Panasonic KXTCD820E Operating instructions

This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these

features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your

service provider.

Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.

Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for

future reference.

Operating Instructions

Model No.

KX-TCD820E

Digital Cordless Answering System

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Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a new Panasonic digital cordless phone.

For your future reference

Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty.

Note:

L This equipment is designed for use on the UK and Republic of Ireland analogue telephone

network.

L In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

Declaration of Conformity:

L Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio & Telecommunications

Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.

Declarations of Conformity for the relevant Panasonic products described in this manual

are available for download by visiting:

http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Contact:

Panasonic Services Europe

a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Panasonic Testing Centre

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Trademarks:

L Eatoni and LetterWise are trademarks of Eatoni Ergonomics, Inc.

Serial No. (found on the bottom of the base unit)

Date of purchase

Name and address of dealer

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Feature highlights

Infrared features

You can copy stored phonebook entries as well as picture and ringtone data (page 40).

Infrared data transmission between this unit and other devices except GSM phones cannot

be guaranteed.

USB features

By connecting the handset to your PC using the included USB cable, you can use your PC

and the included USB GEAR software to create and edit phonebook entries, as well as send

pictures and melodies stored in your PC to the handset.

For connection details, refer to the “Installation Guide for USB GEAR”.

Customise ringtones

You can record melodies from an audio device and use them as ringtones (page 31).

Voice changer

You can lower the pitch of your voice when you answer an outside call (page 17).

Baby monitor (additional handset required)

This feature allows you to listen in on a room where another handset is located, allowing you

to easily monitor from different areas of the house (page 33).

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Table of Contents

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Preparation

Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Screen saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Turning the power on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . .14

Changing the display language . . . . . . .15

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . .15

C Making/Answering Calls

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

k Phonebooks

Handset phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Shared phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Copying phonebook entries . . . . . . . . . .25

m Handset Settings

Guide to handset settings. . . . . . . . . . . .26

USB features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Media browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Ringer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Display setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Baby monitor (additional handset

required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Call options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Other options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

n Base Unit Settings

Guide to base unit settings. . . . . . . . . . .36

Ringer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Call options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Other options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

o Infrared

Copying saved data via infrared

interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

j Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service. . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Voice mail service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

k SMS (Short Message

Service)

Using SMS (Short Message Service). . . 45

Turning SMS on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing SMS message centre

numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Registering mailboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Sending a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Receiving a message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Guide to SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

l Answering System

Features

Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Turning the answering system on . . . . . 51

Greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Listening to messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Recording a voice memo . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Direct command operation using the

handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Remote operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Guide to answering system settings . . .55

Multi-unit Operation

Operating additional units . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Registering a handset to a base unit . . . 57

Intercom between handsets . . . . . . . . . . 59

Transferring calls between handsets,

conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Useful Information

Using the belt clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using an optional headset . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Character entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Conditions of guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Index

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Accessory information

Sales and support information

Additional/replacement accessories

Model No. Description

P03P 2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries

KX-TCA181E Additional Digital Cordless Handset

KX-TCA89EX Headset

KX-A272 DECT repeater

Customer Care Centre

L For customers within the UK: 08700 100 076

L For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01289 8333

L Visit our website for product information: www.panasonic.co.uk

L E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

L Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by

phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm, Friday 9:30am

- 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

L

Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.panasonic.co.u

k

L

Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

L

All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

L

It couldn t be simpler!

L

Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products,

take a browse on our website for further details.

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Included accessories

*1 Allows you to install the USB GEAR software on a compatible PC. This software allows you

to send pictures and melodies from your PC to the handset, as well as create and edit

phonebook items using your PC. Refer to the included “Installation Guide for USB GEAR”

for installation details.

Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

AC adaptor

Part No. PQLV19EY

(PQLV19E)

Telephone line cord

Part No. PQJA87S (for UK)

Rechargeable batteries

AAA (R03) size

Part No. HHR-4EPT

Handset cover

Part No. PQYNTCD820E

Belt clip

Part No. PQKE10412Z1

Audio cable

Part No. PQJA10165Z

USB cable

Part No. PQJA10166Z

Operating instructions Quick guide

SMS guide Installation guide for USB

GEAR

CD-ROM

*1

Part No. PQJKTCD820Z

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Important information

General

L Use only the AC adaptor included with this

product, noted on page 6.

L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC

outlet other than a standard 220–240 V

AC outlet.

L This product is unable to make calls when:

– the portable handset battery(ies) need

recharging or have failed.

– there is a power failure.

– the key lock feature is turned on.

– the direct call feature is turned on (only

the phone number stored in the unit as

the direct call number can be called).

L Do not open the base unit or handset

other than to replace the battery(ies).

L This product should not be used near

emergency/intensive care medical

equipment and should not be used by

people with pacemakers.

L Care should be taken that objects do not

fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into,

the unit. Do not subject this product to

excessive smoke, dust, mechanical

vibration or shock.

Environment

L Do not use this product near water.

L This product should be kept away from

heat sources such as radiators, cookers,

etc. It should also not be placed in rooms

where the temperature is less than 5 °C or

greater than 40 °C.

L The AC adaptor is used as the main

disconnect device. Ensure that the AC

outlet is installed near the unit and is

easily accessible.

Warning:

L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do

not expose this product to rain or any

other type of moisture.

L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it

emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes

unusual noise. These conditions can

cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that

smoke has stopped and contact an

authorised service centre.

Battery caution

L We recommend using the battery(ies)

noted on page 5. Use only rechargeable

battery(ies).

L Do not mix old and new batteries.

L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire,

as they may explode. Check local waste

management codes for special disposal

instructions.

L Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).

Released electrolyte from the battery(ies)

is corrosive and may cause burns or injury

to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be

toxic if swallowed.

L Exercise care when handling the

battery(ies). Do not allow conductive

materials such as rings, bracelets or keys

to touch the battery(ies), otherwise a short

circuit may cause the battery(ies) and/or

the conductive material to overheat and

cause burns.

L Charge the battery(ies) in accordance

with the information provided in these

operating instructions.

L Only use the included base unit (or

charger) to charge the battery(ies). Do not

tamper with the base unit (or charger).

Failure to follow these instructions may

cause the battery(ies) to swell or explode.

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Information on Disposal for

Users of Waste Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (private

households)

This symbol on the products and/or

accompanying documents means that used

electrical and electronic products should not

be mixed with general household waste. For

proper treatment, recovery and recycling,

please take these products to designated

collection points, where they will be

accepted on a free of charge basis.

Alternatively, in some countries you may be

able to return your products to your local

retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent

new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help

to save valuable resources and prevent any

potential negative effects on human health

and the environment which could otherwise

arise from inappropriate waste handling.

Please contact your local authority for

further details of your nearest designated

collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect

disposal of this waste, in accordance with

national legislation.

For business users in the European

Union

If you wish to discard electrical and

electronic equipment, please contact your

dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European

Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please

contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Controls and displays

Controls

Handset

A Speaker

B Display

C Soft keys

D Joystick

E Headset jack/Audio jack

F {C} (Talk)

G {s} (Speakerphone)

H USB cable jack

I {R} (Recall)

J Charge indicator/Ringer indicator

K Receiver

L {ih} (Off/Power)

M Infrared port

N {C/T} (Clear/Mute)

O Dial keypad

P {INT} (Intercom)

Q Microphone

R Charge contacts

Using the joystick

The handset joystick can be used to

navigate through menus and to select items

shown on the display, by pushing it up,

down, left, or right.

It can also be used to select the centre soft

key icon, by pressing down on the centre of

the joystick.

Base unit

A Speaker

B Charge contacts

C {x} (Page)

D {5} (Play/Stop)

E Navigator key: {>}, {<}, {<}, {>}

F {4} (Erase)

G {s} (Answer on)/Answer on indicator

C

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T

N

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B

E

I

H

C

D

O

P

N

Q

R

L

J

M

K

A

G

F

C

A

B

D

E

F

G

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Displays

Display icons

Display

icon

Meaning

w Within range of a base

unit

L When flashing:

Handset is searching

for base unit. (out of

range of base unit,

handset is not

registered to base

unit, no power on base

unit)

x Handset is accessing

base unit. (intercom,

paging, changing base

unit settings, etc.)

k Handset is on an outside

call.

y Missed call (Caller ID

subscribers only; page

42)

u Answering system is on

(page 51) and/or new

messages have been

recorded. (page 52)

n Answering system is full.

d Answering system will

answer calls with a

greeting message and

caller message will not

be recorded.

% An audible call

announcement has

been recorded for this

entry. (page 23)

$ Batteries are charging.

! Battery strength

e Alarm is on. (page 29)

d Voice enhancer is set to

high or low tone. (page

17)

, Voice changer is on.

(page 17)

~ Ringer volume is off.

(page 30)

p Direct call is on. (page

34)

f Night mode is on. (page

32)

h New SMS message

received (SMS users

only; page 48)

) Data is attached to this

SMS message. (page

48)

& A picture is attached to

this SMS message.

(page 48)

( A melody is attached to

this SMS message.

(page 48)

x A phonebook entry

(name and phone

number information) is

attached to this SMS

message. (page 48)

j Displayed when writing

an SMS message. (SMS

users only; page 46)

m SMS memory is full.

(SMS users only)

* Displayed when the

USB cable is connected.

Line or answering

system is being used by

another handset or the

base unit.

Display

icon

Meaning

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Menu icons

When in standby mode, pressing down on

the centre of the joystick reveals the

handset’s main menu. From here you can

access various features and settings.

Soft keys

The handset features two soft keys and a

joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by

pressing the centre of the joystick, you can

select the feature or operation indicated by

the soft key icon shown directly above it.

Soft key icons

More information is

available. Move the

joystick to display more

information.

Menu

icon

Menu/feature

j Caller List

k SMS (Short Message Service)

l Answer System

m Handset Setup

n Base Unit Setup

o Infrared

Display

icon

Meaning

Soft

key

icon

Action

C Returns to the previous

screen.

% Allows you to make an

intercom calls.

Z

"

Displays the menu.

@

#

Accepts the current selection.

B Displays a previously dialled

phone number.

A Opens the handset

phonebook.

T Opens the shared

phonebook.

D Displays the phonebook

search menu.

! Turns the key lock feature off.

R Switches between AM, PM,

and 24-hour time entry.

J Displayed when LetterWise

®

character entry is selected.

K Displayed when alphabet

character entry is selected.

L Displayed when numeric

character entry is selected.

M Displayed when Greek

character entry is selected.

N Displayed when extended 1

character entry is selected.

O Displayed when extended 2

character entry is selected.

P Displayed when Cyrillic

character entry is selected.

a Turns the answering system

on/off.

& Starts recording.

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Connections

When the AC adaptor is connected, a short

beep will be heard. If it is not heard, check

the connections.

Important:

L For information on connecting the

handset to a PC, refer to the included

“Installation Guide for USB GEAR”.

Note:

L Never install telephone wiring during a

lightning storm.

L The AC adaptor must remain connected

at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to

feel warm during use.)

L The AC adaptor should be connected to a

vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC

outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a

ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight

F

$

Stops recording or playback.

Stops copying or receiving

data via infrared interface.

I Inserts a dialling pause.

G Erases the selected item.

V Displays the picture list.

y Displays the selected

phonebook entry.

X Displays the picture.

Y Goes to the next screen.

t Establishes a conference call.

b Opens the attached file.

d

c

Saves the handset

phonebook entry or the

attached data.

S Selects the highlighted item.

U Inserts a character.

Soft

key

icon

Action

Hooks

Use only the included AC adaptor

and telephone line cord.

(220–240 V, 50 Hz)

To telephone

network

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of the adaptor may cause it to become

disconnected.

L The unit will not work during a power

failure. We therefore recommend you also

connect a standard telephone to the same

telephone line using a T-adaptor. Your

Panasonic sales shop can offer you more

information about connection possibilities.

Location

L For maximum distance and noise-free

operation, place your base unit:

– away from electrical appliances such as

TVs, radios, personal computers or

other phones.

– in a convenient, high and central

location.

Battery installation

Insert the batteries negative (T) terminal

first. Close the handset cover.

Note:

L Use only rechargeable batteries (page 6).

Battery replacement

Important:

L We recommend the use of Panasonic

rechargeable batteries noted on page 5.

Press the notch on the handset cover firmly

and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

Remove the old batteries positive (S)

terminal first and install the new ones.

Battery charge

Place the handset on the base unit for

about 7 hours before initial use.

When charging, $ and battery strength

icon are alternately shown on the display.

When the batteries are fully charged, !

remains on the display.

Note:

L It is normal for the handset to feel warm

during charging.

L If you want to use the unit immediately,

charge the batteries for at least 15

minutes.

L Clean the charge contacts (page 9) of the

handset and base unit with a soft, dry

cloth once a month, otherwise the

batteries may not charge properly. Clean

more often if the unit is exposed to grease,

dust or high humidity.

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Battery strength

Battery life

Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (700 mAh)

Note:

L Battery operating time may be shortened

over time depending on usage conditions

and ambient temperature.

Screen saver mode

The backlight will turn off completely after 1

minute of inactivity if the handset is not on

the base unit, then the soft key icons will be

displayed in black and white.

To use the handset when it is in screen

saver mode, first press {ih} to turn the

display on again.

Turning the power on/off

Power on

Press {ih} until a short beep sounds.

Power off

Press {ih} for about 2 seconds.

Symbols used in this

manual

Battery icon Battery strength

! High

" Medium

# Low

When flashing: Needs

to be charged.

Operation Operating time

While in use (talking) 14 hours max.

While not in use

(standby)

150 hours max.

Symbol Meaning

" Press " (centre of joystick).

i Proceed to the next operation.

# Press # (centre of joystick).

j Select j (caller list menu

icon).

k Select k (SMS settings menu

icon).

l Select l (answering system

settings menu icon).

m Select m (handset settings

menu icon).

n Select n (base unit settings

menu icon).

o Select o (infrared menu icon).

“ ” Example: “Time Settings”

Push the joystick up or down to

select the words in quotations

shown on the display.

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Changing the display

language

1 {ih} i " i m i #

2 Push the joystick down 3 times. i #

3 Push the joystick down 3 times. i #

4 Select the desired language. i #

i {ih}

Setting the date and time

Important:

L Confirm that the AC adaptor is connected.

1 " (centre of joystick) i m i #

2 “Time Settings” i #

3 “Set Date & Time” i #

4 Enter the current day, month and year.

Example: 17 May, 2005

{1}{7} {0}{5} {0}{5}

5 Enter the current hour and minute.

Example: 3:30 PM

{0}{3} {3}{0} i Press R until

“03:30 PM” is displayed.

6 # i {ih}

Note:

L To correct a digit, use the joystick to move

the cursor, then make the correction.

L The date and time may be incorrect after a

power failure. In this case, set the date

and time again.

{ih}

R

"/#

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Making calls

1 Lift the handset and dial the phone

number.

L To correct a digit, press {C/T}, then

enter the correct number.

2 {C}

3 When finished talking, press {ih} or

place the handset on the base unit.

Speakerphone

1 During a conversation, press {s} to turn

on the speakerphone.

L Speak alternately with the caller.

2 When finished talking, press {ih}.

Note:

L For best performance, use the

speakerphone in a quiet environment.

L To switch back to the receiver, press

{C}.

To adjust the receiver or speaker volume

Push the joystick up or down while on a call.

Redial feature

Previously dialled phone numbers (each 24

digits max.) can be redialled.

To make a call using the redial list

The last 10 phone numbers dialled are

stored in the redial list.

1 B (right soft key)

2 Push the joystick up or down to select

the desired number.

3 {C} / {s}

L If {s} is pressed, the unit will redial

automatically if the other party’s line is

engaged. The unit will redial up to 11

times. While the handset is waiting to

redial, the ringer indicator will flash. To

cancel, press {ih}.

To edit a number in the redial list before

calling it

1 B (right soft key)

2 Push the joystick up or down to select

the desired number. i "

3 “Edit and Call” i #

4 Use the joystick to move the cursor. i

Edit the number.

L Place the cursor on the number you

wish to erase, then press {C/T}.

L Place the cursor to the right of where

you want to insert a number, then

press the appropriate dial key.

5 {C} / {s} / #

To erase numbers in the redial list

1 B (right soft key)

2 Push the joystick up or down to select

the desired number. i "

3 “Erase” i #

L If you want to erase all numbers in the

list, select “Erase All”, then press

#.

4 “Yes” i # i {ih}

To store a number from the redial list into

the handset phonebook

1 B (right soft key)

2 Push the joystick up or down to select

the desired number. i "

3 “Add Phonebook” i #

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4 “Name” i #

5 Enter a name (16 characters max.; page

61). i #

6 “<Save>” i # i {ih}

L You can also press d to save the

entry.

L To assign a picture or category to the

entry, continue from step 7, “Adding

entries to the handset phonebook”,

page 19.

Other features

Voice enhancer

You can change the tone quality of the

receiver while you are on a call.

1 Press " during a call.

2 “Voice Enhancer” i #

3 “High Tone” or “Low Tone” i #

L d is displayed.

Voice changer

When you answer an outside call, you can

lower the pitch of your voice that is heard by

the caller.

1 Press " during an outside call.

2 “Voice Changer” i #

L , is displayed.

L To turn the voice changer off, press

". i “Voice Changer” i

#

Mute

While mute is turned on, you will be able to

hear the other party, but the other party will

not be able to hear you.

To mute your voice, press {C/T}.

L To return to the conversation, press

{C/T} again.

Key lock

The handset can be locked so that no calls

or settings can be made. Incoming calls can

be answered, but all other functions are

disabled while key lock is on.

To turn key lock on, press " for about 2

seconds.

L ! is displayed.

L To turn key lock off, press ! for about 2

seconds.

Call waiting - {R} button

If a second call is received while in

conversation with the first caller, a beep tone

will be heard. Press {R} button to switch

between callers.

This service requires a subscription, consult

your service provider for details.

Note:

L If your unit is connected to a PBX (private

branch exchange), pressing {R} can allow

you to access certain features of your host

PBX such as transferring an extension

call. Consult your PBX dealer for details.

L You can change the recall time (page 37).

Pause button (for PBX/long distance

service users)

A pause is sometimes required when

making calls using a PBX or long distance

service.

Example: If you have to dial {0} before

dialling outside numbers manually, you will

probably pause after dialling {0} until you

hear a dial tone.

1 {0} i I

2 Dial the phone number. i {C} / {s}

Note:

L Pressing I 1 time creates 1 pause.

Press I repeatedly to create longer

pauses. To change pause length, see

page 38.

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Recording a telephone conversation

Important:

L Before recording a conversation, you

should inform the other party that the

conversation will be recorded.

1 Press " during an outside call.

2 “Record Call” i #

L A beep is heard and recording starts.

L A beep sounds every 15 seconds and

can be heard by the other party.

3 To stop recording, press $.

Note:

L To listen to the recorded conversation, see

page 52.

Answering calls

1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}

when the unit rings.

L You can also answer a call by pressing

any dial key from {0} to {9}, {*}, {#},

or {INT}. (Any key answer feature)

2 When finished talking, press {ih} or

place the handset on the base unit.

Auto talk feature

You can answer calls simply by lifting the

handset off the base unit. You do not need to

press {C}. To turn this feature on, see

page 34.

To adjust the ringer volume when an

outside call is being received

Push the joystick up or down.

Other features

Handset locator

Using this feature, you can locate the

handset if it has been misplaced.

1 Press {x} on the base unit.

2 To stop paging, press {x} on the base

unit or press {ih} on the handset.

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Handset phonebook

The handset phonebook allows you to make

calls without having to dial manually. You

can store up to 3 phone numbers and a

picture for each entry, assign each handset

phonebook entry to a category, and search

for handset phonebook entries by name or

category.

The total number of entries that can be

stored varies by the number of phone

numbers stored for each entry, as shown

below:

Important:

You can also create and edit phonebook

items using your PC and send them to the

handset. Refer to the USB GEAR help file

for details.

Adding entries to the handset

phonebook

1

A (left soft key) i "

2 “New Entry” i #

3 “Name” i #

4 Enter the party’s name (16 characters

max.; page 61). i #

5 “Phone No. 1” i #

L You can store up to 3 phone numbers

for one entry.

6 Enter the party’s phone number (24

digits max.). i #

7 “Picture” i #

8 Select the desired item. i #

9 Push the joystick up or down to select

the desired picture. i #

10 “Category 1” i #

11 Select the desired category. i #

12 “<Save>” i # i {ih}

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