Panasonic KX-FC241AL manual Changing the Walkie- Talkie mode, Turning Walkie-Talkie on

10. Multi-unit Operation

10.6 Walkie-Talkie

This feature allows cordless handsets to communicate with each other directly when they are in range of the same base unit (common base station mode, group mode) and even when outside the range of the base unit (group mode only).

LKeep the front cover page open for button locations.

Important:

LThe maximum distance possible between 2 cordless handsets using Walkie-Talkie is 300 metres outdoors. Actual performance will vary depending on

usage conditions.

LWhen using Walkie-Talkie, talk time is about 6 hours; standby time is about 15 hours. Actual performance will vary depending on usage conditions. To improve battery performance, turn OFF

the cordless handsets when not talking.

LOutside calls cannot be received while in Walkie-Talkie mode.

10.6.1Changing the Walkie- Talkie mode

There are two Walkie-Talkie modes, common base station and group.

Common base station mode: Communication is possible between cordless handsets registered to a common base unit. If the cordless handsets are registered to more than one base unit, the same base unit must be selected. Group mode: Communication is possible between cordless handsets that are both set to Walkie-Talkie mode and have the same 3-digit group ID. This allows cordless handsets to communicate in Walkie-Talkie mode regardless of which base unit they are registered to.

The default setting is group.

Important:

LWhen in common base station mode, the cordless handsets cannot have Walkie- Talkie conversations if the base unit selection is set to “Auto” (page 81). Either select a base unit number, or change the Walkie-Talkie mode to “Group”.

1Press $(centre of joystick).

2Select v, then press ,.

3Select “Setting”, then press ,.

4Select the desired mode, then press ,.

LIf “Common” is selected, skip to step 7.

5If “Group” is selected, enter a 3-digit group ID, then press ,.

L The default ID is “000”.

6Assign a cordless handset number (1–9) to be used during Walkie-Talkie conversations, then press ,2 times.

L This number is displayed on the cordless handset only when using Walkie-Talkie. It does not affect other operations.

7Press {ih}.

Note:

LTo set the Walkie-Talkie mode to common base station mode, the cordless handset must be within range of a base unit.

10.6.2 Turning Walkie-Talkie ON

1Press $(centre of joystick).

2Select v, then press ,.

3Select “On”, then press ,.

LThe display changes to the Walkie-Talkie display, and the cordless handset’s Walkie-Talkie number is displayed.

Note:

LIf a cordless handset is outside the range of a base unit and the Walkie-Talkie mode is set

to common mode, Walkie-Talkie cannot be turned ON.

LThis feature is turned OFF when the cordless handset is turned OFF.

Turning Walkie-Talkie OFF

1.Press *(centre of joystick).

2.Select “Off”, then press ,.

10.6.3Starting Walkie-Talkie conversations

Be sure to turn Walkie-Talkie ON beforehand on both cordless handsets.

1Press {C}, {s}, or {INT}, then the other cordless handset’s Walkie-Talkie number. L The other cordless handset will ring if it is

within range.

2The other cordless handset user can answer the call by pressing {C}, {s}, or {INT}.

3When finished talking, press {ih}.

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