Panasonic Kx Th102 Operating Instructions Manual

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Displays
Base unit display items
Handset display items
Displayed 
itemMeaning
Flashes when the date 
and time need to be set.
Ringer for both line 1 and 
line 2 on the base unit is 
off.
Line 1 or line 2 ringer on 
the base unit is off.
Call privacy mode is on.
The line icon is displayed 
when the displayed line is 
selected for the answering 
system.
Flashing:
– the answering system is 
answering a call on that 
line.
– you have new 
messages on that line.
Flashes when message 
memory is full.
You are using a cellular 
line. The number of bars 
indicates the signal 
strength of the cellular 
line. Depending on a 
connected cellular 
phone’s capability, these 
bars may not be 
displayed.
1This icon is displayed in 
the lower right 
representing a connected 
cellular phone’s battery 
strength. It may not be 
displayed depending on 
the cellular phone’s 
capability.
L2 L1
L2L1,
ANSWERL1L2
MESSAGEFULL
The base unit is 
connected to your network 
using the LAN cable.
Computer is connected.
Displayed 
itemMeaning
1– Battery strength 
indicator for the handset 
(located in the upper 
right of the display)
– This icon is also 
displayed in the lower 
right representing a 
connected cellular 
phone’s battery 
strength. It may not be 
displayed depending on 
the cellular phone’s 
capability.
k
lThe line is in use.
Flashing:
– the call is put on hold on 
that line.
– the answering system is 
answering a call on that 
line.
Flashing rapidly: a call is 
being received on that 
line.
Example: Handset extension 
number
Voice enhancer is on.
Speaker is on.
Call privacy mode is on.
Ringer for both line 1 and 
line 2 on the handset is off.
Displayed 
itemMeaning
PC
VE
L2 L1
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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 or operation indicated by 
the soft key icon shown directly above it.
Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing {MENU} 
(center of joystick) on the handset or 
{MENU} on the base unit reveals the main 
menu. From here you can access various 
features and settings.
Note:
LThe menu icons shown in these 
operating instructions vary slightly from 
the actual icons shown on the display. Line 1 or line 2 ringer on 
the handset is off.
(displayed 
in the top 
center)The cellular line is in use.
Flashing: a cellular call is 
put on hold. 
Flashing rapidly: a cellular 
call is being received.
You are using a cellular 
line. The number of bars 
indicates the signal 
strength of the cellular 
line. Depending on a 
connected cellular 
phone’s capability, these 
bars may not be 
displayed.
Computer is connected.
Displayed 
itemMeaning
L2L1,
CELL
PC
LINE1LINE2
Base unit
Menu iconMenu/feature
dPhonebook
GCaller list
ASet answering
fRinger settings
FAudio monitor
hOther items
Handset
Menu iconMenu/feature
dPhonebook
GCaller list
iMessage playback
fRinger settings
FAudio monitor
hOther items
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Symbols used in these 
operating instructions
Symbols used at the end of titles
Symbols used for operations 
SymbolMeaning
oOperate with the base unit.
YOperate with the handset.
SymbolMeaning
d, G, 
A, 
f, 
F, hThe symbols to the left 
represent the base unit 
menu icons.
Example: d
Press the navigator key of 
the base unit up, down, left, 
or right to select that menu 
icon shown on the display.
d, G, 
i, f, 
F, hThe symbols to the left 
represent the handset 
menu icons.
Example: d
Push the joystick of the 
handset up, down, left, or 
right to select that menu 
icon shown on the display.
Example: 
“Ringer 
volume”Push the joystick of the 
handset or press the 
navigator key of the base 
unit up or down to select the 
words in quotations shown 
on the display.
iProceed to the next 
operation.
Example: 
{MENU}The words in the brackets 
show button names on the 
handset and base unit.
{^}, {V}Push the joystick of the 
handset or press the 
navigator key of the base 
unit up or down to scroll 
through the displayed 
items.
{}Push the joystick of the 
handset or press the 
navigator key of the base 
unit left or right to select the 
desired items.
SymbolMeaning
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Setting the unit before 
use
Display language Yo
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Change language” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“English”)
4Press the center of joystick to save. i 
{OFF}
Note:
LIf you select a language you cannot 
read, press the center of joystick, 
{#}{1}{1}{0}{1}, and {SAVE} to 
change the display language to English.
1{MENU} i h i {SET}
2“Change language” i {SET}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“English”) i {SET} i {STOP}
Note:
LIf you select a language you cannot 
read, press {MENU}, {#}{1}{1}{0}{1}, 
and {SET} to change the display 
language to English.
Dialing mode Yo
If you cannot make calls, change this 
setting depending on your telephone line 
service.
“Tone”: For tone dial service.
“Pulse”: For rotary pulse dial service.
LYou only need to program this setting 
once, using either the handset or base 
unit.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Set tel line” i {SELECT}
3“Set dial mode” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Tone”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
1{MENU} i h i {SET}
2“Set tel line” i {SET}
3“Set dial mode” i {SET}
4Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Tone”) i {SET} i {STOP}
Handset
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
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Date and time Yo
LYou only need to program this setting 
once, using either the handset or base 
unit.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Date and time” i {SELECT}
3Enter the current month, day, and year 
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: May 15, 2006
{0}{5} {1}{5} {0}{6}
4Enter the current hour and minute (12-
hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits 
for each.
Example: 9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
5Press {*} to select “AM” or “PM”.
6{SAVE} i {OFF}
1{MENU} i h i {SET}
2“Date and time” i {SET}
3Enter the current month, day, and year 
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: May 15, 2006
{0}{5} {1}{5} {0}{6}
4Enter the current hour and minute (12-
hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits 
for each.
Example: 9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
5Press {*} to select “AM” or “PM”.
6{SET} i {STOP}
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf you make a mistake when entering the 
date and time, press {^}, {V}, {} to move the cursor, then make the 
correction.
Handset
Base unit
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Making calls
Using the handset Y
1Lift the handset and dial the phone 
number.
LTo correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2{C}
LAn available line is automatically 
selected and the line number is 
displayed.
3When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LYou can also select a line by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 2.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
51.
Using the speakerphone
Important:
LYou can place the handset on the 
charger while using the speakerphone. 
The call is not disconnected.
1During a conversation, press {s} to 
turn on the speakerphone.
LSpeak alternately with the other party.
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet 
environment.LTo switch back to the receiver, press 
{C}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
Push {^} or {V} while talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 10 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.
1{REDIAL}
2Push {^} or {V} to select the desired 
number.
LTo erase the displayed number, press 
{CLEAR}.
3{C}
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance 
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long distance 
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1{9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the phone 
number.
2{C}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
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Using the base unit o
1Dial the phone number.
LTo correct a digit, press {ERASE}.
2{SP-PHONE}
LAn available line is automatically 
selected and {LINE1} or {LINE2} 
lights.
3When the other party answers, speak 
into the MIC.
LSpeak alternately with the other party.
4When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Note:
LYou can also select a line by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 2.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
51.
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet 
environment.
LWhile on a call, you can switch from the 
base unit to the handset by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} on the handset, 
then pressing {SP-PHONE} on the base 
unit.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 10 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.
1{REDIAL}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
number.
LTo erase the displayed number, press 
{ERASE}.
3{SP-PHONE}
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance 
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long distance 
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1{9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the phone 
number.
2{SP-PHONE}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
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Answering calls
Using the handset Y
1Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
LThe called line is automatically 
selected.
LYou can also answer the call by 
pressing any button except the 
joystick or {OFF}. (Any key talk 
feature)
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LYou can also answer the call by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 1.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
51.
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by 
simply lifting the handset off the charger. 
You do not need to press {C}. To activate 
this feature, see page 50.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside 
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily 
by pressing {OFF}.
Using the base unit o
1{SP-PHONE}
LThe called line is automatically 
selected.
2Speak into the MIC.
3When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Note:
LYou can also answer the call by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 1.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
51.
Useful features during a 
call
HOLD button Yo
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
Press {HOLD} 2 times during an outside 
call.
LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} that is flashing on the handset.
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} that is flashing on the base unit.
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound. 
After 4 additional minutes on hold, the 
call is disconnected.
MUTE button Yo
While mute is turned on, you can hear the 
other party, but the other party cannot hear 
you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE} or {C}.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE} or {SP-PHONE}.
Handset
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
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FLASH button Yo
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
special features of your host PBX such as 
transferring an extension call, or accessing 
optional telephone services such as Call 
Waiting. 
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 51.
For Call Waiting service users 
Yo
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Call Waiting 
service.
This feature allows you to receive calls 
while you are already talking on the phone. 
If you receive a call while on the phone, 
you will hear a Call Waiting tone. Please 
contact your telephone company for 
details and availability of this service in 
your area.
Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd 
call.
LTo switch between calls, press {CALL 
WAIT}.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/pulse service users) 
Yo
You can temporarily switch the dialing 
mode to tone when you need to access 
touch tone services (for example, 
answering services, telephone banking 
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering access 
numbers which require tone dialing.
Handset clarity booster Y
This feature can improve sound clarity 
when the handset is used in an area where 
there may be interference. During an 
outside call, this feature is turned on 
automatically when necessary. You can 
also turn this feature on or off manually.
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick) 
during an outside call.
2To turn this feature on, select “Booster 
on”.
To turn this feature off, select “Booster 
off”.
3{SELECT}
Note:
LWhile this feature is turned on;
– the battery operating time is 
shortened (page 17).
– the maximum number of extensions 
that can be used at a time may 
decrease.
Handset voice enhancer Y
This feature clarifies the voice of the 
person you are talking to, reproducing a 
more natural-sounding voice that is easier 
to hear and understand (page 49).
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick) 
during an outside call.
2To turn this feature on, select “Voice 
enhancer”.
To turn this feature off, select “V.E. 
off”.
3{SELECT}
Note:
LDepending on the condition and quality 
of your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize existing line noise. If it 
becomes difficult to hear, turn this 
feature off.
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Using the other line 
during a call
When a call is being received on the other 
line during a conversation, the interrupt 
tones sound (page 48). k or l on the 
handset, or {LINE1} or {LINE2} on the 
base unit flashes rapidly. You can answer 
the 2nd call while holding the 1st call.
You can also make a call without ending 
the 1st call.
Example: If you are using line 1
1Press {HOLD} 2 times to put the 1st 
call (line 1) on hold.
2Press {LINE2} to make or answer a 
2nd call.
LTo hold the 2nd call, press {HOLD} 2 
times.
3To return to the 1st call (line 1), press 
{LINE1}.
Example: If you are using line 1
1Press {HOLD} to put the 1st call (line 1) 
on hold.
2Press {LINE2} to make or answer a 
2nd call.
LTo hold the 2nd call, press {HOLD}.
3To return to the 1st call (line 1), press 
{LINE1}.
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID, the 2nd 
caller’s information is displayed when a 
call is being received on the other line 
(page 36).
Handset
Base unit
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