Panasonic KX-TCD400AL manual

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    C 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 R INT 9 Digital Cordless Phone Operating Instructions Model No. KX-TCD400AL Contents Preparat ion Before Initial Use ............ ............. 2 Important Informat ion .............. .... 3 Setting up ......... ........... ............... . 6 Cordless Telephone Using the Telephone ............ ..... 11 Making Calls ............[...]

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    2 Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panas onic digital cordless telephone. Dear purchaser, You have acquired a KX-TCD400AL, whic h is a product made in regard with the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT). DECT technology is characterized by high-security protection against interceptions as well as high-quality dig[...]

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    3 Preparation Important Information Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operati on of this Permitted Attachment are contained in [...]

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    4 Important Information If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is not connected by means of a modern p[...]

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    5 Preparation Important Information Only use the power supply included with the product. Do not connect the AC Adaptor to any AC outlet other than the standard AC230 V. The apparatus is approved for use with PQLV200AL power supply. This apparatus is unable to make emergency telephone calls under the following conditions: • The portable handset ba[...]

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    6 Setting up Connection Plug in the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord in order 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • KX-TCD400AL is not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling) services. Battery Installation Please ensure the batteries are inserted as shown. part should be inserted first. Clos[...]

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    7 Preparation Setting up Battery Charge At the time of shipment, the batteries are not charged. To charge, place the handset on the base unit. Please charge the batteries for ab out 7 hours before initial use. During charging, the battery icon is as shown below. Fully charged During charging The handset which power is off will be turned on automati[...]

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    8 Setting up Symbols Used in This Operating Instructions Replacing the Batteries If the icon flashes after a few telephone calls even when the handset batteries have been fully charged, 2 batteries must be replaced. Charge new batteries for approximately 7 hours before initial use. When replacing the batteries, ensure that the correct battery type [...]

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    9 Preparation Setting up Location of Controls Handset Handset Display 1 - : PHONEBOOK Button 2 - TALK Button 3 - N a vigator Key 4 - REDIAL/P AUSE Button 5 - RECALL Button 6 - : MENU/OK Button 7 - OFF/POWER Butt on 8 - CLEAR Button 9 - HOLD Button C 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 R INT 9 9 6 7 8 Charge Contact 2 3 4 1 5 Display Receiver Microphone Charge Contac[...]

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    10 Setting up Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall. - Insert screws into the wall. The centre of the screw hole should be 8 cm horizontally apart. - Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord. - Arrange the wires as shown, then mount the unit. 8 cm Screws Hooks 8 cm Wall Template TCD400AL_e.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 20, 200[...]

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    11 Cordless Telephone Using the Telephone Power On/Off Power on Power off *1 When button is released, the display changes to the standby mode. *2 The display goes blank. Making a Call Pre-dialling Post-dialling *1 If you need correction, press CLEAR . Digit is cleared to the left, then enter numbers. Answering a Call Terminating a Call *1 You can a[...]

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    12 Making Calls Redialling The last 10 numbers dialled are stored in the redial list automatically. Dialling with the Redial List Dialling the Last Number Dialled Editing the Dialled Number in the Redial List Clearing One/All Dialled Item(s) i n the Redial List • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 If there is no item stored in the redial l[...]

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    13 Cordless Telephone Answering Calls Auto Talk If you set Auto Talk to on, you can answer the phone by lifting the handset off the base unit. • To exit the operation, press any time. Temporary Bell Off When an external call is incoming, you can temporarily turn off the handset ringer. This function will not work when the handset is on the base u[...]

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    14 Phonebook You can store up to 20 caller information in the phonebook. Storing a Caller Information • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 If you need to make a correction, press RIGHT or LEFT to move cursor then clear digit/character by pressing CLEAR , and/or ent er digits/characters. Digits/characters are cleared or added to the left of[...]

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    15 Cordless Telephone Phonebook Editing a Caller Information Clearing a Caller Information Dialling with the Phonebook • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 If there is no item stored in the phonebook, the display shows "NO ITEM" . *2 Digits are cleared to the left of the flashing digit. *3 Digits are added to the left of the flas[...]

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    16 Phonebook Storing the Phone Number into the Phonebook When Pre-dialling • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 If you need correction, press CLEAR . Digit is cleared to the left, then enter numbers. *2 To enter characters, see Character Selection on page 14. Storing the Number from the Redial List into the Phonebook • To exit the operat[...]

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    17 Cordless Telephone Phonebook Hot Key You can assign the dialling buttons 1 through 9 as hot keys. You can choose 9 phone numbers from the phonebook. Registering a Phone Number as a Hot Key Dialling with Hot Key Clearing the Hot Key Registration • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 If there is no item stored in the phonebook, the display[...]

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    18 Handset Settings : Time Alarm You must set the clock before setting the time alarm. Setting Alarm Time Setting Time Alarm On/Off • To exit the operation, press any time. To stop time alarm: Time alarm will sound for 3 minutes. When the alarm sounds, press any dialling buttons or key. Alarm stops and display returns to the standby mode. If &quo[...]

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    19 Cordless Telephone Handset Settings : Ringer Option Setting the Ringer Volume The choices are 6 levels and off. • If "RINGER OFF" is selected, is displayed. Setting the Ringer Pattern for Exte rnal Call/Alarm There are 20 patterns available on each ringer. • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 If you select one of the melody [...]

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    20 Handset Settings : Tone Option You can set the following sounds on or off. Key Tone: Key tone will sound when you press any key, and a confirmation tone and an error tone will be heard during operation. Range Warning Alarm: Alarm will sound when you move out of range of a ba se unit. Battery Low Alarm: Alarm will sound when the batteries need to[...]

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    21 Cordless Telephone Handset Settings : Display Option Selecting the Talk Mode Display Even if you select "PHONE NO" , the other party’s phone number will not appear on your display when you receive calls. Selecting the Display Lan guage • To exit the operation, press any time. • If " F43 00 " is selected, the Command Int[...]

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    22 Handset Settings : Call Option Call BAR On/Off This allows you to make an emergency call. Setting the Direct Call Number After a direct call number has been set and on, you can dial the direct call number only by pressing TALK . Incoming calls are accepted. Setting the Direct Call On/Off • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 The factory [...]

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    23 Cordless Telephone Handset Settings : Other Options Changing Handset PIN The factory preset is 0000. Once you have programmed the handset PIN, you cannot confirm it. We recommend you write down the handset PIN. If you forget it, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre. • To exit the operation, press any time. Current 4-digit Hands[...]

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    24 Handset Settings Key Lock You can lock the handset dialling buttons. Only incoming calls are accepted while the key lock is on. The key lock is cancelled if the handset is turned off. When the key lock is on, emergency calls cannot be made until key lock is cancelled. Key Lock On Key Lock Off • is displayed and all dialling buttons are locked.[...]

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    25 Cordless Telephone Base Unit Settings Changing Base Unit PIN The factory preset is 0000. Once you have programmed the base unit PIN, you cannot confirm it. We recomme nd you write down the base unit PIN. If you forget it, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre. Selecting the Recall Time You can select the recall time, 700 msec (mil[...]

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    26 Initial Settings : Reset Hand set Settings You can reset all of the handset settings to their initial settings. • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 The factory preset is 0000. Handset Initial Settings Function Initial Setting Time Alarm Mode OFF Alarm Time Clear Handset Ringer Volume 6 Handset External Ringer Pattern 1 Handset Alarm To[...]

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    27 Cordless Telephone Initial Settings Reset Base Unit Settings • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 The factory preset is 0000. Base Unit Initial Settings Function Initial Setting Recall Time 100 msec Pause Timing 3 seconds 4-Digit Base Unit PIN 0000 Press OK . 4-digit Base Unit PIN *1 Press MENU . Search/Select "SETTING BS" . &[...]

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    28 Handset Menu Structure The following is the handset setting menu structure. To search for the desired item, press UP or DOWN . To select the desired item, press RIGHT . After selecting one of the items in the 3rd menu, please follow the instructions on the appropriate page. To enter the first menu, press . The words in parentheses indicate the c[...]

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    29 Useful Information Before Requesting Help If you experience any problems with the normal use of your apparatus, you should unplug it from the telephone outlet and connect a known working telephone in its place. If the known working telephone still has problems, then please contact the customer service department of your Network provider. If it o[...]

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    30 Technical Information Specifications: • Specifications are subject to change. • The illustrations used in this manual may differ slightly from the original device. Connections: The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend you connect a standard telephone on the same line for power protetion. Standard: DECT=(D igital E nhanced [...]

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    31 Useful Information Index A C Adaptor ............... ......................... .. 2, 6 Accessories .................. ......................... ... 2 Answering Calls ............................ ......... 13 Auto Talk ......................... .............. ......... 13 B ase Unit Initial Settings .......... .......................... 27 PIN ..[...]

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    For your future reference Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and addr ess of dealer Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty. Technical specifications are subject to change. Panasonic Australia Pt y. Limited Austlink Corporate Park 1 Garigal Road Belrose NSW 2085 Australia Panasonic Co[...]