Panasonic 58ghz Cordless Phone Manual

							Preparation
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1Press the notch on the handset 
cover firmly, and slide it in the 
direction of the arrow.
2Insert the batteries negative (T) 
end first. Close the handset cover.
Note:
LWhen replacing batteries, remove the 
old batteries.
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit or 
charger for about 7 hours before 
initial use.
LWhile charging, “Charging” is 
displayed and the charge indicator on 
the handset lights up. When the 
batteries are fully charged, “Charge 
completed” is displayed.*1 KX-TG4312
Note:
LIt is normal for the handset to feel 
warm during charging.
LIf you want to use the handset 
immediately, charge the batteries for 
at least 15 minutes.
LClean the charge contacts of the 
handset, base unit, and charger with a 
soft and dry cloth once a month. Clean 
more often if the unit is exposed to 
grease, dust, or high humidity.
Battery level
Note:
LThe batteries need to be charged if 
the handset beeps while you are 
engaged in a call.
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
Base unit: Charger*1:
Battery iconBattery level
5High
6Medium
7Low
LWhen flashing: 
Needs to be 
charged.
8Empty
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Panasonic Ni-MH battery 
performance (supplied batteries)
Note:
LActual battery performance depends 
on a combination of how often the 
handset is in use and how often it is 
not in use (standby).
LEven after the handset is fully 
charged, the handset can be left on 
the base unit or charger without any ill 
effect on the batteries.
LThe battery level may not be 
displayed correctly after you replace 
the batteries. In this case, place the 
handset on the base unit or charger 
and let it charge for at least 7 hours.
Symbols used in these 
operating instructions
OperationOperating time
In continuous 
use5 hours max.
Not in use 
(standby)11 days max.
While using the 
clarity booster 
feature (page 
16)3 hours max.
SymbolMeaning
{}The words in the 
brackets indicate 
button names/soft key 
names on the handset 
and base unit.
Example:
Unit keys: {C}, {OFF} 
Soft keys: {View CID}, 
{Phonebook}
iProceed to the next 
operation.
“”The words in 
quotations indicate the 
menu on the display.
Example: “Alarm”
{V}/{^}:
“”Press {V} or {^} to 
select the words in 
quotations.
Example:
{V}/{^}: “Off”
SymbolMeaning
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							Preparation
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Setting up the unit 
before use
Dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this 
setting according to your telephone line 
service. The default setting is “Tone”.
“Tone”: For tone dial service.
“Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
1{MENU} i {#}{1}{2}{0}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3{Save} i {OFF}
Date and time
1
{MENU} i {#}{1}{0}{1}
2Enter the current date, month, and 
year by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:15 July, 2008
{1}{5} {0}{7} {0}{8}
3Enter the current hour and minute 
(12-hour clock format) by selecting 2 
digits for each.
Example:9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
4{AM/PM}: Select “AM” or “PM”.
5{Save} i {OFF}
Note:
LTo correct a digit, press {^}, {V}, {} to move the cursor to the digit, 
then make the correction.
LThe date and time may be incorrect 
after a power failure. In this case, set 
the date and time again.
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							Making/Answering Calls
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Making calls
1Lift the handset and dial the phone 
number.
LTo correct a digit, press {Clear}.
2Press {C} or {Call}.
3When you finish talking, press 
{OFF} or place the handset on the 
base unit or charger.
Using the speakerphone
1Dial the phone number, and press 
{s}.
LSpeak alternately with the other 
party.
2When you finish talking, press 
{OFF}.
Note:
LFor best performance, use the 
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
LTo switch back to the receiver, press 
{C}.
Adjusting the receiver or speaker 
volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while 
talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list (each 48 digits 
max.).
1{REDIAL}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired phone 
number.
3{C}
Erasing a number in the redial list
1{REDIAL}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired phone 
number.
3{Erase} i {Ye s} i {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 18).
Example:If you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1{9} i {PAUSE}
2Dial the phone number. i {C}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PAUSE} is pressed. Repeat as 
needed to create longer pauses.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer 
indicator flashes rapidly.
1Lift the handset and press {C} or 
{s} when the unit rings.
LYou can also answer the call by 
pressing any dial key from {0} to 
{9}, {*}, or {#}. (Any key 
answer feature)
2When you finish talking, press 
{OFF} or place the handset on the 
base unit or charger.
Auto talk
You can answer calls simply by lifting the 
handset off the base unit or charger. You 
do not need to press {C}. To turn this 
feature on, see page 21.
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Adjusting the handset ringer volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume while the handset is 
ringing for an incoming call.
Note:
LYou can also program the handset 
ringer volume beforehand (page 21).
Temporary handset ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call, 
you can turn the ringer off temporarily by 
pressing {OFF}.
Useful features during 
a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
1Proceed with the operation for your 
model.
■ KX-TG4311
Press {HOLD} during an outside 
call.
■ KX-TG4312
Press {HOLD} 2 times during an 
outside call.
2To release hold, press {C}.
LAnother handset user can take 
the call by pressing {C}.
(KX-TG4312)
Note:
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 9 
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound 
and the ringer indicator flashes 
rapidly. After 1 additional minute on 
hold, the call is disconnected.
LIf another phone is connected to the 
same line (page 10), you can also take 
the call by lifting its handset.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear 
the other party, but the other party 
cannot hear you.
1Press {Mute} during an outside call.
L{Mute} flashes.
2To return to the conversation, press 
{Mute} again.
Note:
L{Mute} is a soft key visible on the 
handset display during a call.
Flash
{FLASH} allows you to use the special 
features of your host PBX such as 
transferring an extension call, or 
accessing optional telephone services. 
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 
21.
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 
phone. If you receive a call while on the 
phone, 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 
after you hear the call waiting tone on the 
handset.
1Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 
2nd call.
2To switch between calls, press 
{CALL WAIT}.
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Note:
LPlease contact your service 
provider/telephone company for 
details and availability of this service 
in your area.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing 
mode to tone when you need to access 
touch-tone services (for example, 
answering services, telephone banking 
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering 
access numbers which require tone 
dialing.
Handset clarity booster
This feature can improve sound clarity 
when the handset is used in an area 
where there may be interference. During 
an outside call, this feature is turned on 
automatically when necessary.
LWhen this feature is turned on, 
“BOOST” flashes.
LWhile this feature is turned on, the 
battery operating time is shortened 
(page 12).
Call share
This feature allows you to join an 
existing outside call.
To join the conversation, press {C} 
when the other handset is on an outside 
call.
Dial lock
This feature prohibits making outside 
calls. The default setting is OFF.
Important:
LWhen dial lock is turned on, only 
phone numbers stored in the 
phonebook as emergency numbers 
(numbers stored with a # at the 
beginning of the name) can be 
dialed using the phonebook (page 
17). We recommend storing 
emergency numbers in the 
phonebook before using this 
feature.
LWhen dial lock is turned on, you 
cannot store, edit, or erase entries in 
the phonebook.
To turn dial lock on
1{MENU} i {#}{2}{5}{1}
2Enter a 4-digit password.
LThis password is required when 
turning dial lock off. We 
recommend writing the password 
down.
3{Save} i {Ye s} i {OFF}
Note:
LIf dial lock is turned on, the handset 
displays “Dial lock”.
To turn dial lock off
1{MENU} i {#}{2}{5}{1}
2Enter the same password that was 
entered when dial lock was turned 
on.
3{Save} i {Ye s} i {OFF}
Note:
LIf you forget the password, see page 
39. Available for:
KX-TG4312
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							Phonebook
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Phonebook
The phonebook allows you to make calls 
without having to dial manually. You can 
add 50 names and phone numbers to 
the phonebook.
LKX-TG4312: If you add entries on one 
handset, the entries can be shared on 
another handset. Only 1 person can 
access the phonebook at a time.
Adding entries
1
{Phonebook}
2{Add}
3Enter the party’s name (16 
characters max.). i {Next}
4Enter the party’s phone number (32 
digits max.). i {Next} i {Save}
LTo add other entries, repeat from 
step 2.
5{OFF}
Note:
LCaller ID subscribers can use ringer 
ID feature (page 25).
To store emergency numbers
Emergency numbers are numbers 
stored in the phonebook that can be 
dialed using the phonebook even when 
dial lock is turned on (page 16).
To store a number as an emergency 
number, add # at the beginning of the 
name (see “Adding entries”, page 17).
Character table for entering namesLTo enter another character that is 
located on the same dial key, first 
press {>} to move the cursor to the 
next space.
Correcting a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to 
the character or number you want to 
erase, then press {Clear}. Enter the 
appropriate character or number.
LPress and hold {Clear} to erase all 
characters or numbers.
Finding and calling a 
phonebook entry
Scrolling through all entries
1{Phonebook} i {Search}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
3{C}
Searching by first character 
(alphabetically)
1{Phonebook} i {Search}
2Press the dial key ({0} – {9}, {*}, 
or {#}) which contains the 
character you are searching for 
(page 17).
LPress the same dial key 
repeatedly to display the first 
entry corresponding to each 
character located on that dial key.
KeyCharacter
{1}&’ (),–./1
{2}a b c ABC2
{3}def DEF3
{4}ghi GHI 4
{5}jklJKL5
{6}mn o MN O 6
{7}pqr s PQRS7
{8}tuvTUV8
{9}wx y z WX Y Z 9
{0}0Space
{*} ;
{#}#
KeyCharacter
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LIf there is no entry corresponding 
to the character you selected, the 
next entry is displayed.
3{V}/{^}: Scroll through the 
phonebook if necessary.
4{C}
Editing entries
1
Find the desired entry (page 17). 
i {Option}
2{V}/{^}: “Edit” i {Select}
3Edit the name if necessary (16 
characters max.; page 17). i 
{Next}
4Edit the phone number if necessary 
(32 digits max.). i {Next} i 
{Save} i {OFF}
Erasing entries
1
Find the desired entry (page 17).
2{Erase} i {Ye s} i {OFF}
Chain dial
This feature allows you to dial phone 
numbers in the 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 phonebook, without 
having to dial manually.
1During an outside call, press 
{MENU}.
LInstead of pressing {MENU}, you 
can also press {Ph.book} if it is 
shown on the display.
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
3Press {Call} to dial the number.
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the 
phonebook as one phonebook entry, press {PAUSE} to add pauses after 
the number and PIN as necessary 
(page 14).
LIf you have rotary/pulse service, you 
need to press {*} before pressing 
{MENU} in step 1 to change the 
dialing mode temporarily to tone.
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							Programming
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Programmable settings
You can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset.
To access the features, there are 2 methods:
– scrolling through the display menus (page 19)
– using the direct commands (page 21)
LMainly the direct command method is used in these operating instructions.
Programming by scrolling through the display menus
1
{MENU}
2Press {V} or {^} to select the desired main menu. i {Select}
3Press {V} or {^} to select the desired item in sub-menu 1. i {Select}
LIn some cases, you may need to select from sub-menu 2. i {Select}
4Press {V} or {^} to select the desired setting. i {Save}
LThis step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
LTo exit the operation, press {OFF}.
Note:
LSee page 21 for the default settings.
Main menuSub-menu 1Sub-menu 2Page
Night mode On/Off–23
Start/End–23
Ringer setting Ringer volume––
Ringer tone––
Set date & time Date and time
*1–13
Alarm–23
Time adjustment
*1, *2––
Dial lock*1––16
Initial setting LCD contrast––
Key tone––
Auto talk–14
Set area code
*1–26
Set tel line Set dial mode*113
Set flash time*115
Set line mode*1–
Registration HS registration38
Deregistration38
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*1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to 
program the same item using another handset. (KX-TG4312)
*2 If the Caller ID time and date display service is available in your area, this feature 
allows the unit to automatically adjust the date and time setting when caller 
information is received. To use this feature, set the date and time first.
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