Panasonic Integrated Telephone System Kx Ts880 Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Integrated Telephone System
Model No. KX-TS880
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for 
future reference.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate 
service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/help  for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico.
Consulte “Guía Rápida en Español”, página 37.
Please register your product: http://www.panasonic.com/prodreg
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Introduction
Accessory information ................ 3
Important Information
For your safety ........................... 4
Important safety instructions ...... 4
For best performance ................. 5
Other information ....................... 5
Specifications ............................. 5
Preparation
Controls ...................................... 6
Display ....................................... 7
Battery installation and 
replacement ............................... 8
Connections ............................... 9
Symbols used in these 
operating instructions ............... 10
Setting up the  unit before 
use ........................................... 11
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls ............................. 12
Answering calls ........................ 13
Useful features during a call..... 14
One-Touch Dialer
One-touch dialer....................... 15
Speed Dialer
Speed dialer ............................. 17
Phonebook
Phonebook ............................... 18
Chain dial ................................. 19
Programming
Programmable settings ............ 20
Special instructions for 
programmable settings............. 22
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service............. 23
Caller list .................................. 24 Voice Mail Service
Voice mail service .................... 27
Useful Information
Optional headset ..................... 28
Desk mount setup.................... 29
Wall mount setup ..................... 30
Troubleshooting ....................... 32
FCC and other information ...... 35
Guía Rápida En Español
Guía rápida en español ........... 37
Appendix
Customer services ................... 45
Warranty (For United States 
and Puerto Rico)....
.................. 46
Index
Index ........................................ 48
Table of Contents
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For your future reference
We recommend keeping a record of the foll
owing information to assist with any 
repair under warranty.
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
To order replacement accessories, please contact your nearest Panasonic 
dealer for sales information (page 45).
No. Accessory item Quantity
1 Handset
Order no. : PQJXF0102Z  (White)
PQJXF0101Z (Black) 1
2 Handset cord
Order no. : PQJA10152Z (White)
PQJA10152W (Black) 1
3 Telephone line cord
Order no. : PQJA10075Z 1
123
Attach your purchase receipt here.
Introduction
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For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of 
life/property, read this section 
carefully before using the product to 
ensure proper and safe operation of 
your product.
WARNING
Installation≥To prevent the risk of fire or electrical 
shock, do not expose the product to rain 
or any type of moisture.
≥ Unplug this unit from power outlets if it 
emits smoke, an abnormal smell or 
makes unusual noise. These conditions 
can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm 
that smoke has stopped and contact the 
Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-
PANA (1-800-211-7262).
Operating safeguards≥Do not disassemble the product.
≥ Do not spill liquids (detergents, 
cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone line 
cord plug, or allow it to become wet at 
all. This may cause a fire. If the 
telephone line cord plug becomes wet, 
immediately pull it from the telephone 
wall jack, and do not use.
CAUTION
Installation and location≥Never install telephone wiring during an 
electrical storm.
≥ Never install telephone line jacks in wet 
locations unless the jack is specifically 
designed for wet locations.
≥ Never touch uninsulated telephone wires 
or terminals unless the telephone line 
has been disconnected at the network 
interface.
≥ Use caution when installing or modifying 
telephone lines.
≥ This product is unable to make calls 
when the call restriction feature is turned 
on (only phone numbers stored in the 
unit as emergency numbers can be 
called.)
Battery≥ We recommend using the batteries 
noted on page 8.
≥ Do not mix old and new batteries.
Important safety 
instructions
When using your product, basic safety 
precautions should always be 
followed to reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, and injury to persons, 
including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for 
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, 
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet 
basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a  cordless type) during an electrical 
storm. There may be a remote risk of 
electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a 
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the batteries indicated in this 
manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a 
fire. They may explode. Check with 
local codes for possible special disposal 
instructions.
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Information
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For best performance
Environment≥The product should be kept free from 
excessive smoke, dust, high 
temperature, and vibration.
≥ The product should not be exposed to 
direct sunlight.
≥ Do not place heavy objects on top of the 
product.
≥ The product should be kept away from 
heat sources such as radiators, cookers, 
etc. It should not be placed in rooms 
where the temperature is less than 0°C 
(32°F) or greater than 40°C (104°F). 
Damp basements should also be 
avoided.
Routine care≥Wipe the outer surface of the product 
with a soft moist cloth.
≥ Do not use benzine, thinner, or any 
abrasive powder.
Other information
Notice for product disposal, 
transfer, or return
≥This product can store your private/
confidential information. To protect your 
privacy/confidentiality, we recommend 
that you erase information such as 
phonebook, one-touch dial, speed dial or 
caller list entries from the memory before 
you dispose of, transfer, or return the 
product.
Specifications
Power source:
From telephone line
From 3 AA (LR6, R6, UM-3) batteries
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Approx. 93 mm k  172 mm k 220 mm 
( 3 
21/32  k  6 77/100 k  8 21/32)
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 550  g (1.21 lb.)
Operating conditions:
0 °C–40 °C (32 °F–104 °F), 
20 % j80 % relative air humidity (dry)
Note:
≥ Design and specifications are subject to 
change without notice.
≥ The illustrations in these instructions 
may vary slightly from  the actual product.
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Controls
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REDIALPA U S EAUTO/LOWERCLEARPROGRAM/EXIT
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1 {HOLD } (page 14)
2 {PROGRAM/EXIT } (page 11, 
15, 17, 20, 22)
3 {REDIAL } (page 12)
4 {CLEAR } (page 12, 17, 18, 19, 
22)
5 {AU TO/ L OW ER } (page 15, 17)
6 {PA U S E } (page 13)
7 Display (page 7)
8 RINGER indicator (page 13)
9 {£ } (TONE) (page 14) :
{FLASH } (page 14)
; {MUTE } (page 14)
< {SP-PHONE } (Speakerphone) 
(page 12, 13, 15, 17, 24)
{ HEADSET } (page 28)
= Navigator key ( {3} , {4} , {2} , 
{ 1} ) (page 18, 19, 24)
> {OK } (page 11, 15, 20, 22, 24)
? One-touch dial buttons 
(page 15)
@ Dial key buttons/memory 
station numbers (page 17)
A RINGER selector (page 13)
How to use the Navigator key and  {OK } button
This key has five active areas  that are indicated by arrows and  {OK }.
≥ Pressing the up and down arrows allows you to enter the Caller List 
and scroll through the function menu. 
≥ Pressing the right and left arrows allows you to enter the Phonebook 
and move the cursor when entering items. The right arrow also use 
to select the desired item.
≥ The  {OK } button is used to select and confirm desired item.
Throughout this Operating Instructions, t he navigator key is indicated by the 
arrows { 4}, {3 }, { 2}  or {1}  and  {OK }.
OK
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Display
Display items
Item Meaning
You have checked this caller informat ion, answered the call or called 
back the caller from the caller list (page 24).
The phone line is in SP-PHONE (speakerphone) call mode (page 12). 
The display flashes when the battery power is low. To replace the 
batteries, see page 8.
QThe second call has been received while talking (page 14).
P{ PAU S E } was pressed while dialing or storing phone numbers.
F{FLASH } was pressed while storing phone numbers.
${£ } was pressed while dialing.
#{#} was pressed while dialing.
WThe phone line is in headset call mode.
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Battery installation and 
replacement
Installing the batteries
1Press down in the direction of the 
arrow and open the cover ( 1).
2Install the batteries in the proper 
order as shown ( 2), matching the 
correct polarity.
3Close the battery cover.≥ After battery installation, the unit will 
reset and “Set clock” will always 
display until the time is set.
≥ To set the clock, see page 11.
≥ Batteries are not included with the unit.
≥ Install three high quality “AA” size 
Alkaline (LR6) or Manganese (R6, UM-3) 
batteries. We recommend to use 
Panasonic batteries.
Battery life is:
jabout six months when using Alkaline 
batteries.
j about three months when using 
Manganese batteries.
≥ Battery life may depend on usage 
conditions and ambient temperature.
≥ Make sure batteries were inserted 
properly inphase to ensure the 
functionality of this unit.
Replacing the batteries
If “ ” flashes, the battery power is 
low. Install new batteries as soon as 
possible. If batteries are not replaced 
even after the “ ” is displayed, the 
unit may not work properly.
≥ Store the desired items in the 
phonebook, because after the battery 
replacement, the information stored in 
the redial list will be cleared.
1Disconnect the telephone line 
cord from the unit.
2Press down in the direction of the 
arrow and open the cover.
3Replace the batteries with new 
ones using correct polarity (+, –), 
and close the cover.
4Connect the telephone line cord 
to the unit.
THE UNIT MAY NOT WORK 
PROPERLY WITHOUT BATTERIES.
Battery precautions:
The batteries should be used 
correctly, otherwise the unit may be 
damaged by battery leakage.
≥Do not mix different types of batteries.
≥ Do not charge, short-circuit, 
disassemble, heat or dispose of in fire.
≥ Remove all the batteries when 
replacing.
Note:≥If you do not install the batteries or if 
the battery power is low, the display will 
become blank. Readjust the time after 
the battery replacement.
≥ Replace all the batteries every six 
months if using Alkaline batteries, or 
misoperation may occur. (When you 
use Manganese batteries, replace all 
of them every three months.)
≥ Do not use nickel-cadium batteries.
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Connections
Connect the handset cord (1) to the handset and the unit. Connect the 
telephone line cord until it clicks in to the unit and telephone line jack ( 2).
After line connection, lift the hands et to check for a dial tone.
≥Use only a Panasonic handset for KX-TS880.
≥ Use only the supplied telephone line cord. Using another telephone line cord may not 
allow the unit to work properly.
* For DSL/ADSL service users
Please attach a DSL /ADSL filter (contact your DSL /ADSL provider) to the 
telephone line between the unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the 
following:
s noise is heard during conversations.
s Caller ID features do not function properly.
1
2
DSL /ADSL filter *
(Not supplied)
To single-line telephone 
jack (RJ11C)
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Symbols used in these operating instructions
Symbol Meaning
{ } The words in the brackets indicate button names on the unit.
> Proceed to the next operation.
“ ” The words in quotations indicate the menu on the display. Example: “
Save phonebook ?”
{ 4}  
/ { 3 }: “ ” Press 
{4 } or  {3}  to select the words in quotations.
Example:  {4}  / {3} : “Off”
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