Panasonic KX-TC1851CB User manual

900MHz Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TC1851CB
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
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
Call Display Compatible

∑Handset
Cover (p. 11)
one
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)
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 be displayed when there are messages in the mail box.
∑Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 48)
one
∑ Handset Holder
(p. 48)
one
∑Belt Clip
(p. 13)
one
∑Battery (p. 11)
one

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).
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:
In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.
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
or another cordless phone.

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Battery in the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Optional Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Call Display Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Calling Back from the Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Erasing Caller List Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Contents
4
Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation

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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
Using the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Finding Items in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dialing from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Editing an Item in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Erasing an Item from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Voice Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storing a Voice Mail Access Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting the Voice Mail Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Listening to Voice Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Automatic Security Code Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Handset Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users). . . . . 43
For Call Waiting Service Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Call Waiting Deluxe Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FLASH Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adding Another Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Before Requesting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Useful Information

Location of Controls
6
Handset
TALK
VOICE MAIL
FWD/EDIT
BACK
FUNCTION/EXIT
12
ABC
3
DEF
5
JKL
6
MNO
4
GHI
8
TUV
0
OPER
9
WXYZ
7
PQRS
FLASH/CALL WAIT
REDIAL
PAUSE
TONE
CLEAR
ON
OFF
LOUD/
SEARCH
CH
Antenna
(TONE) Button (p. 43)
(TALK) Button
(p. 20, 22)
(CLEAR) Button
(p. 21, 30, 38)
Navigator Key
((‹), (›), BACK (fi),
FWD/EDIT (fl))
(p. 17, 21, 25, 32, 33)
(VOICE\MAIL) Button
(p. 41)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button
(p. 20, 21, 43)
Display (p. 8)
(FLASH/CALL\WAIT)
Button (p. 43, 47)
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
(Channel) Button
(p. 17, 20, 25)
Charge Contacts (p. 12)
Headset Jack
(p. 13)

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Preparation
Base unit
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CALL DISPLAY
(HANDSET\LOCATOR)
Button (p. 42)
CALL DISPLAY Indicator (p. 22, 23, 24)
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. 25).
To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT (fl)
(Directory key).
The display shows the voice mail message(s)
is/are recorded (p. 39).
When the ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 19),
“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 name and 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
Voicemail
Ringer off
Talk
01-06-35
TINA ROBINSON
000-222-3333
12 new callers
12 new callers
43 1 =Directory

JACK SMITH
222-333-4444
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.
Move closer to 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
(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).
A second call is received during a conversation
(p. 43).
(›), (‹), 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. 29, 32).
Paging
NANCY BROWN
000-222-3333
----Waiting-----
Please lift up
and try again
Not available
Ann
1234567890
Directory full

Settings
10
Connections
Telephone Line Cord
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(CA11A)
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
Raise the
antenna.
Fasten the cords to prevent
them from being disconnected.
Hooks
≥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 50.
≥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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11
Preparation
Installing the Battery in the Handset
Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place.
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.
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before
initial use.
≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.

“ Settings
12
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11):
*Within about 10 feet (3 m)
≥Battery life 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 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.
Recharge battery

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13
Preparation
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 the Optional Headset
Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone
conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA90C headset.
Connecting the optional headset to the handset
Open the headset jack cover, and connect the optional headset to the
headset jack as shown below.
Headset Jack
When the 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.

“ Settings
14
Selecting the Display Language
You can select the display language, either ENGLISH or FRENCH.
Your phone comes from the factory set to ENGLISH. If you want to select
FRENCH, program as follows.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode.
To select FRENCH
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yes key).
4Press (›) or (‹) to select FRENCH. 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
Voicemail dial
43 1 =Yes
1 Change language
Set flash time
43 1 =Yes
Change language
:English
43 1 =Save
Changer langue
:Français

15
Preparation
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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 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 dial mode”.
5Press FWD/EDIT (fl) (Yes key).
6Press (›) or (‹) to select “Pulse” or “Tone”. 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
Voicemail dial
43 1 =Yes
Ringer volume
1 Program
43 1 =Yes
1 Change language
Set flash time
43 1 =Yes
Set line mode
1 Set dial mode
43 1 =Yes
Dial mode:Tone
43 1 =Save
Dial mode:Pulse

“ Settings
16
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 the Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting
ID) Service may not be accessible (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
Voicemail dial
43 1 =Yes
Ringer volume
1 Program
43 1 =Yes
1 Change language
Set flash time
43 1 =Yes
1 Set line mode
Set dial mode
43 1 =Yes
Line mode :A
43 1 =Save
Line mode :B

17
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 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. 32).
To dial the access number for voice mail
service (p. 41).
To select the ringer volume (p. 19).
Press FWD/EDIT (fl).
To select the display language (p. 14).
To select the flash time (p. 47).
To store a voice mail access number (p. 39).
To set the voice mail tone (p. 40).
To select the line mode (p. 16).
To select the dial mode (p. 15).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 18).
To set the “C.WTG (Call Waiting) options”
mode (p. 44).
1 Save directory
Voicemail dial
Ringer volume
Program
<Function menu>*
1 Change language
Set flash time
Save mailbox#
Voicemail tone
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching
C.WTG options

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“ Programmable Functions
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).
Ringer volume
1 Program
43 1 =Yes
1 Talk switching
C.WTG options
43 1 =Yes
Auto talk :Off
43 1 =Save
Auto talk :On

19
Preparation
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 until the arrow points to “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
1 Ringer volume
Program
43 1 =Yes
Ringer off
OFF
(›)
(›)
(‹)
(‹)

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Making Calls
1Press (TALK).
2Dial a phone number.
≥The dialed 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 dialed
Press (TALK) ¤(REDIAL/PAUSE).
Talk
1112222
Talk
00-00-00
Talk
(TALK)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
Display
(‹), (›)
(CLEAR)
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
To have a hand-free conversation, connect an optional headset to the
handset (p. 13).