)
[TONE] Button (p. 47)
[FLASH/CALL WAITA/OICE MAlLl
Button (p. 45, 47, 48)
[HOLD/CLEAR]
Button (p. 23, 24, 33)
^IREPIAUPAUSE/FUNCTIONI
@r Button (p. 17, 22, 47)
Microphone (p. 22, 25)
Charge Contacts (p. 13)
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Display
The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.
These display prompts are shown below.
No items stored
The Caller List is empty or there are no stored
items in the directory.
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery
(p. 12).
12 new calls
CUD]
The display shows the number of new calls and
the battery strength (p. 12} while the handset is
on the base unit.
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Anew calls =Directory
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- 28).
To go to the directory list, press EDIT (]
(Directory key).
Voicemail The display shows the voice mail message(s)
is/are recorded (p. 42).
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. 13).
ROBINSON JIM
1-000-222-3333
When acall is received, the display shows the
caller's name and number after the first ring.
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Talk
01-06-35 (DDB]
During aconversation, the display shows the
length of the call (ex, 1hour, 6minutes and
35 seconds). The battery strength is also
displayed (p. 12).
No link to base
Place on cradle
and try again.
The handset has tost communication with the
base unit. Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
SMITH, JACK
1-222-333-4444
11:20A JAN12 x3
This is aname 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 numl)er of times called (ex. 3times).
Ann
1234567890
This is aname from the directory. The stored
name and phone number are displayed.
Directory full
When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory memory
is full (p. 32. 35).
During aprogramming procedure, the handset
Save error 'ost communication with the base unit.
Move closer to the base unit.
(Continued ^)

Display
Hold
00-00-07 (III]
An outside call has been put on hold by the
handset. To release the hold, press SI or
BROWN, NANCY .
1-000-222-3333
Waiting
Asecond call Is received during aconversation
(p. 47).
Please lift up
and try again. O, (3. CH (33 or EDIT Owas pressed while
the handset was on the base unit.
Lift the handset and press the button again.
Not available El, ®, CH 3) or EDIT Owas pressed while
the base unit was not in the standby mode.
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Connections
oUSE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV2 (Order No. POLV2Z).
©The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor
to feel warm during use.)
oTo connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 49.
o|f your unit is connected to aPBX which does not support Caller ID and voice
m^l services, you cannot access those services.
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^Settings
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hours before
initial use.
•The IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD indicator lights.
IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD Indicator
Battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the display while the handset is on
the base unit, while It Is In use (making/answering acall etc.), or after
viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc.
The battery strength will remain on the display for afew seconds after
using the handset, then the display will return to the standby mode (see
next page).
The battery strength Is as shown in the chart below.
Display prompt Battery strength
(III] Fully charged
{II] Medium
Low
]l (flashing) Needs to be recharged.
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Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—"Recharge" is displayed,
—"i D1" flashes on the display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
o|f you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, tiie
display will keep Indicating "Recharge" and/or "{D1" will continue to flash.
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12):
Operation Approx. battery life
While in use (TALK) Up to about 6hours
While not in use (Standby) Up to about 14 days
©Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing
the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature.
oClean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with asoft, dry cloth
once amonth. Clean more often If the unit is subject to grease, dust or
high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.
o|f the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base
unit until "Recharge" is displayed and/or "[B]"flashes. This will maximize
the battery life.
oThe 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 acall, viewing the Caller List or directory list
etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.
The battery life is conserved in this mode.

^Settings
Selecting the 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".
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press [REDIAUPAUSE/FUNCTIONl.
Press Qor Qrepeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press EDIT
Press ®or Qrepeatedly until the arrow
points to "Set dial mode".
Press EDIT (B.
Press ®or @to select "Pulse" or
Tone .
'
Program
Save directory
Ringer volume
Ringer volume
program
Save directory
Talk switching
>LCD contrast
Set flash time
Set line mode
>Set dial mode
Talk switching
Dial mode
:Tone
VA =Save
Press EDIT (] (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press [OFF].
Dial mode
:Pulse
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
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Selecting the Line iMode
If the line is connected to alow voltage system such as aPBX, set to "B"
Your phone comes from the factory set to "A"
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press (REDIAUPAUSE/FUNCTION]
Press Sor (X] repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program"
Press EDIT CE)
Press ®or (3 repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Set line mode"
Press EDITCE]
Press (3 or Qto select "b" or "a"
Program
>Save directory
Ringer volume
Ringer volume
program
Save directory
Talk switching
>L.CD contrast
Set flash time
Voicemail tone
>Set line mode
Set dial mode
Line mode A
VA >=Save
Press EDITCE] (Save key)
OA beep sounds
oTo return to the standby mode, press (OFF]
Line mode
oYou can exit Vne programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

^Settings
Using the Belt Clip
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip.
To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip
Using an Optional l-leadset
Piugging an optional headset into the handset allows ahands-free phone
conversation. Please use only aPanasonic KX-TCA87 or KX-TCA90
headset. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2.
Connecting an optional headset to the handset
open the headset jack cover, and connect an optional headset to the
headset jack as shown below.
When an optional headset Is connected to the handset, make sure
to use the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a
normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.
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Programmable Functions ^
You can program the following function items using the handset near
the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the
corresponding pages for function details.
Make sure the unit is In the standby mode.
Press fREDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTIONl.
<Function menu>*
^Save directory-
Ringer volume •••
Program
<Functlon menu>*
LCD contrast
Set flash time
Save mailbox# -
Voicemail tone-
Set line mode ••
Set dial mode •••
Talk switching-
To store an item in the directory (p. 35).
•To select the ringer volume (p. 19).
Press EDIT CE).
To select the LCD contrast (p. 20).
To select the flash time (p. 48).
•To store avoice mail access number (p. 42).
To set the voice mail tone (p. 44).
To select the line mode {p. 15).
To select the dial mode (p. 14).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 18).
During programming
*To select adesired function item, press (V) or repeatedly until the
arrow points to the item. Then press EDIT Oto go to the next step.
oIf the handset displays "No link to base Place on cradle and try
again ."and an alarm tone sounds, move closer to the base unit and try again.
eYou can exit the programming mode any time by pressing [OFF).
eif you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, tiie unit will return to the standby
mode.

^Programmable Functions
Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer acall by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing Oor .If you want to use this
feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the
factory set to OFF.
Make sure the unit is in tlie standby mode.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press [REDiAL/PAUSE/FUNCnONl.
Press (3 or @repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press EDIT ®
.
Press (3 or (3 repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Talk switching".
Press EDIT (].
Press ®or (3 to select "on" or "off"
Ringer volume
program
Save directory
Talk switching
lCD contrast
Set flash time
Set dial mode
Talk switching
LCD contrast
Auto talk :Off
TA =Save
Press EDIT [) (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press [OFF],
Auto talk :On
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing [OFF ).
•To answer acall when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off the base
unit and press S) or ["^ -
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Selecting the Ringer Volume
You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF,
the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.
1
4
Press (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTIONl.
Press ®or ®repeatedly until the
arrow points to "Ringer volume".
Press EDIT E.
Press ®or ®to select the
desired volume.
oThe selected volume is displayed and
rings.
oThe handset will return to the standt>y
mode.
oTo turn the ringer OFF, press and
hold Suntil 2beeps sound.
oTo turn the ringer ON, press @
orQ.
•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
HIGH
LOW
OFF
Save directory
Ringer volume
Progr2un
Ringer
Low DBBDBfl High
Ringer
Low DQ
VA High
Ringer off
•When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to
the factory set (HIGH). Reprogram If necessary.

^Programmable Functions
Selecting the LCD Contrast
You can program the LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the display clearer,
set to high level. Your phone comes from the factory set to level 3.
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.
1
2
3
4
5
Press IREPtAL/PAUSE/FUNCTiONl.
Press Sor [±] repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press Eorr (B.
While the arrow points to "lcd
contrast", press EDIT [].
Press ®or ®to select the desired
contrast.
•Each time you press Sor ®. the LCD
contrast will change.
Press EDIT [] (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press (OFF).
Ringer volume
Program
Save directoiry
Talk switching
lcd contrast
Set flash time-
LCD contrast
Low III High
TA =Save
LCD contrast
Low 11High
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
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