Panasonic KX-TCA155 User manual

DECT Portable Station
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TCA155
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic model 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 your 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-CO Key ........................................................................................ 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 .............................................................................................. 18
Receiving Calls............................................................................................. 19
Intercom Calls/Outside Calls/Group Calls................................................. 19
Temporary Ringer Off ............................................................................... 19
Caller ID .................................................................................................... 20
During a Conversation................................................................................. 21
Transferring a Call..................................................................................... 21
Holding ...................................................................................................... 21
Turning the Microphone On/Off................................................................. 22
Using the Phonebook .................................................................................. 23
Handset Phonebook.................................................................................. 23
Hot Key Dial .............................................................................................. 26
Entering Characters .................................................................................. 26
Features List................................................................................................. 28
Programming................................................................................................ 32
Changing the Initial Settings ..................................................................... 32
Others............................................................................................................ 40
Walkie-Talkie............................................................................................. 40
Using the belt clip...................................................................................... 41

Table of Contents
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Wall Mounting ........................................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 42
Troubleshooting for Portable Station......................................................... 42
Important Information.................................................................................. 44
Battery Information.................................................................................... 44
Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 45

Before Initial Use
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Before Initial Use
Please read Important Information on page 44 before use. Read and
understand all instructions.
Registration
Your PS must be registered in the Business Telephone System and you have to
determine the extension number before initial use.
Accessories (included)
jAC adaptor
(PQLV200CE)
One
jCharger
One
jBelt Clip
One
jHandset Cover
One
jRechargeable Batteries
(AAA size)
One

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Before Operating the PS
Location of Controls
Handset
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Receiver
Display
TALK button
SPEAKERPHONE
button
Charge Contact
Soft Button
CANCELL/POWER
button
Charge Contact
CLEAR/TRANSFER button
Joystick
INTERCOM button
Call/Charge Indicator
Headset Jack
RECALL button 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:
Used to make or receive intercom
calls.
CLEAR/TRANSFER Button:
Used to clear digits or characters,
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 WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV200CE.
To AC Outlet
AC adaptor
Fasten the AC
adaptor cord to
the cord holder.

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Battery Installation
Please ensure the batteries are inserted as shown. part 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, part should be removed first.
• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge indicator will charge
from red to green. Refer to “Battery Information” on page 44.
• It is normal for the PS and charger to get 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 base unit
Out of range, No registration
Intercom Indicator
Off-hook Status
Message Waiting
Phonebook Mode
Battery strength
Hot line ON
Ringer Volume OFF
Press POWER for about 2 seconds,
and “KX-TCA155”will be displayed. 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 keylock mode, and the PS is on a
charger.
• You can select whether the guidance display is shown or not. (See page XX.)
Caller ID
Pause
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1:Single line
2:Group line
3:Loop line
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Category 1
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Category 1
Paul
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<Main menu>
<PBX Feature menu> <Flexible key menu>
<Outgoing call log><Incoming call log><PS Phonebook>
<Incoming call log group>
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Guidance display
<In standby mode>
Normal display
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Function Menu Display
Press 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:
access to the "Ringer Option" settings.
New Phonebook:
stores a new item in the Handset Phonebook.
Setting Handset:
access to the "Setting Handset".
PBX Program:
enters or exits the PBX programming mode.
Walkie-Talkie:
turns on/off or sets the Walkie-Talkie mode.
Phonebook:
access to the Phonebook.
Caller ID:
displays the incoming call log.
Redial:
displays the outgoing call log.
Mute:
turns the microphone on/off.
Caller ID
Phonebook

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PBX Feature Menu
Functions of the PS can be activated through the display key list.
Move joystick left to display the key list.
Flexible-CO Key
The F-CO key can be used to seize an idle outside line while making or receiving an
outside call, or used as a feature button. Move 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 dialing pause.
FWD/DND:
Sets the Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb
features.
Message:
Used to leave a message waiting indication or
call back the party who left the message waiting
indication.
Search Wave:
Searches the strongest radio signal from the
base unit.
PBX Program:
Used to enter or exit the 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 press to highlight the desired key
then press .
Pause
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1:Single line
2:Group line
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
The display depends on the operation. Press the corresponding soft button to select the
item.
Shows the Handset Phonebook.
Shows the function menu.
Used to redial.
Used to confirm the entry.
Turns the ringer off.
Shows the PBX System
Phonebook.
Shows the PBX Extension
Phonebook.
Shows the incoming call log.
Shows the incoming call log
group.
Shows the next display.
Clear digits or characters.
Inserts a dialing pause.
Return to the previous display.
Used to set the time for memo
alarm.
Used to clear the memo alarm
display.
Used to select an item on setting
mode.
Displayed when in
character entry mode.
Displayed when in
character entry mode.
Displayed when in
character entry mode.
Displayed when in
character entry mode.
Displayed when in
character entry mode.
Displayed when in
character entry mode.
Displayedwheninkeylock,and
used to unlock the dialling
buttons.
Searches an item stored in the
Handset Phonebook in Index
Search.
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
Joystick.
Select “Ringer
Option”.
Press
Joystick.
Select “Ringer
Volume”.
Adjust the volume
level (6 levels/off).
Press
Joystick.
Press
Joystick.
During a conversation
To increase volume, move Joystick UP.
To decrease volume, move Joystick DOWN.
Receiver Volume
Speaker Volume
3 Levels
6 Levels
Press Joystick for
more than 2 seconds.
To lock
To unlock
<Display icon>

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Selecting the Display Language
• You can select one of 20 languages:
Press
Joystick.
Select “Setting
Handset”.
Press
Joystick.
Press
Joystick.
Select “Display
Option”.
Select “Select
Language”.
Press
Joystick.
Press
Joystick.
Select the
desired language.

Making Calls
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Making Calls
Calling Another Extension
Calling an Outside Party
Using the line access numbers
Using Flexible CO keys
• You can confirm a number before calling (Predialling) by entering the number,
then pressing .
• If you misdial while predialling, press to highlight the wrong digit and
press , then enter the correct digit.
• To clear an entire number while predialling, press and hold .
• If “ ” flashes, move closer to the Cell Station and try dialing again.
• To cancel dialing, press .
extension no.
Dial extension
number. Press CANCEL.
Talk.
Press TALK.
Dial outside
phone number.
phone no.outside phone no.
Press
CANCEL.
Talk.
Press
TALK.
OR
Press line access
number.
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Press
CANCEL.
Move Joystick
RIGHT.
Select the
idle CO key.
Press the idle CO
key number (1-3).
OR
Talk.
outside phone no.
Dial outside
phone number.
X

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 dialed.
You can make a call using the phone numbers
you have received.
Outgoing
Call Log
Incoming
Call Log
You can make a call using the phone
numbers that incoming call distribution
groups have received.
Incoming Call
Log Group
To make a call the last
dialed number.
Select the
desired item.Press TALK.
Press
TALK.
Press 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
• An outside number stored with a name in the PS dialing directory will be
displayed by number and name in the call log.
Talk.
Select the
desired item.
Press
TALK.
Press Right
Soft Key.
Press
CANCEL.
Press Right
Soft Key.
Press Right
Soft Key.
Description
Feature Display Icon
Handset
Phonebook
PBX
System
Phonebook
PBX
Extension
Phonebook
You can make a call using the extension
names stored in the Business Telephone
System.
You can make a call using the numbers
stored in the PS Dialing Directory.
You can make a call using the numbers
stored in the Business Telephone system.

Making Calls
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Handset Phonebook/PBX System Phonebook/PBX Extension Phonebook
Hot Key Dial
You can make a call simply by pressing the assigned number as hot key.
• *The step is omitted when using Handset Phonebook.
• You can search the item stored in the Phonebook as below:
• To enter characters, see page 26.
• To assign a phone number as hot key, see page 26.
name
Press Left
Soft Key.
Press Left Soft Key.* Enter the initial
letter of the
desired name.
Select the
desired item.
Press
TALK.
OR
<Index Search>
<Category Search-if the item is categorized>
initial letter
Press and hold the dialing button
assigned as a hot key.
Press TALK.
X

Receiving Calls
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Re ce ivin g C a lls
Intercom Calls/Outside Calls/Group Calls
Temporary Ringer Off
• You can also answer a call as follows:
–Auto Talk (See page 35.)
–Any Key Answer (See page 36.)
–Auto Answer (See page 36.)
Press CANCEL.
Talk.
Press TALK.
Press INTERCOM.Press CANCEL.
Press
CANCEL.
Talk.
Move
Joystick RIGHT.
Talk.
Select the CO key.
Press the CO key number (1-3).
OR
- flashing rapidly)
(
Intercom Calls/Outside Calls/Group Calls
Intercom Calls/Group Calls
Outside Calls
While receiving a call
- flashing rapidly)
(
To answer a call when the PS is ringing
To answer a call on a specific line
To answer a call on a specific line
X
Press Joystick to
turn the ringer off/on.
While receiving a call

Receiving Calls
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Caller ID
If an incoming outside call contains Caller ID information, it will be recorded in the
incoming call log while receiving in standby mode.
<Standby mode>
New calls have been
received.
Press Right
Soft Key.
Enter the desired
group no.
Press
Joystick.
19 JUN. 14:59
JAMES ONODA
0123456789
Time
Received
Date
Received
NamePhone No.
Access to the Incoming Call Log Group
group no.
Select the
desired item.
Press
Joystick.
Select “Save
Phonebook”.
Press
Joystick.
Press
Joystick.
Press
Joystick.
Select the
desired item.
Select the
desired item.
Select “Clear”.Press
Joystick.
Select “Yes”.
Calling back to the caller
Saving the Caller Information in the Handset Phonebook
Deleting
Talk.
Press
TALK.
Press
CANCEL.
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JAMES ONODA
0123456789
<Caller ID display>
Status of the
information