Cannot get any text indications on handset screen so that I can set up the menu(s). Replaced the battery pack when unit died after receiving a full day's charge, but that did not restore ability to access the menu option on the unit handset.

1.) The handset battery pack has to be properly charged in order to set any of the handset settings...if the battery pack in the handset is not holding the charge ~ then
2.) The rechargeable battery in the handset is at its end of life and will need to be replaced.

check that you got the right make of battery for the charger
some phones use a nicad battery and others use a lit ion battery
2 different recharegable batteries -- 2 different chargers required

This problem can be caused by the following, A bad battery, (which you say you are all new). A full base memory and a Faulty main base unit
This main base unit can only expand to four handsets and no more. If the base unit has been reset then the assigned numbers for each handset would begin with " handset 1" if they show any other number when reset then it would not have been reset..To re-set main base you will have to
De-Register All Handsets
Unplug the power supply from the base unit then Remove all handsets from the charge cradles and base then Press and hold the PAGE button on the base.
Plug in the power supply again while pressing the PAGE button, Continue pressing PAGE until the IN USE and CHARGING indicators are lit. (this could take up to 10 seconds)
Release the PAGE button All Handsets will display "enter base id".
If this does not solve your problem then you will have to replace the main base

up to five handsets each will need to be properly adjusted. You may need to set the main handset to synchronize with the base unit plugged into the telephone wall jack and assign special configuration numbers to the other handsets in order to properly identify each one within a specified location. One handset left in the turned on mode may make it impossible to place calls with the any of the other handsets. This will continue until either the battery dies or fails on the handset or the phone is switched off and replaced in its charger for charging again. Synchronize the main handset by pressing the MENU button on the handset, then pressing the down button IN order to select the number you wish to assign to that handset. Repeating this process if you have already done so will greatly decrease the level of errors experienced with panasonic phones.

Some Panasonic cordless phones come with up to five handsets each will need to be properly adjusted. You may need to set the main handset to synchronize with the base unit plugged into the telephone wall jack and assign special configuration numbers to the other handsets in order to properly identify each one within a specified location. One handset left in the turned on mode may make it impossible to place calls with the any of the other handsets. This will continue until either the battery dies or fails on the handset or the phone is switched off and replaced in its charger for charging again. Synchronize the main handset by pressing the MENU button on the handset, then pressing the down button IN order to select the number you wish to assign to that handset. Repeating this process if you have already done so will greatly decrease the level of errors experienced with panasonic phones

1)On handset, press MENU, 0, 0, 1.
Handset display shows as follows.



*Skip this step when handset already shows as above.

2) On base unit, press LOCATOR for 3 sec until CHARGE LED flashes.

3) On handset, press OK button. Then wait until the handset display changes as follows.





If you receive an error message indicating the maximum number of handsets have been registered, you will need to deregister the handset from the base unit, then try to register again.

*If this does not work, your unit is defective. Please send your unit for service.

Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter
Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 7850



1)On handset, press MENU, 0, 0, 1.
Handset display shows as follows.



*Skip this step when handset already shows as above.

2) On base unit, press LOCATOR for 3 sec until CHARGE LED flashes.

3) On handset, press OK button. Then wait until the handset display changes as follows.





If you receive an error message indicating the maximum number of handsets have been registered, you will need to deregister the handset from the base unit, then try to register again.

*If this does not work, your unit is defective. Please send your unit for service.

Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter
Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 7850



1) Press FUNCTION on handset. Then, using the Navigator key, press Down (V) 4 times, Right (>) 1 time, Down (V) 7 times, Right (>) 2 times.
Handset display shows as follows.



*Skip this step when handset already shows as above.

2) On base unit, press MUTE. (MUTE LED flashes.)

3) On handset, press OK button. Then wait until the handset display changes as follows.





If you receive an error message indicating the maximum number of handsets have been registered, you will need to deregister the handset from the base unit, then try to register again.

*If this does not work, your unit is defective. Please send your unit for service.

one of the phones has a no like to base error. I have put it on the base. Taken the battery out and replaced. What's up?

turn handset off and take battery out and sim card then put them back in and turn mobile back on then do a master reset under the settings section.

Yes even if the Battery-low indicator does not light. There may not be enough current left in the battery. it may depend on how much talk time is expended after each full charge. For a phone of this vintage I would get a new battery or upgrade to a 5.8 GHZ phone. Check first to see if the charging light comes on steady when the handset is on the base and no tarnish or debris is on the battery charging terminals on both the handset and the base unit. Clean them with a soft cloth to make sure.

BT Freelance XD 5500

Resetting the base & handset/s on a BT Freelance XD5500:

Hold the Find button on the base unit until you get a double beep then
tap the Find button 7 times.
On the handset:
remove a battery
hold the menu key and refit the battery
screen says SW VERSION
press up arrow key until screen shows REGISTER CLEAR
press menu
press menu again and wait for OK to appear
remove a battery and refit

Registering the XD5500 handset.
Then register the handset to the base as follows:
Hold Find button on base unit until you get two beeps
On handset:
Press menu
Scroll to register
Press menu
Scroll to Register Base
Press menu
Press 1
Wait
When it says PIN ? Enter 0 0 0 0 (four zeros) and press menu.

Note:
If you have more than one handset then repeat registering the handset to the base for each subsequent handset/phone.


If this procedure fails to solve the issue, then you have a unit with a
fault and if it is less than a year since purchase the retailer should
change it for you.