Panasonic KX-TC1713CB User manual

900MHz Digital Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TC1713CB
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at
www.panasonic.ca
Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
Call Display Compatible
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Before Initial Use
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Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Accessories (included)
∑AC Adaptor (p. 11)
one
∑Telephone Line Cord (p. 11)
one
∑Belt Clip (p. 60)
one
∑Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 58)
one
Call Display, Call Waiting and Voice Mail Service, where available, are
telephone company services.
After subscribing to Call Display, this phone will display the caller’s
name and phone number. Visual Call Waiting, which displays a second
caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another call,
requires a subscription to both Call Display and Call Waiting.
After subscribing to Voice Mail Service, this phone’s message-waiting
indicator will flash when there are messages in the mailbox.
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For Best Performance
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Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery
powers the handset. Charge the
battery for about 15 hours before
initial use (p. 12).
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:
The battery
is beneath
this cover.
Raise the
antenna.
In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.
Away from electrical appliances
such as a TV or personal computer.
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Preparation
Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Standby Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the Dialing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programmable Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the Auto Talk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting the Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the LCD Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Basic Operation
Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
With the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) . . . . . . . . . . 25
Simultaneous Keypad Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
With the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
With the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Call Display Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Calling Back from the Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Erasing Caller List Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Contents
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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
Advanced Operation
Speed Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Dialing a Stored Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Finding Items in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Dialing from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Editing an Item in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Erasing an Item from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Voice Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Storing a Voice Mail Access Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting the Voice Mail Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Listening to Voice Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Automatic Security Code Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users). . . . . 53
For Call Waiting Service Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Call Waiting Deluxe Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
FLASH Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Useful Information
Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the Optional Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adding Another Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Before Requesting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
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Location of Controls
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Base unit
HOLD/RINGER
SP-PHONE
FLASH/CALL WAIT
REDIAL/PAUSE
AUTO/PROGRAM
VOLUME
LOCATOR
INTERCOM
IN USE/
CHARGE
ABC
DEF
MNO
JKL
GHI
123
456
78
0
9
PQRS
OPER
TUV
WXYZ
CALLER ID
VOICE MAIL
TONE
MIC
VOLUME (_), (^) Buttons (p. 26)
Antenna (p. 3, 11)
Charge Contacts
(p. 13)
(AUTO/PROGRAM)
Button (p. 37)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
Button (p. 26, 53)
(FLASH/CALL–WAIT)
Button (p. 53, 57)
(HOLD/RINGER)
Button (p. 19, 26)
(SP-PHONE) Button
and Indicator
(p. 25, 28)
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM)
Button (p. 50)
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
(p. 12)
Hook (p. 58)
(VOICE\MAIL)
Button (p. 49)
CALLER ID Indicator (p. 28, 29)
(TONE) Button (p. 52)
VOICE MAIL Indicator
(p. 46, 49)
MIC
(Microphone)
(p. 25)
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Preparation
Handset
EDITCH
OFF
LOUD/
SEARCH
CLEAR
HOLD
INTERCOM
SP-PHONE
1
2
ABC
3
DEF
5
JKL
6
MNO
4
GHI
8
TUV
0
OPER
9
WXYZ
7
PQRS
TONE
CALL WAIT/
VOICE MAIL
REDIAL
FLASH
PAUSE/
FUNCTION
LOUD/
SEARCH
(REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION)
Button (p. 17, 22, 53)
Charge Contacts (p. 13)
Headset Jack
(p. 60)
(OFF) Button (p. 21, 31)
Antenna
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR)
Button (p. 23, 24, 36, 50)
Display (p. 8)
(TONE) Button
(p. 52)
(FLASH/CALL\WAIT/VOICE\MAIL)
Button (p. 49, 53, 57)
Navigator Key
[(‹), (›), EDIT (fl),
CH (fi) (Channel)]
(p. 17, 22, 23, 31, 39, 40)
(Talk) Button
(p. 21, 28)
(Speakerphone)
Button (p. 22, 28)
Microphone (p. 22)
Back side
Speaker
(p. 22)
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The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.
These display prompts are shown below.
No items stored
Display
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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).
The display shows the number of new calls and
the battery strength (p. 12) while the handset is
on the base unit.
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. 31).
To go to the directory list, press EDIT (fl)
(Directory key).
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).
The display shows the voice mail message(s)
is/are recorded (p. 46).
Recharge
12 new callers
12 new callers
43 1 =Directory
Ringer off
Voicemail
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Preparation
“
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller’s name and number after the first ring.
During a conversation, the display shows the
length of the call (e.g. 1 hour, 6 minutes and
35 seconds). The battery strength is also
displayed (p. 12).
The handset has lost communication with the
base unit. Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
This is a name from the Caller List.
The display shows:
—the caller’s name,
—the caller’s number,
—the time and date of the last call
(e.g. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and
—the number of times called (e.g. 3 times).
This is a name from the directory. The stored
name and phone number are displayed.
When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory memory
is full (p. 35, 39).
Talk
01-06-35
No link to base
Place on cradle
and try again.
Directory full
SMITH,JACK
222-333-4444
11:20A JAN12 a3
Ann
1234567890
ROBINSON,TINA
000-222-3333
(continued “ )
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“ Display
Please lift up
and try again.
During a programming procedure, the handset
has lost communication with the base unit.
Move closer to the base unit.
An outside call has been put on hold by the
handset in the intercom mode. To release the
hold, press or .
A second call is received during a conversation
(p. 53).
(›), (‹), CH (fi) or EDIT (fl) was pressed while
the handset was on the base unit.
Lift the handset and press the button again.
(›), (‹), CH (fi) or EDIT (fl) was pressed while
the base unit was not in the standby mode.
BROWN,NANCY
000-222-3333
----Waiting----
Intercom hold
00-00-07
Not available
Save error
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Preparation
Settings “
Connections
Telephone Line Cord
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(CA11A)
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
Raise the
antenna.
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to
prevent it from being disconnected.
Hook
≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1.
≥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 61.
≥If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display and voice
mail 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 indicator
lights.
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
OR
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 a call etc.), or after
viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc.
The battery strength will remain on the display for a few 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
Fully charged
Medium
Low
(flashing) Needs to be recharged.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge” is displayed,
—“ ” flashes on the display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is
in use.
≥If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the
display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “ ” will continue to flash.
Recharge
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Preparation
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Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12):
≥The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions,
such as viewing the Call Display Caller List or directory list, 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” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes. This will maximize
the battery life.
≥The battery cannot be overcharged.
Standby Mode
Handset (While 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 directory list
etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.
The battery operating time is conserved in this mode.
Base unit
The base unit goes into the standby mode after you finish using the base
unit (making/answering a call, using the intercom etc.). Programming is
possible only when the base unit is in the standby mode.
Operation Operating time
While in use (TALK) Up to about 6 hours
Up to about 14 daysWhile not in use (Standby)
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“ Settings
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Selecting the Display Language
You can select either ENGLISH or FRENCH as the display language.
Your phone comes from the factory set to ENGLISH. If you want to select
FRENCH, program as follows:
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.
To select FRENCH
1Press (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press EDIT (fl).
4Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Chnge language”.
5Press EDIT (fl).
6Press (›) or (‹) to select “French”.
7Press 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).
Program
1 Save directory
Ringer volume
LCD contrast
1 Chnge language
Set flash time
Chnge language
:English
43 1 =Save
Changer langue
:Français
Ringer volume
1 Program
Save directory
C.WTG options
1 LCD contrast
Chnge language
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Preparation
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.
1Press (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press EDIT (fl).
4Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Set dial mode”.
5Press EDIT (fl).
6Press (›) or (‹) to select “Pulse” or “Tone”.
7Press 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).
Program
1 Save directory
Ringer volume
Ringer volume
1 Program
Save directory
C.WTG options
1 LCD contrast
Chnge language
Set line mode
1 Set dial mode
Talk switching
Dial mode
:Tone
43 1 =Save
Dial mode
:Pulse
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Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.
1Press (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press EDIT (fl).
4Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Set line mode”.
5Press EDIT (fl).
6Press (›) or (‹) to select “B” or “A”.
7Press 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).
“ Settings
Program
1 Save directory
Ringer volume
Ringer volume
1 Program
Save directory
C.WTG options
1 LCD contrast
Chnge language
Voicemail tone
1 Set line mode
Set dial mode
Line mode :A
43 1 =Save
Line mode :B
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Preparation
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.
During programming
*To select a desired function item, press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the
arrow points to the item. Then press EDIT (fl) to go to the next step.
≥If 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.
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
≥If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby
mode.
Press (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION).
<Function menu>*
To store an item in the directory (p. 39).
To select the ringer volume (p. 19).
Press EDIT (fl).
To select the LCD contrast (p. 20).
To select the display language (p. 14).
To select the flash time (p. 57).
To store a voice mail access number (p. 46, 47).
To set the voice mail tone (p. 48).
To select the line mode (p. 16).
To select the dialing mode (p. 15).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 18).
To set the “C.WTG (Call Waiting) options” mode
(p. 54).
1 Save directory
Ringer volume
Program
<Function menu>*
1 LCD contrast
Chnge language
Set flash time
Save mailbox#
Voicemail tone
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching
C.WTG options
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Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing or . 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 the standby mode.
1Press (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press EDIT (fl).
4Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Talk switching”.
5Press EDIT (fl).
6Press (›) or (‹) to select “On” or “Off”.
7Press 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).
≥To answer a call when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off the base
unit and press or .
“ Programmable Functions
Ringer volume
1 Program
Save directory
Set dial mode
1 Talk switching
C.WTG options
Auto talk :Off
43 1 =Save
Auto talk :On
C.WTG options
1 LCD contrast
Chnge language
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Preparation
“
Selecting the Ringer Volume
You can program the handset and base unit ringer volume to HIGH, LOW
or OFF. If set to OFF, the handset/base unit will not ring. Your phone
comes from the factory set to HIGH.
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.
With the handset
1Press (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Ringer volume”.
3Press EDIT (fl).
4Press (›) or (‹) to select the desired volume.
≥The selected volume is displayed and
rings.
≥The handset will return to the standby
mode.
≥To turn the ringer OFF, press and
hold (›) until 2 beeps sound.
≥To turn the ringer ON, press (‹)
or (›).
≥The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
≥When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to
the factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.
With the base unit
≥To select HIGH (preset) or LOW, press (HOLD/RINGER).
Each time you press the button, the ringer volume will change and the selected
volume will ring.
≥To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold (HOLD/RINGER) until 2 beeps
sound.
≥To turn the ringer ON, press (HOLD/RINGER).
The ringer will sound at the HIGH level.
Ringer
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
43
Ringer
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
43
HIGH
LOW
Save directory
1 Ringer volume
Program
Ringer off
OFF
(›) (‹)
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“ 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.
1Press (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press EDIT (fl).
4While the arrow points to “LCD contrast”, press EDIT (fl).
5Press (›) or (‹) to select the desired contrast.
≥Each time you press (›) or (‹), the LCD
contrast will change.
6Press 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).
Ringer volume
1 Program
Save directory
C.WTG options
1 LCD contrast
Chnge language
LCD contrast
Low ❚❚❚ High
43 1 =Save
LCD contrast
Low ❚❚❚❚❚ High
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