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DECT Portable Station
Operating Instructions
Model No.
KX-TCA255
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
This manual is designed to be used with the KX-TCA255 DECT Portable Station and a Panasonic KX-TDA series/KX-TD816/KX-TD1232 Business Telephone System. Please use only Panasonic battery and charge the battery for about 5 ½... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before Initial Use ... 4 Before Operating the PS... 5 Location of Controls ... 5 Connection ... 6 Battery Installation... 7 Battery Charge ... 7 Power On/Off ... 8 Display Icons... 8 Operation Outline ... 9 Function Menu Display... 10 PBX Feature Menu... - Page 3 Walkie-Talkie... 48 Using the Belt Clip... 49 Wall Mounting ... 50 Troubleshooting... 51 Troubleshooting ... 51 Important Information ... 52 Battery Information... 52 Safety Instructions... 53 Table of Contents...
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Page 4: Before Initial Use
• In this manual, the suffix of each model number is omitted. The following features described in this manual are not available when the PS is used with a Panasonic KX-TD816/KX-TD1232 Business Telephone System: • Incoming Call Distribution Group (ICD-Group) - Incoming Call Log Group, Group Calls, etc. -
Page 5: Before Operating The Ps
Before Operating the PS Location of Controls Ringing/Charge Indicator Headset Jack – The headset is an option. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA89 headset. Open the cover. TALK MESSAGE Charge Contact RECALL Before Operating the PS Back view Speaker Receiver... -
Page 6: Connection
Call Waiting from the telephone company. Connection Fasten the AC adaptor cord to the cord holder. • USE ONLY the Panasonic AC ADAPTOR. For the KX-TCA 255CE users: KX-TCA1CE For the KX-TCA 255E users: KX-TCA1E INTERCOM Button: Used to make or receive intercom calls. -
Page 7: Battery Installation
Battery Installation Insert the battery as shown. Close the cover as indicated by the arrow. The PS will turn on automatically. Battery Charge At the time of shipment, the battery is not charged. Please charge the battery for about 5 ½ hours before initial use. •... -
Page 8: Power On/Off
Before Operating the PS Power On/Off Power On Press POWER for about 2 seconds. • When the PS is turned on, it will be in standby mode. Standby mode is the state of the PS when it is not performing any operations and is awaiting calls. Display Icons 301:Paul 3.Jul 10:08... -
Page 9: Operation Outline
Operation Outline Functions of the PS are accessed through the display menu, and selected with the joystick and soft keys. The guidance display is shown in standby mode for easy operation. <PBX System Phonebook> Panasonic 99998822 <Handset Phonebook> David Baker 9876543210 <PBX Feature menu>... -
Page 10: Function Menu Display
Before Operating the PS Function Menu Display Press the joystick to display the function menu. Main menu – while in standby mode Caller ID Sub menu – while in off-hook/during a conversation Phone book Caller ID: Displays the incoming call log. Ringer Option: Accesses to the “Ringer Option”. -
Page 11: Pbx Feature Menu
PBX Feature Menu Functions of the PS can be activated through the display key list. Move the joystick left to display the key list. Pause Flexible Key Display A flexible key can be used either to seize a line in order to make or receive an outside call (F-CO key), or used as a function key. -
Page 12: Soft Key Display
Before Operating the PS Soft Key Display Icons and information shown on the display will vary depending on the state of use. To select an item shown on the display, press the corresponding soft buttons. Opens the Handset Phonebook. Opens the main menu. Opens the function menu. -
Page 13: Ringer Volume Adjustment
Ringer Volume Adjustment Press the Select “ Joystick. Option”. Select the desired setting (6 levels/ Meeting Mode/Off). • In Meeting Mode: Vibration only/Key tone off/Microphone volume high • You can select whether the PS will vibrate while receiving a call. Select “... -
Page 14: Key Lock
Before Operating the PS Key Lock You can lock the dialling buttons while the PS is in idle status. Press the Joystick for more than 2 seconds to lock/unlock. Selecting the Display Language Press the Select “ Joystick. Handset”. Select “Select Language”. -
Page 15: Making Calls
Making Calls Calling Another Extension Press TALK. Calling an Outside Party Using the line access numbers Press Enter the line TALK. access number. Using Flexible CO keys Press the idle CO key number (0-9, Move the Joystick Select the RIGHT. idle CO key. -
Page 16: Using Outgoing/Incoming Call Log
Making Calls Using the Call Log Feature Outgoing Call Log Incoming Call Log Incoming Call Log Group Using the Outgoing Call Log Press the Right Soft Key. Using the Incoming Call Log Select the desired item. Display Icon You can make a call using the phone numbers you have dialled previously. - Page 17 Using the Incoming Call Log Group Press the Right Press the Right Soft Key. Soft Key. Press the Select the Joystick. desired item. • An outside number stored with a name in the Handset Phonebook will be displayed by number and name in the call log. •...
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Page 18: Using The Phonebook
Making Calls Using the Phonebook Feature Handset Phonebook System Phonebook Extension Phonebook Using the Handset Phonebook Press the Enter the first Left Soft Key. letter of the desired name. Using the PBX System Phonebook Press the Left Soft Key. Using the PBX Extension Phonebook Press the Press the Left Soft Key. -
Page 19: Hot Key Dial
• You can search for an item stored in the Phonebook, as shown below: <Index Search-Handset Phonebook> <Category Search-Handset Phonebook> <Index Search-PBX System Phonebook> <Index Search-PBX Extension Phonebook> • To enter characters, see page 29. Hot Key Dial You can make a call by simply pressing the assigned number as hot key. Press and hold the dialling button assigned as a hot key. -
Page 20: Receiving Calls
Receiving Calls Receiving Calls Intercom Calls/Outside Calls/Group Calls While receiving a call Intercom Calls/Outside Calls/Group Calls To answer a call when the PS is ringing Press TALK. Intercom Calls To answer a call when the PS is ringing Press INTERCOM. Outside Calls To answer a call on a specific line Move the... -
Page 21: Caller Id
Caller ID If an outside call which contains Caller ID information is received, this information will be logged in the incoming call log. <Standby mode> 301:Paul New Calls 3.Jul 10:08 New calls have been received. Press the Enter the desired Right Soft Key. -
Page 22: During A Conversation
During a Conversation During a Conversation Transferring a Call Transferring to an extension During a conversation Press CLEAR/ TRANSFER. Transferring to an outside party During a conversation Press CLEAR/ Enter the line TRANSFER. access number. • * The line access number (default) varies depending upon Country/Area. Consult your dealer for more details. - Page 23 To hold (Exclusive Call Hold) You can hold a call exclusively so that other people cannot retrieve the call. During a conversation Press the Left Soft Key. • The method used to hold a call depends on the Call Hold mode (Regular Hold/ Exclusive Call Hold).
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Page 24: Hands-Free Conversation
During a Conversation Hands-free Conversation You can talk with the calling party alternately through the speaker without holding the PS. During a conversation Press TALK to toggle between the two conversation modes (Hands-free/Receiver). • If you put the PS on the charger during a conversation, the call will be disconnected. -
Page 25: Using The Phonebook
Using the Phonebook Handset Phonebook You can store up to 200 items with names, phone numbers and category numbers in the handset for easy access. All directory items are stored in alphabetical order. Incoming Call Identification You can organise entries in the Handset Phonebook into one of 9 categories. A call from someone stored in one of these categories will be indicated by the ringer type, light (LED) colour pattern assigned to the category. - Page 26 Using the Phonebook Editing Press the Left Soft Key. Name Phone Number Private Category • To enter characters, refer to page 29. • * The valid digits are “0” through “9”, “ • To change a character or digit, press then enter the new character or digit.
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Page 27: Storing An Item In The Handset Phonebook
Storing an item in the Handset Phonebook Using the Outgoing Call Log Press the Select the Right Soft desired item. Key. name phone no. category no. Enter a name, phone number, and select the category number or Off. Using the Incoming Call Log Select the Press the desired item. - Page 28 Using the Phonebook Using the Incoming Call Log Group Move the Joystick UP or DOWN. Press the Joystick. Using the PBX System Phonebook Press the Press the Left Soft Key. Left Soft Key. Press the Joystick. • * Press • When storing an outside phone number, the line access number will be stored automatically.
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Page 29: Hot Key Dial
Hot Key Dial The phone numbers stored in the Handset Phonebook can be assigned as hot key. Select the Press the Left desired item. Soft Key. Select a blank hot key number (1-9). • A “ ” will be displayed next to hot key numbers which have a phonebook item registered to them. - Page 30 Using the Phonebook Example: To enter “Anne” in Normal Mode. • To enter a character located on the same dialling button as the previous character, move the cursor by moving the Joystick • If you enter a different character by mistake, move the Joystick the character, press •...
- Page 31 Using the Phonebook Character Mode Table...
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Page 32: Feature List
Feature List Feature List R.B. Tone: Ringback Tone PIN: Personal Identification Number Feature To store One-touch Dialling To dial To store (Check the type of your Main Unit.) Hot Line To set/cancel To dial Operator Call To dial System Speed Dialling (Check the type of your Main Unit.) Doorphone... - Page 33 Feature To set While hearing a busy tone To cancel Automatic Callback Busy To answer from an idle extension While hearing a callback ring To add another party during a conversation Multiple Party To leave a conference Conversation (Check the type of your Main Unit.) Operation Making Calls ❑...
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Page 34: Useful Features
Feature List Feature ❑ Call Forwarding ❑ (Check the type of your Main Unit.) Operation Useful Features KX-TDA100/200 All calls Busy No answer CO line Busy/ access no. No answer Cancel Follow Me your extension no. Cancel Follow Me KX-TD816/1232 All calls Busy extension no. - Page 35 Feature Do Not Disturb Call Pickup Sending a While hearing a busy tone Call Waiting Tone Operation Useful Features ❑ KX-TDA100/200 ❑ KX-TD816/1232 (Check the type of your Main Unit.) ❑ KX-TDA100/200 extension no. group no. (2 digits) ❑ KX-TD816/1232 extension no.
- Page 36 Feature List Feature Call Waiting To talk to the second party While hearing a call waiting tone Operation Useful Features ❑ KX-TDA100/200 To set/cancel for intercom calls To set/cancel for outside calls ❑ KX-TD816/1232 (Check the type of your Main Unit.) No call No tone Tone...
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Page 37: Absent Message
Feature To page Paging To answer ❑ ❑ (Check the type of your Main Unit.) To set ❑ ❑ Absent Message (Check the type of your Main Unit.) To cancel Operation Useful Features ❑ KX-TDA100/200 paging group no. ❑ KX-TD816/1232 paging group no. - Page 38 Feature List Feature ❑ Log-in/ ❑ Log-out (Check the type of your Main Unit.) Extension Setting Clear Caller Message Waiting Called extension Operation Useful Features KX-TDA100/200 KX-TD816/1232 For Log-in For Log-out ❑ ❑ (Check the type of your Main Unit.) To leave a message waiting indication When the called extension is busy or does not answer To cancel a message waiting indication...
- Page 39 Feature To lock (Check the type of your Main Unit.) Extension Lock To unlock (Check the type of your Main Unit.) • * You cannot send a call waiting tone when: • the called party has not set the Call Waiting feature. •...
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Page 40: Programming
Programming Programming Changing the Initial Settings You can customize the handset by editing the settings found under “Setting Handset” in the menu list, as follows: Press the Joystick. Select the desired sub item. • To return to the previous menu, press •... - Page 41 Handset setting menu layout Setting Handset Memo Alarm Ringer Option Tone Option Display Option Call Option Registration Select Base Other Option Programming Ringer Volume Vibration EXT Ringer Type INT Ringer Type Group Ring Type Private Ring Charger Key Tone Standby Display Select Language LED Colour Private Colour...
- Page 42 Programming Main Item Sub Item An alarm will sound at the set time. Memo Alarm A memo can also be displayed. (See page 45.) Ringer Option Ringer Volume Vibration EXT Ringer Type INT Ringer Type Group Ring Type Private Ring Charger Key Tone Tone Option...
- Page 43 Main Item Sub Item Private Colour Display Option Category Name Caller ID Disp LCD Contrast Guidance Call Option Hot Line No. Hot Line Mode Line Access CD Registration Register H/set Cancel Base • * XX is identical to the CO line group number and 8XX represents any 3-digits code starting with “8”.
- Page 44 Programming Main Item Sub Item Select Base Other Option Change H/S PIN Auto Talk Reset Handset Any Key Answer Auto Answer Auto Ans Delay Flex Key Edit Description Selects a base unit. Changes the handset PIN. When set to ON, allows you to answer a call by just lifting up the handset from the charger.
- Page 45 Memo alarm setting Press the Select Joystick. “ Setting Handset”. Select the Press the alarm number Joystick. (1-3). When “Once/Daily” is selected date/time* Once: Enter date and time. Daily: Enter time. Select the Press the ringer type. Joystick. (1-15). When “Off” is selected Press the Joystick.
- Page 46 Programming Flexible key edit Press the Select Joystick. “ Handset”. Press the Select the Joystick. desired flexible key. • * Items on page 47 can be assigned, and accessed through the display operation. • To assign an item other than “PBX setting” to a flexible key which has already been used, first set the key to “Not stored”, as shown below.
- Page 47 Main Item PBX setting Menu Caller ID Ringer Option New Phonebook Setting Handset PBX Program Walkie-Talkie H/set Phonebook Dialing PBX Sys Dialing PBX EXT Dialing Redial Call log Incoming Log Incoming LogGrp • To access sub-items, press Sub-Items Ringer Volume Vibration EXT Ringer Type INT Ringer Type...
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Page 48: Others
Using Walkie-Talkie mode, you can communicate with another handset even when out of range of a base unit. Only Panasonic DECT Portable Station which supports Walkie- Talkie can be used. Handsets have to be in Walkie-Talkie mode, and have the same Walkie-Talkie group number. -
Page 49: Using The Belt Clip
Setting the Walkie-Talkie mode Press the Select Joystick. “ Walkie- Talkie”. group no. Enter the group number* (3 digits). • To exit the operation, press • * Any combination of three number can be used, make note of your own code. •... -
Page 50: Wall Mounting
Others Wall Mounting Connect the AC adaptor to the charger. Charger AC adaptor Mount the charger securely on the screws. Drive the screws into the wall using the wall template below. 24.5 mm Cord holder Screws To AC Outlet 24.5 mm... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem The PS does not work. The PS does not ring. You cannot make/receive a call. You cannot dial. Noise is frequently heard. “CS BUSY” is displayed. “PS Not Connected” is displayed. The PS stops working during operation. Two short beeps are heard during a conversation. -
Page 52: Important Information
Important Information Important Information Battery Information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged [at 25 °C]: Operation While in use (TALK) While not in use (Standby) • Battery charge may be shortened depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature. • The battery cannot be overcharged. -
Page 53: Safety Instructions
5) Exercise care in handling the batteries in order not to short the batteries with conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The batteries and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns. 6) Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. - Page 54 Important Information Installation Environment 1) Water and moisture: Do not use the PS and the charger near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, sink, etc. Damp basements should also be avoided. 2) Heat: The PS and the charger should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, kitchen ranges, etc.
- Page 55 RF Specifications Item Radio Access Method Frequency Band Number of Carriers Carrier Spacing Bit Rate Carrier Multiplex Frame Length Modulation Voice Coding Transmission Output • Specifications are subject to change. • The illustrations used in this manual may slightly differ from the original device. Important Information Description Multi Carrier TDMA-TDD...
- Page 56 Copyright: This manual is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. (PCC). You may print out this manual solely for internal use with this model. Except above, you may not reproduce this manual in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of PCC and its licensee.