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Operating Instructions
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Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on pages 52-53 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic cordless
telephone.
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Attach your purchase receipt here. j
For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Accessories To order accessories, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262).
U AC Adaptor (p. 9)
Order No. KX-A11-6
L] Telephone Line
Cord (p. 9)
O Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 19, 48)
Order No.
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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery
powers the handset. Charge the
battery for about 3 hours before The battery
initial use (p. 10). is beneath
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 is:
Away from electrical appliances In a HIGH and CENTRAL
such as a TV, radio, or personal location with no obstructions
computer. such as walls.

Contents
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Settings oia Adoos 9
GONNECiONS: . ¿errar o iio 9
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Selecting the Dialing Mode..... 2.20... cece ce eee ees 11
Greeting Message ....... 62.2... . cece cee eee ten ene 12
Programmable Preparations ................0 0.0 cece eee 14
Time and Day Adjustment e e e cee eee ee eee 15
Selecting the Caller's Recording Time ............oo.oooo.... 16
Selecting the Number of Rings ........- 6... K cee eee eee 17
Setting the CPC (Calling Party Control) Function ............ 18
Setting the Greeting Monitor Function ...........-. 0.0.2... 18
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VERANOS
Making Calls na a ae ete aan ahaa 20
Answering: Calls........, i hee eee pie eee te haw i eS 21
With the Handset .------ «s O AA 21
- With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone).............. 22
Remote Speakerphone........... 0.0... cece cece eee eee eee 24
Speed Dialer: occiso Catia rn 26
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory .........oooococooooco... 26
Dialing a Stored Number... 2... cc ec ce ee roo... 27
Intercom. curra aa a 28
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom...................... 29
Special Features. iii AA 30
For Call Waiting Service Users... -- «e 30
Automatic Security Code Setting ...............oooomooo... 30
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users). .30
If Your Unit is Connected to a PBX (Analog PBX Line Only) ..30

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Automatic Answering Operation ..........................91
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls ..........oooo.oooomoooooo.. 31
Listening to Messages .............. 0... cece eee ro 32
Erasing Messages ...... e ccc ee ccc cc cree eee eee tenes 33
Recording a Memo Message ..................... 2. e ee eee 33
Pager Call acia cis cree tia oie 34
Storing the Pager Number ............. 0... cece eee eee ee eee 34
Setting the Unit to Calla Pager......... 0.00. cece eee ee ee 35
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone .............. 36
Setting the Remote Code: emita aa bs a 37
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Direct Remote Operation ......... 22.22... ee eee eee 40
‘Remote Operation with the Handset ...................... 42
Remote Operation Card ........... 0. ccc ete eee 45
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Battery Replacement .---- e e oro 47
Convenient Desk Usage ......... eee 48
Adding Another Phone ............... 0... e eee c eee eee 48
Before Requesting Help ......... 2.0... 0. cee cece ee ees 49
Important Safety Instructions ......................0 eee 52
FCC and Other Information ..--- «s o... 54
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Location of Controls
Handset
Button and
Indicator (p. 11, 20)
Button (p. 30)
(Speakerphone)
Button (p. 24)
SCREEN/PLAYBACK
Button and Indicator
(p. 14, 42, 44)
BATT (Battery) LOW
Indicator (p. 10)
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Antenna
Button
(p. 11, 26)
INTERCOM Indicator
(p. 24, 28)
Button
(p. 28)
Button
(p. 20, 30)
Button (p. 20, 21)
REDIAL/PAUSE
Button (p. 20, 30)
PROGRAM/2WAY REC
(Record) Button
(p. 11, 14, 26, 44)
(CH) (Channel) Button
(p. 20)
Charge Contacts (p. 10)

Base unit
Button (p. 12)
(Record) Button (p. 12) '
Button (p. 33) !
Button and Indicator (p. 31) ii
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Button (p. 32)
LOCATOR/INTERCOM
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Charge Contacts (p. 10)
HOLD/RINGER) Button (p. 23)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 12, 22, 33)
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator (p. 10)
VOLUME , Butt
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SP-PHONE)
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Buttons
Button and Indicator (p. 22)
STOP) Button (p. 12, 32)

» Location of Controls
Base unit display
Your message was not recorded
correctly. Record it again
(p. 12, 33).
The unit is in programming mode.
The speaker volume level is set to
“5”. You can select:
e9 levels (0-8) while using the
answering system (p. 12, 32).
e8 levels (1-8) while using the
speakerphone (p. 22).
12 messages have been recorded.
Memory is full. Erase some or all
of the messages (p. 33).
The recording time is set to
“greeting only” (p. 16).
The base unit ringer volume is set
to OFF (p. 23).
The pager call mode is set to ON
(p. 35).

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Connections
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Extend the antenna fully.
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to
prevent it from being disconnected. aA
Telephone
Line Cord
Power Outlet
(AC 120V, 60 Hz)
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Adaptor Y
eUSE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-A11 or KX-A11-6.
eThe AC adaptor must remain connected at all times.
(It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
eTo connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 48.
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» Settings
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and
charge for about 3 hours before initial use.
eThe IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
Recharge
When the BATT LOW indicator flashes
or the unit beeps intermittently,
recharge the battery.
eThe BATT LOW indicator will continue
to flash for at least 10 minutes once you
begin recharging. This time will increase
the more you use the handset while
recharging.
Battery information
If your Panasonic battery is fully charged;
While in use (TALK)
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While not in use (Stand-By)
eBattery life may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
eClean 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. If not, the battery may not charge
properly.
elf the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on
the base unit until the BATT LOW indicator flashes. This will maximize
the battery life.
eThe battery cannot be overcharged.

Selecting the Dialing Mode
You can program the dialing mode by using the handset near the base
unit. If you have touch tone service, set to TONE. If rotary or pulse
service is used, set to PULSE. The factory preset is TONE.
The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights must be off
before programming.
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1 Press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
@The TALK indicator flashes.
? Press (AUTO).
3 To select PULSE, press [x] twice.
OR
To select TONE, press (x*] twice.
4 When finished, press
PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
eA confirmation tone sounds.*
PROGRAM/2WAY REC
eTo cancel during programming, press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC), then start
from step 1.
elf 3 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed.
Restart from step 1.
*What the confirmation tone means
1 beep: The mode is different from the previously selected one.
2 beeps: The mode is the same as the previously selected one.
If a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset a
i (TONE). Reprogram if necessary.
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Greeting Message
You can record a personal greeting message. If not, one of two
pre-recorded greetings will be played when a call is received (p. 13).
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All messages (greeting, incoming, memo, etc.) are stored in digital i
memory (p. 13). The total recording time is about 16 minutes. We |
recommend you record a brief greeting message (see the sample
on the next page) in order to leave more time for recording new
messages.
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To record a greeting message
1 Press [GREETING HEC to start the -
recording mode.
e“Press RECORD again to record
greeting.” is heard.
2 Within 5 seconds, press
GREETING REC) again to GREETING CHECK 7
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GREETING REC
eA long beep sounds.
(STOP)
3 After the long beep, talk clearly (STOP)
about 8 inches (20 cm) away from
the MIC (microphone).
eThe display shows the elapsed
recording time.
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4 When finished, press (STOP).
eTo check the recorded
greeting, press
(GREETING CHECK).
eTo change the
message, repeat
from step 1.
To increase the volume,
press VOLUME (A).
To decrease, press
VOLUME
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Greeting message sample
“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry | cannot take your
call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”
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To erase the recorded greeting message
Press (GREETING CHECK) » press while the message is being
played.
eThe unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting.
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you do not record a greeting message (p. 12), one of the following two
messages will be played when a call is received depending on the caller's
recording time (p. 16).
To check the pre-recorded greeting, press (GREETING CHECK).
eA pre-recorded greeting will be played as below.
WWhen the recording time is set to “1 minute” or “unlimited”;
“Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number
after the becp. We will return your call.”
MWhen the recording time is set to “greeting only”;
“Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”
Flash Memory Message Backup
Messages are stored indefinitely on a “flash memory” IC chip—even
if a power failure occurs. All of the messages are saved until you
erase them.
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Programmable Preparations
You can program the following functions by using the handset near the
base unit. See the noted pages for details.
The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights must be off
before programming.
Lift the handset, then press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
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Press (SCREEN/PLAYBACK).
elf an alarm tone sounds, move
towards the base unit, then try again.
To adjust the time and day, press (0). (page 15)
To set the remote code, press (1). (page 37)
To select the number of rings, press (2). (page 17)
To set the CPC function, press (3). (page 18)
To set the greeting monitor function, press (4). (page 18)
To select the caller's recording time, press (5). (page 16)
To store the pager number, press (+). (page 34)
When finished, press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
eA confirmation tone sounds.*
eTo cancel during programming, press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC), then start |
from the beginning.
elf 6 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed.
Enter the correct number again.
* What the confirmation tone means
1 beep: The new programmed number is stored.
2 beeps: The number is the same as the previously stored one.
6 beeps: The number is not correct. Try again from the beginning.
If a power failure occurs, the setting will return to the factory preset.
Reprogram if necessary.
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Time and Day Adjustment
Voice Time/Day Stamp: During Riain a synthesized voice will |
announce the time and day when each message \ was recorded, i
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1 Press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
eThe TALK indicator flashes.
2 Press (SCREEN/PLAYBACK ).
eThe indicator lights.
e"P” is displayed on the base unit.
3 Press (0).
e" )” is displayed.
e“Set time” is announced.
The time/day will be heard if it
was adjusted beforehand.
TALK indicator
4 Enter the current time (hour and
minute) by using a 4-digit number.
(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)
e The entered number is displayed.
D Press [e] to select “AM” or “PM”.
Press (+) repeatedly to set the day.
When finished, press
PROGRAM/2WAY
REC).
PROGRAM/2WAY
REC
eThe unit announces the time/day. en PLANBACE
The clock starts working.
e In step 4, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military
time. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100” and select “PM” by pressing (x].)
eThe accuracy of the clock is approximately +45 seconds a month at room
temperature.
To check the time/day
Press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC) » (SCREEN/PLAYBACK) » (0).
eThe current time/day is heard.
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» Programmable Preparations
Selecting the Caller's Recording Time
You may select the caller's recording time as either “1 minute”, “unlimited”
or “greeting only”. The factory preset is “unlimited”.
1 Press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
eThe TALK indicator flashes.
2 Press (SCREEN/PLAYBACK).
e The indicator lights.
e“P” is displayed on the base unit.
3 Press (5).
eThe current setting is displayed.
1: 1 minute
2: unlimited (factory preset)
3: greeting only TALK Indicator
A Press (1), (2) or (3) to select the
recording time.
eThe setting is displayed.
5 When finished, press
(PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
eThe indicator lights go out.
(PROGRAM/2WAY REC)
SCREEN/PLAYBACK
and indicator
if you select “greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the
greeting message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any
messages.
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Selecting the Number of Rings
You may select the number of rings before the answering system answers
a call, from “1” to “7” or “AUTO (for Toll Saver)”. The factory preset is
“AUTO”.
1 Press [(PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
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eThe TALK indicator flashes.
Press [SCREEN/PLAYBACK J.
eThe indicator lights.
e“P” is displayed on the base unit.
Press (2).
eThe current setting is displayed.
Press a dialing button (0) to (7) to
set the number of rings.
0: Selects “AUTO”.
“A” is displayed.
1-7: The unit will answer after the
selected number of rings.
When finished, press
PROGRAM/2WAY REC}.
eThe indicator lights go out.
Toll Saver (When set to “AUTO”)
When you Call the unit from a touch tone telephone:
If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new
message.
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TALK indicator
PROGRAM/2WAY REC
SCREEN/PLAYBACK
and Indicator
If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new messages.
Hang up when you hear the 3rd ring. This will save you the toll
charge for the call.

» Programmable Preparations
Setting the CPC (Calling Party Control) Function
The CPC function is preset to “A”. If you use a call waiting service, set to
“b”, or the call waiting tone will disconnect someone leaving a message.
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2.
Press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
Press (SCREEN/PLAYBACK |).
. Press (3).
eThe current setting, “A” or “b”, is displayed on the base unit.
. To select “b”, press (2).
OR
To select “A”, press (1).
eThe setting is displayed.
. When finished, press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
Setting the Greeting Monitor Function
When your greeting message is being played to the caller, you can also
listen to it through the speaker. To listen to your greeting, set to “2 (ON)”.
The factory preset is “1 (OFF).
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2.
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Press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
Press (SCREEN/PLAYBACK ).
. Press (4).
eThe current setting, “1” or “2”, is displayed on the base unit.
. To select “2 (ON)”, press (2).
OR
To select “1 (OFF)”, press (1).
The setting is displayed.
. When finished, press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).

Wall Mounting
This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.
1 Connect the AC adaptor.
To Power
Outlet
07 Tuck the telephone line
cord inside the wall
mounting adaptor.
© Insert the tabs of the
adaptor into the “WALL”
unit openings.
@) Push the adaptor in the
direction of the arrow.
e“UP WALL” should face
upward.
3 Connect the telephone line
cord. Mount the unit, then
slide down.
eExtend the antenna fully.
4 Q) Pull down the handset
hook until it locks so
the tab holds the
handset.
®© To charge the
battery:
Place the handset on
the handset hook as
shown.
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Making Calls
1 Press (TALK).
eThe TALK indicator lights.
? Dial a telephone number.
elf you misdial, press (FLASH
firmly then dial again.
To hang up, press or
i (TALK) and
3 place the handset on the base TALK ;
unit.
eThe TALK indicator light
goes out.
LOUD/RINGER
(CH)
elf an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move closer to the base unit or place
the handset on the base unit. Then try again.
eTo switch to the speakerphone during a call with the handset, see
page 24.
To redial the last number dialed
Press =» (REDIAL/PAUSE).
To select the receiver volume
Press (LOUD/RINGER) while talking.
eEach time you press the button, the volume level will change from
MEDIUM (preset) to HIGH to LOW.
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press (CH) to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit.
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