Operating Instructions Premium Design Phone with Touchscreen Model No. KX-PRX150E Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read this document and save it for future reference. Please access our online customer survey: http://panasonic.
Table of Contents Introduction Answering system settings .........................38 Accessory information ..................................3 General information ......................................4 Other Features and Settings Important Information For your safety .............................................6 Important safety instructions ........................8 For best performance ...................................8 Other information .........................................9 SAR .............
Introduction Accessory information Supplied accessories No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity A AC adaptor for base unit/PNLV226E 1 B AC adaptor for charger/PNLV230E 1 C Telephone line cord/PNJA1037Z(for U.K.) 1 D Rechargeable battery*1 1 E Handset cover*2 1 F Charger/PNLC1048ZA 1 *1 *2 See page 3 for replacement battery information. The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
Introduction Expanding your phone system Handset (optional): KX-PRXA15E 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. Sales and support information Customer Communications Centre R For customers within the U.K.: 0844 844 3899 R For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333 R For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.
Introduction For your future reference We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under warranty. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the rear of the base unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here. Trademarks R Google, Android, Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. R The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license.
Important Information For your safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product. WARNING Operating safeguards Power connection R Use only the power source marked on the product. R Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. R Completely insert the AC adaptor/power plug into the power outlet.
Important Information R R R R R R information, consult the manufacturer of your vehicle or its equipment. Turn the product off when boarding an aeroplane. Await instructions from flight staff regarding the use of electronic devices before turning the product on, and make sure you turn on the product’s aeroplane mode. Using this product in an aircraft may be hazardous to the aircraft’s operation and disrupt wireless communication, and may also be illegal.
Important Information R R R R R R R R R corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if swallowed. Exercise care when handling the battery. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery, otherwise a short circuit may cause the battery and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns. Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
Important Information R Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances. Routine care R Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth. R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. Other information CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Important Information Note for the battery symbol This symbol (B) might be used in combination with a chemical symbol (C). In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. SAR This model meets international guidelines and EU requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed radio wave exposure limits recommended by international guidelines.
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Important Information R W-CDMA connection only: up to 290 hours 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 Helpline Tel. No.: U.K.
Getting Started Preparing the base unit A Insert the AC adaptor plug firmly into the base unit. D B Secure the cord by wrapping around the hook. C Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet. E D Insert the telephone line cord into the base unit and the telephone line jack until you hear a click. D C E DSL/ADSL service users only: Connect your DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied). A Note: R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PNLV226E. R Use only the supplied telephone line cord.
Getting Started Preparing the handset Inserting a SIM card, microSD card, and the battery A SIM card (not supplied) allows the handset to connect to a mobile phone service. Consult your mobile phone service provider for more information. A microSD card (not supplied) allows you to expand the handset’s storage capabilities. Important: R When removing the battery, make sure you turn off the handset first.
Getting Started 5 B Insert the battery (A) and lower it into the handset (B). A 6 Attach the cover. Charging the handset Charge the handset for about 5 hours before initial use. The charge indicator (A) lights while the handset is charging 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 A or Place the handset into the charger. Connect the AC adaptor directly to the handset.
Getting Started ® ® Very low ® Fully charged Note: R When the handset is charging, is displayed inside the battery power icon. R You can also check the percentage of battery power remaining. From the home screen, tap ® [System settings] ® [Battery]. Information about power and charging AC adaptor connection R The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) R The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet.
Getting Started Getting to know your phone system Handset overview A A Headset jack B B Power button C G C Charge indicator H D Volume button ( and ) E Touchscreen F Micro USB jack G Front camera D H Receiver I E (menu) button I J Home button J K K F (back) button L Microphone L M Camera flash N Rear camera M O Speaker N O P Charge contacts P Home button You can display the home screen at any time by pressing the home button. Helpline Tel. No.: U.K.
Getting Started Navigation buttons (menu) button: Displays a list of options available in the current screen. (back) button: Returns to the previous screen or closes the current dialogue box, menu, on-screen keyboard, etc. Note: and buttons are displayed in most screens. They appear at the bottom of the R The handset next to the home button, and turn off if you do not use them for a while.
Getting Started Setup wizard The first time you turn on the handset, the setup wizard prompts you to configure the following settings. Follow the on-screen instructions and configure each item as needed. 1 2 3 Select the language. 4 5 6 Select the desired mobile network type (displayed only if a SIM card is installed). Configure date and time settings. Select the desired automatic time adjustment setting.
Getting Started Home screen The home screen is the main screen from which you can launch apps, such as the phone, camera, and web browser, and check widgets. It’s available any time by simply pressing the home button. You can customise the home screen to suit your needs, and add, move, and remove items as desired. Browsing the home screen The home screen contains multiple pages of app icons and widgets. Flick the screen left and right to view other pages. To open an app, tap the app’s icon.
Getting Started Status and notifications Status bar The status bar is displayed at the top of the handset’s screen when using most apps. It displays the time and provides icons and other indicators that let you know the status of the handset’s battery, network signal strength, and certain features of the handset. See page 58 for a list of commonly used status icons and their meanings.
Getting Started Allows you to make intercom calls Allows you to change certain features 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 Helpline Tel. No.: U.K.
Phone Features Making calls You can use the [Phone] app to make and receive calls, check your call logs, as well as use services provided by your landline phone service provider and mobile phone service provider. The [Phone] app consists of the following tabs. Used to dial manually, make intercom calls, etc. Used to check the call log (page 27). Used to quickly browse for a person stored in your contacts (page 30).
Phone Features 3 4 5 Tap the desired contact. Select the phone line you want to use to make the call. When finished, tap to end the call. Adding a phone number to your contacts while dialling 1 2 After dialling a number manually, tap 3 If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to determine where the contact will be saved. R Contacts can be stored in the handset’s memory, on the SIM card, or synchronised with your Google account.
Phone Features R The handset sounds an alarm if a landline call is held for 9 minutes. If the call remains on hold, the alarm sounds again 30 seconds later (i.e., after 9 minutes and 30 seconds of being on hold). The call is disconnected 30 seconds later if it continues to be on hold (i.e., after 10 minutes of being on hold). Recall/flash (landline calls only) Tap to use call waiting and answer a second landline call or switch between landline calls (page 27).
Phone Features – For landline calls: The handset stops ringing. – For mobile calls: The call is rejected. Ringer volume Press the volume button up ( ) and down ( ) repeatedly to adjust the ringer volume. While the handset is ringing, press the button up or down to turn the ringer off temporarily. Changing ringtone and audio settings quickly 1 2 Press and hold the power button on the top of the handset. Select the desired audio profile. Selects the [Silent] audio profile.
Phone Features → Tap . Answering a second landline call 1 2 When you hear the call waiting tone, tap To switch between calls, tap . again. Using the call logs The handset and base unit each log your calls, allowing you to check a record of your calls. The following symbols are used to indicate each type of call stored in the call logs. Important: R Caller ID is required to log missed and answered calls (page 46).
Phone Features Adding information from the handset call log to your contacts 1 2 3 4 Tap [Phone] in the home screen or app list. Select the tab at the top of the screen. Select the type of calls you want to view by tapping the desired tab. 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.
Phone Features 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 To erase information for all calls: ® [Delete all calls] ® [OK]. → Tap ® [Delete from call log]. Helpline Tel. No.: U.K.
Phonebook Features Adding contacts You can use the [People] app to store all your contact information in the handset. Entries (also called “contacts”) contain information about your friends, family, and colleagues, such as their addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Note: R If you have a Google account and an Internet connection, you can synchronise your contacts with the handset automatically (page 46). Adding a contact manually 1 2 3 Tap [People] in the home screen or app list. Tap .
Phonebook Features 2 Tap and then enter the search text. R You can also scroll using the slider on the right side of the screen to search for a contact by first letter. Calling, texting, or emailing a contact 1 2 Tap [People] in the home screen or app list. Tap the contact and then select the desired method of communication. Managing contacts Editing a contact 1 2 3 4 Tap [People] in the home screen or app list. Select the desired contact and then tap ® [Edit]. Edit the information as needed.
Answering System Features Message recording features The following features can record your missed calls for you. – The base unit’s answering system (described in this section) – Your landline phone service provider’s voicemail service (page 46) – Your mobile phone service provider’s voicemail service (page 46) Answering system The base unit’s answering system can answer landline calls after a certain number of rings. When it answers a call, it plays a greeting message and can then record caller messages.
Answering System Features 2 3 4 5 Tap [Answering system]. R The handset connects to the base unit. Tap [Greeting] ® [Record greeting]. Tap [OK] and speak your message after the beep. to stop recording and save your new greeting message. Tap R Your new greeting message is played back for confirmation. Playing your greeting message 1 2 Tap [Landline] in the home screen or app list. 3 Tap [Greeting] ® [Play greeting]. Tap [Answering system]. R The handset connects to the base unit.
Answering System Features Using message playback controls The following controls are available when playing messages. Tap to stop playback. Tap to skip to the previous message (if tapped within the first 5 seconds of playback) or to repeat the current message from the beginning. Tap to skip to the next message. Tap to erase the current message. Tap to switch between speaker and receiver. Tap to call the caller back.
Answering System Features Remote operation features While away from home, you can use a touch-tone phone to access the base unit and listen to answering system messages or change answering system settings. The base unit’s voice guidance prompts you to press certain dial keys to perform different operations. You can access the answering system remotely using the following methods. – New message notification: The base unit calls you at an outside phone number.
Answering System Features 2 3 4 5 Tap [Answering system]. R The handset connects to the base unit. Turn on the [New message alert] switch. Tap [Notification to] ® [(No Entry)]. To select a person and phone number from your contacts: → Tap [Phonebook] and then select the desired contact and phone number. To enter a name and phone number manually: → Tap [Keypad], enter a name and phone number, and then tap [Done].
Answering System Features Answering a new message notification call 1 When the base unit calls the outside phone number you specified, answer the call and enter the remote code if prompted to do so. 2 Follow the voice guidance prompts as necessary or control the unit using remote commands (page 37). 3 When finished, hang up. Standard remote access Important: R You must set the remote access code in order to use standard remote access (page 39). 1 2 3 Dial your phone number from a touch-tone phone.
Answering System Features Key Operation *6 Reset to a pre-recorded greeting message (during greeting message playback) *# End remote operation and end call *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of playback, the previous message is played. Turning on the answering system remotely 1 2 Dial your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 3 Enter your remote access code within 10 seconds after the long beep. R The greeting message is played back.
Answering System Features Recording time This setting determines the maximum recording time allowed for each caller. 1 2 Tap [Landline] in the home screen or app list. Tap [Answering system]. R The handset connects to the base unit. 3 4 Tap [Settings] ® [Recording time]. Select the desired setting. R If you select [Greeting only], the answering system does not record caller messages. Tap [OK] to save the setting.
Other Features and Settings Ringtones and audio settings You can adjust the handset’s ringtone, ringer volume, and other audio settings, and save the settings as an audio profile. Audio profiles allow you to change multiple ringtone and audio settings easily. Selecting an audio profile 1 2 From the home screen, tap Tap ® [System settings] ® [Audio profiles]. next to the desired audio profile. Preset audio profiles – [General]: You can select the desired ringtone, ringer volume, etc.
Other Features and Settings Night mode Night mode allows you to select a period of time during which the handset will not ring for calls. This feature is useful for time periods when you do not want to be disturbed, for example, while sleeping. Important: R Make sure the unit’s date and time setting is correct (page 45). Turning night mode on and off 1 2 From the home screen, tap ® [System settings] ® [Audio profiles]. Turn the [Night mode] switch on or off.
Other Features and Settings Important: R Caller ID is required to use this feature (page 46). R Once phone numbers have been added to the blocked caller list, the handset does not ring when a landline call is received until it has received the Caller ID and can confirm that the phone number is not stored in the blocked caller list. Adding a phone number manually You can store 100 phone numbers.
Other Features and Settings 2 Tap [Landline settings] ® [Initial settings]. R The handset connects to the base unit. 3 4 5 Tap [Call restrict]. 6 Select a memory location, enter the phone number to be restricted, and then tap [Done] at the top of the screen. Enter the base unit PIN and then tap [OK]. Turn on the checkbox for each handset that will be prevented from calling restricted phone numbers and then tap [Next].
Other Features and Settings 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 ring if the phone system rings 2 times or more by default, which depends on your landline phone service. 1 2 Tap [Landline] in the home screen or app list. 3 4 Tap [First ring].
Other Features and Settings Date and time Selecting automatic or manual date and time setting 1 From the home screen, tap & time]. 2 To set the date and time automatically: → Select the desired method. R If you select [Use network provided time], a SIM card must be inserted in order for the handset to adjust its date and time setting automatically. To set the date and time manually: → Select [Off].
Other Features and Settings 4 5 Select the network’s security type and enter its password, if required. Tap [Save]. Google™ account If you have a Google account and an Internet connection, you can register your account information in the handset and synchronise your contacts, Gmail™ messages, calendar, and data for other Google services with the data stored in your handset. This is a convenient way to transfer your contacts to the handset.
Other Features and Settings R To use your landline phone service provider’s voicemail service rather than the unit’s answering system, turn off the answering system (page 32). Setting the voicemail access number for the landline 1 2 Tap [Landline] in the home screen or app list. 3 4 Tap [Voicemail number]. Tap [Landline settings] ® [Voicemail]. R The handset connects to the base unit. Enter the access number and then tap [OK] ® [OK].
Expanding Your Phone System Adding handsets In order to use a handset and base unit together, the handset must be registered to the base unit. You can register additional handsets to the base unit for a total of 6 handsets. Important: R See page 4 for information about recommended handsets. Certain features may not be available if a different handset model is used. Registering an additional handset to your base unit The supplied handset is pre-registered to the base unit.
Expanding Your Phone System 4 Select the desired handset and then tap [OK]. Intercom features Making an intercom call You can call another handset that is connected to the same base unit. 1 2 Tap [Phone] in the home screen or app list. 3 When finished, tap Tap and then select the desired handset. R You can customise the handset name (page 48). to end the call.
Expanding Your Phone System 3 Tap at the bottom of the screen and then select the landline. Note: R You can prevent other handset users from joining your landline calls by enabling privacy mode (page 50). Privacy mode If a handset user is talking on a landline call, this feature prevents other handset users from joining the call (page 49). 1 2 Tap [Landline] in the home screen or app list. 3 Turn the [Privacy mode] checkbox on or off. Tap [Landline settings] ® [Initial settings].
Expanding Your Phone System 2 Tap [Landline settings] ® [Initial settings]. R The handset connects to the base unit. 3 4 Tap [Cancel base unit]. Select the desired base unit number, and then tap [OK]. Adding a DECT repeater You can increase the signal range of the base unit by registering a DECT repeater to the base unit. Important: R See page 3 for information about the recommended DECT repeater. Your phone system may not function properly if a different repeater model is used.
Expanding Your Phone System Registering a key finder 1 2 Tap [Landline] in the home screen or app list. 3 4 Tap [Add new device] for an available key finder location number (1–4). Tap [Key finder] ® [Settings]. R The handset connects to the base unit. Using the key finder: With the tab pushed to the right (A), pull out the battery holder (B). Insert the battery with the positive terminal ( ) facing up (C), then close the battery holder (D). ) are facing the correct directions.
Expanding Your Phone System Searching for a key finder 1 2 Tap [Landline] in the home screen or app list. 3 4 Select the desired key finder. 5 To stop searching, tap Tap [Key finder] ® [Search]. R The handset connects to the base unit. Try to locate the key finder. R While searching for the key finder, the handset beeps and displays the key finder’s signal strength (1–5) and level (1–100). The key finder beeps in response. R Searching stops automatically after 3 minutes.
Other Information Phone settings overview You can customise general phone settings to suit your needs using the [Settings] app. Settings are grouped into the categories explained below. To open the [Settings] app, tap [Settings] in the home screen or app list. Settings category Description [Phone management] Contains settings related to the handset’s SIM and DECT features. [Wi-Fi] Contains wireless network settings. [Landline settings] Contains various base unit features and settings.
Other Information Settings category Description [Accessibility] Contains settings that can 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. Helpline Tel. No.: U.K.
Other Information Included apps The supplied handset is a full-featured Android device and includes a wide range of apps. Some of the more commonly used apps are briefly introduced below. Phone Telephone app that allows the handset to make and receive landline and mobile calls. Settings General device configuration app. People Address book app. Data can be synchronised with a variety of online services. Messaging Text messaging app that supports SMS and MMS messaging.
Other Information Media5 VoIP softphone app that allows you to make and receive phone calls over the Internet using a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. Helpline Tel. No.: U.K.
Other Information Status icons Icons that appear in the status bar vary depending on the apps that are installed in the handset. Some common icons are described below.
Other Information Notification icons Icons that appear in the notifications panel vary depending on the apps that are installed in the handset. Some common icons are described below.
Other Information Control panel settings Changes the handset’s screen brightness (auto, dim, half, full). Changes the amount of time before the handset’s screen dims (15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute). Turns the handset’s auto screen rotation feature on and off. Turns the handset’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.
Other Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problems when operating the product, perform the following. If the problem is not resolved, refer to the corresponding information in this section. Disconnect and then reconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor. Make sure that the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit. Turn off the handset, remove and then reinsert the handset’s battery, and then restart the handset.
Other Information Settings Problem Cause and/or solution The display is in a language I cannot read. R Change the display language (page 44). I cannot turn on ECO mode. R If [Repeater mode] is turned on (page 51), ECO mode is automatically turned off and the [ECO mode] checkbox is not displayed. I cannot register a handset to a base unit. R The maximum number of handsets (6) is already registered to the base unit. Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 48).
Other Information Problem Cause and/or solution Noise is heard, sound cuts in and out. R You are using the handset or base unit in an area with high electrical interference. Re-position the base unit and use the handset away from sources of interference. R Move closer to the base unit. R If you use a DSL/ADSL service, we recommend connecting a DSL/ADSL filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL/ADSL service provider for details. Sound quality seems to be getting worse.
Other Information Answering system Problem Cause and/or solution The answering system does not record messages. R The answering system cannot record calls received on the mobile phone line. R The answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 32). R The message memory is full. Erase unwanted messages (page 34). R The recording time is set to [Greeting only]. Change the setting (page 39). R If you subscribe to a voicemail service, messages are recorded by your service provider, not your telephone.
Other Information Updating the software If a system update is available, you can update the system software contained in the handset. A microSD card must be installed in the handset in order to update the system software. 1 Use a computer to access the support page for this product at the address below and check whether there is a software update available for the handset. http://www.panasonic.
Other Information Conditions of guarantee This guarantee is in addition to and does not in any way affect any statutory or other rights of consumer purchasers. If within the applicable guarantee period, the product proves to be defective by reason of faulty design, workmanship or materials, we undertake subject to the following conditions to have the defective product (or any part or parts there of) repaired or replaced free of charge. 1.
Index Index A B C AC adaptor: 13 Accessories: 3, 4 Adding base units: 50 Adding handsets: 48 Answering system: 32 Call screening: 39 Erasing messages: 34 Greeting message: 32 New message notification: 35 Number of rings: 38 Playing messages: 33 Recording time: 39 Remote code: 39 Remote operation: 35, 37 Turning on/off: 32 Voicemail users: 38 App list: 20 Audio profiles: 26, 40 Auto talk: 41 Base unit Cancelling: 50 Selecting: 50 Base unit PIN: 44 Battery: 16 Installation: 14 Replacement: 3 Battery icon:
Index W 68 Volume Receiver: 24 Speakerphone: 24 Wi-Fi: 45
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IMPORTANT! If your product is not working properly. . . A B C D Reconnect AC adaptor to the base unit. Check if telephone line cord is connected. Reinsert the battery and restart the handset. Read troubleshooting page in the Operating Instructions. If you still have any problems, please call the Panasonic DECT Helpline 0844 844 3899 (U.K.) 01289 8333 (Ireland) or contact us through our website: www.panasonic.co.uk Buy online via our eShop: http://shop.panasonic.
