TCD300FX(e).book Page 1 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone KX-TCD300FX Model No. This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your service provider.
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L In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Declaration of Conformity: L Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 3 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Feature highlights Feature highlights Colour display The handset’s colour display allows you to customise the handset to your liking. You can customise the handset by selecting the “wallpaper” pattern shown on the display in standby mode (page 22). If you set the wallpaper to “Off”, the display colour (page 22) setting will be used instead.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 4 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Table of Contents Preparation SMS (Short Message Service) Accessory information ....5 Important information ....6 Using SMS (Short Message Service) .
TCD300FX(e).book Page 6 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Preparation Location Important information L For maximum distance and noise-free operation, place your base unit: General – Away from electrical appliances such as L Use only the AC adaptor included with this TVs, radios, personal computers or product, noted on page 5.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 7 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Preparation Note: Controls and displays L Up to 3 menu items can be displayed at a time. To select a menu item not shown on the current page, scroll up or down by Controls pressing the navigator key, {e} or {v}, respectively.
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 8 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Preparation Menu Menu/feature Display Meaning icon icon Handset is accessing base Caller List unit. (intercom, paging, SMS (Short Message Service) changing base unit settings, Time Settings etc.) Handset Setup Handset is on an outside Base Unit Setup call.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 9 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Preparation Soft Action Connections icon When the AC adaptor is connected, a short Displays the phonebook beep will be heard. If it is not heard, check search menu. the connections. Turns the key lock feature off. "...
TCD300FX(e).book Page 10 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Preparation When the batteries are fully charged, 1 Battery installation flashes. Insert the batteries negative (T) terminal first. Close the handset cover. Note: L It takes 7 hours to fully charge the batteries, however, you can use the handset before the batteries are fully charged.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 11 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Preparation Battery life Battery replacement After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged, you can expect the following If 3 flashes even after the handset performance: batteries have been charged for 7 hours, the Ni-MH batteries (700 mAh) batteries must be replaced.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 12 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Preparation Setting the date and time Important: L Confirm that the AC adaptor is connected. L Ensure that w is not flashing. If the handset is in screen saver mode, w is not displayed.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 13 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Making/Answering Calls To redial the last number dialled Making calls Press q (right soft key), then press {C} or {s}. Lift the handset and dial the phone L If {s} is pressed, the unit will redial number.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 14 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Making/Answering Calls Select “Edit and Call”, then press Other features Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor, Voice enhancer then edit the number. You can change the tone quality of the L Place the cursor on the number you receiver while you are on a call.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 15 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Making/Answering Calls R button (to use the recall feature) Answering calls {R} is used to access optional telephone services. Contact your service provider for Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} details.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 16 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Phonebook names of categories assigned for Using the phonebook phonebook entries (“Friends”, “Family”, etc.) and then search for phonebook entries by category. Additional category features are The phonebook allows you to make calls available for Caller ID subscribers (page without having to dial manually.
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 17 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Phonebook Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which Select the desired category, then press contains the character you are , 2 times. searching for (page 43). Press {ih}. L Press the same dial key repeatedly to display the first entry corresponding to Erasing entries from the each letter located on that dial key.
Press ,. Phonebook entries (page 16) can be copied from the handset to the phonebook of a Press {ih}. compatible Panasonic handset. Making a call using a one touch dial key Copying one entry Press and hold the desired one touch dial key ({1} to {9}).
TCD300FX(e).book Page 19 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Handset Settings Guide to handset settings For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the handset is printed below. L When customising the handset, the current item or setting is highlighted. Handset settings Sub-menu Sub-menu 2...
TCD300FX(e).book Page 20 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Handset Settings Time settings Ringer setup Alarm Ringer volume An alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set Press $ (middle soft key). time once or daily. Set the date and time Select Y, then press ,.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 21 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Handset Settings several seconds if the caller hangs up L If you use 12-hour time entry, select before you answer. You may hear a dial “AM” or “PM” by pressing {*} tone or no one on the line when you repeatedly before entering the time.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 22 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Handset Settings Note: Selecting categories to bypass night L If you select “Off”, the display colour will mode be changed to the colour you selected for Press $ (middle soft key). display colour (page 22).
PIN. The unit will not reveal calls and calls to emergency numbers (page the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, 27) can be made. consult your nearest Panasonic service Press $ (middle soft key). centre.
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 24 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Handset Settings Press $ (middle soft key). Note: L If keytones are turned off, error tones will Select Y, then press ,. not sound when you enter the wrong PIN Select “Other Options”, then press or when memory is full.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 25 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Base Unit Settings Guide to base unit settings For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the base unit is printed below. L When customising the base unit, the current item or setting is highlighted. Base unit Sub-menu Sub-menu 2...
TCD300FX(e).book Page 26 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Base Unit Settings Enter the desired hour and minute you Ringer setup wish to start this feature by selecting 2 digits for each. L If you use 12-hour time entry, select Ringer volume “AM”...
TCD300FX(e).book Page 27 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Base Unit Settings Select “Ringer Setup”, then press Select “Call Options”, then press Select “Night Mode”, then press Select “Recall”, then press ,. Select the desired setting, then press Select “Ring Delay”, then press Press {ih}.
PIN. The unit will not reveal Enter “0000” (default base unit PIN). the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, L If you changed the PIN, enter it (page consult your nearest Panasonic service 28). centre. Select “Call Options”, then press Press $ (middle soft key).
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 29 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Base Unit Settings Enter “0000” (default base unit PIN). L If you changed the PIN, enter it (page 28). Select “Other Options”, then press Select “Reset Base”, then press Select “Yes”, then press ,. Press {ih}.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 30 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Caller ID Service display colours for different categories of Using Caller ID service callers. When adding an entry to the phonebook you can assign it to the desired category (page 16). When a call is received Important: from a caller assigned to a category, the L This unit is Caller ID compatible.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 31 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Caller ID Service Press {C}, {s}, or , to call. Caller list Erasing caller information Viewing the caller list and calling Press $ (middle soft key). back Select W, then press ,. Phone numbers of the last 50 different Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display callers will be logged in the caller list.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 32 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM SMS (Short Message Service) Note: Using SMS (Short L If you try to send a message while SMS is turned off, a tone sounds and the Message Service) message is placed in the receive list with “FD”...
TCD300FX(e).book Page 33 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM SMS (Short Message Service) L If your message contains over 160 Sending a message characters, the message is a long message and j is displayed. Your service provider may treat long messages Writing and sending a new differently from other messages.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 34 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM SMS (Short Message Service) Press $, select “Edit Message”, L To erase a message, press w, press ,, then continue from step 4, select “Yes”, then press ,. “Writing and sending a new message”, Press , to read the message page 33.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 35 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM SMS (Short Message Service) Select “Erase”, then press ,. Note: L To erase all messages, select “Erase L If the base unit is reset to its default All”, then press ,. settings, the contents of the receive and send lists will be erased.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 36 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM SMS (Short Message Service) Available character entries for SMS Important: L For character entry when entering the name for phonebook, etc., see page 43. The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it.
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 37 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM SMS (Short Message Service) Alphabet character table (ABC) Numeric entry table (0-9) Greek character table (M) Extended character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase:...
TCD300FX(e).book Page 38 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Multi-unit Operation Lift the additional handset and press Operating additional units {ih} to put the handset in standby mode. Press and hold {x} on the base unit for Additional handsets about 3 seconds, until the registration Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a tone sounds.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 39 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Multi-unit Operation L If all registered handsets start ringing, Enter “0000” (default base unit PIN). press {x} to stop, then repeat this L If you changed the PIN, enter it (page step.
You can increase the range of the base unit between handsets in different radio cells. by using a DECT repeater. Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 5. Consult your Panasonic dealer for Transferring calls details. Important:...
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 41 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Multi-unit Operation Transferring a call without speaking to the other handset user During an outside call, press {INT}, then press the desired handset number. L The other handset rings if it is within range of the base unit and turned on.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 42 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Useful Information Wall mounting 60 mm Screws Hooks Note: L Make sure the screws are securely fastened to the wall. L Do not pinch the telephone line cord and AC adaptor cord between the base unit and the wall.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 43 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Useful Information Available character entries Important: L For character entry when writing SMS messages, see page 36. The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it.
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 44 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Useful Information Numeric entry table (0-9) Greek character table (M) Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table (O) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase:...
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 45 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Useful Information Cyrillic character table (P)
TCD300FX(e).book Page 46 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the handset. Initial settings Problem Cause &...
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 47 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Useful Information Telephone Problem Cause & solution I cannot make or receive calls. L The AC adaptor or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the connections. L If you are using a splitter to connect the unit, remove the splitter and connect the unit to the wall socket directly.
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Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 39). L You entered the wrong PIN number. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. L Locate the handset and the base unit away from...
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TCD300FX(e).book Page 49 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Useful Information SMS (Short Message Service) Problem Cause & solution I cannot send or receive SMS L You have not subscribed to the appropriate service. messages. Consult your service provider. L The SMS message centre number(s) are not stored or are incorrect.
TCD300FX(e).book Page 50 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Useful Information Connections: Specifications The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend you connect a standard telephone on the same line for power I Standard: protection. DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications), GAP (Generic Access Profile) I Number of channels:...
TCD300FX(e).book Page 51 Monday, October 25, 2004 9:56 AM Index Resetting: 24 Index Settings: 19 Intercom: 40 A Alarm: 20 K Key lock: 14 Answering calls: 15 Keytones: 24 Auto talk: 15, 23 L LetterWise: 24, 36, 43 B Base unit M Making calls: 13 Additional base units: 38 Missed calls: 30...
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