Panasonic KX-PRX150AZ, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...0AZ Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product Please read this document and save it for future reference To use this unit in your country first change the unit s region setting to match your country page 45 Please access our online customer survey http panasonic net pcc tel q ...

Page 2: ...ing system 32 Turning the answering system on and off 32 Greeting messages 33 Playing your messages 33 Remote operation features 35 Answering system settings 38 Other Features and Settings Ringtones and audio settings 40 Night mode 41 Auto talk 41 Blocking incoming calls caller barring 41 Blocking outgoing calls call restriction 42 Omitting a specific area code when making calls 43 ECO mode 43 Pho...

Page 3: ... Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information Accessory item Model number Rechargeable battery KX PRA10EX R Lithium Ion Li Ion type battery Headset RP TCM120 1 DECT repeater KX A405AL Key finder KX TGA20AZ 2 1 Contact Panasonic or the authorised sales department listed on the back cover for the headset available in your area 2 You can register up to 4 optional key finders to ...

Page 4: ...ystem Handset optional KX PRXA15AZ You can expand your phone system by registering optional handsets 6 max to a single base unit R Optional handsets may be a different colour from that of the supplied handsets 4 Introduction ...

Page 5: ...d mark of the Wi Fi Alliance R microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC R All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners Notice R The term apps is used in this document to refer to programs that are installed on the handset R The handset supports microSD and microSDHC memory cards In this document the term microSD card is used as a generic term for any of the ...

Page 6: ... such devices to malfunction resulting in an accident R Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled bent or placed under heavy objects R Keep all accessories including the SIM card and microSD card out of the reach of children to prevent swallowing R It is advised not to use the equipment at a refuelling point Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of...

Page 7: ...ical devices such as pacemakers or hearing aids to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF radio frequency energy DECT features operate between 1 88 GHz and 1 90 GHz with a peak transmission power of 250 mW Wi Fi features operate between 2 4 GHz and 2 4835 GHz with a peak transmission power of 80 mW GSM features operate between 880 MHz and 1 88 GHz with a peak transmission power...

Page 8: ...C adaptor from the AC power outlet R No landline calls including 000 calls for Australia and 111 calls for New Zealand can be made from this device during a mains power failure For New Zealand R Disconnect the telecom connection before disconnecting the power connection prior to relocating the equipment and reconnect the power first R This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the ...

Page 9: ...ce heavy objects on top of the product R When you leave the product unused for a long period of time unplug the product from the power outlet R The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places Near obstacles such as hills tunnels underground near metal objects such as wire fences etc R Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interfer...

Page 10: ... is a legal agreement between you and Panasonic System Networks Co Ltd Panasonic with respect to the software installed in and or delivered by the Panasonic Premium Design Phone with Touchscreen Carefully read all the terms of this agreement prior to using this product Using this product indicates your acceptance of these terms Copyright The software is protected by copyright laws and internationa...

Page 11: ...ic does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content Under no circumstances will Panasonic be liable in any way for the improper use of additional content or other third party content by this product or its operator This document and any related product documentation may refer to services and applications that are provided by...

Page 12: ...rs Power source R Base unit 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz R Charger 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Base unit power consumption R Standby approx 0 4 W R Maximum approx 0 8 W Charger power consumption R Standby approx 0 1 W R Maximum approx 4 0 W Operating conditions R 0 C 40 C 20 80 relative air humidity dry Charging conditions R 5 C 40 C 1 Use the control panel page 21 to turn the DECT connection on or off 12 Impo...

Page 13: ...onnect your DSL ADSL filter not supplied 1 1 For Australia Connect a DSL ADSL filter between the telephone plug and telephone line cord Note R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PNLV226AL R Use only the supplied telephone line cord R This product is not designed to be used with rotary pulse dialling service Preparing the charger A Insert the AC adaptor plug firmly into the charger B A B Co...

Page 14: ...ata or malfunction do not damage carelessly handle or short circuit the gold coloured contacts of the SIM card or microSD card 1 Remove the handset s cover 2 Position the SIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing down and then carefully slide the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot 3 Open the microSD card cover by sliding it toward the nearest side of the handset A and then lifting u...

Page 15: ...and turns off when the handset is fully charged Important R If the handset is placed into the charger while talking on the phone the call is not disconnected A or A Place the handset into the charger Connect the AC adaptor directly to the handset Battery power icon When the screen is turned on the battery icon in the upper right corner of the screen indicates the battery power as described below 1...

Page 16: ... on page 3 R The battery might swell when its life is close to an end This is dependent on the usage conditions and is not a problem Battery charging R It is normal for the handset to feel warm during charging R Clean the charge contacts of the handset base unit and charger with a soft and dry cloth once a month Before cleaning the unit disconnect from power outlets and any telephone line cords Cl...

Page 17: ...ge indicator D Volume button and E Touchscreen F Micro USB socket G Front camera H Receiver I menu button J Home button K back button L Microphone N O P M M Camera flash N Rear camera O Speaker P Charge contacts Home button You can display the home screen at any time by pressing the home button 17 Getting Started ...

Page 18: ... lock screen appears unlock the screen page 18 To turn the handset off press and hold the power button on the top of the handset and then tap Power off OK Note R The first time you turn on the handset the setup wizard is displayed page 19 Turning the screen on and off You can turn the screen off to save battery power and prevent accidental operation While the screen is turned off you can still rec...

Page 19: ...account and then configure the handset to synchronise with your Google account Your contacts will be automatically downloaded to your handset The setup wizard will prompt you to either add your existing Google account information to the handset or create a new account You can skip this step if desired To configure Google account settings later see page 47 Note R An Internet connection is required ...

Page 20: ...item to the left or right edge of the screen Using the app list The app list gives you access to all the apps and widgets stored on the handset You can view the app list by tapping in the home screen Similar to the home screen the app list also contains multiple pages that you can view by flicking the screen left and right Use the following procedure to add an item in the app list to the home scre...

Page 21: ...ttom to the top of the screen While the notifications panel is open you can tap a notification and open the corresponding app and some notifications can be removed by flicking them left or right See page 60 for a list of commonly used notification icons and their meanings Control panel The control panel is displayed at the top of the notifications panel and allows you to change settings for certai...

Page 22: ...tures of your phone system Allows you to use the phone system s answering system Allows you to access the base unit s call log Allows you to use the base unit s key finder feature Starting the Landline app Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 22 Getting Started ...

Page 23: ...bile phone line R When using a Bluetooth device certain telephone features of your phone system are unavailable Dialling manually 1 Tap Phone in the home screen or app list 2 Select the tab at the top of the screen 3 Enter the phone number and then tap at the bottom of the screen R To erase a number tap R To enter a dialling pause tap and hold 4 Select the phone line you want to use to make the ca...

Page 24: ...ou can also register an account later page 47 4 Enter or edit the information as needed and tap DONE Making a video call You can make a video call to a compatible device by entering the other party s phone number and then tapping Note R A SIM card must be inserted in order to make video calls R Only compatible devices can answer video calls Using other features during a call Speakerphone Tap to tu...

Page 25: ... hide the keypad Recording a landline call Important R Before recording a conversation inform the other party that the conversation will be recorded Recording without consent is a violation of privacy and may be against the law 1 While on a landline call tap Record call 2 When finished tap Stop recording or tap to end the call Note R To listen to the recording see page 33 R For Australia All perso...

Page 26: ...t audio profile The ringer is turned off and the phone does not vibrate Selects the Meeting audio profile The ringer is turned off and the phone only vibrates Selects the General audio profile Your customised ringtone and audio settings are used page 40 Note R For details about ringtones and audio settings see page 40 Answering a second call call waiting If you receive a second call while you are ...

Page 27: ...e talking on a landline call and receive a second landline call the current call will be interrupted or muted for a short time when the call waiting tone sounds This is normal and is not a fault of the product R The tones are generated by your landline phone service provider Using the call logs The handset and base unit each log your calls allowing you to check a record of your calls The following...

Page 28: ...ct the tab at the top of the screen 3 Select the type of calls you want to view by tapping the desired tab 4 Tap the desired name or phone number and then tap Add to contacts R Add to contacts is not displayed if the selected call log entry has already been added to your contacts 5 To add the number to an existing contact Tap the desired contact To add the number to a new contact Tap CREATE NEW CO...

Page 29: ...e unit 3 Tap next to the phone number or person you want to call 4 Select the phone line you want to use to make the call 5 When finished tap to end the call Erasing the base unit call log 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Call log list R The handset connects to the base unit 3 To erase information for one call Select the desired call and then tap Delete from call log To erase in...

Page 30: ...ts can be stored in the handset s memory on the SIM card or synchronised with your Google account R Tap Add new account if displayed if you want to register a Google account to the handset You can also register an account later page 47 4 Enter the information as needed R To add an image tap the image icon R To undo the changes you have made tap Discard OK Note that if you tap the changes will be s...

Page 31: ... Tap People in the home screen or app list 2 Select the desired contact and then tap Edit 3 Edit the information as needed 4 Tap DONE Erasing a contact 1 Tap People in the home screen or app list 2 Select the desired contact and then tap Delete OK Speed dialling You can assign phone numbers stored in your contacts to the dial keys 2 to 9 and then dial those phone numbers by pressing and holding th...

Page 32: ...r landline has FaxAbility service Recording capacity The total recording capacity is about 40 minutes A maximum of 64 messages can be recorded Note R The following occur if the recording memory becomes full Memory full will be displayed when the answering system is turned on or off A beep will sound A memory full announcement will be heard If you use a pre recorded greeting message the base unit w...

Page 33: ...it 3 Tap Greeting Play greeting Erasing your greeting message 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Answering system R The handset connects to the base unit 3 Tap Greeting Reset to default greeting OK R A pre recorded greeting message will be used until you record a new greeting Playing your messages is displayed in the status bar and notifications panel when the answering system has...

Page 34: ...message Tap to switch between speaker and receiver Tap to call the caller back Caller ID required see page 47 Editing a phone number when calling back This feature is not available when playing back a message that does not have a phone number associated with it 1 Play the desired message 2 Tap Edit call R The Phone app starts 3 Edit the number as desired and then tap 4 Select the phone line you wa...

Page 35: ...operation overview New message notification Standard remote access 1 While away from home the base unit calls you when new message is recorded 2 Answer call 3 Enter remote code if required 4 Operate answering system page 37 1 While away from home call your phone number 2 When answering system answers your call enter remote code 3 Operate answering system page 37 New message notification After the ...

Page 36: ...To make remote code entry required Tap Active If you are prompted to enter the remote code enter the desired code and then tap Done To make remote code entry not required Tap Inactive Turning new message notification on or off 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Answering system R The handset connects to the base unit 3 Turn the New message alert switch on or off Note R While opera...

Page 37: ...sing remote commands page 37 4 When finished hang up Voice guidance During remote operation the unit s voice guidance starts and prompts you to press 1 to perform a specific operation or press 2 to listen to more available operations Note R If you do not press any dial keys within 10 seconds after a voice guidance prompt the unit disconnects your call Remote operation You can press dial keys to op...

Page 38: ...to listen to new messages using remote operation page 35 you will know that there are no new messages when the phone rings for the 3rd time You can then hang up without being charged for the call For landline voicemail service subscribers To receive voicemail and use the answering system properly please note the following R To use your landline phone service provider s voicemail service page 48 ra...

Page 39: ...ss code is a 3 digit code that must be entered in order to access the answering system remotely using standard remote access This code prevents unauthorised parties from listening to your messages remotely 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Answering system R The handset connects to the base unit 3 Tap Settings Remote code 4 Enter the desired code and then tap Done Call screening ...

Page 40: ... can change the settings of the General audio profile but the other default audio profiles cannot be changed 3 Change the settings as desired 4 When finished tap the home button Frequently used settings Vibrate Turns the vibration feature on and off Volumes Allows you to adjust the volume for ringtones and other alerts Voice call ringtone Allows you to select the ringtone used for incoming mobile ...

Page 41: ...s setting allows the handset to ring during night mode if the caller waits long enough After the selected amount of time passes the handset rings If you select No Ringing the handset never rings during night mode 1 From the home screen tap System settings Audio profiles 2 Turn on the Night mode switch and then tap Night mode Ring delay 3 Select the desired setting Auto talk When this feature is en...

Page 42: ...e unit call log 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Call log list R The handset connects to the base unit 3 Tap the desired information 4 Tap Add to barred list OK Editing or erasing a phone number 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Landline settings Caller barred R The handset connects to the base unit 3 Select the desired phone number 4 To edit the phone number T...

Page 43: ... unit 3 Tap Area code 4 Enter an area code 5 digits max and then tap OK Note R For New Zealand The use of this feature can prevent a National Call from being dialled E g in the case of the South Island the 03 will be omitted and will therefore prevent a National Call to other areas of the South Island ECO mode You can reduce the amount of power that the base unit consumes by enabling ECO mode This...

Page 44: ... your handset using and the country code this is the number that should replace the country code when calling domestically First ring This setting determines whether the first ring is heard when a landline call is received If your landline has Caller ID service and you do not want your phone system to ring before caller information is received select Off Note that you can only remove the first rin...

Page 45: ...This setting resets certain base unit settings to their default values based on the region you select 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Landline settings Initial settings R The handset connects to the base unit 3 Tap Country 4 Select the desired country Note R Changing the unit s region setting may cause the settings for your country or your customised settings to return to their...

Page 46: ...ur Wi Fi network and access the Internet for synchronising your handset with your Google account using the Browser app to view web pages etc 1 From the home screen tap System settings 2 Turn on the Wi Fi switch 3 Tap Wi Fi 4 Select a Wi Fi network R If the desired Wi Fi network is not displayed you may need to enter the network name also called the SSID manually See page 46 for more information 5 ...

Page 47: ...ller from a 6 digit Telecom Cellular number will be displayed as 0274XXXXXX For incoming international calls your display may only show 0000 For business users on a Centrex line your display will show Centrex extension numbers in the shorter extension number format used within your company R The Caller ID information will not be presented on incoming fax calls if Telecom FaxAbility is used Using t...

Page 48: ...ail service rather than the unit s answering system turn off the answering system page 32 Setting the voicemail access number for the landline 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Landline settings Voicemail R The handset connects to the base unit 3 Tap Voicemail number 4 Enter the access number and then tap OK OK Setting the voicemail access number for the mobile line A SIM must be...

Page 49: ... as a reference only 5 Press and hold M N on the base unit for about 5 seconds and then tap OK R If all registered handsets start ringing press M N again to stop then repeat this step 6 Enter the base unit PIN and then tap OK R The handset beeps when registration is complete R If you forget the base unit PIN contact an authorised service centre Changing the handset name You can customise the name ...

Page 50: ...ait for the other handset user to answer the call R The other handset rings for 1 minute R To cancel and return to the call tap 4 Transferring After the other handset user answers the call tap to end the intercom call R The other handset user may continue to talk on the landline call Sharing After the other handset user answers the call tap to talk on the landline call together with the other hand...

Page 51: ...than one base unit you can specify which base unit the handset connects to or configure the handset to connect to one of its registered base units automatically Important R A handset can only make and receive landline calls and intercom calls using one base unit at a time 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Landline settings Initial settings R The handset connects to the base unit ...

Page 52: ...n the Repeater mode checkbox 4 Press and hold M N on the base unit for about 5 seconds 5 Connect the repeater s AC adaptor and then wait for the and indicators to light in green 6 Press M N on the base unit to exit registration mode Turning DECT repeater mode on and off 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Landline settings Initial settings R The handset connects to the base unit 3 ...

Page 53: ...y and will sound its registration tones C D B A 5 Wait until a long beep sounds Note R If the registration tones do not sound or registration fails remove the battery from the key finder for at least 2 minutes before attempting registration again Changing a key finder s name 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Key finder Settings R The handset connects to the base unit 3 Select the...

Page 54: ...ically after 3 minutes To continue searching for the key finder repeat step 3 5 To stop searching tap Checking key finder battery level 1 Tap Landline in the home screen or app list 2 Tap Key finder Battery check R The handset connects to the base unit 3 Select the desired key finder R If the battery is good the key finder beeps and OK is displayed R If the battery is dead the key finder does not ...

Page 55: ... the available space in your phone Battery Allows you to confirm and manage battery performance Apps Allows you to manage and remove the apps installed on your phone Accounts sync Allows you to add and remove new accounts as well as manage how your phone synchronises to servers to keep its data up to date Location services Contains settings related to how your phone uses location information Secur...

Page 56: ... make the phone easier to interact with Developer options Contains advanced settings that are not required for typical use About phone Allows you to confirm general phone information such as battery level network status and installed software versions 56 Other Information ...

Page 57: ...il Full featured mail client that allows you to send receive forward and transfer email messages Browser Internet browser Camera Uses the built in camera to allow you to take pictures and record video Gallery Picture and video viewing app Calendar Appointment management app Gmail Email client for Gmail accounts Requires a Google account Maps Provides access to the Google Maps service Navigation Go...

Page 58: ...s microphone and front camera Panasonic TV Remote 2 TV control app for operating configuring sharing content with a compatible Panasonic VIERA TV Media5 VoIP softphone app that allows you to make and receive phone calls over the Internet using a Wi Fi or 3G connection 58 Other Information ...

Page 59: ...k is available Mobile network data connection in use Roaming on another mobile network 3G network is available GSM network is available Airplane mode is on Connected to Wi Fi network Bluetooth feature is on Bluetooth device is connected Battery is charging Speakerphone is on Microphone is muted Silent audio profile is selected Meeting audio profile is selected Night mode is on Privacy mode is on A...

Page 60: ...SMS message received Error when sending SMS message Calendar event reminder Song is being played Open unsecured wireless network is available PC is connected via USB Error message Call in progress Missed call Call is on hold Intercom call being received Uploading data Downloading data More notifications available GPS is activated New voicemail received New answering system messages recorded 60 Oth...

Page 61: ...s airplane mode feature on and off Turns the handset s Wi Fi feature on and off Turns the handset s DECT connection to the base unit on and off Turns the handset s Bluetooth feature on and off Turns the handset s GPS feature on and off Turns off the handset s data connection to the mobile network Selects the General audio profile Selects the Silent audio profile Selects the Meeting audio profile S...

Page 62: ...nel page 21 to turn the DECT connection off and then on again to force the handset to connect to the base unit quickly R Make sure the battery is installed correctly page 14 R Fully charge the battery page 15 R Check the connections page 13 R Unplug the base unit s AC adaptor to reset the unit and turn off the handset Reconnect the adaptor turn on the handset and try again R The handset has not be...

Page 63: ...the wrong base unit PIN If you forget your PIN contact an authorised service centre Battery charge Problem Cause and or solution I fully charged the battery but the low battery message is still displayed and or the operating time seems to be shorter R Clean the charge contacts of the handset and charger with a dry cloth and charge again R It is time to replace the battery page 3 Calls Problem Caus...

Page 64: ...L Splitter installed We do not recommend the use of generic DSL ADSL filters Contact your DSL ADSL service provider for details for New Zealand Sound quality seems to be getting worse R You have registered a handset that is not recommended for use with the base unit The clearest sound quality is only possible when using a recommended handset page 4 The handset does not ring R The ringer volume is ...

Page 65: ...coder may be interfering with this unit Disconnect the other equipment and try again for New Zealand Caller information for landline calls is displayed late R Depending on your landline phone service provider the unit may display the caller s information at the 2nd ring or later Set First ring to Off page 44 R Move closer to the base unit Answering system Problem Cause and or solution The answerin...

Page 66: ...osed to liquid to dry for at least 3 days After the exposed unit is completely dry reconnect the AC adaptor insert the SIM card microSD card and battery into the handset and charge the battery fully before use If the exposed unit does not work properly contact your place of purchase or nearest Panasonic service centre Caution R To avoid permanent damage do not use a microwave oven to speed up the ...

Page 67: ...cedure 2 Connect the handset to your computer using a USB cable 3 When the USB connected screen is displayed on the handset tap Turn on USB storage 4 Using your computer download the software update file and save it to the root directory of the handset s microSD card R Save the file as is i e as a zip file Do not change the file extension R When you connect the handset to your computer the handset...

Page 68: ...Wall mounting Note R Make sure that the wall and the fixing method are strong enough to support the weight of the unit Base unit Screws Not supplied 55 mm 68 Other Information ...

Page 69: ...TE THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS OFFERED AS AN BENEFIT AND DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL 1 Pick up and delivery 2 Batteries 3 Repairs when the product has not been used in accordance with the Operating Instructions Manual or has been modified 4 Normal maintenance and cleaning as required in the product s Operating Instructions Manual 5 Service calls to a Correct the set up of the product b Instruct you ho...

Page 70: ...ecording 25 Sharing 50 Transferring 50 Charger 13 15 Connections 13 Contacts 30 Control panel 21 61 Country code 44 Country setting 45 D Date and time 45 DECT repeater 3 52 Display language 45 E ECO mode 43 F First ring 44 G Google account 47 H Handset Adding 49 Charging 15 Deregistering 49 Name 49 Registering 49 Ringtones 40 Headset 3 Hold 24 Home screen 20 I Icons 57 59 60 Intercom 50 Internatio...

Page 71: ...U USB 15 V Vibration 40 Voicemail 38 48 Volume Receiver 24 Speakerphone 24 W Wall mounting 68 Wi Fi 46 71 Index ...

Page 72: ...ebsite www panasonic co nz Sales Department 1 Innovation Road Macquarie Park NSW 2113 Australia Sales Department 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki Private Bag 14911 Panmure Auckland New Zealand Phone 09 272 0100 Fax 09 272 0137 1 62 4 chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka 812 8531 Japan Panasonic System Networks Co Ltd 2013 PNQP1083ZA CC0913YK0 ...