Panasonic KX-TC1851CB Operating Instructions Manual Download

Page: 1 / 56

900MHz Cordless Phone

Model No.

KX-TC1851CB

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

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

Call Display Compatible

Summary of Contents for KX-TC1851CB

Page 1: ...851CB Pulse or tone dialing capability 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 Call Display Compatible ...

Page 2: ...bscribing to Call Display this phone will display the caller s name and phone number Visual Call Waiting which displays a second caller s name and phone number while the user is on another call requires a subscription to both Call Display and Call Waiting After subscribing to Voice Mail Service this phone s message waiting indicator will be displayed when there are messages in the mail box Wall Mo...

Page 3: ...or maximum distance and noise free operation the recommended base unit location is In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls 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 from electrical applia...

Page 4: ...cting the Line Mode 16 Programmable Functions 17 Setting the Auto Talk Feature 18 Selecting the Ringer Volume 19 Making Calls 20 Answering Calls 22 Call Display Service 23 Using the Caller List 25 Viewing the Caller List 25 Calling Back from the Caller List 27 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 28 Storing Caller List Information in the Directory 29 Erasing Caller List Information 30 Contents 4 Prep...

Page 5: ...l Access Number 39 Setting the Voice Mail Tone 40 Listening to Voice Mail Messages 41 Special Features 42 Automatic Security Code Setting 42 Handset Locator 42 Temporary Tone Dialing For Rotary or Pulse Service Users 43 How to Use the PAUSE Button For Analogue PBX Line Long Distance Service Users 43 For Call Waiting Service Users 43 Call Waiting Deluxe Service 44 FLASH Button 47 Wall Mounting 48 B...

Page 6: ...IT REDIAL PAUSE TONE CLEAR ON OFF LOUD SEARCH CH Antenna TONE Button p 43 TALK Button p 20 22 CLEAR Button p 21 30 38 Navigator Key BACK fi FWD EDIT fl p 17 21 25 32 33 VOICE MAIL Button p 41 REDIAL PAUSE Button p 20 21 43 Display p 8 FLASH CALL WAIT Button p 43 47 FUNCTION EXIT CH Channel Button p 17 20 25 Charge Contacts p 12 Headset Jack p 13 ...

Page 7: ...Base unit I N USE CHARGE HANDSET LOCA T O R SPREAD SPECTRUM Charge Contacts p 12 C A L L D ISPLAY CALL DISPLAY HANDSET LOCATOR Button p 42 CALL DISPLAY Indicator p 22 23 24 IN USE CHARGE Indicator p 11 Antenna p 3 10 ...

Page 8: ... the most recent call press To search from the oldest call press p 25 To go to the directory list press FWD EDIT fl Directory key The display shows the voice mail message s is are recorded p 39 When the ringer volume is set to OFF p 19 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 name and numbe...

Page 9: ... called ex 3 times This is a name from the directory The stored name and phone number are displayed The base unit is paging the handset p 42 A second call is received during a conversation p 43 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 ...

Page 10: ...m from being disconnected Hooks USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX TCA1 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 Call Display and voice mail services you cannot access those services ...

Page 11: ...ing 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 Battery Charge Place the handset on the bas...

Page 12: ...e battery life The battery cannot be overcharged 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 h...

Page 13: ...llows a hands free phone conversation Please use only the Panasonic KX TCA90C 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 convers...

Page 14: ...ect FRENCH 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH 2 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or to select FRENCH 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 Voicemail dial 4 3 1 Yes 1Change language Set flash time 4 3 1 Yes Cha...

Page 15: ...ess FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Set dial mode 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or to select Pulse or Tone 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 Voicemail dial 4 3 1 Yes Ringer volume 1Program 4 3 1 Yes 1Change lan...

Page 16: ...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 Voicemail dial 4 3 1 Yes Ri...

Page 17: ...ny 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 32 To dial the access number for voice mail service p 41 To select the ringer volume p 19 Press FWD EDIT fl To select the display language p 14 To select the flash time p 47 To store a voice mail access number p 39 To set the voice mail tone p 40 To select the...

Page 18: ...atedly 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 feature...

Page 19: ...3 Press 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 Reprogr...

Page 20: ...ss 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 dialed Press TALK REDIAL PAUSE Talk 1112222 Talk 00 00 00 Talk TALK REDIAL PAUSE Display CLEAR FUNCTION EXIT CH To have a hand free conversation connect an optional headset to the handset p 13 ...

Page 21: ...on the base unit To redial after confirming the last number dialed 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 3334444 Talk 00 00 00 3334444 Loud Low High Loud Low High HIGH MEDIUM Loud Low High LOW When you repl...

Page 22: ...ON p 18 you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing TALK CALL DISPLAY Indicator TALK When the optional headset is connected p 13 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 lighted handset display will stay on for about 10 seconds after pressing a han...

Page 23: ...ing Call Waiting ID Service when a second call is received while talking the new caller s name and phone number will be displayed p 43 How caller information is displayed when a call is received Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases If the caller dialed from an area which does not provide a Call Display service the display will show Unavailable Name No If a long distance ca...

Page 24: ... company To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received the CALL DISPLAY indicator flashes slowly on the base unit CALL DISPLAY 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 display on If you have received 10 new calls the display will show the fol...

Page 25: ...callers press 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 sa...

Page 26: ...press FUNCTION EXIT CH The handset will return to the standby mode Display 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 callers 4 3 1 Directory JACK SMITH 222 333 4444 3 10P DEC 10 NANCY BROWN 555 666 7777 1 54P DEC 9 a2 CINDY TURNER 234 456 7890...

Page 27: ... displayed phone number is dialed automatically In some cases you may have to edit the number before dialing p 28 Ex You may have to add 1 for long distance calls If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information you cannot call back that caller by using the Caller List CINDY TURNER 234 456 7890 11 20A JAN 12 a3 Talk 2344567890 3 new callers 4 3 1 Directory Talk 00 00 00 TALK Display ...

Page 28: ...how the telephone number is displayed in step 2 You should complete editing a number within 60 seconds 5 After editing the number you can continue with calling back or storing procedures To call back press TALK p 27 To store the number in the directory press Next key Follow the instructions on the display p 29 The number edited in step 4 will not be maintained in the Caller List Phone no Area code...

Page 29: ...e key b If a name is required enter the name p 33 When finished press Next key and FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds The display will return to step 2 You can continue storing 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 ...

Page 30: ...ds and the information is erased To erase other items repeat from step 2 To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH To erase all entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries make sure that 0 new caller 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 so...

Page 31: ... directory you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode FUNCTION EXIT CH CLEAR REDIAL PAUSE The dialing buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols BACK fi FWD EDIT fl Display Continued Ann 1234567890 While storing or finding items in the directory will be shown on the display ...

Page 32: ... 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 If a pause is required for dialing 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 ...

Page 33: ...ce 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 X Y Z w...

Page 34: ...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 To enter a phone number continue from step 5 to 7 on page 32 While entering names the cursor will flash on the display Enter name Tom Jones 21 4 Next Using the Directory T To Tom Tom Tom J Tom Jo Tom Jon...

Page 35: ...me until any name with the same initial is displayed see the Index table on page 36 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 you ...

Page 36: ...rectory item that you want to dial p 35 4 Press TALK The number is dialed 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 4567890 Talk 4567890 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 37: ...o change the number press Next key twice and go to step 8 6 Add a number to the current number Each time you press CLEAR the digit to the left of the cursor is erased 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 th...

Page 38: ...t 2 Press or The first item is displayed 3 Press or repeatedly to find the directory item you want to erase p 35 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 1234567890 Clear 2 No 1 Yes Clear ...

Page 39: ...toring a Voice Mail Access Number 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 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Save mailbox 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Enter your access number up to 32 digits If you enter a wrong number press CLEAR Digits are erased from the right 7 Press...

Page 40: ...do not subscribe to a voice mail service your voice mail service does not send a voice mail tone or the unit is connected to a PBX Your phone comes from the factory set to Off 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 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Voicemail tone 5 Press...

Page 41: ...long Voicemail and may not be displayed Many voice mail services alert you when a new message has been received In such a case you will hear a series of voice mail tones before the dial tone when TALK is pressed If your voice mail service uses a voice mail tone the tone will be heard from any parallel connected phone If you use another phone to retrieve messages you have to dial your access number...

Page 42: ...r 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 FWD EDIT fl FUNCTION EXIT CH TONE HANDSET LOCATOR IN USE CHAR...

Page 43: ...al or dial a stored number Pressing REDIAL PAUSE more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers For Call Waiting Service Users Press FLASH CALL WAIT 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 FLASH CALL WAIT again If this function does not operate properly consult your telephon...

Page 44: ...To turn the C WTG Call Waiting options mode on 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 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to C WTG options 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or to select ON 7 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTI...

Page 45: ...Hangs up the current call and answers the waiting call Answers the second call and combines it with the first call to make a conference call During a conference call you can choose either Drop caller1 or Drop caller2 to hang up the first or second call Returns to the waiting caller while keeping the current call on hold Display Ans Answer Hold Annc Announcement Fwd Forward Drop Conf Conference Ret...

Page 46: ...f the following options Drop caller1 to hang up the first call Drop caller2 to hang up the second call Press FLASH CALL WAIT to display the option menu Enter a displayed option number 1 or 2 to select the desired option In step 2 you can also select the desired option by pressing or repeatedly until the option flashes then pressing FLASH CALL WAIT To cancel the option menu press FUNCTION EXIT CH o...

Page 47: ... 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH 2 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Set flash 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...

Page 48: ...nted on a wall phone plate 1 Set the handset holder as shown 2 Connect the AC adaptor 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 To Power Outlet ...

Page 49: ...ord 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 50: ...for about 6 hours in order to display the battery strength prompt correctly p 11 Attention The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Battery Replacement T Adaptor Single Line Telephone Jack Standard Telephone Telephone Line Cord This unit will not function during a power failu...

Page 51: ... antenna Check the settings p 10 16 Charge the battery fully p 11 Clean the charge contacts and charge again p 12 Install the battery properly p 11 50 Place the handset on the base unit and unplug the AC adaptor to reset Plug in and try again Locate the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances p 3 Move closer to the base unit Raise the base unit antenna Press FUNCTION EXIT C...

Page 52: ...seconds while 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 pre...

Page 53: ...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 dialed was more than 32 digits long the number will not be redialed correctly Access numbers entered after pressing TONE will not be included when redialing Charge the battery fully p 11 Clean the charge contacts and charge ag...

Page 54: ... user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electr...

Page 55: ...e handset should be used at the HIGH volume setting when the reception tone is difficult to hear 3 The handset should be fully recharged on the base unit when Recharge battery is displayed and or flashes on the display 4 The handset antenna should not be touched during use because of its high sensitivity 5 The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the unit is used in the following places ...

Page 56: ...NDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at Telephone 905 624 5505...

Search results

Summary of Contents for KX-TC1851CB

Reviews:

Related manuals for KX-TC1851CB

Brands by name

Popular brands

Panasonic KX-TC1851CB, Operating Instructions Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for KX-TC1851CB

Reviews:

Related manuals for KX-TC1851CB

Brands by name

Popular brands