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  • Page 1

    The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Charge the battery for 15 hours before initial use. 900 MHz Cordless Phone Operating Instructi[...]

  • Page 2

    ∑ Handset Cover (p. 8) Order No. PQYNTC1486B one Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, call 1-866-605-1277. ∑ AC Adaptor (p. 7) Order No. PQWATC1461M1 one ∑ Telephone Line Cord (p. 7) one ∑ Belt Clip (p. 27) Order No. PQZHTC1486B one ∑ Battery (p. 8) Order No. PQWBTC1461M o[...]

  • Page 3

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) For Best Performance 3 Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for 15 hours before initial use (p. 8).[...]

  • Page 4

    Advanced Operation Phone Book ............................ 20 Storing Names and Numbers ............................... 20 Finding Stored Items .............. 22 Dialing .................................... 22 Editing .................................... 23 Erasing ................................... 24 Special Features ..................... 25 Aut[...]

  • Page 5

    Location of Controls “ 5 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Base unit Charge Contacts (p. 9) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 8, 25) [HANDSET LOCATOR] (p. 25) Antenna (p. 3) Hook (p. 28) PQQX14062ZA-2 04.2.5 10:25 AM ページ 5[...]

  • Page 6

    “ Location of Controls 6 Handset Antenna [P A USE/REDIAL] (p . 11, 26) Charge Contacts (p . 9) [ /FLASH] (p. 11, 12, 26) [A UT O/PROGRAM] (p . 18, 20, 22) [MUTE/CLEAR] (p . 12, 19, 24) [OFF] (p . 11, 15) RINGER Selector (p . 9) [ ] (T ONE) (p. 25) [CH/FUNCTION] (Channel) (p . 10, 11) LOUD/SEARCH Key ( [ ] , [ ] ) (see below) Display (p. 14) [EDIT[...]

  • Page 7

    Settings “ 7 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Connections[...]

  • Page 8

    “ Settings 8 Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for 15 hours before initial use. ≥ The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds. OR IN USE/CHARGE Indicator Installing the Battery in the Handset Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place. Black Lead Red Lead Recharge Recharge the batt[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: ≥ A fully charged battery will give you up to 5 hours of continuous talk time, or keep your handset in standby mode to receive incoming calls for up to 5 days (if no phone cal[...]

  • Page 10

    Programmable Functions 10 Display Language You can select ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH as the display language. Your phone comes from the factory set to ENGLISH. If you want to select the other language, program as follows: 1 Press [CH/FUNCTION] . ≥ The current setting is displayed. 2 Select “ ENG ” (ENGLISH), “ ESP ” (SPANISH) or “ FRA ?[...]

  • Page 11

    Making Calls “ 11 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1 Press . ≥ After a few seconds, the display will show the receiver volume. 2 Dial a telephone number. ≥ The dialed number is displayed. 3 To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit. ≥ If an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move closer to the [...]

  • Page 12

    To select the receiver volume Press or while talking. ≥ Each time you press or , the volume level will change by 4 levels. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Answering Calls “ Making calls 12 When a call is received, the handset rings and the IN USE/CHARGE indicator on the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID, the calling party information [...]

  • Page 13

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 13 Basic Operation The display shows the caller ’ s name, phone number and the date and time received after the fi rst ring. After you answer the call, the display will show the receiver volume. Caller ID Service “ This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone compa[...]

  • Page 14

    “ Caller ID Service 14 To check the number of new calls If you have received 10 new calls, the display will show the following: NEW CALL 10 ≥ Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases: ≥ — If the caller dialed from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service, the display will show “ OUT OF AREA ” . ≥ — If [...]

  • Page 15

    Using the Caller List “ 15 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Viewing the Caller List To check who has called, follow the steps below. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press or to enter the Caller List. ≥ The display will show, for example, the following: 2 To sea[...]

  • Page 16

    “ Using the Caller List 16 Ex. When you search from the most recent call: Lift the handset off the base unit and press . [ ] ≥ If there is no name information for a caller, the display will only show the phone number. To return to the previous caller, press . To exit the Caller List , press [OFF] . ≥ The handset will return to the standby mod[...]

  • Page 17

    17 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) “ Editing the Caller ’ s Phone Number The unit can edit a phone number into one of 3 patterns. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press or to enter the Caller List. 2 Scroll to the desired caller by using or . 3 Press [EDIT] to [...]

  • Page 18

    “ Using the Caller List 18 Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book You can store numbers that are in the Caller List in the phone book. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press or to enter the Caller List. 2 Scroll to the caller you want to store in the phone book by using or . ≥ If the numb[...]

  • Page 19

    19 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Erasing Caller Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. To erase a speci fi c caller from the Caller List 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press or to enter the Caller List. 2 Scroll t[...]

  • Page 20

    Phone Book 20 You can store up to 10 names and phone numbers in the phone book. Using the phone book, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display. Storing Names and Numbers Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. 1 Press [AUTO/PROGRAM] . 2 Press a memory station number ( [0] to [9] ). ≥ If an item is already stored, that inf[...]

  • Page 21

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) “ 21 Advanced Operation For example, to enter “TOM”: 1 Press [8] . 2 Press [6] three times, then wait for 3 seconds. 3 Press [6] . ≥ If you enter a blank, press [1] . ≥ To show the cursor, press after entering a character. While entering names, the cursor will flash on the display. If you[...]

  • Page 22

    Finding Stored Items Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. 1 Press [AUTO/PROGRAM] . 2 Press or . ≥ The first item or last item is displayed. 3 Scroll to the desired item by using or . ≥ You can find the items using the memory station numbers ( [0] to [9] ) directly in step 2. ≥ You can exit the phone book at any time by pressing [OFF] [...]

  • Page 23

    “ 23 Advanced Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Editing Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. 1 Press [AUTO/PROGRAM] . 2 Press or . ≥ The first item or last item is displayed. 3 Scroll to the phone book item you want to change by using or , and press [EDIT] . 4 Edit the name using the dialing buttons, or (p. 21),[...]

  • Page 24

    “ Phone Book 24 Erasing Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. To erase a speci fi c caller from the Phone book 1 Press [AUTO/PROGRAM] . 2 Press or . ≥ The first item or last item is displayed. 3 Scroll to the phone book item you want to erase by using or . 4 Press [MUTE/CLEAR] . ≥ A beep sounds. ≥ The handset will return to the stand[...]

  • Page 25

    Special Features “ 25 Advanced Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Handset Locator You can locate the handset or page the handset user with beep tones from the base unit. 1 Press [HANDSET LOCATOR] . ≥ The IN USE/CHARGE indicator flashes. The handset beeps for 1 minute and “ PAGING ” is displayed on the handset. 2 To[...]

  • Page 26

    Call Waiting Caller ID display If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID), when a second call is received while talking, the second caller ’ s information will be displayed. After you hear a call-waiting tone while talking, the unit will display the caller ’ s name, the phone number and the date and time [...]

  • Page 27

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 27 Useful Information Belt Clip You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip. To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Headset Jack When an optional headset is connected to the handset, make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a normal c[...]

  • Page 28

    28 Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 1 Push the lower side of the hook ( 1 ) and pull down the hook until it locks ( 2 ), so the tab holds the handset . 3 Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow ( 1 and 2 ). ≥ The word “UP WALL?[...]

  • Page 29

    29 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 5 To charge the battery: Fit the handset hole in the tab ( 1 ) and fi x the charge contacts ( 2 ). ≥ Make sure to place the handset with the keypad facing down. ≥ The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights. 1 2 Ta b Hole Adding Another Phone This unit will not work during a power [...]

  • Page 30

    30 If “ RECHARGE ” and “” are displayed after a few telephone calls even if the battery was fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic PQWBTC1461M (P-P504) battery. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2.[...]

  • Page 31

    Troubleshooting “ 31 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Problem The unit does not work. An alarm tone sounds. Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units. The handset does not ring. The handset display is blank. You cannot program items, such as the dialing mode. Cause and Remedy ?[...]

  • Page 32

    32 “ Troubleshooting Problem You cannot store a name and phone number in the phone book. While programming or searching, the handset starts to ring and stops the program/search. The handset does not display the caller ’ s name and/or phone number. The display goes to the standby mode while viewing the Caller List. When a second call is received[...]

  • Page 33

    33 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Problem You cannot redial by pressing [PAUSE/REDIAL] . “ RECHARGE ” and “” are displayed or the handset beeps intermittently. While talking, the call is disconnected. You charged the battery fully, but “ RECHARGE ” and “” are still displayed. The IN USE/CHARGE i[...]

  • Page 34

    34 Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or personal injury. 1 1. Read and understand all instructions. 1 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 1 3. Unplug this unit from AC outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid[...]

  • Page 35

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 35 Useful Information CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fi re or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) speci fi ed. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fi re. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructi[...]

  • Page 36

    36 FCC and Other Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identi fi er in the format US:AAA-----. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. Registration No. . . .[...]

  • Page 37

    37 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) “ WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND(OR) MAKING TEST CALLS TO EMERGENCY NUMBERS: 1) Remain on the line and brie fl y explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. 2) Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evenings. This device c[...]

  • Page 38

    “ FCC and Other Information 38 ≥ Environment — do not place the unit in a room where the temperature is less than 5 o C (41 o F) or greater than 40 o C (104 o F). Allow 10 cm (4 q ) clearance around the unit for proper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, shock, or direct sunlight. ≥ Routine care — wipe the unit[...]

  • Page 39

    39 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Specifications ∫ Base Unit Power Supply: AC Adaptor (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Power Consumption: Standby: Approx. 3.1 W Maximum: Approx. 4 W Frequency: 902.1 MHz – 904.05 MHz Dimensions (H k k W k k D): Approx. 89 mm k 127 mm k 180 mm (3 1 ⁄ 2 qk 5 qk 7 3 ⁄ 32 q ) Mass (Weight[...]

  • Page 40

    40 Index A Accessories .................................. 2 Answering calls ........................... 12 Automatic Security Code Setting ...................................... 25 B Backlit LCD ................................. 12 Base Unit location ......................... 3 Battery, Charge ........................ 3, 8 Battery information......[...]

  • Page 41

    41 ✄ P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC CORPORA TION OF AMERICA One P anasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jerse y 07094 P ANASONIC SALES COMP ANY , DIVISION OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC OF PUERT O RICO , INC., A ve . 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial P ark Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 P anasonic T eleph[...]

  • Page 42

    42 Some states do not allow the e xclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warr anty lasts, so the exclusions ma y not apply to you. This Limited Warranty giv es you specific legal rights and you ma y also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product de [...]

  • Page 43

    43 For product service ≥ Visit our website at: http://www.panasonic.com/support ≥ Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ≥ Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or 1-800-833-9626 When you ship the product ≥ Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton. ≥ Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the out[...]

  • Page 44

    PQQX14062ZA F1203-0 D Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanter í a, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 If y ou need assis[...]