User Guide 900 MHz VB-44240A Cordless Telephone Issued July 2001 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice and do not constitute a commitment on the part of Panasonic Telecommunication Systems Company (PTSC). Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document. However, due to ongoing product improvements and revisions, Panasonic cannot guarantee the accuracy of printed material after the date of publication nor can it accept responsibility for errors or omissions. Panasonic will update and revise this document as needed. The software and hardware described in this document may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license pertaining to said software or hardware. Reproduction, publication, or duplication of this manual, or any part thereof, in any manner, mechanically, electronically, or photographically, is prohibited without permission of the Panasonic Telecommunication Systems Company (PTSC). © Copyright 2001 by Panasonic Telecommunication Systems Company (PTSC). All rights reserved. CONTENTS Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Checking Your Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Understanding Your Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Handset Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base Station Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional Headset (VB-44249HS) . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging Unit (EXP9785) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6 7 8 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone . . . 9 1. Selecting the Installation Location . . . . . . . . . 9 2. Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . 10 3. Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4. Installing the Handset Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5. Charging the Handset Battery (First Time) . . 13 6. Attaching Belt Clip to Handset . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wall-Mounting the Base Station (Optional Procedure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wall-Mounting the Charging Unit (Optional Procedure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone . . . . 21 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Headset/Microphone Volume . . . Muting the Handset Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching Calls Between Telephones . . . . . . . . 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide 21 21 22 22 23 23 25 iii Selecting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recharging the Handset Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Handset & Charging Unit Contacts . . Charging a Spare Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 27 28 28 29 Programming Your Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Service Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 iv Precautions Warning: Products powered by electricity should be serviced only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt by others to service the products dealt with in this manual could result in serious injury or death. Warning: The 900 MHz cordless telephone and associated equipment described in this manual are not waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to equipment, DO NOT expose the equipment to rain or moisture. Caution: This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery. · Do not short-circuit the battery. · Do not charge the battery in any charger other than the one specified in this Guide. Using another charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery to explode. · Do not remove or damage the battery casing. · Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it. The nickel cadmium battery you have purchased is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. v Precautions FCC Warning This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in Subject J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference, take one or more of the following actions: 1. Place each base station at least five feet apart. 2. Raise the base station antenna to the vertical position. 3. Place the base station on top of a desk or on higher shelves. 4. Avoid locations surrounded by metal surfaces. vi Checking Your Package Before reading the User Guide and using the Panasonic 900 MHz Cordless Telephone, take a few minutes to check the contents of your package. You should have the following: Handset Base Station with AC Adapter Charging Unit with AC Adapter vii Checking Your Package 800 mAH DC 3.6V Rechargeable Battery Belt Clip Wall Mount Adapter Function Label viii Checking Your Package Telephone Cable ix Checking Your Package x Understanding Your Telephone The Panasonic 900 MHz VB-44240A Business Phone is a digital cordless telephone that allows you to stay connected to your Panasonic PBX - even when you are away from the desk. This phone includes: · Digital Spread Spectrum · Range of one mile (approximate) · 2-line LCD display with 16 digits per line · Any-key answer · Vibrator alert · 10 channels, selectable with the handset · 6 Function keys (F1 - F4 backlighted) · 6 Hours of talk time/4 days standby time on one battery charge · Headset Jack (2.5 mm) 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide 1 Understanding Your Telephone Handset features 9 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 16 17 6 7 8 14 15 Handset Features Number 1 2 3 4 2 Feature Ringer ON/OFF switch Message Display FF-6 (programmable) Default: PROGRAM key TALK key Understanding Your Telephone Number 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Feature Numeric Keypad FF-2 (programmable) FF-1 (programmable) Microphone Headset Jack FF-5 (programmable) Default: AUTO key HOLD key REDIAL key CHANNEL key FF-3 (programmable) FF-4 (programmable) Volume (R/VOL) key Mute (MUTE) key 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide 3 Understanding Your Telephone HANDSET OVERVIEW The 900 MHz handset has a two-line LCD display. Each line displays up to 16 alphanumeric characters. The display can also show up to four icons: (Talk, Ringer Off, Battery Low, and Message) Handset Modes Your handset operates primarily in these modes: Standby, Talk, or Programming. When you place a call, receive a call, or when you are in a converstation, the handset is in Talk mode and the Talk icon is displayed. The Talk icon blinks when Muting is turned on or during channel changes. When you place a call, the handset LCD display shows the number you are dialing. When receiving an incoming call, the display shows information about the calling party such as phone number and name (if incoming line is equipped with Caller ID). When you are not receiving a call or dialing, the handset goes into Standby mode. The display is blank, unless the 900 Mhz handset or the key telephone has a call holding. If either of these conditions occurs, the second line of the handset display shows the identity of the party on 4 Understanding Your Telephone hold. If the holding call is diconnected, the LCD goes blank. For information about programming mode, see "Programming Your Handset" on page 31. Ringer Off Indication The Ringer Off icon appears if the ringer is turned off with the R/VOL switch. Low Battery Warnings · Standby mode: Battery Low icon appears. A battery low alert tone sounds once every 15 seconds for three minutes. · Talk mode: The Battery Low icon appears, and the battery low alert tone sounds once every three seconds until the conversation ends. At that time the handset goes to standby mode. : displayed when a Message Waiting Indication The Message icon message is waiting. The handset can show up to 32 characters in the LCD display. If the message is longer than 32 characters, the message is displayed on two "pages". The display switches between pages at 1.5 second intervals. 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide 5 Understanding Your Telephone BASE STATION FEATURES 1 2 4 5 3 Number 1 2 3 4 5 Feature CORDLESS Button CORDLESS LED STATUS LED DESK LED DESK Button 6 Understanding Your Telephone OPTIONAL HEADSET (VB-44249HS) The optional Headset provides a "Hands-Free" Option for the 900 MHz phone. With the Headset installed, you can use the Belt Clip to carry the handset, and conduct a conversation using the Head Set. To install the optional Headset, open the cover over the Headset Jack and plug the Headset in. No other settings are needed. Operation of the 900 MHz phone using the Headset is exactly the same as using the handset. However, you will hear through the Headset earphone, and talk through the Headset microphone. The handset earphone and microphone (mouthpiece) are disconnected when the headset is plugged in. 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide 7 Understanding Your Telephone CHARGING UNIT (EXP9785) The unique design of your 900 MHz phone allows you to place the handset in the charging unit with or without the Belt Clip attached. The Battery Packs can be recharged either in or out of the handset. 8 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone The Panasonic 900 MHz Cordless phone is installed with your existing key telephone and DBS series PBX as shown in the following illustration: PBX Base Station Handset Key Telephone 1. SELECTING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION The base station can be placed on a desk or tabletop near a standard 120V AC outlet and telephone line jack. The base station can also be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate, or directly on a wall, using the Wall Mount Adapter. Avoid locations surrounded by metal surfaces. Keep the base station and handset away from excessive heat and humidity, and from sources of electrical noise (motors, transformers, fluorescent lighting, or computers). Mount the base station and your key telephone at least three to four feet apart to avoid noise from the key telephone speaker. If you are installing multiple base units, place them at least five feet apart. 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide 9 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 2. CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE CORDS The base station for your 900 MHz phone must be connected to the Panasonic PBX. You can also connect a Panasonic key phone to the base station. Caution: Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Connecting the Base Station to the PBX and Key Telephone Key Telephone LINE OUT LINE IN PBX 10 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 3. APPLYING POWER IMPORTANT! Route the power cord where it will not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards. 3.1 Applying Power to the Base Station Use only the supplied AC Adapter (EXP9704). 3.2 Applying Power to the Charging Unit Use only the supplied AC Adapter (AD970). 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide 11 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 4. INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY 1. Remove the battery cover by pressing the latch and sliding the cover down and off of the handset. 2. Slide the battery down into the handset. 3. Place the cover and slide the cover up until it latches into the handset. 12 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 5. CHARGING THE HANDSET BATTERY (FIRST TIME) The Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery must be fully charged before using your 900 MHz phone for the first time. 1. Place the handset in the front slot of the charging unit. 2. Make sure the CHARGE indicator lights. If the CHARGE light doesn't light, check to see that the AC Adapter is plugged in, and that the handset is making good contact with the charging unit charging contacts. 3. Charge the battery without interruption for 15-20 hours. 900 MHz Cordless Telephone User Guide 13 Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 6. ATTACHING BELT CLIP TO HANDSET You can use the belt clip to attach the handset to your belt or pocket for convenient portability. 1. Locate the belt clip notches on the sides of the handset, near the top. ...