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
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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
6
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
8
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
9
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.

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11
Preparation
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit
and charge for about 6 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 for 5 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.
Installing the Battery in the Handset
Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place.

“ Settings
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Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11):
*Within about 3 m
≥Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing
the Caller ID 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 battery” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
≥The battery cannot be overcharged.
Standby Mode (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 directory list
etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.
The battery life is conserved in this mode.
Operation Approx. battery life
While in use
(TALK) Up to about 6 hours
Up to about 4 hours
Up to about 14 daysWhile not in use (Standby)
near the base unit*
away from the base unit
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge battery” 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 battery” and/or “ ” will continue
to flash.
≥To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit for
6 hours.
Recharge battery

13
Preparation
Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Otherwise the unit may not ring and a second caller’s information may not
be displayed (p. 43). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yes key).
4Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Set line mode”.
5Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yes key).
6Press (›) or (‹) to select “B” or “A”. Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Save key).
≥A beep sounds.
≥To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
1 Save directory
Ringer volume
43 1 =Yes
1 Program
43 1 =Yes
1 Save DIRECT#
Set recall time
43 1 =Yes
1 Set line mode
Talk switching
43 1 =Yes
Line mode :A
43 1 =Save
Line mode :B

Programmable Functions
14
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 handset 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 FWD/EDIT (fl) to go to the next step.
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
≥If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby
mode.
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
<Function menu>*
To store an item in the directory (p. 34).
To select the ringer volume (p. 16).
Press FWD/EDIT (fl).
To store a phone number in the DIRECT button
(p. 31).
To select the recall time (p. 44, 45).
To select the line mode (p. 13).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 15).
1 Save directory
Ringer volume
Program
<Function menu>*
1 Save DIRECT#
Set recall time
Set line mode
Talk switching

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15
Preparation
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 (TALK). 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 handset is in the standby mode.
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yes key).
4Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Talk switching”.
5Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yes key).
6Press (›) or (‹) to select “On” or “Off”. Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Save key).
≥A beep sounds.
≥To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
≥To answer a call when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off the base
unit and press (TALK).
1 Program
43 1 =Yes
Set line mode
1 Talk switching
43 1 =Yes
Auto talk :Off
43 1 =Save
Auto talk :On

“ Programmable Functions
16
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 handset is in the standby mode.
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly to select “Ringer volume”.
3Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yes key).
4Press (›) or (‹) to select the desired volume.
≥The selected volume is displayed and
rings.
≥To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold
(›) until 2 beeps sound.
≥The handset will return to the standby
mode.
To turn the ringer ON, press (‹) or (›) in step 4.
≥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.
Ringer
Low ❚❚❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High
43
Ringer
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚High
43
HIGH
LOW
Save directory
1 Ringer volume
43 1 =Yes
Ringer off
OFF
(›)
(›)
(‹)
(‹)

Making Calls “
17
Basic Operation
1Press (TALK).
2Dial a phone number.
≥The dialled number is displayed.
≥After a few seconds, the display will show the
length of the call and the battery strength.
3To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select a clearer channel or move closer to
the base unit.
To redial the last number dialled
Press (TALK) ¤(REDIAL/PAUSE).
Talk
0111112222
Talk
00-00-00
Talk
(TALK)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
Display
(‹), (›)
(CLEAR)
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
To have a hand-free conversation, connect the optional headset to the
handset (p. 48).

“ Making calls
18
To dial after confirming the entered number
1Dial a phone number.
≥If you misdial, press (CLEAR). All digits are
erased. Dial the correct phone number.
2Press (TALK).
≥After a few seconds, the display will show the
length of the call and the battery strength.
3To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.
To redial after confirming the last number dialled
Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) ¤(TALK).
To select the receiver volume
Press (‹) or (›) while talking.
≥Each time you press (‹) or (›), the
volume level will change.
≥The display will return to the length of
the call.
≥Your phone comes from the factory
set to MEDIUM.
Talk
0233334444
Talk
00-00-00
0233334444
Loud
Low ❚❚❚❚❚ ❚ High
Loud
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚High
HIGH
MEDIUM
Loud
Low ❚❚❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High
LOW
(‹)
(‹)
(›)
(›)
≥When you replace the battery, the selected receiver volume setting will return to
the factory set (MEDIUM). Reprogram if necessary.

Answering Calls
19
Basic Operation
When a call is received, the unit rings and the CALLER ID indicator on
the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the
calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 20). In
order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring to
answer a call.
Lift the handset off the base unit and press
(TALK).
≥You can also answer a call by pressing any dialling
button (0) to (9), ($) or (#) (—Any Key Talk).
Auto Talk
If you set the Auto Talk feature to ON (p. 15),
you can answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing (TALK).
CALLER ID Indicator
(TALK)
When the optional headset is connected (p. 48), make sure to use
the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a normal
cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.
Backlit LCD display
The backlit handset display will stay on for about 10 seconds after
pressing a handset button or lifting the handset off the base unit.
Backlit handset keypad
The handset dialling buttons will light when you press a button or lift the
handset off the base unit, and flash when a call is received. The lights will
go out about 10 seconds after pressing a button, lifting the handset or
answering a call.

Caller ID Service
20
This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone
company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s
information will be displayed after the first ring.
The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers, including the
time and date received and the number of times called, in the Caller List.
The Caller List information is sorted by the most recent to the oldest call.
When the 51st call is received, the first call is deleted.
Using the list, you can automatically call back a caller. You can store the
callers’ numbers from the Caller List into the directory.
When a second call is received while talking, the new caller’s phone
number will be displayed (p. 43).
How caller information is displayed when a call is
received
The CALLER ID indicator
light will flash quickly when
a call is being received.
The display shows the caller’s phone
number after the first ring.*
≥For Australia users, the caller’s phone number
will be displayed as 10 digits.
For New Zealand users, the caller’s phone
number will be displayed as 9 digits.
After you answer the call, the display will
show the length of the call and the battery
strength.
0244448888
Talk
00-00-00
TINA ROBINSON
0244448888
*Private name display
If you receive a call from one of the phone
numbers stored in the directory (p. 34),
the caller’s name will also be displayed.