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900MHz Cordless Phone
KX-TC900-B
Model No. KX- TC 900-W
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
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Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.

Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on pages 20-21 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic cordless
telephone.
| Attach 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
D AC Adaptor (p. 7) D Telephone Line
Cord (p. 7)
D Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 9)
O Battery (p. 6)
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O Handset Cover
(p. 6)
OCradie Cover (p. 6)
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e To order accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.

For Best Performance
Battery Charge
To power the handset, install the
battery (p 6) and charge tt for
about 15 hours before initial use
(p 8)
Operating Distance/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 1s
Away from electrical In a HIGH and CENTRAL
appliances such as a TV, location with no obstructions
radio, or personal computer such as walls

Contents
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Location of Controls
Handset
Antenna
TALK/BATT (Battery) DIRECT Button (p 14)
LOW Indicator
(p 8, 10, 12)
TALK Button (p 10)
AUTO Button {p 12)
TONE Button (p 15)
PROGRAM Button
(p 12, 14)
FLASH Button
(p 10, 15)
VOLUME/RINGER
Button (p 10, 11)
REDIAL/PAUSE (Channel) Button
Button (p 10, 15) FS (p 10)
t-e..-=. Charge Contacts (p 8)
Base unit
Cradle Cover (p 6)
ņ— Antenna (p 3)
Battery Charger
(beneath the cover) (p 16) -,
IN USE/
Handset
Hook
(p
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CHARGE
Indicator
(p
8)
DIALING MODE Selector
(p
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Button
(p
15)
Charge Contacts (p 8) SPARE CHARGE Indicator
(p 16)

Setting Up
Installing the Battery in the Handset
Install the battery as shown observing the proper polarity.
Then install the handset cover.
Installing the Cradle Cover on the Base Unit
Close the cradle cover as shown.
You can install an
optional spare battery
beneath the cradle cover
to charge it (p. 16).

Connection
Raise the antenna
Fasten the cord to
prevent from twisting
Power Outlet
(AC120V, 60Hz)
A Set to TONE
* If you cannot dial, set to
PULSE
DIALING MODE
AC Adaptor
TONES | PULSE
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)
LO
Telephone Line Cord
e USE ONLY Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-A09
e The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times (It may feel warm
during use This is normal )
e |f you connect a reserve telephone on the same line, see page 19

= Setting Up
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit for about 15 hours.
e The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
IN USE/CHARGE
indicator
Recharge
When the TALK/BATT LOW indicator
flashes slowly or the unit beeps TALK/BATT LOW
intermittently, recharge the battery. Indicator
If you do not want to wait until the
battery is fully recharged, we
recommend you purchase an optional
spare battery (page 16).
Standard battery life
If your Panasonic battery is fully charged;
While in use (TALK Up to about 4.5 hours
While not in use (Stand-By) Up to about 14 days
e Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
ə Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a dry soft
cloth once a month, or the battery may not charge properly.
e Once the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on
the base unit until the TALK/BATT LOW indicator flashes slowly.
e The battery cannot be overcharged.

Wall Mounting
This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate
1 Pull down the handset hook
so the tab holds the
handset
2 Connect the AC adaptor
Tuck the telephone line cord
Inside the wall mounting
adaptor, then push it in the
direction of the arrow
e The word “UP” should face
upward
3 Connect the telephone line
cord Mount the unit, then
slide down
$ Raise the antenna
4 To charge the handset
battery. Place the handset
on the handset hook as
shown
e The IN USE/CHARGE
indicator lights

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Making Calls
| Press (TALK).
e The TALK/BATT LOW
indicator lights.
TALK/BATT LOW
Indicator
2 Dial a telephone
number.
ə if you misdial, press
firmly then
dial again.
3 To hang up,
press or place
the handset on the
base unit.
e The indicator light
goes out.
e If an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move toward the base unit or place the
handset on the base unit. Then try again.
To redial the last number
Press [TALK] =» [REDIAL/PAUSE].
To select the receiver volume HIGH or NORMAL (preset)
Press while speaking.
e Each time you press, the volume level will change.
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press to select a clear channel or move closer to the base unit.

Answering Calls
If the handset ıs off the base unit,
press
e You can also answer a call by
pressing any dialing button 0 to
9, *, or # (— Any Key Talk)
OR
If on the base unit, just lift it
Adjusting the ringer volume
Be sure the TALK/BATT LOW indicator light ıs off
e To select HIGH (preset) or LOW, press
(Each time you press, the ringer volume will change )
e To turn the ringer OFF, while pressing (VOLUME/RINGER}], press (0)
until 2 beeps sound
s To turn the ringer ON, press (VOLUME/RINGER) The ringer sounds at
the HIGH level
Selecting the ringer tone (2 types)
When
the
TALK/BATT
LOW
indicator
light
is
off,
press
(VOLUME/RINGER
then
press
(|
within
5
seconds
The
selected
ringer
tone
sounds
Lighted keypad
The dialing buttons will light while dialing and flash when a call is received
The lights wil go out about 10 seconds after dialing or answering the call
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Automatic Dialing
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory
You can store up to 10 phone numbers in memory stations of the handset
The dialing buttons (0 to 9) function as memory stations The TALK/BATT
LOW indicator light must be off
1 Press (PROGRAM
e The TALK/BATT LOW
indicator flashes
2 Enter a phone number up
to 16 digits
e If you misdial, press
to end
storing, then restart from
BATT LOW
Indicator
3 Press
4 Press a memory station
number (0 to 9)
e A confirmation tone
sounds (See below )
e To store other numbers,
repeat steps 1 through 4
What the confirmation tone means
1 beep The new number ts stored
2 beeps The number is the same as a previously stored one

To erase a stored number
Press (PROGRAM) = (AUTO) = the memory station number (for the
phone number to be erased)
Memory sticker
Use the included memory sticker as a name
or phone number index for automatic
dialing Attach the sticker to the unit orina
convenient place
Dialing a Stored Number
1 Press [TALK]
2 Press [AUTO
Press the memory station
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number (0 to 9}
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Special Features
HANDSET LOCATOR
One -Touch Dialing
You can store a phone number in the DIRECT button. The stored number
is dialed with a one-touch operation.
To store a phone number in memory
1. Press when the TALK/BATT LOW indicator light is off.
o The indicator starts to flash.
2. Enter a phone number up to 16 digits.
e If you misdial, press (PROGRAM), then restart from step 1.
3. Press [DIRECT].
e A confirmation tone sounds. (See page 12.)
To dial a stored number
1. Press (TALK).
2. Press (DIRECT).
+ The stored number is dialed.
e To erase a stored number; Press =» (DIRECT)
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Handset Locator
From the base unit you can locate the handset or page a person at the
handset with beep tones
1 Press [HANDSET LOCATOR
e The IN USE/CHARGE indicator flashes and the handset beeps for 1
minute
2 To stop paging, press (HANDSET LOCATOR) again or press
twice on the handset
For Call Waiting Service Users
Press (FLASH) lightly if you hear a cali-waiting tone while talking
e The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call
e To return to the first caller, press (FLASH) again
Automatic Security Code Setting
Whenever you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically >.
selects one of a million security codes These codes help to avoid 3 i
unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone =
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Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary Service Users) |(O
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Press [TONE] before entering access numbers which require tone dialing D
e The dialing mode changes to tone You can enter numbers to access 9} |
answering systems, electronic banking services, etc When you hang
up, the mode returns to pulse
lf Your Unit is Connected to a PBX
We recommend you press [REDIAL/PAUSE] between the access number
for an outside line and the phone number
e Pressing [REDIAL/PAUSE) once creates a 3 5 second pause
This prevents misdialing when you redial or dia! a stored number
(UREDIAL/PAUSE) counts as one digit )
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Optional Spare Battery
When the handset battery needs charging, replace it with a fully charged
optional spare battery. This eliminates having to wait for the handset
battery to recharge. Please purchase a Panasonic P-P592 (KX-A92)
battery and install it in the base unit to charge.
Installing the spare battery in the base unit
1 Open the cradle cover by
pushing the tab and lifting the
cover.
2 Install the spare battery as
shown observing the proper
polarity, then close the cradle
cover.
e The SPARE CHARGE
indicator lights.
SPARE CHARGE Indicator
The spare battery is always being charged in the base unit while the AC
adaptor is connected. The battery cannot be overcharged.
Attention:
The product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable.
At the end of its useful-life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the
municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste .
Officials for details in your area for recycling options or Ni-Cd
proper disposal.

Replacing the handset battery with the spare battery
To prevent memory loss, replace within 5 minutes
| Remove the handset cover, then remove the battery
2 Replace the handset battery
with the spare battery in the
base unit
@) Remove the spare battery
®© Insert the handset battery
In the base unit observing
the proper polarity
3 Install the spare battery in the
handset observing the proper
polarity
e When you finish, close the
handset cover
e If the TALK/BATT LOW indicator flashes slowly even when the handset
battery has been fully charged, it ıs time to change the battery with a new
one Remember to fully charge the new battery after battery replacement
e Please use only a Panasonic P-P592 (KX-A92) battery For accessory
order, call 1-800-332-5368

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Before Requesting Help
| Problem |
An alarm tone sounds when
you press LTALK).
An alarm tone sounds
continuously while using the
handset.
The unit does not work.
Static, sound cuts in/out, fades.
Interference from other
electrical units.
The unit stops working during
operation.
The handset does not ring.
You cannot store a phone
number in memory.
While storing a phone number,
the unit starts to ring.
a p e g g e 9 G S| fA aaa
HANDSET LOCATOR) does not
function.
Remedy
e You are too far from the base unit.
Move closer and try again.
e Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
e Plug in the AC adaptor.
e» Move closer to the base unit quickly,
or the call will be terminated within 60
seconds.
e Plug in the AC adaptor.
e Check the setting (p. 6-8)
e Charge the battery fully.
e Clean the charge contacts and charge
again.
e Set the handset and the base unit
away from electrical appliances.
$ Move closer to the base unit.
e Raise the base unit antenna.
e Press to change the channel.
e Place the handset on the base unit
and unplug the AC adaptor to reset.
Plug in, then try again.
e The ringer volume is set to OFF.
Press when the
TALK/BATT LOW indicator light is off.
ə You cannot store a number while the
unit is in the talk mode.
e Do not pause for over 30 seconds
while storing.
e To answer a call, press [TALK).
The program will be canceled; store
the number again.
e The handset is too far from the base
unit or is engaged in an outside call.

| Problem | Remedy
REDIAL/PAUSE) does not e The button will redial the last number
function properly dialed if pressed at the outset of a call
(p 10) If another number has been
dialed first, it will operate as a pause
button (p 15)
The TALK/BATT LOW indicator) « Charge the battery fully or replace
flashes slowly or the unit beeps! with a fully charged optional spare
intermittently battery (p 8, 16)
You charged the battery fully, e Clean the charge contacts and charge
but the TALK/BATT LOW again
indicator flashes slowly e It is time to change the battery
Please purchase a new battery
(p 16)
The IN USE/CHARGE indicator} e This ıs normal
and/or the SPARE CHARGE
indicator light never goes out
while charging
If you cannot solve your e Call our customer satisfaction center
problem at 201-348-9090
Adding Another Phone
This unit will not Standard Telephone
function during a power
failure To connect a
Standard telephone on
the same line, use
Panasonic T-adaptor
KX-J66 (To order,
call 1-800-332-5368 ) Single-Line
Telephone Jack
Telephone Line
Cord

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Important Safety Instructions
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury
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Read and understand all instructions
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit
Unplug this unit from AC outlets before cleaning Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning
Do not use this unit near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or the like
Place this unit securely on a stable surface Serious damage and/or
Injury may result if the unit falls
Do not cover slots and openings on the unit They are provided for
ventilation and protection against overheating Never place the unit
near radiators, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided
Use only the power source marked on the unit If you are not sure of
the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company
Do not place objects on the power cord Install the unit where no one
can step or trip on the cord
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords This can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock
Never push any objects through slots tn this unit This may result in the
risk of fire or electric shock Never spill any liquid on the unit
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit Take
the unit to an authorized servicenter when service is required Opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is
subsequently used
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized
servicenter when the following conditions occur
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed
If liquid has been spilled into the unit
If the unit has been exposed to rain or water
if the unit does not work normally by following the operating
instructions Adjust only controls covered by the operating
instructions Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an
authorized servicenter
E If the unit has been dropped or physically damaged
F If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance
During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless types
There may be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning
Do not use this unit to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the leak
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