Panasonic KX-TC1891B User Manual

2 LINEPLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.Caller ID CompatibleCharge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.Panasonic World Wide Web address: ht

1^ DisplaysNANCY BROWN 1-000-222-3333 □ -- Waiting -----Handset only12 new calls TA ►=DirectoryTalkLinei01-06-35{III]No link to base. Place on cradle

Answering system setting See base unitWhen trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory IS full (p 44, 50

^ Displays'sun 12 QOAM'*^S' ❖0 messageWhen Lhe clock needs adjusting, the day and time flash (p 2B, 29)5 new calls <<=01d

SettingsConnecting the AC Adaptor •• USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z).•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times.

Connecting the Telephone Line CordConnect the telephone line cord(s) to the unit as follows^ SettingsTo connect a two-line telephone jack14

To connect two single-line telephone jacksLINE 115

^ SettingsInstalling the Battery in the HandsetInstall the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into placeBattery ChargePlace the handset c

RechargeRecharge the battery when —“Recharge battery” IS displayed,—“ t ] ” flashes on the display, or—the handset beeps intermittently while it is

^ SettingsSelecting the Dialing ModeIF you have touch tone service, set to “Tone" If rotary or pulse service is used, set to "Pulse" Yo

Selecting the Line ModeIf the line IS connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B” Otherwise the [TALK] and/or [DIGITAL SP-PHONE] butto

Before Initial UsePlease read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 92 before use.Read and understand all Instructions.Thank you for purchasing your n

ф SettingsUsing the Belt ClipYou can hang Ihe handset on your belt or packet using the belt clipTo attach the belt clip To remove the belt clipUsing

Programmable FunctionsYou can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit The display shows the programming instructions

^ Programmable FunctionsSetting the Auto Talk FeatureThe Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit withou

Selecting the Ringer VolumeYou can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF If set to OFF, the unit will not ring Your phone comes from the facto

^ Programmable FunctionsWith the base unit To select HIGH (preset) or LOW1 Press (RINGEH/CONF) Bolh line buttons will flash2 Press [LINE 11 or [LINE

Preparing the Answering System ^Greeting MessageYou can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes for each line or a common greeting messa

^ Preparing the Answering SystemGreeting message sample"Hello, this IS (your name and/or number) Sorry I cannot take your call Please leave a mes

Programming Summary for the Answering SystemYou can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit See the corresponding pages b

^ Preparing the Answering SystemDay and Time Adjustmentn Voice Day/Time Stamp. During playback, a synthesized veice will ~j j announce the da

• In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12 Do not use military time {To set 13 00 hours, enter "0100" and select “PM" by pre

For Best PerformanceBattery ChargeA rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handsel Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p 16)Base U

^ Preparing the Answering SystemSelecting the Caller’s Recording TimeYou can select "1 minute", "3 minutes" or "Greet

Selecting the Number of RingsYou can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll sa

Making CallsWith the HandsetTo have a hands-free conversation, connect an optional headset to the handset (p 20)Line ButtonsÎTÂLKlfFUNCTION/EXIT/CHlDi

If noise interferes with the conversationPress (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unitTo redial the last number

^ Making CallsTo put a call on holdPress [INTERCOM/HOLD/CLEA^. “Hold" is displayed. The called line stalus icon on the handset and the called

With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)1234Press [DIGITAL SP-PHONEI •The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights •A free line is automatically sele

^ Making CallsHands-free Digital SpeakerphoneFor best performance, please note the following Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet roDm If th

Answering CallsWhen a call is received, the unit rings, “incoming call” and the called line are displayed on the unit. The called line status icon on

Caller ID ServiceThis unit IS compatible with a Caller ID service оНегес! by your telephone company If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calli

•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 disp

ContentsPreparationLocation of Controls... 6Displ

Using the Caller ListViewing the Caller ListTo check who has called, follow the steps below Make sure the unit is in the standby modeWith the handse

Display meaningV You have checked this caller information, answered the call or called back the callerX 2-x 9 The number of times the same caller call

^ Using the Caller ListEditing the Calier’s Phone NumberThe unit can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns Make sure the unit is in the standby m

With the base unit1Press [CALLER idI to enter the Caller ListPress [SklP/FF] or [REPEAT/REW]repeatedly to find the desired callerPress (GREETING/EDIT)

^ Using the Caller ListStoring Caller List Information in the DirectoryYou can store numbers that are in the Caller List in the directory This feature

After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.Erasing Caller List InformationTo e

^ Using the Caller ListTo erase all entries in the Caller ListBefore erasing all entries, make sure that "0 new call" is displayedWith the h

One-Touch DialerA phone number stored in the [DIRECT] button can be dialed with a one-touch operationStoring a Phone Number in the DiRECT ButtonMake s

ф One-Touch DialerDialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button1Press DIRECTI The slorGd number is dialed automalically 'After a few seconds, th

Using the DirectoryYou can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory All directory items are sorted by the first word m alphabetical ord

Finding Items in the Directory...53Dialing from the Directory...

ф Using the Directory17Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)While the arrow points to "Save dxrartDry', press FWD/EDIT (Yes key) The display shows the

Steps for Entering Names and SymbolsThe handset dialing buttons ((o] to @), BACK and FWD/EDIT [►] can be used to enter letters and symbolsEach button

^ Using the DirectoryFor example, to enter ‘Tom Jones”;1Press [FUNCTION/EXIT/CH]While [he arrow points to "save directary", press FWD/EDIT [

Finding Items in the DirectoryWith the handsetMake sure the unit is in the standby mode.1Press BACK S) or FWD/ED1T B toenter the directory listDirecto

^ Using the DirectoryWith the base unitMake sure the unit is in the standby mode1Press [DIRECTORY] to enter the directory list The first item is disp

Index tableKeysIndexKeysIndexmOther symbols, 1®M, N, O. 6A, B, C. 2P. Q, R, S, 7D, E, F, 3T, U, V, 8aG,H, I, 4W, X, Y, Z, 9J, K, L, 5®0Dialing from th

^ Using the DirectoryEditing an Item in the DirectoryThis feature can operate only with the handset Make sure the unit is in the standby mode12378Pres

Erasing an Item from the DirectoryMake sure the unit is in the standby modeWith the handset 123Press BACK g or FWD/EDIT@ to enter the directory list

Using the Other Line During a ConversationWhile Someone Else is Using a Line(Simultaneous Base/Handset Calling)The handset and base unit can be used a

While You are Using a LineDuring a conversation, if two tones sound and the other line status icon on the handset display and the other line button on

Location of ControlsBase unitAntenna (p 3, 13) [CALLER ID] Button (p 3B, 40)Charge Contacts (P 17)VOLUME 0, 0 Buttons (p 25, 36)IN USE/CHARGE In

Conference CallWhile having a conversation on one line, you can make or answer a second call on the other line and then combine the calls to make a co

IntercomA 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unitPaging the base unit from the handset1HandsetPressIINTERCOM/HOLD/CLEARITalk

^ IntercomDuring an intercom call' Intercom calls can only be ended with the handset If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit

Special Features(FLASH/CALL WAIT]Automatic Security Code SettingEach time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one o

^ Special FeaturesHow to Use the PAUSE Button(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)We recommend you press fREDIAUPAUSE] if a pause is requi

FLASH ButtonPressing (K^SH/CALL WAlt/PLAYBACK ] or [FLASH/CALL WAITl allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an exten

^ Special FeaturesLine SelectionThe unit will automatically select a free line which is not being used by a parallel connected telephone when you make

Incoming Call ToneWhile one line is being used, you can be informed if another call arrives on the other line by two tones This incoming call tone can

Automatic Answering OperationWhen the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded While recording, Answerin

To turn off the answering systemPress (ANSWER ON)•The ANSWER ON indicator light goes out and "Answer off is heard •To turn off the answering syst

Listening to MessagesYou can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display If the ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages have

During playbackTo repeat/ To repeat from the beginning of the message rewind Press (REPEAT/REWl brieflymessage »If you press within 5 seconds of playb

^ Listening to MessagesFrom the HandsetIf sameone else is in the room and you want to listen to the recorded messages privately, you can use the hands

Erasing MessagesThe unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 5 minutes New messages cannot be recorded when

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone PhoneYou can operate the answering system from any touch tone phoneA synthesized voice menu will guide

Setting the Remote CodeThe remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number

ф Remote Operation from a Touch Tone PhoneVoice MenuYou can operate the answering system only for the line(s) you set to record by following the voice

All Message PlaybackAll recorded messages on the Itne(s) you set to record are played back At the end of the last message, “End of final message” is h

ф Remote Operation from a Touch Tone PhoneDirect Remote OperationOnce you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit by direct comma

Direct commandsNEW MESSAGE•Only new messages on the selectedPLAYBACKline(s) are played backALL MESSAGE•All messages on the selected line(s) arePLAYBAC

^ Location of ControlsHandset[LINE 2) Button (P 32, SB)[LINE 1] Button (P 32, SB)Headset Jack (P 20)rfALK] Button(P 32, 37)fFUNCTION/EXIT/CHl(Cha

^ Remote Operation from a Touch Tone PhoneANSWERING SYSTEM OFF® “Aniwer off' IS heard The answering system for the selected line(s) IS turned o

Remote Operation with the HandsetYou can operate your answering system with the handsetThe announcements and recorded messages can only be heard with

ф Remote Operation with the HandsetVoice menuIf no commands are entered after you press[FLA5H/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK], the unit Will start the followinq v

ANSWERING•“Answer off IS heardSYSTEM OFF•The answering system for the selected line(s) IS turned off•The voice menu will start To end theremote operat

Wall MountingThis unit can be mcunted on a wall phone plate Set the handset holder as shown1To Power Outlet

Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit, then slide down • Raise the antennaTo charge the battery:Place the handset on the handset holder as sh

Battery ReplacementIf "Recharge battery" IS displayed and/or " [ 1" flashes after beingfully charged, replace the battery with

Before Requesting HelpCordless TelephoneProblemCause and Remedy“No link to base Place on cradle and try again ” IS displayed and an alarm tone sounds•

^ Before Requesting HelpProblemCause and RemedyYou cannot store a name and phone number in the directory You cannot store an item in the directory wh

ProblemCause and Remedyi LOCATOR/INTERCOM/HOLbldoes not function•The handset is too far from the base unit •The handset is engaged in an outside call

Displays(p. 16)The line icon{s) (“bd” and/or “Ba”) will be displayed when you operate the answering system on the line(s).Common prompts for the hands

^ Before Requesting HelpProblemCause and RemedyYou cannot listen to the recorded messages•Make sure that the base unit is in the standby mode (p 17)“M

GeneralProblemCause and RemedyThe unit does not work• Check the settings (p 13-20)•Charge the battery fully (p 16)•Clean the charge contacts and charg

Important Safety InstructionsWhen using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followedto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or pe

CAUTION:To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow theseinstructions1 Use only the battery(ies) specified2 Do not dispose of t

FCC and Other Informationir requested by the lelephone company, inform them as follows FCC Registration No (found on the bottom of the unit)Ringer Eq

CAUTIONAny changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this dev

For product service Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory Call 1-BD0-211-PANA(7262) for the location of an authorized ser