Panasonic KX-TC1851ALB User manual

900MHz Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TC1851ALB
KX-TC1851NZB
Operating Instructions
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
Caller ID Compatible
KX-TC1851ALB

Before Initial Use
2
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Accessories (included)
∑AC Adaptor
(p. 10)
one
∑Telephone Line Cord (p. 10)
For Australia For New Zealand
one
For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
∑Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 46)
one
∑Handset Holder
(p. 46)
one
∑Belt Clip (p. 48)
one
∑Battery (p. 11)
one
∑Handset Cover
(p. 11)
one
For Australia only
∑Telephone Plug
(p. 10)
one
Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty.
For Australia
When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone
operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When
available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display
the number of the second call or call waiting.
For New Zealand
Caller ID, where available, is telephone company service. After
subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s phone number.

For Best Performance
3
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours
before initial use (p. 11).
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.
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:
Raise the
antenna.
≥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.
Away from electrical appliances
such as a TV, personal computer,
cellular phone charging units or
another cordless phone.
In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Battery in the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting the Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programmable Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the Auto Talk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Caller ID Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Calling Back from the Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Erasing Caller List Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
One-Touch Dialler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button. . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contents
4
Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation

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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
Using the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Finding Items in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dialling from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Editing an Item in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Erasing an Item from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Automatic Security Code Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Handset Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users). . . . . . . 43
Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
RECALL Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using the Optional Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adding Another Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Before Requesting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Important Information (For Australia only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Useful Information

Location of Controls
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Handset
TALK
DIRECT
FWD/EDIT
BACK
FUNCTION/EXIT
12
ABC
3
DEF
5
JKL
6
MNO
4
GHI
8
TUV
0
9
WXYZ
7
PQRS
REDIAL
PAUSE
CLEAR
ON
OFF
LOUD/
SEARCH
CH
RECALL
Antenna
(TALK) Button
(p. 17, 19)
(CLEAR) Button
(p. 18, 29, 41)
Navigator Key
((‹), (›), BACK (fi),
FWD/EDIT (fl))
(p. 14, 18, 22, 34, 36)
(DIRECT) Button
(p. 31, 32)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button
(p. 17, 18, 43)
Display (p. 8)
(RECALL) Button
(p. 44, 45)
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
(Channel) Button
(p. 14, 17, 22)
Charge Contacts (p. 12)
Headset Jack
(p. 48)

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Preparation
Base unit
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Charge Contacts (p. 12)
(HANDSET\LOCATOR)
Button (p. 42)
CALLER ID Indicator (p. 19, 20, 21)
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11)
Antenna (p. 3, 10)

Display
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The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.
These display prompts are shown below.
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. 11).
The display shows the number of new calls and
the battery strength (p. 11) 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. 22).
To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT (fl)
(Directory key).
When the ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 16),
“Ringer off” will flash for about 45 seconds
before the handset returns to the standby mode
(p. 12).
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller’s phone number after the first ring.
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. 11).
No items stored
Recharge battery
Ringer off
Talk
01-06-35
0244448888
12 new calls
12 new calls
43 1 =Directory

0222333444
11:20A JAN.12 a3
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Preparation
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.
This is a phone number from the Caller List.
The display shows:
—the caller’s phone number,
—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.
The base unit is paging the handset (p. 42).
(›), (‹), BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) was
pressed while the handset was on the base unit.
Lift the handset and press the button again.
(›), (‹), BACK (fi) or FWD/EDIT (fl) was
pressed while the base unit was not in the
standby mode.
When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory memory
is full (p. 28, 35).
A second call is received during a conversation
(p. 43).
Paging
Please lift up
and try again
Not available
Ann
0312345678
Directory full
0266667777
----Waiting-----

Settings
10
Connections
To Power Outlet
(AC 230 V–240 V, 50 Hz)
AC Adaptor
Raise the
antenna.
Fasten the cords to prevent
them from being disconnected.
Hooks
Telephone
Line Cord
To Socket
Telephone Plug
OR
For New Zealand
To Single-Line
Telephone Jack
For Australia
Telephone
Line Cord
≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1AL.
≥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 50.
≥If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID service, you
cannot access this service.
≥KX-TC1851ALB and KX-TC1851NZB are not designed to be used with rotary
(pulse dialling) services.