Question 1

What type of battery to the handsets contain?

Accepted Answer

Each phone has two Panasonic Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.  The model number appears to be BK-40AAABU, 1.2 V, Min. 400 mAh, size AAA.  Looks pretty much just like a standard rechargeable AAA battery.

Question 2

can the answer machine be accessed threw the hand set?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can play back messages from any of the hand sets.
Use any hand set; Go to menu select Answering device and play message back.

Question 3

Perhaps I am looking at where this info is but does this base have a cat5/6 jack or is it strictly RJwhatever?

Accepted Answer

This unit has only a standard RJ-15 telephone connector. This unit is NOT Internet capable, so why would you think it has a RJ-45 connector port?  The USB port is for charging devices such as your cell phone et cetera.  Sorry if this disappoints you.

Question 4

Is there a headphone jack ?

Accepted Answer

Yes the phone does have a headset jack. The phones are also bluetooth capable so a wireless headset can also be utilized (I have not tried the bluetooth myself)

Question 5

Is this a DECT 6.0 "PLUS" model?

Accepted Answer

Panasonic has 2 types. It has the dect 6.0 plus models and then it also offers dect 6.0 plus models with additional technologies such as bluetooth link-to-cell and Intelligent Eco Mode. The model you're asking about has the dect 6.0 plus technology with the additional bluetooth link-to-cell and intelligent eco mode.

Question 6

How many lines does this support? I am looking for a two line phone

Accepted Answer

This device only supports one line.

Question 7

Does this phone have call block?  If so, how many numbers can you block?

Accepted Answer

Yes, up to 250 numbers can be saved in the call block list

Question 8

Can the talking caller ID feature be turned off?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is a menu option.

Question 9

Is the keypad backlight?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it's not what most would expect.

Question 10

does this system have a backup in case of a power failure?

Accepted Answer

3/8/2017, my power went out today and my phone wouldn't work.

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