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Advanced Operation

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1

Set recall time

43

1

=Yes

Recall time

:100ms

43

1

=Save

4

Press 

(›)

or 

(‹)

repeatedly until the arrow

points to “

Set recall time

”.

5

Press 

FWD/EDIT

(fl)

(

Yes

key).

6

Press 

(›)

or 

(‹)

repeatedly until the

desired time is displayed.

7

Press 

FWD/EDIT

(fl) 

(

Save

key).

A beep sounds. 

To return to the standby mode, press 

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

.

You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing 

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

.

Users in Australia can access Telstra’s “EASY CALL” service by having the
recall time set at 100 msec (this is the factory default setting), and then follow
Telstra’s “EASY CALL” instructions to operate this service.

If you are connected via a PBX, a longer or shorter recall time may be necessary
to use PBX functions (transferring a call etc.). Consult your PBX supplier for the
correct setting.

For Call Waiting Service Users in New Zealand

Make sure the recall time is set to 600 msec for use with Telecom’s
Call Waiting Service. Press 

(RECALL)

if you hear a call-waiting tone

while talking.

The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.

To return to the first caller, press

(RECALL)

again.

Your telephone company may not support the second caller display
feature.

Summary of Contents for KX-TC1851ALB

Page 1: ... TC1851ALB KX TC1851NZB Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Caller ID Compatible KX TC1851ALB ...

Page 2: ...ne Battery p 11 one Handset Cover p 11 one For Australia only Telephone Plug p 10 one Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty 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 c...

Page 3: ...Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves For maximum distance and noise free operation the recommended base unit location is Raise the antenna If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another cordless phone s base unit noise may be heard Move away from the other cordless phone s base unit and closer to your base unit Away ...

Page 4: ...ng Calls 17 Answering Calls 19 Caller ID Service 20 Using the Caller List 22 Viewing the Caller List 22 Calling Back from the Caller List 24 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 26 Storing Caller List Information in the Directory 28 Erasing Caller List Information 29 One Touch Dialler 31 Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button 31 Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button 32 Contents 4 Prepa...

Page 5: ... Erasing an Item from the Directory 41 Special Features 42 Automatic Security Code Setting 42 Handset Locator 42 How to Use the PAUSE Button For Analog PBX Line Long Distance Service Users 43 Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible 43 RECALL Button 44 Wall Mounting 46 Using the Belt Clip 48 Using the Optional Headset 48 Battery Replacement 49 Adding Another Phone 50 Before Requesting Help 51 Safety ...

Page 6: ...QRS REDIAL PAUSE CLEAR ON OFF LOUD SEARCH CH RECALL Antenna TALK Button p 17 19 CLEAR Button p 18 29 41 Navigator Key BACK fi FWD EDIT fl p 14 18 22 34 36 DIRECT Button p 31 32 REDIAL PAUSE Button p 17 18 43 Display p 8 RECALL Button p 44 45 FUNCTION EXIT CH Channel Button p 14 17 22 Charge Contacts p 12 Headset Jack p 48 ...

Page 7: ...eparation Base unit C A LLER ID I N USE CHARGE HANDSET LOCA T O R SPREAD SPECTRUM Charge Contacts p 12 HANDSET LOCATOR Button p 42 CALLER ID Indicator p 19 20 21 IN USE CHARGE Indicator p 11 Antenna p 3 10 ...

Page 8: ... the handset is off the base unit To search from the most recent call press To search from the oldest call press p 22 To go to the directory list press FWD EDIT fl Directory key When the ringer volume is set to OFF p 16 Ringer off will flash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode p 12 When a call is received the display shows the caller s phone number after the first r...

Page 9: ... is a name from the directory The stored name and phone number are displayed The base unit is paging the handset p 42 BACK fi or FWD EDIT fl was pressed while the handset was on the base unit Lift the handset and press the button again BACK fi or FWD EDIT fl was pressed while the base unit was not in the standby mode When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory the dire...

Page 10: ...ck For Australia Telephone Line Cord USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX TCA1AL The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use To connect a standard telephone on the same line see page 50 If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID service you cannot access this service KX TC1851ALB and KX TC1851NZB are not designed ...

Page 11: ...t is in use making answering a call etc or after viewing the Caller List or directory items programming etc The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset then the display will return to the standby mode see next page The battery strength is as shown in the chart below Display prompt Battery strength Fully charged Medium Low flashing Needs to be recharged Installing the Bat...

Page 12: ... Standby Mode The handset is off the base unit The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the handset making answering a call viewing the Caller List or directory list etc The display is blank but the handset can receive calls The battery life is conserved in this mode Operation Approx battery life While in use TALK Up to about 6 hours Up to about 4 hours Up to about 14 days Whi...

Page 13: ...repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Set line mode 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or to select B or A Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH 1Save directory Ringer volume 4 3 1 Yes 1Pr...

Page 14: ...EDIT fl to go to the next step You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds the unit will return to the standby mode Press FUNCTION EXIT CH Function menu To store an item in the directory p 34 To select the ringer volume p 16 Press FWD EDIT fl To store a phone number in the DIRECT button p 31 To select the recall time p 44 4...

Page 15: ...peatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Talk switching 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or to select On or Off Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH To answer a call when the Auto Talk featu...

Page 16: ...ss FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or to select the desired volume The selected volume is displayed and rings To turn the ringer OFF press and hold until 2 beeps sound The handset will return to the standby mode To turn the ringer ON press or in step 4 The ringer will sound at the LOW level When you replace the battery the selected ringer volume setting will return to the factory set HIGH Reprogram if...

Page 17: ...up press TALK or place the handset on the base unit If noise interferes with the conversation Press FUNCTION EXIT CH to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit To redial the last number dialled Press TALK REDIAL PAUSE Talk 0111112222 Talk 00 00 00 Talk TALK REDIAL PAUSE Display CLEAR FUNCTION EXIT CH To have a hand free conversation connect the optional headset to the handset p 48...

Page 18: ...he base unit To redial after confirming the last number dialled Press REDIAL PAUSE TALK To select the receiver volume Press or while talking Each time you press or the volume level will change The display will return to the length of the call Your phone comes from the factory set to MEDIUM Talk 0233334444 Talk 00 00 00 0233334444 Loud Low High Loud Low High HIGH MEDIUM Loud Low High LOW When you r...

Page 19: ...e to ON p 15 you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing TALK CALLER ID Indicator TALK When the optional headset is connected p 48 make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation disconnect the headset Backlit LCD display The backlit handset display will stay on for about 10 seconds after pressing a h...

Page 20: ...s from the Caller List into the directory When a second call is received while talking the new caller s phone number will be displayed p 43 How caller information is displayed when a call is received The CALLER ID indicator light will flash quickly when a call is being received The display shows the caller s phone number after the first ring For Australia users the caller s phone number will be di...

Page 21: ...If the caller has requested not to display his her information the display will show Private caller If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services you cannot access those services CALLER ID Indicator While the handset is on the base unit If you have received 10 new calls the display will show the following While the handset is off the base unit Press or to turn the di...

Page 22: ...ress or 3 To exit the list press FUNCTION EXIT CH The handset will return to the standby mode Once new calls have been checked will be added If No items stored is displayed in step 1 the Caller List is empty After 5 seconds the handset will return to the standby mode If more than one call is received from the same caller the date and time of the most recent call will be recorded If the same caller...

Page 23: ...isplay meaning You have checked this caller information answered the call or called back the caller k2 k9 The number of times the same caller called up to 9 After checking a2 a9 will be replaced with 2 new calls 4 3 1 Directory JACK SMITH 0222333444 3 10P DEC 10 0312345678 1 54P DEC 9 a2 0355566677 10 38A DEC 9 0 new call 4 3 1 Directory Press Press Press Press Press Caller s name and phone number...

Page 24: ...ndset off the base unit and press or to enter the Caller List 2 Press or repeatedly to find the desired caller 3 Press TALK The displayed phone number is dialled automatically 0355566677 11 20A JAN 12 a3 Talk 0355566677 3 new calls 4 3 1 Directory Talk 00 00 00 TALK Display ...

Page 25: ...l when it is dialled with an area code prefix If the charge for local call is unacceptable only the 7 digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone Do not dial the 0 prefix or the area code digit If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information you cannot call back that caller ...

Page 26: ...ferent patterns a b Free editing You can add digits to the front of the number up to a total of 20 digits including the original number Each time you press CLEAR after you add a number the digit to the left of the cursor is erased when the cursor is at the top the digit on the cursor is erased c The order in which patterns a c are displayed depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step ...

Page 27: ... on the display p 28 The number edited in step 4 will not be maintained in the Caller List 76543210 3 Edit 1 Save For New Zealand Users Your telephone service provider may charge you for a local call when it is dialled with an area code prefix If the charge for local call is unacceptable only the 7 digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone Do not dial the 0 prefix or the are...

Page 28: ... other items To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If the display shows Directory full in step 3 the display will return to step 2 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH to exit the list To erase other stored items from the directory see page 41 You cannot store caller information in the directory if a phone number is not displ...

Page 29: ...List 3 Press CLEAR A beep sounds and the information is erased To erase other items repeat from step 2 To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH CLEAR Display 29 Advanced Operation Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List you can erase some or all of the entries Make sure the handset is in the standby mode 0246813579 12 20A JAN 12 Clear 10 new calls 4 3 1 Directory...

Page 30: ...l is displayed 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press or to enter the Caller List 2 Press CLEAR 3 Press or to select All clear 4 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key or CLEAR A beep sounds and all entries are erased The handset will return to the standby mode Exit 1All clear 4 3 1 Yes All clear 0 new call 4 3 1 Directory ...

Page 31: ...EAR the digit to the left of the cursor is erased To erase all of the digits press and hold CLEAR 6 Press Next key If you want to edit the entered number press Edit key and return to step 5 7 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If a pause is required for dialling REDIAL...

Page 32: ...ber in the DIRECT Button 1 Press TALK 2 Press DIRECT After a few seconds the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength To dial after confirming the entered number Press DIRECT TALK Talk 1234567890123456 789012 Talk 00 00 00 ...

Page 33: ... you receive a Caller ID call from a caller stored in the directory the display will show the caller s name with the phone number Private name display Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode FUNCTION EXIT CH CLEAR REDIAL PAUSE The dialling buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols BACK fi FWD EDIT fl Display When storing or finding items in th...

Page 34: ... go to step 5 4 Press Next key 5 Enter a phone number up to 22 digits Each time you press CLEAR a character is erased from the right To erase all of the digits press and hold CLEAR 6 Press Next key 7 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To continue storing other items repeat from step 2 To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH Directory 20 items Enter name 21 4 Next Enter name Tom ...

Page 35: ...e dialled from your telephone Do not dial the 0 prefix or the area code digit If a pause is required for dialling REDIAL PAUSE can be stored in a phone number counting as one digit p 43 in step 5 You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If the display shows Directory full in step 2 the display will return to step 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH to exit the list To erase oth...

Page 36: ...ext space If you make a mistake while entering a name Use BACK fi or FWD EDIT fl to move the cursor to the incorrect character press CLEAR to delete and enter the correct character Each time you press CLEAR a character is erased from the right To erase all characters press and hold CLEAR Keys 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W ...

Page 37: ...enter a blank 7 Press 5 8 Press 6 six times then press FWD EDIT fl to move the cursor to the right 9 Press 6 five times 10 Press 3 five times 11 Press 7 eight times 12 When finished press Next key Follow steps 5 to 7 on page 34 to complete the operation While entering names the cursor will flash on the display Enter name Tom Jones 21 4 Next 37 Advanced Operation T To Tom Tom Tom J Tom Jo Tom Jon T...

Page 38: ...name until any name with the same initial is displayed see the Index table on page 39 Ex To find Frank press 3 repeatedly until the first item under F is displayed 2 Press until the name is displayed You can exit the directory list any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If No items stored is displayed in step 2 the directory is empty To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH In step 1 yo...

Page 39: ...tory item that you want to dial p 38 4 Press TALK The number is dialled automatically 5 To hang up press TALK or place the handset on the base unit You can exit the directory list any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH Frank 0234567890 Talk 0234567890 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Index Keys Index Keys Other symbols 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 0 Index Table ...

Page 40: ...it the phone number Move the cursor where you want to edit by pressing FWD EDIT fl or BACK fi Each time you press CLEAR a character is erased from the right To erase all of the digits press and hold CLEAR 7 Press Next key 8 When finished press FWD EDIT fl Save key To continue editing other items repeat steps 3 through 8 To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the director...

Page 41: ... 2 Press or The first item is displayed 3 Press or repeatedly to find the directory item you want to erase p 38 4 Press CLEAR 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key or CLEAR The display will show the next item To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the directory list any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH Helen 0357924680 Clear 2 No 1 Yes Clear ...

Page 42: ...lephone line by another cordless telephone user Handset Locator You can locate the handset or page the handset user with beep tones from the base unit 1 Press HANDSET LOCATOR The IN USE CHARGE indicator flashes The handset beeps for 1 minute and Paging is displayed on the handset 2 To stop paging press HANDSET LOCATOR again or press TALK twice on the handset HANDSET LOCATOR IN USE CHARGE Indicator...

Page 43: ...information while talking After you hear a call waiting tone the caller s phone number and Waiting will be displayed You can answer the second call keeping the first call on hold Follow Telstra s instructions using RECALL If the phone number is stored in the directory the caller s name will be displayed p 20 Please contact Telstra for details and availability in your area Phone number 0266667777 W...

Page 44: ...ec and KX TC1851NZB comes set to 600 msec Make sure the handset is in the standby mode 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH 2 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 1Program 4 3 1 Yes RECALL Button Pressing RECALL allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or accessing special telephone services optional such as call wa...

Page 45: ...l time set at 100 msec this is the factory default setting and then follow Telstra s EASY CALL instructions to operate this service If you are connected via a PBX a longer or shorter recall time may be necessary to use PBX functions transferring a call etc Consult your PBX supplier for the correct setting For Call Waiting Service Users in New Zealand Make sure the recall time is set to 600 msec fo...

Page 46: ...on a wall 1 Set the handset holder as shown 3 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor then push it in the direction of the arrow The word UP should face upward Wall Template 8 5 cm 2 Connect the AC adaptor To Power Outlet ...

Page 47: ...screws using the wall template see p 46 Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit then slide down Raise the antenna 5 To charge the battery Place the handset on the handset holder as shown The IN USE CHARGE indicator lights To remove the handset holder While pressing the arrow 1 and opposite side 2 of the holder pull out the handset holder ...

Page 48: ... 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 connected to the handset make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation ...

Page 49: ...onic P P508 battery To prevent memory loss replace within 3 minutes 1 Press the notch on the battery cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow 2 Replace the battery and close the cover 3 Make sure you charge the new battery for about 6 hours in order to display the battery strength prompt correctly p 11 Battery Replacement ...

Page 50: ...ouble Adaptor This unit will not function during a power failure To connect a standard telephone on the same line use a telephone double adaptor Adding Another Phone Standard Telephone Telephone Line Cord T Adaptor To Single Line Telephone Jack For Australia For New Zealand ...

Page 51: ...11 Clean the charge contacts and charge again p 12 Install the battery properly p 11 49 Place the handset on the base unit and unplug the AC adaptor to reset Plug in and try again KX TC1851ALB and KX TC1851NZB are not designed to be used with rotary pulse dialling services Locate the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances p 3 Move closer to the base unit Raise the base uni...

Page 52: ... programming Move closer to the base unit BACK fi or FWD EDIT fl may have been pressed when you picked up the handset Press FUNCTION EXIT CH and try again If a power failure occurs programmed information may be erased Reprogram if necessary You cannot store an item in the directory while the unit is in the talk mode Do not pause for over 60 seconds while storing To answer the call press TALK Start...

Page 53: ...ash Cause and Remedy Do not pause for over 60 seconds while searching The line mode selection is incorrect See page 13 Your Caller ID service provider does not support this feature The handset is too far from the base unit The handset is engaged in an outside call or is viewing the Caller List directory list Wait until the IN USE CHARGE indicator light goes out If the last number dialled was more ...

Page 54: ...use and Remedy This is normal When the optional headset is connected p 48 you must use the headset to talk with the caller To have a normal cordless phone conversation disconnect the headset Make sure that the optional headset is connected properly p 48 For New Zealand Customers Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support Centre Please phone 0800 Panasonic 0800 726276 for assistanc...

Page 55: ...han 5oC or greater than 40oC 3 The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device ensure that the AC outlet is located installed near the unit and is easily accessible Placement 1 Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit 2 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto and liquids are not spilled into the unit Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke dust mechanical vibration or ...

Page 56: ...ncy energy When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to the place of purchase or service centre If there is any trouble disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone If the known working phone operates properly do not reconnect the unit to the telephone line until the trouble ...

Page 57: ... that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services WARNING NOTICE No 111 or other calls can be made from this device during a mains power failure This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom 111 Emergency Service We recommend that a standard phone which can be used in the case of a power failure be connected to the telephone line at all times This cord...

Page 58: ...n your premises To disconnect your existing telephone you must first remove its plug from the line socket You can then insert the plug of your Permitted Attachment into the socket and use your equipment If the plug of your existing telephone cannot be readily removed you will have to remove the screw securing it To do this proceed as follows 1 Loosen screw A sufficiently to remove the socket cover...

Page 59: ...e Disconnect the Permitted Attachment and try using the service with the normal telephone If the telephone service then operates satisfactorily the fault is in your Permitted Attachment Leave the Permitted Attachment disconnected and report the fault to its supplier or agent to arrange for repair If when using the telephone the service is still faulty report the fault to Service Difficulties and F...

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