3. . Telephone
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3.1 Making phone calls
3.1.1 With the cordless handset
1 Lift the cordless handset and dial the telephone number.
R To correct a digit, press .
2 M N
R To make hands-free telephone calls, press M N.
3 To hang up, press M N or place the cordless handset on the base unit or charger.
Note:
R While talking using M N, you can switch to a hands-free telephone conversation by pressing M N.
To switch back, press M N.
R For best performance, use the speakerphone in a quiet environment.
To mute your conversation
While mute is turned ON, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.
1. Press during conversation.
R flashes.
2. To return to the conversation, press again.
To redial using the redial list (Memory redial)
The last 10 telephone numbers dialled from the cordless handset are stored in the redial list (each 24 digits max.).
1.
2. Press MDN or MCN to select the desired number.
3. M N or M N
To erase numbers in the redial list
1.
2. Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to select the desired number. A A
3. “Yes” A A M N
Key lock
The cordless handset can be locked so that no calls or settings can be made. Incoming calls can be answered, but all other functions are disabled while key lock is ON.
To turn key lock ON, press for about 3 seconds.
R is displayed.
R To turn key lock OFF, press for about 3 seconds.
Note:
R Calls to emergency numbers cannot be made until key lock is turned OFF.
Pause (for PBX/long distance service users)
A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service. When storing a calling card access number and/or PIN in the phonebook, a
pause is also needed (page 26).
Example: If you need to dial the line access number
“0” when making outside calls with a PBX:
1. M0N A
2. Dial the telephone number. A M N
Note:
R A 3 second pause is inserted each time is pressed. Repeat as needed to create longer pauses.
3.1.2 With the base unit
KX-FC275:
1 Lift the handset or press MSP-PHONEN.
2 Dial the telephone number.
3 To hang up, replace the handset or press
MSP-PHONEN.
KX-FC265:
1 MSP-PHONEN
2 Dial the telephone number.
3 To hang up, press MSP-PHONEN.
To redial the last number dialled from the base unit
KX-FC275:
Lift the handset or press MSP-PHONEN. A MREDIALN
KX-FC265:
MSP-PHONEN A MREDIALN
R If MSP-PHONEN is pressed and the line is busy, the unit will automatically redial the number up to 11 times.
To mute your conversation
When the call is muted, you will be able to hear the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Press MMUTEN.
R To release the mute, press MMUTEN.
3.2 Answering phone calls
3.2.1 With the cordless handset
When a call is being received, the ringer indicator on the cordless handset flashes.
1 Lift the cordless handset and press M N or M N when the cordless handset rings.
R You can also answer the call by pressing any dial key from M0N to M9N, MGN or MBN (Any key talk
feature).
2 To hang up, press M N or place the cordless handset on the base unit or charger.
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Auto talk feature (Cordless handset)
You can answer calls simply by lifting the cordless handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press M
N. To turn this feature ON, see page 47.
3.2.2 With the base unit
KX-FC275:
1 Lift the handset or press MSP-PHONEN and talk into
MMICN.
2 To hang up, replace the handset or press
MSP-PHONEN.
KX-FC265:
1 Press MSP-PHONEN and talk into MMICN.
2 To hang up, press MSP-PHONEN.
3.3 Cordless handset phonebook
You can store 100 items to the cordless handset phonebook.
When the system has additional cordless handsets
(page 50), each cordless handset can have its own
phonebook.
R The base unit has its own individual phonebook
(page 26).
R You can copy phonebook items between the base unit and the cordless handset, or between 2 cordless
handsets (page 52).
3.3.1 Storing phonebook items
1 A
2 “New Entry” A
3
Enter the name, up to 16 characters (see page 53
for character entry). A
R You can change the character entry mode by pressing
(page 53).
4 Enter the telephone number, up to 24 digits. A
2 times
R To add other entries, repeat from step 3.
5 M N
3.3.2 Making a phone call using the phonebook
1
2 Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to display the desired item.
R You can scroll through the phonebook item by pressing and holding MCN or MDN.
3 M N
To search for a name by initial
1.
R Change the character entry mode if necessary:
A Press MCN or MDN to select the character entry mode. A
2. Press the dial key (M0N to M9N) which contains the
character you are searching for (page 53).
R Press the same dial key repeatedly to display the first item corresponding to each character located on that dial key.
R If there is no item corresponding to the character you selected, the next item is displayed.
3. Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to scroll through the phonebook if necessary.
3.3.3 Editing a stored item
Changing a name, telephone number
1. Find the desired item (page 25). A
2. “Edit” A
3. Edit the name if necessary. For further details, see
the storing procedure on page 25. A
4. Edit the telephone number if necessary. For further
details, see the storing procedure on page 25. A
2 times
5. M N
3.3.4 Erasing a stored item
To erase a specific item
1. Find the desired item (page 25). A
2. “Erase” A
3. “Yes” A A M N
To erase all items
1.
A
2. “Erase All” A
3. “Yes” A
4. “Yes” A A M N
3.4 Chain dial (Cordless handset only)
This feature allows you to dial telephone numbers in the cordless handset phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the cordless handset phonebook, without having to dial manually.
1 During an outside call, press . A
2 Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to select the desired item.
R To search by first character (index search), see
page 25.
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3 Press to dial the number.
Note:
R When storing a calling card access number and your
PIN in the phonebook as one phonebook item, press
to add pauses after the number and PIN as
necessary (page 24).
3.5 Base unit phonebook
You can store 100 items to the base unit phonebook.
R The cordless handset has its own individual
phonebook (page 25).
R You can copy phonebook items between the base
unit and the cordless handset (page 52).
3.5.1 Storing phonebook items
1 Press MMENUN repeatedly to display “PHONEBOOK
SET”. A MGN
2
Enter the name, up to 16 characters (see page 53
for character entry). A MSETN
3 Enter the telephone number, up to 24 digits. A
MSETN
R To program other items, repeat steps 2 to 3.
4 MMENUN
3.5.2 Making a phone call using the phonebook
1 MPHONEBOOKN
2 Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to display the desired item.
3 KX-FC275:
Lift the handset or press MSP-PHONEN.
KX-FC265:
MSP-PHONEN
To search for a name by initial
1. MPHONEBOOKN
2. Press MJN or MKN to initiate the phonebook.
3. Press the dial key (M0N to M9N) which contains the
character you are searching for (page 53).
R Press the same dial key repeatedly to display the first item corresponding to each letter located on that dial key.
R If there is no item corresponding to the letter you selected, press another dial key.
4. Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to scroll through the phonebook if necessary.
3.5.3 Editing a stored item
1 MPHONEBOOKN
2 Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to display the desired item. A MMENUN A MGN
3 Edit the name if necessary. A MSETN
4 Edit the telephone number if necessary. A MSETN
3.5.4 Erasing a stored item
1 MPHONEBOOKN
2 Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to display the desired item. A MMENUN A MBN
R To cancel erasing, press MSTOPN.
3 MSETN
3.5.5 Erasing all items
1 MPHONEBOOKN A MERASEN
2 Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to select “YES”. A
MSETN
R To cancel erasing, press MSTOPN.
3 MSETN
3.6 One touch dial (Base unit only)
Base unit dial keys M1N to M9N can each be used as a one touch dial key, allowing you to dial a number from the base unit’s phonebook by simply pressing a dial key.
To assign an item to a one touch dial key
1. MPHONEBOOKN
2. Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to display the desired item. A MMENUN A M0N
3. Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to select a desired dial key.
R When the dial key is already used as a one touch dial key, is displayed next to the dial key number. If you select this dial key, you can overwrite the previous assignment.
4. MSETN A MSETN
R To program other items, repeat steps 2 to 4.
5. MSTOPN
To make a call using a one touch dial key
1. Press and hold the desired one touch dial key (M1N to
M9N).
R You can view other one touch dial assignments by pressing MJN or MKN.
2. KX-FC275:
Lift the handset or press MSP-PHONEN.
KX-FC265:
MSP-PHONEN
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To erase a one touch dial assignment
1. Press and hold the desired one touch dial key (M1N to
M9N). A MERASEN
R To cancel erasing, press MSTOPN.
2. MSETN
Note:
R The corresponding base unit phonebook item will not be erased.
3.7 Caller ID service
This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company. To use this unit’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a
Caller ID service.
Important:
R This unit is designed in accordance with the ETS
(European Telecommunication Standard) and only supports the basic CLIP (Calling Line
Identification Presentation) features.
R This unit will only display the caller’s telephone number and name.
R This unit will not support future additional telephone services.
R Depending on the service of the local telephone company, the date/time of the call or the caller’s name may not be displayed.
Make sure the following ring count is set to 2 or more rings beforehand.
– FAX ring count (feature #06 on page 42)
– TEL/FAX ring count (feature #78 on page 46)
R The name display service may not be available in some areas. For further information, please contact your telephone company.
3.7.1 How Caller ID is displayed
The calling party’s name or telephone number will be displayed. You have the option of whether or not to answer the call.
The unit will automatically store caller information (name, telephone number and date and time of the call) from the
50 most recent calls. It is possible to view caller
information on the display (page 27) or print the entire
Caller ID list (page 68).
R When caller information is received and it matches a telephone number stored in the unit’s phonebook, the stored name will be displayed.
R If the unit is connected to a PBX (Private Branch
Exchange) system, caller information may not be received properly. Consult your PBX supplier.
R If the unit cannot receive caller information, the following is displayed:
“OUT OF AREA”/“Out of Area”: The caller dials from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service.
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“PRIVATE CALLER”/“Private Caller”: The caller requests not to send caller information.
Missed calls
If a call is not answered, the unit treats the call as a missed call. The number of missed calls are shown on the display (the cordless handset also shows ). This lets you know if you should view the caller list to see who called while you were away.
To confirm caller information by printing the Caller
ID list (Base unit only)
– To print manually, see page 68.
– To print automatically after every 50 new calls,
activate feature #26 (page 44).
For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users
To use call waiting, you must first subscribe to the call waiting service of your service provider/telephone company.
This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the telephone. If you receive a call while on the telephone, you will hear a call waiting tone.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting
with Caller ID services, the 2nd caller’s information is displayed on the base unit or cordless handset that is in use after you hear the call waiting tone.
1. Press MRECALLN on the base unit or M cordless handset to answer the 2nd call.
N on the
2. To switch between calls, press MRECALLN on the base unit or M N on the cordless handset.
Note:
R Please contact your service provider/telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area.
3.8 Viewing and calling back
Important:
R If the area code of the received telephone number is the same as yours, the area code may need to be deleted before calling back. This may only apply to some areas. To edit the number, see
page 28.
R Make sure the unit’s date and time setting is
correct (page 22).
3.8.1 With the cordless handset
1
2 “Caller List” A
3 Press MCN to search from the most recent call, or press MDN to search from the oldest call.
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R If the other party’s name is displayed on the screen, you can switch the screen between the name and its telephone number by pressing repeatedly.
R To erase the item, press . A “Yes” A
4 Press M N or M N to start dialling.
3.8.2 With the base unit
1 MCALLER IDN
2 Press MKN to search from the most recent call, or press MJN to search from the oldest call.
3 KX-FC275:
Lift the handset or press MSP-PHONEN to start dialling.
KX-FC265:
Press MSP-PHONEN to start dialling.
R To send a fax, insert the document FACE DOWN and press MFAX STARTN.
To change the way caller information is displayed
Press MCALLER IDN repeatedly after step 2 to change
name/telephone number information.
3.8.3 Symbols and operations for caller information
What “ ” means
If the item has already been viewed or answered, “ ” is displayed, even if it was viewed or answered using another unit.
To stop viewing
Press M base unit.
N on cordless handset or MSTOPN on the
3.9 Editing a caller’s telephone number before calling back
3.9.1 With the cordless handset
1
2 “Caller List” A
3 Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to display the desired item.
R If the other party’s name is displayed on the screen, you can switch the screen between the name and its telephone number by pressing repeatedly.
4 A “Edit & Call” A
5 Edit the number.
R Press dial key (M0N to M9N) to add, to delete.
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6 M N or M N
3.9.2 With the base unit
1 MCALLER IDN
2 Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to display the desired item.
3 Press MCALLER IDN repeatedly to display the telephone number.
4 Press MGN, then edit the number.
R Press dial key (M0N to M9N) to add, MSTOPN to delete.
5 KX-FC275:
Lift the handset or press MSP-PHONEN.
KX-FC265:
MSP-PHONEN
R To send a fax, insert the document FACE DOWN and press MFAX STARTN.
3.10 Erasing caller information
3.10.1 With the cordless handset
1
2 “Caller List” A
3 Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to display the desired item. A
4 “Erase” A
R To erase all items, select “Erase All”. A
5 “Yes” A A M N
3.10.2 With the base unit
To erase all caller information
1 Press MMENUN repeatedly to display “CALLER
SETUP”. A MSETN
R “CALL LIST ERASE” will be displayed.
2 MSETN
R To cancel erasing, press MSTOPN, then
MMENUN.
3 MSETN A MSTOPN
To erase specific caller information
1 MCALLER IDN
2 Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to display the desired item. A MERASEN A MSTOPN
3.11 Storing caller information into the phonebook
3.11.1 Into the cordless handset
1
2 “Caller List” A
3 Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to display the desired item. A
4 “Add Phonebook” A
5 If a name is required, enter the name, up to 16
characters (see page 53 for character entry). A
6 Enter the telephone number, up to 24 digits. A
A A M N
3.11.2 Into the base unit
1 MCALLER IDN
2 Press MJN or MKN repeatedly to display the desired item. A MMENUN
3 If a name is required, enter up to 16 characters for
the name (see page 53 for character entry). A
MSETN A MSETN
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