Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit

Ringer settings for cellular calls

Important:

LYou must register your cellular phone to the base unit before programming.

Ringer volume

You can change the ringer volume heard when a cellular call is received.

1 {MENU} (F2) isi{SELECT}

2 Ringer for cell” i{SELECT} 3 Ringer volume” i{SELECT}

4 Select the desired volume. (Default: High) i{SAVE} i{OFF}

Note:

LWhen the ringer volume is set to off for a cellular line, “Ringer off” is not displayed in standby mode and the handset does not ring for cellular calls.

Ringer tone

You can change the ringer tone heard when a cellular call is received.

1 {MENU} (F2) isi{SELECT}

2 Ringer for cell” i{SELECT} 3 Ringer tone” i{SELECT}

4 Select the desired item. (Default: “Tone 3”) i{SAVE} i{OFF}

Note:

LIf you erase a customized ring for cellular call, “Tone 3” (default) is used instead of that ringer tone.

Transferring a cellular call

Cellular calls can be transferred between the handset and the base unit, and between the handset and another compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA11/ KX-THA12/KX-THA16/KX-THA17).

Transferring a cellular call

1 During a cellular call, press {INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.

2 To page the base unit, press {0}. To page another handset, enter its extension number ({1} to {8}).

LIf you do not wish to announce the transfer, skip to step 4.

3 Wait for the paged party to answer.

LIf the paged party does not answer, press {C} to return to the cellular call.

4 To complete the transfer, press {OFF}.

Note:

LIf the paged party does not answer within 1 minute after you hang up, your extension rings and the call is returned to your phone. You can speak to the caller again by pressing {C} on the handset.

LTo transfer a cellular call to the answering system, see page 36.

Answering a transferred cellular call

Press {C} to answer the page.

LAfter the paging party hangs up the call, you can take the transferred call.

Note:

LIf the paging party hangs up before you answer the page, “Incoming call” is displayed. Press {C} to take the transferred call.

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Panasonic KX-THA12, KX-THA17 operating instructions Ringer settings for cellular calls, Transferring a cellular call

KX-THA12, KX-THA17 specifications

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