Panasonic Expandable Cordless Handset Kx-tga272s Operating Instructions

							Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Useful Information
2.4GHz Expandable Cordless Handset
Operating Instructions
Model No.KX-TGA272S
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Panasonic World Wide Web address:  http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
The KX-TGA272S will only work
with the Panasonic KX-TG2700/
KX-TG2720/KX-TG2730/KX-TG2740
Cordless Phone System.
Caller ID Compatible 
						

							2Accessories 
(included)For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
Charger Unit (p. 8)
Charger
Order No. PQLV30015ZB
AC AdaptorOrder No. KX-TCA1-G 
(KX-TCA1)
one
Battery (p. 7, 60)
Order No. N4HHGMB00001 
(HHR-P103)
one
Handset Cover (p. 7, 60)
Order No. PQKK10129Z1
one
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Attach your purchase receipt here. 
						

							3
Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Useful Information
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Contents
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Preparation
Location of Controls.....................4
Display............................................6
Installation.....................................7
Installing the Battery  ....................7
Connection ...................................8
Battery Charge ..............................8
Registration.................................10
Clock Setting...............................11
Date and Time ............................11
Turning the Alarm ON .................12
Programmable Settings..............14
Programming Guidelines.............14
Function Menu Table ..................15
Auto Talk Feature .......................16
Ringer Volume ............................16
Ringer Tone ................................18
LCD Contrast ..............................19
LCD Backlight .............................20
Basic Operation
Making Calls................................21
Answering Calls..........................25
Caller ID Service..........................26
Using the Caller List...................27
Viewing the Caller List ................27
Calling Back from the Caller List......28
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number..29
Storing Caller List Information 
in the Directory ............................31
Erasing Caller List Information ....32
Advanced Operation
Directory.......................................32
Storing Names and Numbers .....32
Dialing from the Directory ...........35
Editing .........................................36
Erasing ........................................37
Sending the Directory .................38
Intercom.......................................40
Transferring a Call.......................41
Using the Other Line During a Conversation
(For KX-TG2720/KX-TG2740 Users)
..........42Conference...................................43
Call Share ...................................44
Room Monitor Feature................44
Special Features..........................46
Muting Your Conversation ..........46
For Call Waiting Service Users.....46
Temporary Tone Dialing (For 
Rotary or Pulse Service Users)
....46
FLASH Button .............................46
How to Use the PAUSE Button 
(For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls)....47
Incoming Call Tone .....................47
Line Selection (For KX-TG2720/
KX-TG2740 Users)
.......................48
Mailbox Features (For KX-TG2730/
KX-TG2740 Users)
..........................49
Listening to Messages 
(Remote Operation) ....................49
Transferring a Call to a Mailbox.......51
Voice Mail Service (For KX-TG2700/
KX-TG2720 Users)
..........................52
Other Programmable Settings......53
Base Unit Settings (For KX-TG2700/
KX-TG2720/KX-TG2730 Users)
........53
Telephone System Settings ........54
Answering System Settings 
(For KX-TG2730 Users) ..............56
Voice Mail Programming (For 
KX-TG2700/KX-TG2720 Users)
....59
Useful Information
Battery Replacement...................60
Canceling Registration/
Re-registration.............................62
Canceling the Handset 
Registration .................................62
Re-registering the Handset  ........63
Troubleshooting..........................64
FCC and Other Information........65
Specifications..............................66
Index.............................................67 
						

							Location of Controls
4Back
FUNCTIONCALL WAIT
CLEAR
KX-TGA272
TO
N
E
INTERCOM/
 TRANSFER
213
456
78
0
9
H
O
LD
CONFFLASH
O
F
F
TALK
REDIALPAUSE
(TONE) Button (p. 46)         (TALK) Button 
(p. 21, 25, 28, 35)
TALK Indicator 
(p. 21, 24, 25)
Button (p. 14, 43)
CONF (Conference)
/FUNCTION
Microphone
Charge Contacts (p. 9)
Antenna
(OFF) Button
(p. 14, 21, 27, 49) 
(HOLD/CLEAR)
(INTERCOM/TRANSFER)
 
Button (p. 24, 40, 41, 42)
(PAUSE/REDIAL) 
Button (p. 23, 47) Receiver
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT) 
Button (p. 46)
Front
SNOOZE/
ALARM
SP-PHONE
(SNOOZE/ALARM) Button (p. 11, 13, 14, 27, 35, 49) 
Navigator Key 
(     ,     ,     ,     )
(p. 5, 11, 14, 23, 27, 33)
Speaker
       (Speakerphone) Button 
(p. 21, 25, 28, 35)
Soft Keys 
(p. 5, 10, 12, 14, 22, 29, 45, 46, 49)
Display (p. 6) 
						

							5
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Charger unit
How to use the Navigator key
This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.
•Pressing the up and down arrows allows you 
•– to scroll through a list of settings, the Caller List and your
personal directory,
•– to adjust the ringer and the speaker/receiver volumes, or
•– to select characters or numbers when entering directory
items or setting the clock.
•Pressing the right arrow allows you to enter the directory
list or to select your menu choices.
Throughout these Operating Instructions, the Navigator key is indicated by
the arrows Ö, Ñ, Üor á.
How to use the soft keys:
Three soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly below the
keys. Functions displayed below the keys will change depending on the
state of usage and which base unit model (KX-TG2700/KX-TG2720/
KX-TG2730/KX-TG2740) this handset is registered to.
To operate “ ”, press the left soft key.
To operate “ ”, press the right soft key.
•When a function does not appear below a soft key,
the soft key will not work.
ALARM
FUNCTION
SPPRIVACY[2]
CHARGE
Charge Contacts (p. 9)
CHARGE Indicator (p. 8) AC Adaptor
(p. 8)
JAN.10
12:
00AM
FUNCTIONALARM
(Example) 
						

							APR.10 8:
00AM
12:
00AM
FUNCTIONALARMAPR.10 8:
00AM
12:
00AM
FUNCTIONALARM
SPPRIVACY[2]IN USE
For KX-TG2700/KX-TG2730 users
$+
#
%$ #
&' ( ) *
#The prompts on the top line will show corresponding functions of the
three soft keys which are located directly above the display (p. 5). 
Ex. The soft key above “” will work as  key.
$The time is displayed while the handset is not in use. The display shows
the dialed number, call status, programming options and directory items
etc. “” with the extension numbers will be displayed during an
intercom (p. 40) or a conference call (p. 43), or while using the Room
Monitor feature (p. 45). If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, caller
information will be displayed. “Received calls” will be displayed
when new calls have been received.
%“”(IN USE icon), or “” and “” (Line stations icons) function
as follows. 
&
“SP” appears when using the speakerphone during an intercom call or a
conference call, while listening to messages (for KX-TG2730/KX-TG2740
users) or when monitoring a room from the speaker.
'“” (directory icon) appearswhen storing, viewing, sending or
receiving the directory items (p. 32).
(“PRIVACY” indicates the Call Privacy mode is on (p. 44). The base unit
and other handsets cannot join your conversation.
)The battery icon indicates the battery strength (p. 8).
*The extension number of the handset is displayed after the handset has
been registered to the base unit (p. 10, 63).
+“” is displayed with the set time when you set the alarm (p. 13).
L2L1IN USE
FUNCTIONFUNCTION
Display
6
Off (invisible)  The line is free.
On The line is being used.
Flashing
A call is on hold within this system (handset or base unit).
The Answering System is responding to a call (for 
KX-TG2730/KX-TG2740 users).
Flashing quicklyA call is being received.
SPPRIVACY[2]
For KX-TG2720/KX-TG2740 users
%&' ( )*
L1L2
+ 
						

							7
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Installation
Installing the Battery
A rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery powers the handset.
Install the battery and charge it for about 15 hours before initial use (p. 8).
1
Push up on the triangle
of the battery holder to
release (#), and bring
down the holder ($).
2
Insert the battery into the
handset as shown, matching
the correct polarity.
3
Bring up the holder and insert the tab into the slot. 
Press down the top of the holder until it clicks into position.
#
$
Slot
Ta b
4
Close the handset cover until it
clicks into position. 
						

							Battery Charge
Place the handset on the charger
and charge for about 15 hours
before initial use.
•The CHARGE indicator lights, a beep
sounds and “Charging” will be
displayed. 
Note: If a fully charged battery is disconnected from the unit and plugged in again,
the LCD display will show 
“”. Charge the battery for about 15 hours to obtain
full strength.
CHARGE Indicator
Connection
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1 (Order No. KX-TCA1-G).
•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor
to feel warm during use.)
8
Installation
AC AdaptorPower Outlet 
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the handset display.
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.
Display promptBattery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged. (flashing)
Discharged 
						

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) •The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions and
ambient temperature.
•Clean the charge contacts of the handset and the charger with a soft, dry
cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust
or high humidity.Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.
•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the
charger until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “” flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—
“Recharge battery” is displayed,
—“ ” flashes on the display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in
use.
•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display
will continually indicate “Recharge battery” and/or “” will flash when the
handset is lifted off the charger.
•If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 15HRS”
and “” when you place the handset on the charger. The handset will not work.
Keep charging.
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 8):
OperationOperating time
While in use (TALK)
While not in use (Standby)
While using the Reception Booster feature (p. 23)Up to 3.5 hours
Up to 7 days
Up to 2.7 hours
Recharge battery
11:30AM
SPPRIVACY[2] 
						

							10
Registration
The handset display shows the instructions as 
shown on the right.
1
Base unit:Press (MUTE).
•The MUTE indicator light flashes.
2
Handset:
#Press the soft key ( ).
$Wait until a long beep sounds and the
display shows the registered number.
The registration will be then complete.
•The registered number “[1]”to“[8]” is shown on the bottom right of the
display. 
•You can stop registration by pressing (SNOOZE/ALARM)or (OFF)on the
handset and pressing (MUTE)on the base unit.
•The displays will vary depending on which base unit model this handset is
registered to.
OK
Ex. Extension number 2
This cordless handset must be registered at the KX-TG2700/KX-TG2720/
KX-TG2730/KX-TG2740 base unit. The handset will be assigned the
extension number at registration. Only one handset can be registered at a
time. Make sure the base unit and the other handsets are not being
used. Registration must be completed within 1 minute.
To re-register a handset to a different base unit of the same model, see pages
62 and 63.
Press MUTE on
base unit, then
OK on handset to
register handset
SPPRIVACY[
-]
OK
Handset
Registering
SPPRIVACY[
-]
Handset [2]
Registered
SPPRIVACY[2]
•The illustration of the base unit is 
the KX-TG2730.
(MUTE) Button and Indicator
Press MUTE on
base unit, then
OK on handset to
register handset
              [-]O KO K
Soft Key (   O K   )