Panasonic KX-TCD300E User manual

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Please read the operating instructions for further details.
Controls
Handset
Base unit
ASpeaker
BCharge contact
CDisplay
DSoft keys
E{C} (Talk)
FNavigator key
L{e}{v}: To search for the desired
item in menus.
L{>}: To select the desired item or
move the cursor to the right.
L{<}: To return to the previous
screen or move the cursor to the left.
G{s} (Speakerphone)
H{R}(Recall)
IReceiver
J{ih} (Off/Power)
K{C/T}(Clear/Mute)
L{INT}(Intercom)
MMicrophone
A{x} (Page)
BCharge contact
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Digital Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TCD300E
Quick Guide
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Displays
Display icons
Various icons appear on the handset display to indicate the current status of the unit.
Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing the middle soft key reveals the handset’s main menu. From
here you can access various features and settings.
wWithin range of a base unit
LWhen flashing: Handset is
searching for base unit. (out
of range of base unit,
handset is not registered to
base unit, no power on base
unit)
xHandset is accessing base unit.
(intercom, paging, changing
base unit settings, etc.)
kHandset is on an outside call.
xCall bar is on.
yMissed call (Caller ID
subscribers only)
iBatteries are charging.
1Battery strength
eAlarm is on.
dVoice enhancer is set to high or
low tone.
URinger volume is off.
fNight mode is on.
[2] Handset number: The left icon
shows handset 2 example.
-2- Base unit number: The left
icon shows base unit 2
example.
hNew SMS message received
(SMS users only)
jYour written SMS message is
over 160 characters. (SMS
users only)
mSMS memory is full. (SMS
users only)
{Line is being used by another
handset.
WCaller List
XSMS (Short Message Service)
bTime Settings
YHandset Setup
ZBase Unit Setup
aDisplay Setup
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Soft keys
Soft key icons
Connections
When the AC adaptor is connected, a short beep will be heard. If it is not heard, check the
connections.
The handset features 3 soft keys. By pressing a soft key,
you can select the feature or operation indicated by the
soft key icon shown directly above it.
LPressing the left, middle, or right soft key selects the
leftmost, centre, or rightmost soft key icon
respectively.
LThe icons shown will vary depending on how you are
using the unit.
Important:
LUse only the AC adaptor and telephone
line cord supplied with this unit.
Note:
LNever install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
LThe AC adaptor must remain connected
at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to
feel warm during use.)
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vReturns to the previous screen.
$Displays the main menu.
,Accepts the current selection.
qDisplays a previously dialled phone
number.
UOpens the phonebook.
rDisplays the phonebook search
menu.
"Turns the key lock feature off.
pDisplayed when adding or
editing a phonebook entry, or
when writing an SMS
message.
sInserts a dialling pause.
wErases the selected item.
tDisplayed when the soft key
has no function.
(220–240 V, 50 Hz)
To telephone
network
Hooks
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Battery installation
Insert the batteries negative (T) terminal first. Close the handset cover. Place the handset
on the base unit for about 7 hours before initial use.
Note:
LUse only rechargeable batteries.
Screen saver mode
The backlight will turn off completely after 1 minute of inactivity if the handset is not on the
base unit. Only essential icons and the date and time will be displayed, and they will
occasionally change position in order to preserve the life of the display.
Example:
To use the handset when it is in screen saver mode, first press {ih} to turn the display on
again.
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Turning the power on
Press {ih} for about 1 second.
Setting the date and time
1Press $(middle soft key).
2Select b, then press ,.
3Select “Set Date & Time”, then press ,.
4Enter the current day, month and year by selecting 2 digits for each.
5Enter the current hour and minute by selecting 2 digits for each.
LYou can select “AM”, “PM”or 24-hour time entry by pressing {*} repeatedly.
6Press ,.
7Press {ih}.
Basic operations
Feature Operation
To turn the power off Press {ih} for about 2 seconds.
To make a call Dial the phone number, then press {C}.
To turn on the speakerphone Press {s}.
To hang up Press {ih}.
To adjust the receiver or speaker
volume
Press {e} or {v} while talking.
To redial the last number dialled Press q(right soft key), then press {C}.
To make a call using the redial list Press q(right soft key). Press {e} or {v}
repeatedly to select the desired number, then
press {C}.
To answer a call Press {C}.
To mute your voice during a call Press {C/T}. To return to the conversation, press
{C/T}again.
To store a name and phone number
in the phonebook
Press U(left soft key), $, select “New
Entry”, then press ,.
Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.), then
press ,. Enter the party’s phone number (24
digits max.), then press ,. Select the desired
category for the entry. Press ,2 times, then
press {ih}.
LTo enter a name, see the character table in the
operating instructions.
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