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Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information
900MHz Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TC1871ALB
KX-TC1871NZB
Operating Instructions
KX-TC1871ALB
Caller ID Compatible
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
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Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. For Australia When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting. For New Zealand Caller ID, where available, is telephone company service. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s phone numbe
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For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 15). Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly. Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and n
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Contents Preparation Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Installing the Battery in the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Battery Charge . .
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Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information Using the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Steps for Entering Names and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Finding Items in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Dialling from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Editing an Item in
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E N O H RECALL RINGER DEF ABC 1 2 3 PAUSE GHI MNO JKL 4 5 6 PQRS WXYZ TUV 9 7 8 0 VOLUME LOCATOR REDIAL INTERCOM MIC HOLD IN USE/CHARGE CALLER ID DIRECTORY SKIP/FF ERASE GREETING SEARCH CLEAR EDIT REPEAT/REW P SPREAD SPECTRUM ANSWER ON STOP/EXIT - P NEW MESSAGE S Location of Controls Base unit Antenna (p. 3, 14) (PAUSE) Button (p. 62) (HOLD) Button (p. 33) Display (p. 9, 12) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 15) Charge Contacts (p. 16) VOLUME (_), (^) Buttons (RINGER) Button (p. 22) (p. 23, 33) (LOC
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Preparation E N O H RECALL RINGER DEF ABC 1 2 3 PAUSE GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS WXYZ TUV 9 7 8 0 VOLUME LOCATOR REDIAL INTERCOM MIC HOLD IN USE/CHARGE CALLER ID DIRECTORY SKIP/FF ERASE GREETING SEARCH CLEAR EDIT REPEAT/REW P SPREAD SPECTRUM ANSWER ON STOP/EXIT - P NEW MESSAGE S Ò (CALLER\ID) Button (p. 38) (DIRECTORY) Button (p. 55) (SKIP/FF) Button (p. 38, 55, 67) (REPEAT/REW) Button (p. 38, 55, 67) (GREETING/EDIT) Button (p. 23, 42) (ERASE/CLEAR) Button (p. 24, 45, 69) (STOP/EXIT) Button (p. 23,
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Ò Location of Controls Handset Antenna Display (p. 9, 10) Headset Jack (p. 17) Navigator Key ((Ü), (Ý), BACK (Þ), FWD/EDIT (ß)) (p. 19, 25, 31, 38, 50, 52) (TALK) Button (DIRECT) Button (p. 30, 35) (p. 47, 48) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (INTERCOM/CLEAR) (Channel) Button Button (p. 19, 25, 30, 38) (p. 31, 45, 58, 59) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Button (p. 30, 31, 62) (RECALL/PLAYBACK) Charge Contacts (p. 16) Button (p. 62, 63, 68, 80) 8 TALK DIRECT ON OFF LOUD/ SEARCH BACK CH FUNCTION/EXIT INTERCOM/CLEAR AB
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Preparation Displays Ò Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information on the displays. These display prompts are shown below. Common prompts for the handset and the base unit The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory. No items stored This is a phone number from the Caller List. The display shows: —the caller’s phone number, 0222333444 11:20A JAN.12 a3 —the time and date of the last call (ex. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and —the number of times ca
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Ò Displays Handset only The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 15). Recharge battery The display shows the number of new calls and the battery strength (p. 15) while the handset is on the base unit. 12 new calls The display shows the number of new calls when (Ý) or (Ü) is pressed while the handset is off the base unit. 12 new calls 43 1=Directory To search from the most recent call, press (Ý). To search from the oldest call, press (Ü) (p. 3
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Preparation Ò When the ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 21), “Ringer off” will flash for about 45 seconds before the unit returns to the standby mode Ringer off (p. 16). When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 44, 51). Directory full (Ý), (Ü), BACK (Þ) or FWD/EDIT (ß) was pressed while the base unit was not in the standby mode. Not available The unit is in answering system programming mode (p. 25). Answering system setting. See ba
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Ò Displays Base unit only In the standby mode, the display shows the current day and time, the number of new SUN 12:00AM calls and recorded messages. (Ex. 5 new calls 5 new calls 10 messages have been received and 10 messages have been recorded.) When the clock needs adjusting, the day and time flash (p. 26, 27). SUN 12:00AM 0 message This display will be shown when (CALLER\ID) is pressed. To search from the most recent call, press 5 new calls <<=Old >>=New (SKIP/FF) (New key). To search fr
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Preparation The answering system is recording a message (p. 65). (“– Answering –” flashes.) 0222333444 - Answering - Message memory is full. (“Message full” flashes.) Erase some or all of the messages SUN 12:00AM (p. 69). 5 new calls Message full The pager call mode is set to ON (p. 73). PAGER SUN 12:00AM 5 new calls 10 messages The ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 22). SUN 12:00AM Ringer off 10 messages This display will be shown when the handset is used (making/answering a call, viewing the Calle
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Settings Connections Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected. Hooks For New Zealand To Single-Line Telephone Jack OR Telephone Line Cord For Australia To Socket Telephone Plug Telephone Line Cord To Power Outlet Raise the (AC 230 V–240 V, 50 Hz) antenna. AC Adaptor ³USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1AL. ³The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) ³To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page
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Preparation Ò Installing the Battery in the Handset Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place. Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use. ³The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights. OR IN USE/CHARGE Indicator Battery strength You can check the battery strength on the display while the handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after viewing the Caller List or directory items, pr
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Ò Settings Recharge Recharge battery Recharge the battery when: —“Recharge battery” is displayed, —“ ” flashes on the display, or —the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use. ³If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge battery” and/or “ ” will continue to flash. ³To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit for about 6 hours. Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged
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Preparation Ò Using the 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 Using the Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA87AL headset. Connecting the optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the optional headset to the headset jack as shown below. Headset Jack When the optional headset is
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Ò Settings Selecting the Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Otherwise a second caller’s information may not be displayed (p. 62), and the unit may not alert your pager (p. 70). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). 1Save directory 1 Calling pager 43 1=Yes Press (Ý) or (Ü) repeatedly until the arrow Ringer volume 2 points to “Program”. 1Program 43 1=Yes Press FWD/EDIT (ß
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Preparation Programmable Functions Ò You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). * 1Save directory To store an item in the directory (p. 50). Calling pager To dial the stored pager number (p. 72). Ringer volume To select the ringer volume (p. 21). Program Press FWD/EDIT (ß).
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Ò Programmable Functions Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing (TALK). If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). 1 Press (Ý) or (Ü) repeatedly until the arrow Ringer volume 2 points to “Program”. 1Program 43 1=Yes Press FWD/EDIT (ß) (Yes key). 3 Press (Ý) or
