Panasonic KX-TCA355 User manual

DECT Portable Station
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TCA355
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-TCA355 DECT Portable Station (PS).
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-TCA355 DECT Portable Station and a
Panasonic KX-TDA series/KX-TD816/KX-TD1232 Business Telephone System.
This product meets IP54 classification (PS only).
Please use only a Panasonic battery and charge the battery for at least
5.5 hours before initial use.

Table of Contents
2
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..................................................................................12
Soft Key Display........................................................................................ 13
Ringer Volume Adjustment ....................................................................... 14
Receiver/Speaker Volume Adjustment .....................................................14
Key Lock ...................................................................................................15
Selecting the Display Language................................................................ 15
Making Calls ................................................................................................. 16
Calling Another Extension.........................................................................16
Calling an Outside Party ...........................................................................16
Hot Key Dial.............................................................................................. 17
Using the Call Log.....................................................................................17
Using the Phonebook................................................................................ 19
Receiving Calls............................................................................................. 21
Intercom Calls/Outside Calls/Group Calls.................................................21
Temporary Ringer Volume Adjustment..................................................... 21
Caller ID....................................................................................................22
During a Conversation................................................................................. 23
Transferring a Call.....................................................................................23
Holding......................................................................................................23
Hands-free Conversation.......................................................................... 25
Turning the Microphone On/Off.................................................................25
Using the Phonebook .................................................................................. 26
Handset Phonebook..................................................................................26
Storing an Item in the Handset Phonebook .............................................. 28
Hot Key Dial.............................................................................................. 30
Entering Characters..................................................................................31
Feature List................................................................................................... 33
Programming................................................................................................ 37
Changing the Initial Settings .....................................................................37

Table of Contents
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Others............................................................................................................ 45
Walkie-Talkie.............................................................................................45
Using the Belt Clip.....................................................................................47
Wall Mounting ........................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 48
Important Information.................................................................................. 49
Battery Information....................................................................................49
Splash-resistant (PS only)......................................................................... 51
Shock-resistant (PS only).......................................................................... 51
Dust-resistant (PS only)............................................................................51
Safety Instructions.....................................................................................51
Specifications............................................................................................ 54
RF Specifications...................................................................................... 54
Disposal Information .................................................................................55

Before Initial Use
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Before Initial Use
Please read “Important Information” on page 49 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 ( j-included/ i-optional)
jAC adaptor
For KX-TCA355CE users:
PQLV206CE
For KX-TCA355UK users:
PQLV206E
For KX-TCA355AL users:
PQLV206AL
One
jCharger
One
jBelt Clip
One
jBattery Cover
One
jBattery
(N4HHGMB00007 or
HHR-P103)
One
jCD-ROM.................. One
jQuick Guide............. One
iCarrying Case*
KX-A290CE
Optional
• In this manual, the suffix of each model number is omitted.
• * Consult your dealer for more details.
The following features described in this manual are not available when the PS is used with a
Panasonic KX-TD816/KX-TD1232 Business Telephone System:
• Incoming Call Distribution Group (ICD-Group) - Incoming Call Log Group, Group Calls,
etc.
• 12 flexible keys (3 flexible keys are available.)

Before Operating the PS
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Before Operating the PS
Location of Controls
Open the
cover.
Back view
Speaker
Charge Contact
Ringing/Charge Indicator
Headset Jack
TALK/SP-PHONE
MESSAGE
RECALL
Receiver
Display
Soft Keys
CANCEL/POWER
CLEAR/TRANSFER
Joystick
INTERCOM
Microphone

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TALK/SP-PHONE:
Used to make or receive calls, or
to establish a hands-free
conversation.
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.
MESSAGE:
Used to leave a message waiting
indication or call back the party
who left the message waiting
indication.
RECALL:
Used to disconnect the current
call and make another call
without hanging up, or answer
Call Waiting from the telephone
company.
INTERCOM:
Used to make or receive intercom
calls.
CLEAR/TRANSFER:
Used to clear digits or characters,
or transfer a call to another party.
CANCEL/POWER:
Used to end calls, exit the
Phonebook or Function mode, or
turn on/off the PS.
Soft Keys:
Used to select the function
displayed directly above each
key. Functions displayed depend
on the state of use.
Connection
I
• Use only the included charger.
• Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor.
For KX-TCA355CE users: model no. PQLV206CE
For KX-TCA355UK users: model no. PQLV206E
For KX-TCA355AL users: model no. PQLV206AL
Fasten the AC
adaptor cord to
the cord holder.
Cord holder AC adaptor
To AC Outlet

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Battery Installation
Insert the battery as shown. Close the cover as indicated by the arrow. Close the clasp to
secure the cover in place.
Battery Charge
At the time of shipment, the battery is not charged. Please charge the battery for at
least 5.5 hours before initial use.
• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge indicator will
change from red to green. Refer to “Battery Information” on page 49.
• 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.
1
2
3
5
4

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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
Vibration
Meeting Mode
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
charging.
• You can select whether the guidance display is shown or not. (See page 40.)
1:Single Line
2:Trunk Group
3:Loop Line
4:Single Line
5:Single Line
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James Smith
0123456789
David Baker
9876543210 Anne 103
01 JUL. 15:03
David Baker
9876543210
<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
301:Paul
New Calls
3.Jul 10:08
Anne
103
Panasonic
99998822
<PBX Extension Phonebook>
<PBX System Phonebook>
Caller ID
Pause
3
12
0

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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:
Displays the “Ringer Option” menu.
New Phonebook:
Creates a new item in the Handset Phonebook.
Setting Handset:
Displays the “Setting Handset” menu.
PBX Program:
Enters PBX programming mode.
Walkie-Talkie:
Displays the Walkie-Talkie menu. (See page
45.)
Phone book:
Opens the Handset Phonebook.
Caller ID:
Displays the incoming call log.
Redial:
Redials the last dialled number.
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.
Pause:
Inserts a dialling pause.
FWD/DND:
Used to change Call Forwarding or Do Not
Disturb settings.
Message:
Used to leave a message waiting indication or
call back the party who left you a message
waiting indication.
Search Wave:
Searches for the strongest radio signal coming
from the Cell Station.
PBX Program:
Enters the PBX programming mode.
Has the same function as “ PBX Program”
found in the main menu.
Pause
3
12
0
1
2
3
0

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Flexible Key Display
A flexible key can be used either to seize a line in order to make or receive an outside call
(F-CO key), or used as a function key. Move the joystick right to display the flexible key
list. Here you can access the 12 flexible keys. The icon shown beside each F-CO key
indicates line status similarly to the LED indicators on a Proprietary Telephone;
means the same thing as a green LED, and means the same thing as a red LED.
• * 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/
KX-TD816/KX-TD1232 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 43.
1:Single Line
2:Trunk Group
3:Loop Line
4:Single Line
5:Single Line
Example: Understanding the Icons for the F-CO key
(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 key.
Opens the Handset Phonebook.
Opens the main menu.
Opens the function menu.
Displays the outgoing call log.
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.
Displays the caller information
storedin the HandsetPhonebook
while receiving a call.
Displays the caller information
stored in the system while
receiving a call.
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 key lock is
turned on.
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
• In Meeting Mode: Vibration only/Key tone off/Microphone volume high
• You can select whether the PS will vibrate while receiving a call.
Press the
joystick.
Press the
joystick.
Select “Ringer
Volume”.
Select the desired
setting (6 levels/
Meeting Mode/Off).
Press the
joystick.
Press the
joystick.
Select “ Ringer
Option”.
Select
“ Ringer
Option”.
Select
“Vibration”.
Select the
desired setting
(On/Vib Ring/Off).
During a conversation
Move the joystick UP or DOWN to adjust the volume.
(Receiver Volume - 3 levels, Speaker Volume - 6 levels)

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Key Lock
You can lock the dialling buttons while the PS is in idle status.
Selecting the Display Language
• You can select “Auto” or one of the 16 languages below:
• When set to “Auto”, the language settings of the Business Telephone System
will be used automatically.
• 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 for
more than 2 seconds
to lock/unlock.
Unlocked
<Display icon>
Locked
Press the
joystick.
Press the
joystick.
Press the
joystick.
Select “Display
Option”.
Select “Select
Language”.
Press the
joystick.
Press the
joystick.
Select the
desired language.
Select “ Setting
Handset”.
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
to end call.
Press TALK/
SP-PHONE.
Talk.
Dial the outside
phone number.
outside phone no.
Press
CANCEL
to end call.
Press
TALK/
SP-PHONE.
OR
Enter the line
access number.
8
CO line
group no.
0
/*
Talk.
9
Press
CANCEL
to end call.
Move the
joystick
RIGHT.Select the
idle CO key.
OR
outside phone no.
Dial the outside
phone number.
Talk.
X
Press the
joystick.
Press an idle CO
key number (0-9, , #).

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Hot Key Dial
You can make a call by simply pressing an assigned hot key.
Using the Call Log
Using the Outgoing Call Log
• To assign a phone number as hot key, see page 30.
Press and hold the
assigned hot key.
Press TALK/SP-PHONE.
X
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 call the last dialled
number.
Select the
desired item. Press TALK/
SP-PHONE.
Press
TALK/
SP-PHONE.
Press the right
soft key.
Press
CANCEL
to end call.
OR
Talk.

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Using the Incoming Call Log
Using the Incoming Call Log Group
• If an outside call is received from a phone number stored in the Handset
Phonebook, the number and name of the caller will be displayed in the call log.
• When a call is made using the PBX System Phonebook, the called party’s name
is not stored in the Outgoing Call Log. To log the name as well as the number,
copy the item into the Handset Phonebook before dialling it. (See page 29.)
Select the
desired item.
Press TALK/
SP-PHONE.
Press CANCEL
to end call.
Talk.
Enter the desired
incoming call log
group no.
Press
TALK/
SP-PHONE.
Press the right
soft key.
Press
CANCEL
to end call.
Press the right
soft key.
Press the right
soft key.
Select the
desired item.
Press the
joystick.
Talk.
group no.

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Using the Phonebook
Using the Handset Phonebook
Using the PBX System Phonebook
Using the PBX Extension Phonebook
Feature Display Icon Description
Handset
Phonebook
You can make a call using the numbers stored in
the Handset Phonebook (See page 26).
PBX System
Phonebook
You can make a call using the numbers stored in
the Business Telephone System.
PBX
Extension
Phonebook
You can make a call using the extension 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/
SP-PHONE.
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/
SP-PHONE.
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/
SP-PHONE.
Press the
left soft key.

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• * Press the dialling button (0-9) that corresponds to the letter you are searching
for. Press the dialling button repeatedly until the desired key is displayed.
• You can search for an item stored in the Phonebook, as shown below:
* To enter characters:
1. Press the right soft key repeatedly to select the desired character entry
mode.
2. Press the dialling button (0-9) that corresponds to the letter you are
searching for. Press the dialling button repeatedly until the desired key is
displayed.
<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.
Normal Greek