Panasonic KX-TCD300CX Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Cordless Phone
KX-TCD300CX
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.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 1 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone KX-TCD300CX 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.
  • Page 2 TCD300CX(e).book Page 2 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a new Panasonic digital cordless phone. For your future reference Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty. Serial No. (found on the bottom of the base unit)
  • Page 3: Feature Highlights

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 3 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 4 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Table of Contents Preparation SMS (Short Message Service) Accessory information ....5 Important information ....6 Using SMS (Short Message Service).
  • Page 5: Preparation

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 5 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Preparation Accessory information Included accessories AC adaptor Telephone line cord Rechargeable batteries PQLV19BX AAA (R03) size HHR-4EPT Handset cover Operating instructions Quick guide Additional/replacement accessories Model No. Description HHR-4EPT 2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries KX-TCA130CX Additional handset KX-A272...
  • Page 6: Important Information

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 6 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 7: Controls And Displays

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 7 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 8 TCD300CX(e).book Page 8 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 9: Connections

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 9 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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. "...
  • Page 10: Battery Installation

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 10 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 11: Screen Saver Mode

    Ni-MH batteries (700 mAh) batteries must be replaced. Important: Operation Operating time L We recommend the use of Panasonic While in use (talking) 16 hours max. rechargeable batteries noted on page 5. If While not in use 170 hours max.
  • Page 12: Setting The Date And Time

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 12 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 13: Making/Answering Calls

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 13 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 14: Other Features

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 14 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 15: Answering Calls

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 15 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Making/Answering Calls L You can change the dialling mode R button (to use the flash feature) depending on your telephone line service {R} is used to access optional telephone (page 27). services.
  • Page 16: Phonebook

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 16 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 17 TCD300CX(e).book Page 17 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 18: Copying Phonebook Entries To Other Handsets

    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}).
  • Page 19: Handset Settings

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 19 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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...
  • Page 20: Time Settings

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 20 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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 ,.
  • Page 21: Night Mode

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 21 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 22: Display Setup

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 22 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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).
  • Page 23: Call Options

    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.
  • Page 24: Default Settings

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 24 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 25: Base Unit Settings

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 25 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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...
  • Page 26: Ringer Setup

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 26 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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”...
  • Page 27: Call Options

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 27 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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}.
  • Page 28 TCD300CX(e).book Page 28 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Base Unit Settings L If the memory location already select which handsets will be restricted. contains an emergency number, the Storing area codes here will prevent the number is displayed. restricted handsets from dialling any phone number in that area code.
  • Page 29: Other Options

    L If you change the PIN, please make note of your new PIN. The unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. Press $ (middle soft key). Select Z, then press ,.
  • Page 30: Caller Id Service

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 30 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 31: Caller List

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 31 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Caller ID Service To erase a number Caller list Press $, select “Edit and Call”, then press ,. Press {<} or {>} to place the cursor on Viewing the caller list and calling the number you wish to erase, then back press {C/T}.
  • Page 32: Sms (Short Message Service)

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 32 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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”...
  • Page 33: Sending A Message

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 33 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 34: Receiving A Message

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 34 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 35: Guide To Sms Settings

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 35 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM SMS (Short Message Service) L To erase all messages, select “Erase Note: All”, then press ,. L If the base unit is reset to its default settings, the contents of the receive and Select “Yes”, then press ,.
  • Page 36: Available Character Entries For Sms

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 36 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 37 TCD300CX(e).book Page 37 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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:...
  • Page 38: Multi-Unit Operation

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 38 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 39: Cancelling A Handset

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 39 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 40: Intercom Between Handsets

    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:...
  • Page 41 TCD300CX(e).book Page 41 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 42: Useful Information

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 42 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 43: Available Character Entries

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 43 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 44 TCD300CX(e).book Page 44 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Useful Information Alphabet character table (ABC) Numeric entry table (0-9) Greek character table (M) Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase:...
  • Page 45 TCD300CX(e).book Page 45 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Useful Information Extended 2 character table (O) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P)
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 46 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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 &...
  • Page 47 TCD300CX(e).book Page 47 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 48 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...
  • Page 49 TCD300CX(e).book Page 49 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM 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.
  • Page 50: Specifications

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 50 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Useful Information Specifications I Standard: DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications), GAP (Generic Access Profile) I Number of channels: 120 Duplex Channels I Frequency range: 1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz I Duplex procedure: TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) I Channel spacing: 1,728 kHz...
  • Page 51: Index

    TCD300CX(e).book Page 51 Monday, January 31, 2005 1:49 PM Index Registration: 38 Index Resetting: 24 Settings: 19 A Alarm: 20 Intercom: 40 Answering calls: 15 K Key lock: 14 Auto talk: 15, 23 Keytones: 24 B Base unit L LetterWise: 24, 36, 43 Additional base units: 38 M Making calls: 13 Cancelling: 39...
  • Page 52 3 Ping Xi 8 Lu, Nanping Keji Gongye Yuan, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China 519060 Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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