Panasonic KX-TD7890 User manual

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KX-TD7890

Thank You for Purchasing the KX-TD7890.
Contents
For Best Performance
Battery Charge 3
Standard Battery Life 3
Best Location of the Base Unit 4
Operating Distance 4
Preparation
Charging Unit 5
Base Unit 6
Handset 8
Location of Controls
Charging Unit 9
Base Unit 9
Handset 10
Volume Control
Base Unit 11
Handset 11
Basic Operation with the Handset
Making Calls 12
Receiving Calls 12
Call Hold 12
Last Number Redial 12
Advanced Operation with the Handset
Automatic Dialing 13
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary Service Users) 14
Security Code Setting 14
For Call Waiting Service Users 14
If your Unit is Connected to aPBX 14
Intercom Calls
From the Handset to the Base Unit 15
From the Base Unit to the Handset (Handset locator) 15
Replacing the Battery 16
Wall Mounting
Wall Mounting the Base Unit 17
Wall Mounting the Charging Unit 17
Troubleshooting 18
Important Safety Instructions 20
Accessories
Handset One Base Unit One Charging Unit One
AC Adaptor Telephone Line
Cord
Battery*
(KX-A92)
One Two
Handset Cover
One
Cradle Cover
One
Wall-Mounting
Adaptor
One
Note:
•To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368.
•Battery*: Please use only aPanasonic KX-A92 battery.

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900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology
State-of-the art digital spread spectrum technology increases range longer than 900MHz
conventional wireless phones.
Voice Scrambling
Digital spread spectrum technology deters eavesdropping, to protect your privacy.
Power Antenna System™
Two antennas on the base unit help assure you of consistent sound quality and
reception.
Auto Channel Access
The unit constantly monitors the channel noise level and if noise interference occurs,
automatically switches to aclearer channel.
(BatteryXharge)
To power the handset, install the battery in the handset (P. 8)
and place the handset on the charging unit for about
15 hours to charge before initial use.
•The CHARGE indicator lights.
Note:
•Clean the handset and the charging unit charge contacts
with asoft dry cloth once amonth, or the battery may not
be charged properly.
•Once the handset battery is fully charged, you do not have
to place the handset on the charging unit until the
TALK/BATT LOW indicator flashes.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
^Recharge
Recharge the battery, when the TALK/BATT LOW indicator
flashes or beep tones sound every minute during a
conversation. You can recharge by placing the handset on the
charging unit or installing afully charged spare battery (P. 16)
(Standard Battery Life)
If your Panasonic battery KX-A92 is fully charged:
While the phone is in use (TALK) Up to about 3hours
While the phone is not in use (Stand-by) Up to about 10 days
Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.
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(Jest Location of the Base Unit)
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 such as aTV,
personal computer or another
wireless phone.
In aHIGH location, with no
obstructions or interference
from electrical appliances.
•Wireless telephones, except for an 900MHz telephone, can be used together.
•If you are out of range, an alarm tone will sound continuously during the conversation.
Operating Distance)
When using more than two base units, place the base units at least 3m(10 feet) away
from each other, or else proper radio transmission cannot be obtained.
Min. 3m (10 feet)
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(Charging Unit)
1. Connect as shown.
2. Attach the cradle cover
(included) and close it.
THE WALL OUTLET POWER SOCKET SHOULD BE LOCATED
NEAR THIS EQUIPMENT AND BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Note:
•Spare Battery: When the handset battery needs charging, replace it with afully
charged spare battery. This will eliminate waiting for the handset battery to fully
recharge.
•While the spare battery is charging, the SPARE CHARGE indicator lights.
•USE ONLY Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-A1 1. The adaptor must remain
connected at all times.
•The AC adaptor may feel warm during use. This is normal.
•The unit will not function during apower failure.
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(Base Unit)
1. Connect as shown. _
2. Raise the antennas.
To Telephone Line
Jack(RJllC)
THE WALL OUTLET POWER SOCKET SHOULD BE LOCATED
NEAR THIS EQUIPMENT AND BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Note:
•USE ONLY Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-A 11
.
The adaptor must remain connected at all times.
•The AC adaptor may feel warm during use. This is
normal.
•The unit will not function during apower failure.
We recommend you connect areserve standard
telephone on the same line as protection. The
Panasonic T-adaptor, KX-J66, is required.
To Telephone Line Jack
(RJ11C)
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About the RESET Button:
If the unit stops operating properly even after set it up correctly, press RESET on the
bottom of the base unit with apointed object, such as a pen, etc.
Pressing RESET does not erase any stored telephone numbers (p. 13).
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(Handset)
1. Install the battery 2. Close the handset cover
(included) as shown (included),
observing the proper
.Selecting the Ringer Tone (4 types):
Be sure the TALK/BATT LOW indicator light is
off. If the light is on, press TALK to turn it off.
1. Press MEMORY
2. Press TONE.
3. Press adialing button, 1to 4.
•The selected ringer tone sounds.
•If three beeps sound, the ringer volume is set to
OFF. Press MEMORY to end selecting, then set
the ringer volume to HIGH or LOW (p. 11).
Restart from step 1.
TONE
MEMORY -4J*
4. When Finished, press MEMORY.
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(Charging Unit)
Charge Contacts
CHARGE Indicator
Cradle Cover
Battery Charge Compartment
for Spare Battery
(under the cover)
SPARE CHARGE
Indicator
(Base Unit)
POWER Indicator
IN USE Indicator
,RINGER Selector
/(See P. 6)
,DIALING MODE
/Selector (See P. 6)
INTERCOM Button:
Used io make an intercom
call.
VOLUME Button:
Used to change the speaker
volume. MICROPHONE:
Used to make an
intercom call.
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(Handset)
TALK/BATT LOW
Indicator:
The indicator flashes when the
battery is low.
TALK Button:
Antenna
Used to make or receive acall
TONE Button:
Changes the dialing mode from
pulse to tone during acall.
REDIAL/PAUSE Button:
Used to redial the last dialed
number, and to insert apause
while dialing.
FLASH Button:
Used to disconnect the line, or
when you misdial. Also can
be used to send ahooking
signal to aCentral Office for
Call Waiting for an outside
call.
INTERCOM Indicator:
The indicator lights during
an intercom call.
INTERCOM Button:
Used to make or receive
an intercom call.
HOLD Button:
Used to place acall on
hold.
VOLUME/RINGER
Button:
Used to change the
receiver and ringer
volume.
MEMORY Button:
Used before dialing a
speed dial number or to
store programming.
Charge Contacts
(Bottom of the handset)
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CBase Unit) RINGER Selector
VOLUME Button
>To adjust the speaker volume
(8levels)
1. To increase, press the VOLUME"v.
button. To decrease, press .
t>To Select the ringer volume
1. Set the RINGER Selector to HIGH,
LOW or OFF.
•When set to HIGH or LOW. abell will
sound at the selected volume.
•When set to OFF, two beeps will sound
and the base unit will not ring.
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(Handset
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VOLUME/RINGER
Button
OTo select the receiver volume to
HIGH or LOW (default)
1. Press VOLUME/RINGER while
speaking.
•Each time you press, the volume will
change.
D>To Adjust the ringer volume
Be sure the TALK/BATT LOW
indicator light is off. If the light is
on, press TALK to turn it off.
•To select HIGH (default) or LOW:
press VOLUME/RINGER lightly.
(Each time you press, abell will sound and
the ringer volume will change accordingly.)
•To turn the ringer OFF:
press and hold VOLUME/RINGER until a
bell sounds followed by 2beeps.
•To turn the ringer ON:
press VOLUME/RINGER lightly. The
ringer sounds at the HIGH level.
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(Making Calls)
TALK
TALK/BATT-
LOW Indicator
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1. Open the flip.
•The TALK/BATT LOW indicator lights.
•If the indicator does not light, press TALK.
•If an alarm tone sounds, move toward the base
unit. Then try again.
2. Dial atelephone number.
Flip
REDIAL/PAUSE
VOLUME/RINGER
Note:
(Receiving Calls)
1. Open the flip or Press TALK.
2. To hang up, close the flip or press TALK.
3. To hang up, close the flip or press TALK.
•The indicator light goes out.
•The indicator light goes out.
•Calls cannot be ended by placing the handset on the charging unit.
Lighted keypad:
The dialing buttons will light while dialing and flash when acall is received. The
light will go out about 10 seconds after dialing or answering acall.
•The TALK/BATT LOW indicator flashes.
•When holding acall with the flip opened, the call will remain on hold even if you close the
flip.
•If you put acall on hold for 6minutes, warning tones will sound. The call will be
disconnected after atotal of 10 minutes.
t> Retrieving
1. Open the flip or Press TALK.
•If another phone is connected on the same line, you can also release the hold by lifting its
handset.
(Call Hold)
>Setting
1. Press HOLD during aconversation.
(Last Number RediaT)
1. Open the flip. (Follow step 1of Making Calls on this page.)
2. Press REDIAL/PAUSE
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(Automatic Dialing^)
Before storing phone numbers in memory or erasing astored number, be sure the
TALK/BATT LOW indicator light is off. If the light is on, press TALK to turn it
off.
t> Storing Phone Numbers in Memory
You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the handset. The dialing buttons (0 to 9)
function as memory stations.
1. Press MEMORY.
•The TALK/BATT LOW indicator flashes.
TALK/BATT
LOW Indicator
TALK
Memory Station
Number
MEMORY
t> Erasing astored number
1. Press MEMORY.
2. Press the memory station number (0 to 9) to be erased.
3. Press MEMORY
2. Press amemory station number
(0 to 9).
•Along beep sounds.
3. Enter aphone number up to 20 digits.
•If you misdial, press TALK twice to end
storing, then restart from step 1.
4. When finished, press MEMORY.
•Aconfirmation tone sounds.
1beep :The new number is stored.
2beeps :The number is the same as a
previously stored one.
•To store other numbers, repeat steps 1
through 4.
Memory Stickers:
You may use the included memory stickers as a
name or phone number index for automatic
dialing. Write down the desired names or
numbers, then attach the sticker to the handset or
in aconvenient place.
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TEL NO.
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0Dialing astored number
1. Open the flip.
•If the TALK/BATT LOW indicator does not light, press TALK.
2. Press MEMORY
3. Press the memory station number (0 to 9).
•The stored number is dialed.
(^emporaryrONElJialing (For Rotary Service UsersJ)
Press TONE before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
•The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to access answering systems,
electronic banking services, etc. When you hang up, the mode returns to pulse.
(Security Code Setting)
One of amillion security codes is set on your unit at the factory. This code helps avoid
unauthorized use of your telephone line by another wireless telephone.
We recommend you press REDIAL/PAUSE between the access number for an outside
line and the phone number.
You cannot operate call transfer feature by pressing HOLD.
•Pressing REDIAL/PAUSE once creates a3.5 second pause. This prevents misdialing when
you redial or dial astored number.
(REDIAL/PAUSE counts as one digit.)
Press FLASH lightly if you hear acall-waiting tone while talking.
•The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.
•To return to the first caller, press FLASH again.
(If Your Unit is Connected to aPBX)
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A2-way intercom is available between the handset and the base unit.
(From the Handsetto the Base Unit )
1. Handset :Open the flip.
•The TALK/BATT LOW indicator lights.
2. Handset :Press INTERCOM and speak .
•The INTERCOM indicator lights.
•The TALK/BATT LOW indicator light goes
out.
3« Base Unit :When the other party's voice is
heard, answer through the MICROPHONE.
4. Handset :To end the intercom, close the flip
or press INTERCOM.
FMICROPHONE
(From the Base Unit to the Handset (Handset locator))
Using this feature, you can locate the
handset if misplaced.
1. Base Unit :Press INTERCOM.
•The handset beeps for 1minute.
•To stop paging, press INTERCOM again.
2. Handset :Open the flip or press
INTERCOM to answer.
3. Base Unit :Speak into the MICROPHONE.
4. Handset :To end the intercom, close the flip
or press INTERCOM
During the intercom:
•Intercom calls can only be ended by the handset.
•If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the base unit
speaker volume by pressing n/. Reducing the speaker volume of the base unit will
increase the microphone sensitivity.
•If two tones sound, an incoming call has been received. To answer, press TALK. The
intercom is ended.
(The tones will not sound when the ringer volume is set to OFF.)
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When the handset battery needs charging, replace it with the fully charged spare battery.
This will eliminate waiting for the handset battery to fully recharge.
1. Remove the handset 2. Remove the handset 3. Replace the handset
cover. battery. battery with the spare
battery in the charging
unit.
Note:
•If the TALK/BATT. LOW indicator flashes even when the handset battery has
been fully charged, it is time to change the battery with anew one. Remember to
fully charge the new battery before use.
•The spare battery is always being charged in the charging unit while the AC adaptor
is connected. The battery cannot be overcharged.
•Please use only aKX-A92 battery.
Attention:
The product that you have purchased is powered by anickel cadmium battery which is
rbh crecyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is
ifm illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
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The base unit and charging unit can be mounted on awall.
(Wall Mounting the Base IJnit)
1. Drill two holes 2. Connect the AC adaptor, then the telephone cord. Attach the
spaced 9.0 cm wall-mounting adaptor (included) if necessary and raise the
(3.5 inches) apart antennas. Then mount the unit and slide down. (Follow steps
and install two as shown below.)
screws <Mount according to wall plate>
(Wall Mounting the Charging UniO
1. Drill two holes spaced 2. Mount the unit and slide
2.7 cm (1.1 inches) down,
apart and install two
screws.
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Problem Remedy
An alarm tone sounds when you •You are too far from the base unit.
open the flip, press TALK or Move closer and try again.
press INTERCOM. •Plug in the base unit AC adaptor.
An alarm tone sounds •Move closer to the base unit quickly, or the call
continuously while using the will be terminated within 60 seconds.
handset. •Plug in the base unit AC adaptor.
The unit does not work. •Check the settings (p. 5-8).
•Charge the battery fully.
•Clean the charge contacts and charge again.
Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. •Set the handset and the base unit away from
Interference from other electrical other electrical appliances.
units. •Move closer to the base unit.
•Raise the base unit antennas.
The unit stops working during •Press RESET on the bottom of the unit with a
operation. pointed object, such as apen, etc. (P. 7)
•Unplug the base unit AC adaptor. Plug in, then try
again.
•Re-insert the handset battery and try again.
The handset does not ring. •The ringer volume is set to OFF. Press
VOLUME/RINGER lightly when the
TALK/BATT LOW indicator light is off.
•After plugging in the base unit AC adaptor, the
handset will not ring for 10 seconds.
The base unit does not ring. The RINGER selector is set to OFF. Set to HIGH
or LOW
While selecting aringer tone or •To answer the call, press TALK. The
storing aphone number, the unit programming will be canceled. Try again.
starts to ring.
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Problem Remedy
You cannot store aphone number •You cannot store anumber or select atone while
in memory. the unit is in the talk or intercom mode.
You cannot select aringer tone. •Do not pause for over 30 seconds while
programming.
INTERCOM does not function. •The handset is too far from the base unit or is
engaged in an outside call.
•After plugging in the base unit AC adaptor,
INTERCOM will not function for about 10
seconds.
REDIAL/PAUSE does not •The button has adouble function. It will redial the
function properly. last dialed number if pressed at the outset of a call
(p. 12). If another number has been dialed first, it
will operate as apause button (p. 14).
The unit beeps every minute •Charge the battery fully or replace with afully
during aconversation or the charged spare battery (p. 3, 16).
TALK/BATT LOW indicator
flashes intermittently.
You charged the battery about 1
5
•Clean the charge contacts and charge again.
hours, but the TALK/BATT •It is time to change the battery. Please purchase a
LOW indicator flashes new battery (p. 16).
intermittently.
The CHARGE indicator and/or •This is normal.
the SPARE CHARGE indicator
light never go(es) out while
charging.
If you cannot solve your problem. •Call our customer satisfaction center at 201-348-
9090.
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When using this unit, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
personal injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from AC outlets before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use adamp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit near water, for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or the like.
5. Place this unit securely on astable
surface. Serious damage and/or injury
may result if the unit falls.
6. 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
aplace where proper ventilation is not
provided.
7. 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.
8. Do not place objects on the power cord.
Install the unit where no one can step or
trip on the cord.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords. This can result in the
risk of Fire or electric shock.
10. Never push any objects through slots in
this unit. This may result in the risk of
fire or electric shock. Never spill any
liquid on the unit.
11. 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.
12. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to an authorized
servicenter when the following
conditions occur:
A. When the power supply cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit.
C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or
water.
D. 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 adistinct change in
performance.
13. During thunderstorms, avoid using
telephones except cordless types. There
may be aremote risk of an electric
shock from lightning.
14. Do not use this unit to report agas leak,
when in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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