Panasonic KX-THA11 manual

Please read these Operating Instruct ions before using the unit an d save for future reference. For assistance, visit ou r website: http://www .p anasoni c.com/phonehelp for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico. This handset is an accesso ry handset for use with the KX-TH10 2 base unit. Y ou must register this handset with your base unit before i[...]

T able of Contents 2 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Introduction Feature highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessory informat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 5 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Preparation Setting up the handset . . . [...]

Introduction For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 3 Feature highlight s Thank you for purchas ing the Panasonic Ho me Communicatio n System Cordless Handset. Important: L For information about other compatible Panasonic units, see p age 5. L In these operating instructions , the “cordless ha ndset” is re ferred to a[...]

Introduction 4 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Accessory information Other additional/replacement accessories Note: L Y ou can expand your phone system by regist ering additiona l compatible Panasonic units (page 5). Sales and support information L T o order these accessories, call 1-800-332-5368. L TTY users (hear[...]

Introduction For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 5 Exp a nding your phone system Y ou can expand the phone system by registerin g the following units to a single base unit: max. 18 Note: L Headset and cell ular phone mu st have Bluetooth capability an d must be compatible to the home communication system. For more deta[...]

Introduction 6 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp V arious features using the optional unit s Video phone Vide o monitor Cellular connection (Bluetoo th compatible) This featur e allows you an d the person you are talking to to see each other in real time for an outside call using the handse ts. If you have additional[...]

Introduction For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 7 Data link feature Video phone using TV This featur e allows you to acce ss the Internet or another computer by connecting the units ( A , B , C , and the base unit) with the USB cable or a USB adaptor ( D ) to your computer. A KX-THA1 1 B KX-THA12/KX-THA17 C KX-THA16 D[...]

Introduction 8 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp For best perfor mance Location/noise This unit communicates using radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, we recommend the follo wing: L Placing the product away from electrical appliances. L If you use the handset near other electrical appliances ([...]

Preparation For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 9 Setting up the handset Connecting the AC adaptor L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQL V203. Note: L The AC adapto r must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) L The AC adaptor shoul d be connected to a vertica[...]

Preparation 10 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Panasonic battery pe rformance Note: L Battery operating ti me may be shortened over time depending on usage conditions an d ambient temperature. L Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off the charger , even when the handset is not in use. The longer you l[...]

Preparation For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 11 Controls Handset A Speaker B Display C Headset jack /Audio jack D {C} (T ALK) E Joystick F {s} (SP-PHONE) G {*} (TONE) H { P AUSE } { REDIAL } I Microphone J Ringer indicator/Message indicator K Receiver L Soft keys M { OFF } N { MUTE } { CLEAR } O { HOLD } { INTERCOM [...]

Preparation 12 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Using the joystick Charger A Charge contact s B CHARGE indicator The handset joystick can be used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display, by pushing it up, down, left, or right. It can also be us ed to select t he center sof t key icon (page[...]

Preparation For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 13 Display Handset display items Handset sof t keys The handset features 2 soft keys and a joystick. By pressing a soft key , or by pressing the center of the joystick, you can select the feature or operati on indicated by the soft key icon shown directly above it. Displa[...]

Preparation 14 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Menu icons When in standby mode, pressing { ME NU } (center of joystick) on the han dset reveals the main menu. From here you can access various features and settings. Note: L The menu icons shown in these operating instructions vary slightly from the actual icons show[...]

Preparation For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 15 Registering the handset Registering the handset Register the handset to your base unit. The handset will be assigned an extension number by your base unit. Important: L Before registering this handset or any other comp atible Panaso nic units to your base unit, we reco[...]

Preparation 16 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Setting the unit before use Display language 1 { MENU } (center of joystick) i h i { SELECT } 2 “ Change language ” i { SELECT } 3 Select the desired setting . (Default: “ English ”) 4 Press the center of joystick to save. i { OFF } Note: L If you select a l an[...]

C Making/Answering Calls For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 17 Making calls 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L T o correct a digit, press { CLEAR } . 2 {C} L An available line is automatically selected and the l ine number i s displayed. 3 When you finish talking, press { OFF } . Note: L Y ou can also sel[...]

C Making/Answering Calls 18 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Answering calls 1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} . L The called line is automatically selected. L Y ou can also answer the call by pressing any button except the joystick or { OFF } . (Any key t alk feature) 2 When you finish talking, press { OFF } [...]

C Making/Answering Calls For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 19 details and availability of this service in your area. Press { CALL W AIT } to answer the 2nd call. L T o switch between calls, press { CALL WA I T } . T emporary tone dialing (for rot ary/pulse service us ers) Y ou can temporarily switch the dialing mode [...]

C Making/Answering Calls 20 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Using the other line during a ca ll When a call is being received on the othe r line during a conversation, the interrupt tones sound (page 33). k or l on the handset flas hes rapidly . Y ou can answer the 2nd call while holding the 1st call. Y ou can also[...]

d Phonebook For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 21 Handset phonebook Y ou can add 50 items to the handset phonebook and search for phonebook items by name. Each item can be assigned a name, phone number , ringer ID, and light-up ID. Ringer ID and light-up ID features (page 24) are available for Caller ID subscribers. I[...]

d Phonebook 22 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Note: L Press and hold { CLEAR } to erase a ll characters or numbers. Finding and calling a handset phonebook item Phonebook items can be searched for alphabetically by scro lling through the phonebook items or by initial. Once you have found the desired item, press {C[...]

d Phonebook For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 23 L If you have rotary or pulse service, you need to press {*} before pressing { MENU } in step 1 to change th e dialing mode temporarily to to ne. Copying handset phonebook items Y ou ca n copy one or all of th e phonebook items from the handset to the phonebook of the [...]

G Caller ID Service 24 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Using Caller ID service This unit is Caller ID compatible. T o use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Caller ID service. Caller I D features When an outside call is being receive d, the calling party’ s name and telephone num[...]

G Caller ID Service For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 25 Light-up ID This feature can help you identify who is calling by using different ringer indicator colors for different callers stored in the handset phonebook ( page 21). Y ou can assign a different indicator color to each handset phonebook item. When a call is[...]

G Caller ID Service 26 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Editing a caller ’ s phone number before calling back Y ou can e dit a phone number in the caller list by removing its area co de and/or the long dist ance code “1”. 1 { MENU } (center of joystick) i G i { SELECT } 2 Select the desire d item. 3 Press { ED[...]

Intercom For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 27 Intercom feature Intercom calls can be made betwe en the handset and the base unit, and between the handset and another compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA1 1/KX-THA12/ KX-THA16/KX-THA17). Making intercom calls 1 { INTERCOM } 2 To page the base unit, press { 0 } . To page a[...]

Intercom 28 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp T ransferring a call to the answering system When you answer a call and the caller wants to talk to someone who is not available, you can transfer the call er to the answering system, where the caller can leave a messa ge. T ell the outside caller you will transfer him or[...]

Intercom For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 29 Conference call with an out side call and an intercom call While you are talking with an outside caller , one more extension can join the conversation and establish a conference call. 1 During an outsi de call, press { INTERCOM } . 2 To page the base unit, press { 0 } . T[...]

F Monitoring 30 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Monitoring feature This feature allows you to monitor the room where a unit is located. The monitored unit does no t ring, allowing you to easily monitor a baby’s room, for example, from different areas of the house. Note: L Y ou can pla ce the handset on the charge[...]

Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 31 Ringer settings Important: L Many of the following features can be programmed using the MUL TI T ALK V USB Utility . Refer to the help section of the MUL TI T ALK V USB Utility application for more information. For software installation det ails, refer to the[...]

Programmable Settings 32 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Recording songs from an audio device for ringer tones using the handset (“ Customize ring ”) Y ou can record songs (max. 30 seconds each) from an audio device by connecting the audio cable included with your base unit. These songs can be assigne d as the [...]

Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 33 Changing the na me of a song 1 { MENU } (center of joystick) i f i { SELECT } 2 “ Customize ring ” i { SELECT } 3 “ Edit title ” i { SELECT } 4 Select the desired song. i { EDIT } 5 Edit the name (max. 15 charac ters; page 21). 6 { SAVE } i { OFF } Ri[...]

Programmable Settings 34 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 1 { MENU } (center of joystick) i h i { SELECT } 2 “ Time adjustment ” i { SELECT } 3 Select the desired setting . (Default: “ Caller ID[auto] ”) i { SAVE } i { OFF } Changing the handset name The handset can be given a customized name (“Bob”, “[...]

Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 35 Caller ID number auto edit Y ou can turn the Caller ID numb er auto edit feature on or off. 1 { MENU } (center of joystick) i h i { SELECT } 2 “ Caller ID edit ” i { SELECT } 3 Select the desired setting . (Default: “ On ”) i { SAVE } i { OFF } Settin[...]

Programmable Settings 36 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Line mod e Generally , the line mode settin g should not be adjusted. When a nother phone connected to the same line is in use, and –i f k or l is not displaye d on the handset, or –i f { LINE1 } or { LI NE2 } button light is of f on the base unit, you ne[...]

i Answering System For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 37 Answering system feature Important: L Only 1 person can access the answerin g system (listen to messages, record a greeting message , etc.) at a time. L When callers leave messa ges, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and t ime[...]

i Answering System 38 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Useful features during playback Calling back (Caller ID subscribe rs only) If Caller ID information was received for the call, you can call the caller back while listening to the messag e. Press { LINE1 } or { LINE2 } during playback. Note: L T o edit the number[...]

i Answering System For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 39 Answering system settings Message alert Y ou can select wheth er or not the message indicator on the handset flashes in amber when new messages are recorded (page 37). 1 { MENU } (center of joystick) i h i { SELECT } 2 “ Message alert ” i { SELECT } 3 Select[...]

Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit 40 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Configuring a cellular phone If your cellular phone i s Bluetooth wire less technology compatible to the home communication system, you can use the handset to make or answer calls using a cellular line. This featu re is useful for maximi zing [...]

Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 41 Vi ewing the caller list and calling back If you receive a call via cellular line, caller information is logged in the caller list with y . 1 { MENU } (center of joystick) i G i { SELECT } 2 Push {^} or {V} to select the desired caller informa[...]

Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit 42 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Ringer settings for cellular c alls Important: L Y ou must register your cel lular phone to the base unit before programming. Ringer volume Y ou can change the ringer vo lume heard when a cellular ca ll is received. 1 { MENU } (center of joyst[...]

Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 43 Conference calls Conference call with a cellular call a nd land line call While you are talking on a cellular call, you can make or answer a 2nd call on the land line, and then combine the calls to establish a conference call. 1 During a cellu[...]

Useful Information 44 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Connecting the USB ca ble to the handset By connecting the USB cable to the USB port, you can use this unit to: – use MUL TI T ALK V USB Utility with your computer . – access to the Internet with your comp uter . System requirement s for your computer The fo[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 45 W all mounting The charger can be mounted on the wall. Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wal l template as a guide , then mount the charger secure ly on the screws. Connect the AC adaptor to power outlet (page 9). Note: L Make sure the scre[...]

Useful Information 46 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Headset (Optional) Connecting the corded headset Connecting a headset to the handse t allows ha nds-free phone conversations. Please use only a Panasonic headset (page 4). L Headset shown i s KX-TCA86. Switching a call between headset and hand set speakerphone T[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 47 Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display . Display message Cause & solution Busy L The called handset or base unit is in use. L Other users are using the li ne(s). Wait until the line button light or[...]

Useful Information 48 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp No link to base. Move closer to base and try again. L The handset has lost communication with the ba se unit. Move closer to the base unit, and try agai n. L Confirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in. L Raise the base unit antenna s. L The handset?[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 49 T roubleshooting General u se Programmable settings Making/a nswering ca lls, interco m Problem Cause & solution The unit does not work. L Make sure that the battery is installed correctly and fully charged (page 9). L Check the connections (page 9). L Unplu[...]

Useful Information 50 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Phonebook The handset do es not ring. L The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 31, 42). I cannot make a call. L The dialing mode may be set incorrectly . Cha nge the setting (page 35). L The base unit (including answ ering system) or another handset is[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 51 Caller ID Answering system Problem Cause & solution The handset do es not display the caller’s name and/or phone nu mber. L Y ou have no t subscribed to Caller ID service. Contact your telephone company to subscribe. L The name display service may not be a[...]

Useful Information 52 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Battery recharge Problem Cause & solution I charged the battery fully, but 3 continues to flash, or 4 is displayed. L The battery may need to be replaced with a new one (page 10). The handset display is blank. L Confirm that the battery is properly installed[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 53 FCC and other information This equipment is hearing aid compatible as defined by the FCC in 47 CFR Section 68.316. When you hold the phone to your ear , noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid. Some Hearing Aids are not adequately shielded from external RF (rad[...]

Useful Information 54 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp CAUTION: Installation L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. L The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible. Battery T o re duce the risk of fire or injury to persons, rea[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 55 Notice THA11.book Page 55 Tu esday, March 7, 2006 5:56 PM[...]

Useful Information 56 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp S pecifications Handset Charger Note: L Design and specificatio ns are su bject to ch ange without notice. L The illustrations in these instructions ma y vary sligh tly from the actual product. T rademarks L The Bluetooth wo rd mark and logos are owned by the Bl[...]

✄ Useful Information For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 57 W arranty P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF P ANASONIC CORPORA TION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 P ANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. San Gabriel Industrial Park, A ve. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, Carolina, Pu[...]

Useful Information 58 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Limited W arranty Limits And Exclusions This Limited W arranty ONL Y COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited W arranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipm[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 59 Customer services Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www[...]

Useful Information 60 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Direct command chart/ programming index Important: L Y ou can prog ram each feature di rectly by using feature codes. Press { MENU } (center of joystick), {#} , then press the desired feature code. Note: L When you find “*1” or “*2” in the following tabl[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 61 Intercom and monitor fea tures Answering system feature Cellular connection Ringer volume { 1 }{ 6 }{ 0 } High r 31 Set dial mode *1 { 1 }{ 2 }{ 0 } Tone r 35 Set flash time *1 { 1 }{ 2 }{ 1 } 700ms r 35 Set line mode *1 { 1 }{ 2 }{ 2 } B r 36 Talking CallerID {[...]

Index 62 For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp Index A Answering calls: 18 Answering system Erasing messages: 38 Listening to messages: 37 T urning on/off: 38 Audio cable: 32 Auto talk: 18 , 34 B Battery Charge: 9 Installation: 9 Performance: 10 Replacement: 10 S tren gth: 9 Belt clip: 45 Bluetooth wireless technology: 4[...]

Index For assistance, please visit h ttp://www.panasonic.co m/phonehelp 63 Vo l u m e Receiver: 17 Ringer: 31 S peaker : 17 W Wall mounting: 45 W arranty: 57 THA11.book Page 63 Tu esday, March 7, 2006 5:56 PM[...]

If you need assistance with setup or operation 1 Visit our website: http://www.p anasonic.com/phonehelp 2 Contact us via the web at: http ://www.panasoni c.co m/contactinfo 3 Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can ca ll 1-877-833-8855. When you ship the product L Carefully pack your unit, prefer[...]