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Cordless Phone

Model No. 

KX-TC1220ALW

KX-TC1220NZW

Operating Instructions

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 10 hours before initial use.

Preparation

Basic Operation

Advanced Operation

Useful Information

Caller ID Compatible

Summary of Contents for KX-TC1220ALW

Page 1: ... KX TC1220ALW KX TC1220NZW Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE Charge the battery for about 10 hours before initial use Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Caller ID Compatible ...

Page 2: ... 11 one one one AC Adaptor p 11 Telephone Line Cord p 11 For Australia For New Zealand one one one Wall Mounting Adaptor p 50 one 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 Z...

Page 3: ...ct to grease dust or high humidity Otherwise the battery may not charge properly Base Unit Location 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 Extend the antenna fully Away from electrical appliances such as a TV personal computer cellular phone charging units or another ...

Page 4: ... Unit Digital Duplex Speakerphone 23 Simultaneous Keypad Dialling 25 Answering Calls 26 With the Handset 26 With the Base Unit Digital Duplex Speakerphone 26 Caller ID Service 27 Using the Caller List 29 Viewing the Caller List 29 Calling Back from the Caller List 31 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 32 Storing Caller List Information in the Directory 33 Erasing Caller List Information 34 Advanced...

Page 5: ... 44 Intercom 45 Transferring a Call Using the Intercom 46 Special Features 47 How to Use the PAUSE Button For Analog PBX Line Long Distance Service Users 47 Automatic Security Code Setting 48 Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible For Australia only 48 RECALL Button 48 Useful Information Wall Mounting 50 Battery Replacement 52 Adding Another Phone 53 Before Requesting Help 54 Safety Instructions 57...

Page 6: ...6 TALK INT NTER ERCOM FUNCTION E EDI DIT EXIT EXIT CH CH RECALL RECALL PAUSE SE 1 2 3 0 4 5 6 8 7 9 ON OFF REDIAL REDIAL Location of Controls Handset ...

Page 7: ...7 Preparation Base unit LOCATOR TOR INT INTERCOM ERCOM CHARGE IN USE IN USE VOL VOLUME UME AUTO PROGRAM RECALL RECALL HOLD HOLD RINGER RINGER REDIAL REDIAL PAUSE PAUSE MIC CALLER ID CALLER ID ...

Page 8: ...his display will be shown when you lift the handset off the base unit or Ü or á is pressed when the handset is off the base unit To search from the most recent call press Ö To search from the oldest call press Ñ p 29 When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF p 18 Ringer off will flash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode p 13 When a call is received the display sh...

Page 9: ...x 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 45 The handset and the base unit are in the intercom mode p 45 An outside call has been put on hold by the handset user in the intercom mode To release the hold press TALK or DIGITAL SP PHONE p 46 An outside call using the handset has been put on hold by pressing HOLD RI...

Page 10: ... directory list while the handset is off the base unit the directory is empty When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory the directory memory is full p 33 38 While programming items the handset has lost communication with the base unit Move closer to the base unit and try again Memory is full Caller s list No items stored Directory list No items stored Display Save er...

Page 11: ...rd telephone on the same line see page 53 If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services you cannot access those services Hook Fasten the cord to prevent it from disconnecting Extend the antenna fully To Power Outlet AC 230 240 V 50 60 Hz AC Adaptor Telephone Line Cord Telephone Plug For New Zealand To Single Line Telephone Jack Telephone Line Cord To Socket For Austr...

Page 12: ... Needs to be recharged Battery strength You can check the battery strength on the handset 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 programming etc The battery strength will remain for a few seconds after using the handset then the display will return to the standby mode p 13 The battery strength...

Page 13: ...set on the base unit until Recharge is displayed and or flashes This will maximize the battery life The battery cannot be overcharged Recharge Recharge the battery when Recharge is displayed on the handset flashes on the display or the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 30 minutes the display will keep indicating Recharge and or...

Page 14: ...r numbers between 0000 and 2359 6 Press á Next key If numbers between 0000 and 0059 or 1300 and 2359 are entered the time will automatically be set using the 24 hour clock Skip the steps 7 and 8 and go to the step 9 7 Press to select AM or PM or 24 hour clock Ex You select PM Display Option A AM P PM Blank display 24 hour clock Each time you press the selection will change on the display Time and ...

Page 15: ...tandby mode press EXIT CH 09 30P 01 01 Enter day month H Save 09 30P 27 12 Enter day month H Save 09 30P 27 12 2001 If a power failure occurs you have to readjust the time and date If you use the handset for making answering calls or remote operation without adjusting the time and date the display in step 1 appears for 5 seconds after Off is displayed For Caller ID service users p 27 The Caller ID...

Page 16: ... press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to the item Then press á to go to the next step You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing EXIT CH If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds the unit will return to the standby mode Lift the handset and press FUNCTION EDIT Function menu To store an item in the directory p 38 To select the ringer volume p 18 Press á To select the LCD ...

Page 17: ... Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially 1 Press FUNCTION EDIT 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press á Yes key 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Talk switching 5 Press á Yes key 6 Press Ö or Ñ to select On or Off 7 Press á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pres...

Page 18: ...er will sound at the LOW level You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received Press Ö or Ñ while the unit is ringing When set to OFF Ringer off will flash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode Programmable Functions 18 With the base unit Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially You can also select the ringer volume while a call is bein...

Page 19: ...DIT 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press á Yes key 4 While the arrow points to LCD contrast press á Yes key 5 Press Ö or Ñ to select the desired contrast Each time you press Ö or Ñ the LCD contrast will change 6 Press á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing EXIT CH LCD contrast Low Hi...

Page 20: ...o 8 digits If you enter a wrong number press Ü The digits are erased from the right HSave directory Ringer volume GF H Yes Area code 09 H Save Talk switching HSet area code GF H Yes Area code Enter area code For New Zealand Users Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code prefix included If the charge for local call is unacceptable store your are...

Page 21: ... the base unit If the handset has lost communication with the base unit 3 beeps sound and No link to base Place on cradle and try again is displayed If noise interferes with the conversation Press EXIT CH to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit To redial the last number dialled on the handset Press TALK and press REDIAL PAUSE Talk 0111112222 Talk 00 00 00 Talk With the Handset ...

Page 22: ...change The display will return to the length of the call Backlit handset keypad The handset dialling buttons will light when you press a button or lift the handset off the base unit or flash when a call is received The lights will turn off a few seconds after pressing a button lifting the handset answering a call hanging up a call leaving the programming mode or ending the intercom Backlit LCD dis...

Page 23: ...cator light goes out To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone If the handset is off the base unit press TALK If on the base unit just lift up During a call using the handset the call can be switched to the speakerphone by pressing DIGITAL SP PHONE With the Base Unit Digital Duplex Speakerphone Extend the antenna fully MIC VOLUME HOLD RINGER REDIAL PAUSE DIGITAL SP PHONE and ...

Page 24: ... levels while talking To increase press VOLUME To decrease press VOLUME To redial the last number dialled on the base unit Press DIGITAL SP PHONE and press REDIAL PAUSE To put a call on hold Press HOLD RINGER The DIGITAL SP PHONE indicator flashes When using the handset during a call you can also put a call on hold by pressing HOLD RINGER on the base unit To release the hold From the base unit pre...

Page 25: ... Handset To hang up press TALK or place the handset on the base unit Useful information You can enter numbers using the base unit keypad during a call with the handset For example to access an answering service electronic banking service etc 1 Handset Press TALK 2 Handset Dial a telephone number You can also dial with the base unit keypad 3 Base unit Enter the required numbers while listening to t...

Page 26: ...service the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring p 27 In order to view the Caller ID information please wait until the second ring to answer a call With the Handset If the handset is off the base unit press TALK You can also answer a call by pressing any dialling button 0 to 9 or Any Key Talk Auto Talk If you set the Auto Talk feature to ON p 17 you can answer a call by...

Page 27: ...can store the callers phone numbers from the Caller List into the directory When a second call is received while talking the new caller s phone number will be displayed for Australia only p 48 How caller information is displayed when a call is received Private name display If you receive a call from one of the same phone numbers stored in the directory the caller s name will be displayed To use th...

Page 28: ...play will show Out of area 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 If the name display service is available in your area the display will show callers names For further information please contact your telephone company If you rece...

Page 29: ...xit the list press EXIT CH The handset will return to the standby mode 2 new calls G New F Old Once new calls have been checked will be added If Caller s list No items stored is displayed in step 1 the Caller List is empty If more than one call is received from the same caller the date and time of the last call will be recorded If the same caller calls again the call entry with will be deleted Vie...

Page 30: ...ess Ö Press Ö Press Ö Press Ö To return to the previous caller press Ñ To exit the Caller List press EXIT CH The handset will return to the standby mode If you receive a call from one of the same phone numbers stored in the directory the caller s name will be displayed Private name display If an arrow is displayed after the number the whole phone number has not been shown Press to see the remainin...

Page 31: ...ss TALK The displayed phone number is dialled automatically 0355566677 11 20A 20 12 3 Talk 0355566677 Calling Back from the Caller List 3 new calls G New F Old Talk 00 00 00 TALK For New Zealand Users Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code prefix included If the charge for local call is unacceptable only the 7 digits of the local number shoul...

Page 32: ...uired 4 After editing the number you can continue with calling back or storing procedures To call back press TALK p 31 To store the number in the directory press á and follow the instructions on the display see page 33 from step 3 0355566677 11 20A 20 12 5 new calls G New F Old If the phone number does not include the area code which is the same as your area code p 20 you can view the original num...

Page 33: ...ller List a If a name is not required press á Save key b If a name is required enter the name p 39 When finished press á Save key A beep sounds To continue storing other items repeat from step 2 To return to the standby mode press EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing EXIT CH If the display shows Memory is full in step 3 press EXIT CH to exit the list To erase other stored...

Page 34: ... Caller List Information After checking the Caller List you can erase some or all of the entries Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially To erase a specific caller from the Caller List 0246813579 12 20A 20 12 Clear 10 new calls G New F Old HSave directory Clear GF H Yes Save directory HClear GF H Yes For New Zealand Users Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the nu...

Page 35: ...ll entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries make sure that 0 new call is displayed 1 Lift the handset off the base unit OR If the handset is off the base unit press Ü or á to enter the list 2 Press á Yes key 3 Press Ö or Ñ to select All clear 4 Press á Yes key A beep sounds and all entries are erased ...

Page 36: ...p to 10 numbers in the base unit The dialling buttons 0 to 9 function as memory stations Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially Memory Station Numbers IN USE CHARGE Indicator AUTO PROGRAM REDIAL PAUSE If a pause is required for dialling press REDIAL PAUSE where needed Pressing REDIAL PAUSE counts as one digit p 47 1 Press AUTO PROGRAM The IN USE CHARGE indicator flashes 2 Enter a phon...

Page 37: ...can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display When 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 p 27 Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially FUNCTION EDIT EXIT CH REDIAL PAUSE The dialling buttons can be used to enter letters a...

Page 38: ... REDIAL PAUSE to add a pause to a phone number in step 5 This counts as one digit p 47 You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing EXIT CH If the display shows Memory is full in step 2 press EXIT CH To erase other stored items from the directory see page 44 After the maximum of 30 items has been stored Memory is full is also displayed HSave directory Ringer volume GF H Yes Enter name To...

Page 39: ... be used to enter letters and symbols The letters are printed on the dialling buttons Pressing each button selects a character as shown below Keys To enter another character using the same dialling button press to move the cursor to the next space If you make a mistake while entering a name Use or to move the cursor to the incorrect character press Ü to delete and re enter the correct character Ea...

Page 40: ...Press twice to enter a blank 7 Press 5 8 Press 6 six times then press 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 á Next key To enter a phone number and continue storing see page 38 from step 5 T To Tom Tom Tom J Tom Jo Tom Jon Tom Jone Directory 20 items Enter phone no HSave directory Ringer volume GF H Yes Enter name H ...

Page 41: ... search for a name by initial Press the dialling button for the first letter of the desired name until any name with the same initial is displayed see the Index table on page 42 Ex To find Frank press 3 repeatedly until the first item under F is displayed Press Ö repeatedly until the name is displayed Alphabet letter Symbol Telephone number Number If no name is stored Press Ö Press Ñ You can leave...

Page 42: ... the directory item that you want to dial To search for the item by initial see page 41 To exit the directory press EXIT CH 2 Press TALK The number is dialled automatically 3 To hang up press TALK or place the handset on the base unit Dialling from the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially Frank 0234567890 Talk 0234567890 Numbers stored can only be dialled by the handset ...

Page 43: ...ng the dialling buttons or p 39 up to 15 characters 4 Press á Next key If you do not need to change the number go to step 6 5 Add a number to the current number Each time you press Ü the digit to the left of the cursor is erased 6 When finished press á Save key A beep sounds To continue editing other items repeat from step 1 To return to the standby mode press EXIT CH You can exit the programming ...

Page 44: ... want to erase To search for the item by initial see page 41 2 Press á 3 Press Ö or Ñ to select Clear 4 Press á Yes key A beep sounds and the item is erased To erase other items repeat from step 1 To return to the standby mode press EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing EXIT CH Helen 0357924680 Clear HEdit Clear GF H Yes Edit HClear GF H Yes ...

Page 45: ...nto the MIC 3 Handset To end the intercom press INTERCOM Paging the handset from the base unit Handset locator Using this feature you can locate a misplaced handset 1 Base unit Press LOCATOR INTERCOM The handset beeps for 1 minute and Press INTERCOM is displayed To stop paging press LOCATOR INTERCOM again 2 Handset Press INTERCOM to answer Intercom is displayed 3 Base unit Talk into the MIC 4 Hand...

Page 46: ...he base unit From the handset to the base unit 1 Handset During a call press INTERCOM Talk to the paged party after the beeps The call is put on hold and Intercom hold is displayed If the base unit user does not answer press TALK 2 Base unit When the paging party s voice is heard talk into the MIC 3 Base unit To answer the call press DIGITAL SP PHONE The transfer is complete From the base unit to ...

Page 47: ...lling with a PBX or to access a long distance service Ex Line access number 9 PBX 9 REDIAL PAUSE Pressing REDIAL PAUSE once creates a 3 5 second pause This prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number Pressing REDIAL PAUSE more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers Phone number REDIAL PAUSE RECALL TALK FUNCTION EDIT RECALL EXIT CH REDIAL PAUSE ...

Page 48: ...rvice provider instructions using RECALL If the phone number is stored in the directory the caller s name will be displayed p 27 When you receive a second call during a conversation you will hear a signal tone following the call waiting tone and the conversation will be interrupted for approximately a second The tones are generated from the telephone company This is not fault of the product as the...

Page 49: ...essary to use PBX functions transferring a call etc Consult your PBX supplier for the correct setting LCD contrast HSet recall GF H Yes HProgram GF H Yes 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...

Page 50: ...l 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 1 Push the hook and turn it around Turn the hook until a click is heard To Power Outlet ...

Page 51: ...ten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected 5 To charge the handset battery Fix the charge contacts and insert the hook to the handset hole The IN USE CHARGE indicator lights 2 1 Screws 8 3 cm For Australia To Telephone Plug connected to Socket OR For New Zealand To Single Line Telephone Jack Hook Hole OR Hooks 8 3 cm Wall Template ...

Page 52: ...loss replace within 3 minutes 1 Press the notch on the battery cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow 2 Remove the old battery Then install the new one Insert the battery plug into the connector as shown 3 Close the cover Make sure you charge the new battery for about 10 hours so that the battery strength indicator appears p 12 Black Lead Red Lead ...

Page 53: ...andard telephone on the same line use a telephone double adaptor for Australia or a T adaptor for New Zealand Telephone Line Cord Standard Telephone To Socket Optional Telephone Double Adaptor For New Zealand For Australia To Single Line Telephone Jack T Adaptor Optional Telephone Line Cord Standard Telephone ...

Page 54: ...t and unplug the AC adaptor to reset Plug in and try again Re install the battery and place the handset on the base unit p 52 Try again KX TC1220ALW and KX TC1220NZW are not designed to be used with rotary pulse dialling services You are too far from the base unit Move closer and try again Place the handset on the base unit and try again Plug in the AC adaptor Extend the antenna fully Locate the h...

Page 55: ...conds while programming Make sure that the unit is in the standby mode 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 or intercom mode Do not pause for over 60 seconds while storing To answer the call press TALK or DIGITAL SP PHONE Start again from the beginning after hanging up You need ...

Page 56: ...s out If the last number dialled was more than 32 digits long the number will not be redialled correctly The button has a double function as either redial or pause It will redial the last number dialled if pressed at the outset of a call p 21 22 24 If another number has been dialled first it will operate as a pause button p 47 Charge the battery fully p 12 Clean the charge contacts and charge agai...

Page 57: ...is less than 5 C or greater than 40 C 3 As the AC adaptor needs to be connected to mains power ensure that AC mains output is located nearby for easy access 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 shock 3 Place...

Page 58: ...he handset is magnetised and may retain metallic objects For New Zealand Users Only The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that an...

Page 59: ... may connect it in place of your existing telephone or to any spare telephone socket installed in 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 se...

Page 60: ...vice carry out the following checks before you call for service 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 ...

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