Panasonic Bb Gt1500 Quick Guide

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Setting up
For product assistance, visit www.panasonic.com/help
For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
Base unit
HandsetCHARGE 7 HOURS
Confirm the  
charge indicator  
is on.
Model shown is BB-GT1500.
“Click”
TEL LAN
Noise filterTo single-line 
telephone jack 
(RJ11C) AC adaptor
Telephone line cordEthernet cableRouter
Cable or 
DSL modem Internet
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
A
BC
Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV203.
Hook
Press
plug firmly.
“Click”
“Click”
AB
ED C
Model No. BB-GT1500
BB-GT1540
Quick Guide
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Setting up
Note:
LIf “Please read joip Terms of Use. Agree?” is not displayed in step 2, 
press {IP}.
LWhen the STATUS indicator on the base unit does not light in green even if you 
wait for a few minutes, see “STATUS indicator” (page 6).
Viewing the A text messages
1{MENU} i {#}{3}{6}{0}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired item. i {OK}
3{OFF}
For product assistance, visit www.panasonic.com/help
For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
joip
Model shown is BB-GT1500.
Amber      Green
[
Please read joip
Terms of Use.
Agree?
YESNO
joip:#1001060429
 
To use the A IP line, read the Terms of Use for the A services on the 
included leaflet or at www.joip.com 1
Wait for a A text message for the A website password (www.joip.com). 
To view the message, see below. 5Press {YES}. 2
Wait until the STATUS 
indicator turns green. 3
Confirm your A 
number. 4
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Operating tips
{}: shows button names.
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 {V}, left {}.
Adjusting audio volume
Push the joystick up {^} or down {V} repeatedly 
while talking.
Handset soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and a joystick. By 
pressing a soft key, or by pressing the center of the 
joystick, you can select the feature shown directly 
above it on the display.
{SELECT}, {SAVE}, {OK}, and additional other 
functions are assigned to soft keys. Pay attention to 
soft keys to find functions you need during handset 
operation.
Middle soft key
The joystick can be used to select the center soft 
key icon, by pressing down on the center of the 
joystick.
Date and time (Handset)
1{MENU} i {#}{1}{0}{1}
2Enter the current month, date, and year by selecting 2 digits for each.
3Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits for 
each.
4{AM/PM}: Select “AM” or “PM”. i {SAVE} i {OFF}
For product assistance, visit www.panasonic.com/help
For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
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Basic operation (Handset)
Making calls1Dial the phone number.
2To make a landline call, press {TEL}.
To make a A internet call, press {IP}.
Note:
LTo call a Panasonic GLOBARANGE phone, dial the 
A number consisting of a # followed by 10 digits.
Answering callsTo answer the landline call, press {TALK}, {TEL} or 
{s}.
To answer the A internet call, press {TALK}, {IP} 
or {s}.
Adjusting the receiver/
speaker volumePush the joystick up {^} or down {V} while talking.
Viewing the caller list and 
calling back{CID} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired item. i 
{TEL}/{IP}
Ringer volume1{MENU} i {#}{1}{6}{0}{1} (IP line)/
{#}{1}{6}{0}{2} (landline)
2{^}/{V}: Select the desired volume. i {SAVE}
BB-GT1540 Basic operation (Base unit)
Making calls1To make a landline call, press {TEL}.
To make a A internet call, press {IP}.
2Dial the phone number, and then speak into the 
MIC.
Note:
LTo call a Panasonic GLOBARANGE phone, dial the 
A number consisting of a # followed by 10 digits.
Answering callsTo answer the landline call, press {TEL} or {s}.
To answer the A internet call, press {IP} or {s}.
Adjusting the speaker 
volumePress {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Ringer volume1Press {IP/TEL} repeatedly until the display shows 
the desired line (n or m).
2Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the desired 
volume.
LTo turn the ringer off, press and hold {V} until the 
unit beeps.
For product assistance, visit www.panasonic.com/help
For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
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BB-GT1540 Answering system (Base unit)
Auto answer on1Press {IP/TEL} repeatedly until the display 
shows the desired line(s) (n and/or m).
2Press {ANSWER ON}.
Auto answer offPress {ANSWER ON}.
Recording your greeting 
message (max. 2 minutes)1Press {IP/TEL} repeatedly until the display 
shows the desired line(s) (n and/or m).
2{GREETING REC}
3Within 10 seconds, press {GREETING REC} 
again.
4Speak clearly about 20 cm (8 inches) away from 
the MIC.
5To stop recording, press {STOP}.
Listening to new messagesWhen {6} flashes on the center of navigator key, 
press {6}.
Erasing a messagePress {ERASE} during playback.
Using the answering system 
remotely1Dial your phone number from a touch tone 
phone.
2After the greeting message starts, enter your 
remote code. (Default remote code is “111”.)
LThe unit plays back new messages.
LAfter playing back new messages, the voice 
guidance starts.
3Follow the voice guidance as necessary.
Quick troubleshooting
STATUS indicator
StatusCause/solutionColorLight pattern
GreenOnLReady to make/receive A internet calls.
FlashingLDownloading data, please wait.
RedOnLOn for about 3 seconds during initial startup. 
(Normal)
FlashingLThe base unit is registering a handset. Please wait.
Flashing rapidlyLThe base unit is paging handsets. (BB-GT1500)
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For further information, refer to the STATUS indicator section in the Operating 
Instructions.
AmberOnLThe base unit’s IP address may conflict with the IP 
addresses of other devices on your local network if 
you have set the static IP address. We recommend 
using the automatic setup (default):
1. {MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{0}
2. {V}{^}: “On” i {SAVE} i {OFF}
FlashingLThe base unit is registering with the A service. 
Please wait.
LIf the STATUS indicator continues flashing:
– If you have set the static address, we recommend 
using the automatic setup (default):
1. {MENU} i {#}{5}{0}{0}
2. {V}{^}: “On” i {SAVE} i {OFF}
– Many installation issues can be resolved by 
resetting all the equipment. First, shut down your 
modem, router, base unit, and computer. Then 
turn the devices back on one at a time in this 
order: modem, router, base unit, computer. 
– If you cannot access Internet Web pages using 
your computer, check to see if your Internet 
service provider is having connection issues in 
your area.
– For more troubleshooting help, visit www.joip.com 
or contact the A service provider.
OFF—LA internet calls are not available. Check the 
following:
– The base unit’s AC adaptor is connected.
– Set up for A use (page 2).
– The Ethernet cable is connected.
– Your network devices (hub, router, etc.) are turned 
on. Check the LEDs for the link status of the 
devices.
For product assistance, visit www.panasonic.com/help
For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
Quick troubleshooting
STATUS indicator
StatusCause/solutionColorLight pattern
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For other questions, please refer to the Operating Instructions or visit the web sites 
below.
Frequently asked questions
QuestionCause/solution
The unit does not work.LMake sure the battery is installed correctly and 
fully charged.
LUnplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the 
unit. Reconnect the adaptor and try again.
LThe handset has not been registered to the base 
unit. Register the handset as explained later in 
this guide.
I cannot hear a dial tone for 
the IP line.LConfirm the Ethernet cable is properly connected.
LYou have not agreed to the Terms of Use for the 
A services. To use the A IP line, you need to 
agree to it using the handset.
LIf you cannot make or receive internet calls or if 
you are experiencing any other issues with your 
VoIP telephone service provided by deltathree, 
Inc., visit www.joip.com
I cannot hear a dial tone for 
the landline.LConfirm the telephone line cord is properly 
connected.
LDisconnect the unit from the telephone line and 
connect a known working telephone. If the 
working telephone operates properly, contact 
Panasonic service personnel to have the unit 
repaired. If the working telephone does not 
operate properly, contact your landline service 
provider.
How can I increase handset 
volume level?LPush the joystick up repeatedly while talking.
The VM indicator on the 
base unit flashes.
Example: BB-GT1540LYou have new voice mail messages received by 
your landline service provider and/or A. For 
further information, refer to the Voice Mail section 
in the Operating Instructions.
BB-GT1540: The message 
indicator on the base unit 
flashes.LYou have new messages received from the 
landline and/or A IP line by the unit’s 
answering system. For further information, refer 
to the answering system section in the Operating 
Instructions.
For product assistance, visit www.panasonic.com/help
For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
VM
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Quick troubleshooting
Place the handset on the base unit, then 
check if the charge indicator is on.
L Model shown is BB-GT1500.
The charge indicator is OFF.
The charge indicator 
is ON.
Unplug the AC adaptor of the base unit and remove the 
battery from the handset, then plug in the AC adaptor and 
insert the battery into the handset again. Try re-registration 
as explained later in this guide.
Lift the handset, then try again.
If handset still shows the same 
message, try re-registration as 
explained later in this guide.
Re-registration failed.
Re-registration failed.
Your telephone may need service.
Please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help for further troubleshooting.
“No link to base. Move closer to base, try again.”
Handset shows:
Unplug and then plug AC 
adaptor properly to both the 
base unit and AC outlet.
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Registering a handset to base unit
The included handset and base unit are preregistered. If for some reason the 
handset is not registered to the base unit, register the handset.
For product assistance, visit www.panasonic.com/help
For A assistance, visit www.joip.com
Handset
Press {MENU}, then press {#}{1}{3}{0}.
Handset
Press {OK
L}.
Base unit
BB-GT1500
Press and hold {HANDSET LOCATOR} 
until the STATUS indicator flashes in red.
L Complete next step within 90 seconds.
BB-GT1540
Press and hold {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} 
until the registration tone sounds and the 
STATUS indicator flashes in red.
L Complete next step within 90 seconds.
{LOCATOR/INTERCOM} {HANDSET LOCATOR}
{OKL}
Press LOCATOR
on base for 4sec
Then press 
OK
{MENU}
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							IMPORTANT!
If your product is not working 
properly. . .
For your phone’s functions or features, please contact 
Panasonic.
1Read this Quick Guide or Operating Instructions
LIf you lost the Operating Instructions, you can download 
a copy at http://www.panasonic.com/help
2Visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
LFAQs and troubleshooting hints are available.
3Contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactus
4Call us at:
1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262)
LMonday - Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm (EST), 
Saturday/Sunday 10:00am - 7:00pm (EST)
To order a replacement battery,
please call: 1-800-332-5368
Or visit: http://www.panasonic.com/batterystore
A customer support
A is the VoIP service provided by deltathree, Inc. for this 
phone. If you cannot make or receive internet calls or if you 
are experiencing any other issues with your VoIP telephone 
services, please contact A customer support:
LVisit www.joip.com or send an email to 
[email protected]
LCall 
*JOIP (*5647) from your GLOBARANGE phone 
using the IP line.
LCall 1-877-NOW-JOIP (1-877-669-5647) using the 
landline.
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