Panasonic KX-THA12 Making calls Answering calls Useful features during a call, Handset phonebook

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Feature highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 6 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparation

Setting up the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting the handset to your TV (KX- THA17 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Symbols used in these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Registering the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting the handset before use . . . . . . 19

C Making/Answering Calls

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Useful features during a call. . . . . . . . . 21

qPhonebook

Handset phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

GCaller ID Service

Using Caller ID service. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Caller list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

uVideo Phone

Video phone feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Video phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Intercom

Intercom feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Transferring a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Conference calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Call share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

HMonitoring

Monitoring feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Audio monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Video monitor using the handset . . . . . 39

vHandset Camera

Taking a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Picture gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Programmable Settings

Ringer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

iAnswering System

Answering system feature . . . . . . . . . . 50 Listening to messages using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit

Configuring a cellular phone . . . . . . . . . 52 Making/answering calls using a cellular line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Useful Information

Connecting the USB cable to the

handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Headset (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 FCC and other information . . . . . . . . . . 67 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Direct command chart/programming index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Index

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Contents Charge the handset battery for 4 hours before initial use Operating InstructionsVideo phone feature Video phone settings Making calls Answering calls Useful features during a callUsing Caller ID service Caller list Ringer settings Display settings Other settingsFeature highlights Telephone and monitoring featuresMulti Talk V software Nmulti Talk V USB UtilityAccessory item Order number Accessory informationOther additional/replacement accessories Sales and support informationOther devices max Expanding your phone systemHandsets max Color display type with audio/video output jackKX-THA13 KX-THA12/KX-THA17 KX-THA16 AB C Various features using the optional unitsKX-THA12/KX-THA17 KX-THA16 KX-THA11 KX-THA12/KX-THA17 KX-THA16KX-THA17 KX-THA11KX-THA14 Location/noise Conditions for using the handset cameraFor best performance EnvironmentBattery installation Setting up the handsetConnecting the AC adaptor Panasonic battery performance Operation Operating time Battery chargeBattery strength Battery icon Battery replacement Controls HandsetCharger Adjusting the camera lens angleCharge contacts Charge indicator Transferred image on TV Connecting the handset to your TV KX-THA17 onlyExample Displayed Meaning item DisplayHandset display items Displayed MeaningHandset screen saver Handset soft keysMenu icons Registering the handset VolumeRegistering the handset RingerDisplay language Handset can cancel its own registration Menu F2 ixiSELECTDeregistering the handset Registration iSELECT Deregistration iSELECTMaking calls Using the speakerphonePause button for PBX/long distance service users Last 10 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial listUseful features during a call Answering callsHandset clarity booster Temporary tone dialing for rotary/pulse service usersUsing the other line during a call Handset voice enhancerHandset phonebook Adding items to the handset phonebookEditing/correcting a mistake Finding and calling a handset phonebook itemCharacter table for entering names Key Searching for a name by initialChain dial Editing items in the handset phonebookErasing items in the handset phonebook Phonebook iSELECTCopying all items Copying handset phonebook itemsCopying an item Copy all items iSELECTRinger ID Using Caller ID serviceTalking Caller ID Picture ID Displayed symbolsCaller list Viewing the caller list and calling back321-5555 Caller ID number auto edit feature Clear iOFFEditing a caller’s phone number before calling back Erasing all itemsConnection quality Video phone featureCompatibility Answering a video call Useful settings during a video callMaking a video call Upside down iSELECT View mode iSELECTTaking/showing a picture during a video call Video access Video phone settingsVideo phone mode Hold optionsHold options iSELECT Select the desired item. Default Hold only iSAVE iOFFPrivacy image Select the desired image. iSAVEIntercom feature Transferring a callConference call with 2 outside calls Conference callsTransferring a call to the answering system Joining a conversation LThis feature will turn off after you hang up the callCall share Call privacyMonitor access iSELECT Monitoring featureEnabling monitoring access Audio monitorMonitoring the room Video monitor using the handsetAdjusting receiver/speaker volume Press or V while monitoring LKX-THA17 onlySharpness iSELECT Useful display settings while monitoringStart monitoring page 39 Edit title iSELECT Taking a picturePicture gallery Erasing all images Erasing imagesErasing the selected image Select the desired volume. Default High Ringer settingsRinger volume Ringer toneCustomize ring iSELECT Playback iSELECT Disconnect the audio cable from the handsetPlaying back a song Select the desired song. iPLAYHandset wallpaper Display settingsInterrupt tone Interrupt tone iSELECTHandset display color Other settingsTime adjustment Caller ID subscribers only Display contrastHandset key tone Changing the handset nameHandset Talking Caller ID Handset auto talkSet tel line iSELECT 3 Set line mode iSELECT Setting telephone lineSet tel line iSELECT 3 Set dial mode iSELECT Set tel line iSELECT 3 Line select iSELECTMemory usage File type Quantity Used Handset memory statusCustomer support Memory status iSELECTMemory capacity Answering system featureUseful features during playback Clear Answering system commandsKey Command Making calls Configuring a cellular phoneMaking calls using the phonebook Answering callsUsing the land line during a cellular call Putting a cellular call on holdTransferring a cellular call Ringer settings for cellular callsRinger for cell iSELECT 3 Ringer volume iSELECT Ringer for cell iSELECT 3 Ringer tone iSELECTConference call with a cellular call and an intercom call Conference callsConference call with a cellular call and land line call CPU Connecting the USB cable to the handsetSystem requirements for your computer RAM25.2 mm 1 inch Wall mountingWall mount template for the charger Headset Optional Connecting the corded headsetSwitching a call between headset and handset speakerphone Error messages Please register IncompleteInvalid To the base unit Memory fullTitle error Recharge battery is TroubleshootingGeneral use Problem Cause & solution LThe battery power is low. Fully charge the batteryProblem Cause & solution Making/answering calls, intercomPhonebook Problem Cause & solution Caller ID Problem Cause & solutionVideo phone Problem Cause & solution Video monitor Problem Cause & solutionBattery recharge Problem Cause & solution Output KX-THA17 only Problem Cause & solutionAnswering system Problem Cause & solution LThere is an obstacle such as concrete wall. MoveFCC and other information Responsible party InstallationBattery FCC WarningUseful Information Specifications North America WarrantyPanasonic Corporation Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Customer Services Directory Customer servicesDirect command chart/programming index Video access Time adjustment*1Monitor access Permit Video phone modeFor cellular phones 629Tone 628 High For cellular phonesIndex Multi Talk VIndex Page One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey When you ship the productName and address of dealer Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc