Panasonic KX-TCA155 User manual

DECT Portable Station
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TCA155
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-TCA155, DECT Portable Station. Please
read this manual carefully before using this product and save this manual for future
use.
This manual is designed to be used with the KX-TCA155 DECT Portable Station and a
Panasonic KX-TDA series Business Telephone System.
Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use.
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Table of Contents
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Before Initial Use............................................................................................ 4
Before Operating the PS................................................................................ 5
Location of Controls....................................................................................5
Connection..................................................................................................6
Battery Installation.......................................................................................7
Battery Charge............................................................................................7
Power On/Off ..............................................................................................8
Display Icons............................................................................................... 8
Operation Outline........................................................................................9
Function Menu Display.............................................................................. 10
PBX Feature Menu....................................................................................11
Flexible Key Display..................................................................................11
Soft Key Display........................................................................................ 12
Ringer Volume Adjustment .......................................................................13
Receiver/Speaker Volume Adjustment ..................................................... 13
Key Lock ...................................................................................................13
Selecting the Display Language................................................................14
Making Calls ................................................................................................. 15
Calling Another Extension.........................................................................15
Calling an Outside Party ........................................................................... 15
Using the Call Log.....................................................................................16
Using the Phonebook................................................................................17
Hot Key Dial..............................................................................................19
Receiving Calls............................................................................................. 20
Intercom Calls/Outside Calls/Group Calls.................................................20
Temporary Ringer Volume Adjustment.....................................................20
Caller ID....................................................................................................21
During a Conversation................................................................................. 22
Transferring a Call..................................................................................... 22
Holding...................................................................................................... 22
Turning the Microphone On/Off................................................................. 23
Using the Phonebook .................................................................................. 24
Handset Phonebook..................................................................................24
Hot Key Dial..............................................................................................27
Entering Characters.................................................................................. 27
Feature List................................................................................................... 29
Programming................................................................................................33
Changing the Initial Settings .....................................................................33
Others............................................................................................................ 41
Walkie-Talkie.............................................................................................41
Using the Belt Clip.....................................................................................42

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Wall Mounting ........................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................44
Important Information.................................................................................. 45
Battery Information....................................................................................45
Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 46

Before Initial Use
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Before Initial Use
Please read “Important Information” on page 45 before use. Read and
understand all instructions.
Registration
Your PS (Portable Station) must be registered in the Business Telephone System and
you have to determine the extension number before initial use.
Accessories (included)
jAC adaptor
FortheKX-TCA155CEusers:
PQLV200CE
One
For the KX-TCA155E users:
PQLV200E
One
jCharger
One
jBelt Clip
One
jBattery Cover
One
jRechargeable Batteries-
AAA size
(HHR-4EPT/BA2)
Two
jCD-ROM..................One
jQuick Guide............. One
• In this manual, the suffix of each model number is omitted.
Some of the features described in this manual are not available when the PS is used with a
Panasonic KX-TD816/KX-TD1232 Business Telephone System, only the single line
telephone (SLT) features are available.

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BeforeOperating the PS Location of Controls
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Receiver
Display
TALK
SPEAKERPHONE
Charge Contact
Soft Buttons
CANCEL/POWER
Charge Contact
CLEAR/TRANSFER
Joystick
INTERCOM
Call/Charge Indicator
Headset Jack
RECALL Microphone
Back view
Speaker
–The headset is an
option.
Please use only the
Panasonic KX-TCA89
headset.
Open the
cover.

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TALK Button:
Used to make or receive calls.
Joystick:
Used to adjust the ringer/receiver
volume, select the Function
mode and the function displayed
directly above, and move the
cursor to select a desired item.
SPEAKERPHONE Button:
Used for the hands-free
conversation. Press TALK button
to return to the receiver.
RECALL Button:
Used to disconnect the current
call and make another call
without hanging up, or answer
Call Waiting from the telephone
company.
INTERCOM Button:
Usedto make or receive intercom
calls.
CLEAR/TRANSFER Button:
Used to clear digits or characters,
or transfer a call to another party.
CANCEL/POWER Button:
Used to end calls, exit the
Phonebook or Function mode, or
turn on/off the PS.
Soft Buttons:
Used to select the function
displayed directly above each
button. Functions displayed
depend on the state of use.
Connection
• USE ONLY the Panasonic AC ADAPTOR.
For the KX-TCA155CE users: PQLV200CE
For the KX-TCA155E users: PQLV200E
To AC Outlet
AC adaptor
Fasten the AC
adaptor cord to
the cord holder.

Before Operating the PS
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Battery Installation
Insert the batteries as shown. The negative end should be inserted first.
Close the cover as indicated by the arrow.
Battery Charge
At the time of shipment, the batteries are not charged. Please charge the batteries for
about 7 hours before initial use.
• When you replace the batteries, the positive end should be removed first.
• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge indicator will
change from red to green. Refer to “Battery Information” on page 45.
• It is normal for the PS and charger to feel warm while the battery is charging.
• Keep devices sensitive to magnetic fields away from the charger.

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Power On/Off
Display Icons
• When the PS is turned on, it will be in standby mode. Standby mode is the state
of the PS when it is not performing any operations and is awaiting calls.
Within range of a Cell Station
Out of range, No registration
Intercom Indicator
Off-hook Status
Message Waiting
Phonebook Mode
Battery strength
Hot line ON
Ringer Volume OFF
Call Forwarding
Do Not Disturb
Press POWER for about 2 seconds. Press POWER for about 2 seconds.
The display will go blank.
Power On Power Off
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Operation Outline
Functions of the PS are accessed through the display menu, and selected with the
joystick and soft keys. The guidance display is shown in standby mode for easy operation
.
• You cannot toggle the displays while in key lock mode or while the PS is on a
charger.
• You can select whether the guidance display is shown or not. (See page 36.)
1:Single line
2:Trunk Group
3:Loop line
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<Main menu>
<PBX Feature menu> <Flexible key display>
<Outgoing call log>
<Incoming call log>
<Handset Phonebook>
<Incoming call log group>
Guidance display
<In standby mode>
Normal display
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New Calls
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<PBX Extension Phonebook>
<PBX System Phonebook>
Caller ID
Pause
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Function Menu Display
Press the joystick to display the function menu.
Main menu – while in standby mode
Sub menu – while in off-hook/during a conversation
Caller ID:
Displays the incoming call log.
Ringer Option:
Accesses to the “Ringer Option”.
New Phonebook:
Stores a new item in the Handset Phonebook.
Setting Handset:
Accesses to the “Setting Handset”.
PBX Program:
Enters the PBX programming mode.
Walkie-Talkie:
Sets or turns on/off the Walkie-Talkie mode.
(See page 41.)
Phone book:
Accesses to the Phonebook.
Caller ID:
Displays the incoming call log.
Redial:
Displays the outgoing call log.
Mute:
Turns the microphone on/off.
Caller ID
Phone book

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PBX Feature Menu
Functions of the PS can be activated through the display key list.
Move the joystick left to display the key list.
Flexible Key Display
The flexible key can be used to seize an line while making or receiving an outside call (F-
CO key), or used as a function key. Move the Joystick right to display the F-CO key list.
Icons shown in the F-CO list function similarly to the LED indicator on a Proprietary
Telephone; is the same as a green LED, and is the same as a red LED.
Pause:
Inserts a dialling pause.
FWD/DND:
Sets Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb.
Message:
Used to leave a message waiting indication or
call back the party who left you a message
waiting indication.
Search Wave:
Searches the strongest radio signal coming
from the Cell Station.
PBX Program:
Used to enter programming mode.
• * The meanings of these icons vary depending on the status of the CO line.
• For further information, refer to “LED Indication” in the KX-TDA series Business
Telephone System Feature Guide.
• To select a key, press its key number, or move the Joystick to select the
desired key then press .
• To assign a function to a flexible key, see page 39.
Pause
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1:Single line
2:Trunk Group
3:Loop line
Example: Understanding the F-CO Key List*
(on):You are currently using this line.
(flashing rapidly):You have an incoming call on this line.
(flashing slowly):You have a call on hold on this line.
(on):This line is in use by someone else.
(flashing rapidly):There is an incoming call received by an
incoming call distribution group to which
“Ring” is set as the group call distribution
method.
(flashing slowly): Someone has a call on hold on this line.
(no icon):This line is idle.
key number

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Soft Key Display
Icons and information shown on the display will vary depending on the state of use. To
select an item shown on the display, press the corresponding soft buttons.
Opens the Handset Phonebook.
Opens the function menu.
Used to redial.
Used to confirm the entry.
Turns the ringer off.
Opens the PBX System
Phonebook.
Opens the PBX Extension
Phonebook.
Opens the incoming call log.
Opens the incoming call log
group.
Displays the next screen.
Clears digits or characters.
Inserts a dialling pause.
Returns to the previous screen.
Used to set the time for memo
alarm.
Used to clear the memo alarm
display setting, or enter an X
when storing the “Line Access
CD”.
Used to select an item when in
setting mode.
Displayed when in
(Alphabetic) character entry
mode.
Displayed when in
(Numeric) character entry mode.
Displayed when in (Greek)
character entry mode.
Displayed when in
(Extended 1) character entry
mode.
Displayed when in
(Extended 2) character entry
mode.
Displayed when in key lock, and
used to unlock the dialling
buttons.
Used to search for an item in the
Phonebook alphabetically.
Used to place a call on hold.
Used to establish a multiple-party
conversation.

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Ringer Volume Adjustment
Receiver/Speaker Volume Adjustment
Key Lock
You can lock the dialling buttons while the PS is in idle status.
Press the
Joystick.
Select “ Ringer
Option”.
Press the
Joystick.Select “Ringer Volume”.
Adjust the volume
level (6 levels/Off).
Press the
Joystick.
Press the
Joystick.
During a conversation
Move the Joystick UP or DOWN to adjust the volume.
(Receiver Volume - 3 Levels, SpeakerVolume - 6 Levels)
Press the Joystick for
more than 2 seconds
to lock/unlock.
Unlocked
<Display icon>
Locked

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Selecting the Display Language
• You can select one of 16 languages:
• The display language of both the PS and Business Telephone System can be
selected, and both should be set to the same language. Refer to the Business
Telephone System User manual for more details.
Press the
Joystick.
Select “ Setting
Handset”.
Press the
Joystick.
Press the
Joystick.
Select “Display
Option”.
Select “Select
Language”.
Press the
Joystick.
Press the
Joystick.
Select the
desired language.
Deutsch, English, Español, FRANCAIS, Italiano, Dansk, Nederlands, Svenska,
Suomi, E HNIKA, Magyar, Português, Polski, slovensky, eština, Hrvatski
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Making Calls
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Making Calls Calling Another Extension
Calling an Outside Party
Using the line access numbers
Using Flexible CO keys
• * The line access number (default) varies depending upon Country/Area.
Consult your dealer for more details.
• You can confirm a number was dialled correctly before calling (Predialling) by
entering the number, then pressing .
• To clear an entire number while predialling, press and hold .
• If “ ” flashes, move closer to the Cell Station and dial again.
• To cancel dialling, press .
extension no.
Dial the extension
number. Press CANCEL.
Talk.
Press TALK.
Dial the outside
phone number.
phone no.outside phone no.
Press
CANCEL.
Talk.
Press
TALK.
OR
Enter the line
access number.
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CO line
group no.
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Press
CANCEL.
Move the
Joystick
RIGHT.
Select the
idle CO key.
Press the idle CO
key number (1-3).
OR
Talk.
outside phone no.
Dial the outside
phone number.
X
Press the
Joystick.

Making Calls
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Using the Call Log
Using the outgoing call log
Using the incoming call log
Description
Feature Display Icon
You can make a call using the phone
numbers you have dialled previously.
You can make a call using the phone numbers
of calls you have received.
Outgoing
Call Log
Incoming
Call Log
You can make a call using the phone
numbers of calls that incoming call
distribution groups have received.
Incoming Call
Log Group
To make a call to the
last dialling number.
Select the
desired item. Press TALK.
Press
TALK.
Press the Right
Soft Key.Press
CANCEL.
Talk.
OR
Talk.
Select the
desired item. Press TALK. Press CANCEL.

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Using the incoming call log group
Using the Phonebook
Handset Phonebook
• An outside number stored with a name in the Handset Phonebook will be
displayed by number and name in the call log.
Talk.
Enter the desired
incoming call log
group no.
Press
TALK.
Press the Right
Soft Key.
Press
CANCEL.
Press the Right
Soft Key.Press the Right Soft Key.
Select the
desired item.
Press the
Joystick.
group no.
Description
Feature Display Icon
Handset
Phonebook
PBX
System
Phonebook
PBX
Extension
Phonebook
You can make a call using the extension
numbers stored in the Business Telephone
System.
You can make a call using the numbers
stored in the Handset Phonebook.
You can make a call using the numbers
stored in the Business Telephone System.
name
Press the
Left Soft Key.Enter the first letter of the
desired name.
Select the
desired item. Press TALK.

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PBX System Phonebook
PBX Extension Phonebook
• You can search for an item stored in the Phonebook, as shown below:
• To enter characters, see page 27.
name
Press the
Left Soft Key.Press the Left Soft Key.Enter the first letter of the
desired name.
Select the
desired item. Press TALK.
name
Press the
Left Soft Key.Press the Left Soft Key.Enter the first letter of the
desired name.
Select the
desired item. Press TALK.
Press the
Left Soft Key.
<Index Search-PBX System Phonebook>
first letter
<Index Search-Handset Phonebook>
first letter
Select
“Index Search”.
<Category Search-Handset Phonebook>
Select “Category”.
<Index Search-PBX Extension Phonebook>
first letter
Select the desired
category number
or All.

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Hot Key Dial
You can make a call by simply pressing the assigned number as hot key.
• To assign a phone number as hot key, see page 27.
Press and hold the dialling button
assigned as a hot key. Press TALK.
X

Receiving Calls
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Receiving Calls Intercom Calls/Outside Calls/Group Calls
Temporary Ringer Volume Adjustment
• You can also answer a call as follows:
–Auto Talk (See page 36.)
–Any Key Answer(See page 37.)
–Auto Answer (See page 37.)
Press CANCEL.
Talk.
Press TALK.
Press INTERCOM.Press CANCEL.
Press
CANCEL.
Talk.
Move the
Joystick RIGHT.Talk.
Press the CO key number (1-3).
OR
Intercom Calls/Outside Calls/Group Calls
Intercom Calls/Group Calls
Outside Calls
While receiving a call
(Select a CO line with a flashing icon .)
To answer a call when the PS is ringing
To answer a call on a specific line
To answer a call when the PS is ringing
Select the CO key.
(Select a CO line with a
flashing icon .)
Press the
Joystick.
X
Press the Joystick to
turn the ringer off.
While receiving a call
OR
Move the Joystick UP or DOWN
to adjust the volume.