Panasonic of North America 96NKX-TC1851 900 MHz DSSS Cordless Telephone System User Manual H Operating Instructions

Panasonic Corporation of North America 900 MHz DSSS Cordless Telephone System H Operating Instructions

H Operating Instructions

900MHz Cordless PhonePulse-or-tone dialing capabilityModel No. KX-TC1851BPLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.Charge the battery for about 4 hours before initial use.Contents:Location of Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Selecting the Dialing Mode. . . . . . . . . . . 7Making/Answering Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Caller ID Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . 10FCC and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . 12OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPanasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.comfor customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
– 2 –Please read IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS on page 10 before use.Read and understand all instructions.Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordlesstelephone.Attach your purchase receipt here.For your future referenceSerial No. Date of purchase(found on the bottom of the unit)Name and address of dealer
– 3 –Location of Controls∫HandsetAntenna(TONE) Button(TALK) Button(ENTER/CH) ButtonNavigator Key ((‹), (›), BACK (fi), FWD/EDIT (fl))(CLEAR) Button(REDIAL/PAUSE) ButtonDisplay(FLASH/CALL\WAIT) Button(FUNCTION/EXIT) ButtonCharge Contacts
– 4 –∫Base unitAntenna(HANDSET\LOCATOR) ButtonCharge ContactsCALLER ID IndicatorIN USE/CHARGE Indicator
– 5 –Connections≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1.≥The adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptorto feel warm during use.)Telephone Line CordSingle-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)Power Outlet(AC 120V, 60Hz)AC Adaptor
Battery Charge– 6 –To power the handset, charge the battery.Place the handset on the base unit for about 4 hours before initial use.≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.∫RechargeRecharge the battery when:—“Recharge” is displayed,—“ ” flashes on the display, or—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.≥Clean the handset and base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry clothonce a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust orhigh humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.≥If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on thebase unit until “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes. This willmaximize the battery life.≥The battery cannot be overcharged.Attention:The product you have purchased is powered by a nickelcadmium battery which is recyclable.At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, itis illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal wastestream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how torecycle this battery.
– 7 –Selecting the Dialing ModeYou can program the dialing mode by using the handset near the base unit.If you have touch tone service, set to TONE. If rotary or pulse service is used,set to PULSE. Your phone comes from the factory set to TONE.Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode.1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT).2Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.3Press (ENTER/CH) or FWD/EDIT (fl).4Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow points to “Set dial mode”.5Press (ENTER/CH) or FWD/EDIT (fl).6Press (›) or (‹) to select “Pulse” or “Tone”. Press (ENTER/CH).≥A beep sounds.≥The display will return to the function list. To return to the stand-by mode,press (FUNCTION/EXIT) or wait for 60 seconds.≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT).
– 8 –∫To make a call1Press (TALK).2Dial a telephone number.3To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.≥If “Out of range” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds in step 1, movecloser to the base unit or place the handset on the base unit. Then try again.≥To redial the last number: Press (TALK), then press (REDIAL/PAUSE).∫To answer a callIf the handset is off the base unit, press (TALK).If on the base unit, just lift up.Making/Answering Calls
– 9 –Caller ID ServiceThis unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephonecompany.After you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will bedisplayed after the first ring.The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers, including the timeand date received and the number of times called, in the Caller List. The CallerList information is sorted from the most recent to the oldest call. When the 51stcall is received, the oldest call is deleted.If your unit is connected to a PBX system which does not support Caller IDservices, you cannot access those services. Please consult your equipmentsupplier.
Important Safety Instructions– 10 –When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.3. Unplug this unit from AC outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid oraerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.4. Do not use this unit near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,kitchen sink, or the like.5. Place this unit securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injurymay result if the unit falls.6. Do not cover slots and openings on the unit. They are provided forventilation and protection against overheating. Never place the unit nearradiators, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided.7. Use only the power source marked on the unit. If you are not sure of thetype of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local powercompany.8. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one canstep or trip on the cord.9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can result in the riskof fire or electric shock.10.Never push any objects through slots in this unit. This may result in the riskof fire or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the unit.11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Take theunit to an authorized servicenter when service is required. Opening orremoving covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.12. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorizedservicenter when the following conditions occur:A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit.C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.D. If the unit does not work normally by following the operatinginstructions.Adjust only controls covered by the operating instructions. Improperadjustment may require extensive work by an authorized servicenter.E. If the unit has been dropped or physically damaged.F. If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.13. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless types. Theremay be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning.14. Do not use this unit to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
– 11 –CAUTION:To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.1. Use only the battery(ies) specified.2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check withlocal waste management codes for special disposal instructions.3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosiveand may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may betoxic if swallowed.4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery toconductive materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery and/orconductor may overheat and cause burns.5. Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this productonly in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in thismanual.WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THISPRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.
FCC and Other Information– 12 –If requested by the telephone company, inform them as follows:FCC Registration No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (found on the bottom of the unit)Ringer Equivalence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1BThe particular telephone line to which the equipment is connected.This unit must not be connected to a coin operated line.If you are on a party line, check with your local telephone company.Ringer Equivalence No. (REN):The REN is useful in determining the quantity of devices you may connect to yourtelephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number iscalled. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s of all devices connected to oneline should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you mayconnect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephonecompany to determine the maximum REN for your calling area. In the event terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephonecompany should notify the customer, if possible, that service may be stopped.However, where prior notice is impractical, the company may temporarily cease serviceproviding that they:(a) Promptly notify the customer.(b) Give the customer an opportunity to correct the problem with their equipment.(c) Inform the customer of the right to bring a complaint to the Federal CommunicationCommission pursuant to procedures set out in FCC Rules and Regulations SubpartE of Part 68.The Telephone Company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,operations or procedures, where such action is reasonably required in the operation ofits business and is not inconsistent with the rules and regulations in FCC Part 68.If such changes can be reasonably expected to render any customer terminal equipmentincompatible with telephone company communications facilities, or require modificationor alteration of such terminal equipment, or otherwise materially affect its use orperformance, the customer shall be given adequate notice in writing, to allow thecustomer an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.When programming emergency numbers and/or making test calls to emergencynumbers:1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call beforehanging up.2. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning hours or lateevenings.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.
– 13 –CAUTION:Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearbyTVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordlesstelephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference isexperienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR. This willoften reduce, or eliminate, interference.≥Environment—do not place the unit in a room where the temperature is less than 5oC(41oF) or greater than 40oC (104oF). Allow 10 cm (4q) clearance around the unit forproper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, shock, or directsunlight.≥Medical—consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such aspacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radiofrequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of 905MHz to 926MHzand the power output level can range from 0.001 watts to 0.2 watts.) Do not use theunit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to doso. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive toexternal RF (radio frequency) energy.≥Routine care—wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or anyabrasive powder. When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug theAC adaptor from the outlet.≥If there is any trouble—disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect aknown working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, have your unitrepaired by one of the authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If the knownworking phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone company.
For product service≥Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory.≥Call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) for the location of an authorized servicenter.≥Panasonic’s e-mail address for customer inquiries: consumerproducts@panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLYWhen you ship the product≥Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton.≥Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.Symptom≥Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured.≥Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listedon the next page or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations donot repair consumer products.– 14 –
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985Printed in Malaysia

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