Operating Instructions 2.4 GHz Expandable Cordless USB adaptor Model No. KX-THA14 This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. For assistance, visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico. 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE= TH102.book Page 8 Thursday, May 12, 2005 6:47 PM Introduction Expanding your phone You can expand the system by adding handsets (monochrome display handsets and color display handset), wireless camera unit, USB wireless adaptor, and repeater, sold separately. Using these accessories, you can have a video call, monitor on a room where the color display handset or wireless camera is located and taking pictures. A G B C H D F E Note:
L Up to 8 handsets (KX-THA11/KX-THA12/KX-THA16) and up to 10 other Bluetooth featured units (KX-THA13/KX-THA14 and a maximum of 5 cellular phones) can be registered to a single base unit. 2 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE= Introduction Important safety instructions Medical Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF
(radio frequency) energy. (The unit operates inthe frequency range of 2.4 GHz to 2.48GHz, and the power output level can range from 0.04 to 0.25 watts.) Do not use the unit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF (radio frequency) enegy. 4 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE= Introduction For best performance Base unit location/noise The base unit and handset use radio waves to communicate with each other. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, we recommend the following:
L Placing the unit away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer or another cordless phone. L Placing the base unit in a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls. L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the unit is used in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, undergrounds, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc. L Operating near 2.4 GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances. Routine care L Wipe the outer surface of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner or any abrasive powder. L Raising the antennas vertically. L If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit. L If you use the handset near another cordless phones base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other cordless phones base unit and closer to your base unit. Environment L Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors. L The unit should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature and vibration. L The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight. L Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit. L When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug this unit from power outlet. L The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 C
(41 F) or greater than 40 C (104 F). Damp basements should also be avoided. 6 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE= Making/Answering Calls TG5861AL(e).book Page 25 Thursday, May 12, 2005 6:55 PM Overview Wireless connection with the USB adaptor The USB adaptor permits a wireless connection between a PC and base unit. For example, you can sit in your garden with a Laptop and still surf the Internet. The USB adaptor is supplied with power via the USB port. 7 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE= Preparation Connections Connecting to a computer Connect the USB adaptor to the USB port of your computer as shown below. 8 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE= Preparation Controls USB adaptor A USB plug B LED C Anntena For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 9 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE= Useful Information FCC and other information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this device. NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in CAUTION:
a residential installation. This equipment Any changes or modifications not generates, uses, and can radiate radio expressly approved by the party frequency energy and, if not installed and responsible for compliance could void the used in accordance with the instructions, users authority to operate this device. may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which NOTE:
Some cordless telephones operate at This equipment has been tested and frequencies that may cause interference found to comply with the limits for a to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or Class B digital device, pursuant to Part prevent such interference, the base of 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are the cordless telephone should not be designed to provide reasonable placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If protection against harmful interference in interference is experienced, move the a residential installation. This equipment cordless telephone further away from the generates, uses, and can radiate radio TV or VCR. This will often reduce, or frequency energy and, if not installed and eliminate, interference. used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference. 15 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE= Useful Information FCC RF Exposure Warning:
This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The unit must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any antenna or transmitter. Responsible party:
The unit must not be co-
located or operated in conjunction with Panasonic Corporation of North America any antenna or transmitter. One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Responsible party:
Phone number: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Phone number: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) 16 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE= TH102.book Page 96 Thursday, May 12, 2005 6:47 PM If you need assistance with setup or operation;
1 Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 2 Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3 Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855. When you ship the product;
L Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton. L Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton. L Send the unit to Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. L Do not send your unit to Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products. 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. 2005 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 6AFH=HO+BE@AJE=