Panasonic Integrated Telephone System Kx Ts880 Operating Instructions

							Preparation
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Setting up the unit 
before use
Display language
You can select “English” or 
“Español” as the display language.
The default setting is “
English”.
1{ PROGRAM/EXIT } >  { 4 } /  {3 }:
“
Change language?”  >  {OK }
2{4} / {3 }: Select the desired 
setting 
> { OK } > {PROGRAM/EXIT }
Date and time
1{PROGRAM/EXIT } >  { 4 } / { 3}:
“Set clock ?”  >  {OK }
2Enter the current year by 
selecting 2 digits.
Example:  2010
{ 1}  {0}
≥ You can select the year from 2000 
to 2099.
3{OK }
4Enter the current hour and minute 
by selecting 2 digits for each.
5{OK }≥If numbers between 0000 and 0059, 
or 1300 and 2359 are entered, the 
time will automatically set using the 
24-hour clock. Skip steps 6 and 7, 
and go to step 8.
6Press  {#} to select “AM”, “PM” or 
24-hour clock.
≥ Each time you press  {#} , the 
selection will change on the display.
Example:  9:30PM
{ 0}  { 9 } { 3}  { 0}  >   Press  {
#} until 
“9:30PM” is displayed.
7{ OK }
8Enter the current month and day 
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:  July 15
{ 0}  {7}  { 1 } { 5}
9{OK } > { PROGRAM/EXIT }≥If the date and time are entered 
wrong, “ERROR” will be displayed and 
you cannot continue  with the setting. 
Enter the correct date and time.
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{ PROGRAM/EXIT }
2{4 } / {3}: “Program ?” > {OK }
3{4 } / {3}: “Set dial mode ?” 
> {OK }
4{4 } / { 3} : Select the desired 
setting  > {OK } >  
{ PROGRAM/EXIT }Display Option
AM
PM
(Blank display)
AM
PM
24-hour 
clock
For Caller ID service users 
(page 23)
If a time display service is available 
with the Caller ID service:
≥ The Caller ID information will re-set the 
clock after the ring if:
s the adjusted time and/or date is 
incorrect.
s the time adjustment set to ON.
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Making calls
1
Lift the handset and dial the 
phone number.
2When you finish talking, place the 
handset on the cradle.
Using the speakerphone
1{SP-PHONE } >  Dial a phone 
number.
OR
Dial a phone number 
>  {SP-PHONE }
≥Speak alternately with the other 
party.
≥ If you have misdialed, press 
{SP-PHONE } and start again from 
step 1.
2When you finish talking, press 
{ SP-PHONE }.
Note:
≥ For best performance, use the 
speakerphone in a quiet environment. 
If necessary, adjust the speaker volume.
≥ You can switch to the handset by lifting it 
up. To switch back to  the speakerphone, 
press  {SP-PHONE } and place the 
handset on the cradle.
Adjusting the handset or the 
speaker volume
Press  {4 } or  {3}  repeatedly while 
talking.
≥ “o” shows one level.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 20 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.
1{REDIAL }
2{4 } / { 3} : Select the desired 
phone number.
≥ You can also scroll through the list 
by pressing  {REDIAL }.
≥ To exit the list, press 
{PROGRAM/EXIT }.
3Lift the handset or press 
{ SP-PHONE } to start calling.
Erasing a number in the redial list
1{REDIAL }
2{4 } / { 3} : Select the desired 
phone number.
3{ CLEAR }≥If “No items stored” is displayed, 
the list is empty.
4{ PROGRAM/EXIT }
Making/Answering Calls
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							Making/Answering Calls
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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, one-touch dial 
or speed dial, a pause is also needed.
Example: If you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making 
outside calls with a PBX:
1{ 9}  >  {PA U S E }
2Dial the phone number.
3Lift the handset or press 
{SP-PHONE } to start calling.
Note:
≥ A 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time  {PAU S E } is pressed. Repeat as 
needed to create longer pauses.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the unit 
rings, the ringer indicator flashes 
quickly and “
Incoming call” is 
displayed. You can answer a call by 
simply lifting the handset.
Using the speakerphone
1{ SP-PHONE }
2When you finish talking, press 
{SP-PHONE }.
Note:
≥ The ringer indicator will flash when
s a telephone number is dialed in 
“
Pulse” mode, or
s someone picks up or hangs up 
another phone connected to the same 
phone line.
This is normal.
Adjusting the unit ringer volume
You can select the ringer volume to 
HIGH, LOW or OFF. The default 
setting is HIGH.
OFF HIGH
RINGERLOW
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							Making/Answering Calls
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Useful features during 
a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an 
outside call on hold.
1Press {HOLD } during an outside 
call.
≥ If using the handset, you can place 
it on the cradle.
≥ During the hold, both party will hear 
music. For canceling music, see 
page 20.
2To release hold, lift the handset if 
the handset is on the cradle.
OR
Press  {HOLD } if the handset is off 
the cradle.
OR
Press  {SP-PHONE } if using the 
speakerphone.
Note:
≥ If another phone is connected to the 
same line, 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.
1During an outside call, press 
{MUTE }.
2To return to the conversation, 
press  {MUTE }.
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:≥ To change the flash time, see page 20.
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 and “ Q” are 
displayed after you hear the call 
waiting tone.
1Press  {FLASH } to answer the 
2nd call.
2To switch between calls, press 
{ FLASH }.
Note:
≥ Please 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.
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One-touch dialer
You can store up to 20 phone 
numbers in the one-touch dial buttons 
(10 numbers in UPPER memory 
locations and 10 numbers in LOWER 
memory locations). Do not press any 
one-touch dial buttons before storing 
to prevent misoperation.
Note:
≥If a phone number is stored in a one-touch 
dial button which already contains a phone 
number, the old number will be erased.
≥To store a number as an emergency 
number, see page 18.
UPPER memory locations
Storing phone numbers
1{PROGRAM/EXIT} > {4} / {3}: 
“Save one touch ?” > {OK}
2Enter the party’s name 
(15 characters max.)  > {OK }
3Enter the party’s phone number 
(32 digits max.)  > {OK }
4Press the one-touch dial button.≥A long beep sounds.
5{PROGRAM/EXIT }
Note:
≥We recommend you program an emergency 
number in the EMERGENCY button.
Erasing a stored number
1Press the one-touch dial button.
2{ CLEAR } >  {OK }≥A long beep sounds.
Dialing a stored number
1Lift the handset or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
2Press the one-touch dial button.
3When you finish talking, place the 
handset on the cradle or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
OR
1Press the one-touch dial button.
2Lift the handset or press 
{ SP-PHONE }.
3When you finish talking, place the 
handset on the cradle or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
LOWER memory locations
Storing phone numbers
1{PROGRAM/EXIT} > {4} / {3}: 
“Save one touch ?” > {OK}
2Enter the party’s name 
(15 characters max.) >  {OK }
3Enter the party’s phone number 
(32 digits max.)  > {OK }
4{AU TO/ L OW E R } >  Press the 
one-touch dial button.
≥ A long beep sounds.
5{PROGRAM/EXIT }
Erasing a stored number
1{AU TO/ L OW E R } >  Press the 
one-touch dial button.
2{ CLEAR } >  {OK }≥A long beep sounds.
Dialing a stored number
1Lift the handset or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
2{AU TO/ L OW E R } >  Press the 
one-touch dial button.
3  When you finish talking, place the  handset on the cradle or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
OR
1{ AU TO/ L OW E R } >  Press the 
one-touch dial button.
2Lift the handset or press 
{ SP-PHONE }.
3When you finish talking, place the 
handset on the cradle or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
One-Touch Dialer
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Index card
Use the index card to record the 
names/phone numbers stored to the 
one-touch dial buttons.
Cover
Index 
Card
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Speed dialer
You can store up to 10 numbers in the 
memory stations. The dialing buttons 
{0}  to { 9} function as memory station 
numbers. Do not press any memory 
stations before storing to prevent 
misoperation.
Note:
≥ If a phone number is stored in a dialing 
button which already contains a phone 
number, the old number will be erased.
≥ To store a number as an emergency 
number, see page 18.
Storing phone numbers
1{PROGRAM/EXIT} > {4} / {3}: 
“
Save speed dial?” > {OK}
2Enter the party’s name 
(15 characters max.)  > {OK }
3Enter the party’s phone numbers 
(32 digits max.)  > {OK }
4Press the memory station number 
({ 0}  to  {9} ).
≥ A long beep sounds.
5{PROGRAM/EXIT }
Erasing a stored number
1{AUTO /LOWER } >  Press the 
memory station number ( {0}  to 
{ 9} ) for the phone number to be 
erased.
2{ CLEAR } >  {OK }≥A long beep sounds.
Dialing a stored number
1Lift the handset or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
2{AU TO/ L OW E R } >  Press the 
memory station number 
( { 0}  to { 9}).
3When you finish talking, place the 
handset on the cradle or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
OR
1{ AU TO/ L OW E R } >  Press the 
memory station number 
( { 0}  to { 9}).
2Lift the handset or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
3When you finish talking, place the 
handset on the cradle or press 
{SP-PHONE }.
Speed Dialer
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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.
Adding entries
1{PROGRAM/EXIT }
2{4}  / {3} > “Save phonebook ?” 
> {OK }≥The display will show the number of 
stored items.
3Enter the party’s name 
(15 characters max.)  > {OK }
4Enter the party’s phone number 
(32 digits max.)  > {OK }
≥To add other entries, repeat from 
step 2.
≥ If the display shows “
Phonebook 
full” in step 2, press 
{ PROGRAM/EXIT } to exit the list. 
To erase other stored items from the 
phonebook, see page 19.
5{ PROGRAM/EXIT }
To store emergency numbers
Emergency numbers are numbers 
stored in the phonebook, one-touch 
dial and speed dial that can be dialed 
even when call restriction (page 22) is 
turned on.
To store a number as an emergency 
number, add # at the beginning of the 
party’s name except the number at 
EMERGENCY button.
Character table for entering names
≥To enter another character that is located 
on the same dial key, press  {1 } to move 
the cursor to the next space.
Correcting a mistake
Press { 2} or { 1} to move the cursor 
to the character or number you want 
to erase, then press  {CLEAR }. Enter 
the appropriate character or number.
≥ Press and hold  {CLEAR } to erase all 
characters or numbers.
KeyCharacter
{ 1}
&  ( ) , - . / 1
{2}a b  c  A B  C  2
{3}d e  f  D E  F  3
{4}g h i  G H I  4
{5}j k l  J K L  5
{6}m n o  M N O 6
{7} p q r s P Q R S   7
{ 8}
t u  v  T U  V  8
{9}w x y  z  W X Y  Z  9
{0}0  Spa c e
{ £ };
{
#} #
Phonebook
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							Phonebook
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Finding and calling a 
phonebook entry
Scrolling through all entries
1Press {2}  or {1 } to enter the 
phonebook list.
2{ 4}  / {3 }: Select the desired 
entry.
≥ Item with # at the beginning will be 
displayed with first priority if call 
restriction (page 22) is turned on.
3Lift the handset or press 
{SP-PHONE } to start calling.
Searching by first character 
(alphabetically)
1Press  {2}  or {1 } to enter the 
phonebook list.
2Press the dial key ({ 0}j{9} , {£} 
or  {
#}) which contains the 
character you are searching for 
(page 18).
≥ Press the same dial key repeatedly 
to display the first entry 
corresponding to each character 
located on that dial key.
≥ If there is no entry corresponding to 
the character you selected, the next 
entry is displayed.
3{4}  / {3 }: Scroll through the 
phonebook if necessary.
4Lift the handset or press 
{ SP-PHONE } to start calling.
Editing entries
1Press  {2}  or {1}  to enter the 
phonebook list.
2{ 4 } / { 3} : Select the desired 
entry  > {OK }
3Edit the name if necessary 
(15 characters max.: page 18) 
> { OK}
4Edit the phone number if 
necessary (32 digits max) 
> { OK} >  {PROGRAM/EXIT }
Erasing entries
1Press {2}  or {1}  to enter the 
phonebook list.
2{ 4 } / { 3} : Select the desired 
entry  > {CLEAR } >  {OK }
≥A beep sounds.
3{PROGRAM/EXIT }
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  {2}  
or  {1} .
2{4 } / { 3} : Select the desired 
entry  > {OK }
Note:
≥When storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the phonebook 
as one phonebook entry, press 
{PAU S E} 
to add pauses after the number and PIN 
as necessary (page 13).
≥ If you have rotary/pulse service, you 
need to press  {£ } before pressing  {2} 
or  {1} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone.
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Programmable settings
You can customize the unit by pr ogramming the following features.
Make sure that the handset is on the cradle and “ ” or “
W” is not 
displayed.
Programming by scrolling through the display menus
1{ PROGRAM/EXIT }
2{4}  / {3 }: Select the desired item in main menu  > {OK }
3{4}  / {3 }: Select the desired setting  > {OK }≥This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
≥ To exit the operation, press  {PROGRAM/EXIT } or wait for 60 seconds.
Note:≥ In the following table, < > indicates the default settings.
≥ The current item or setting is highlighted on the display.
Main menu Sub-menu Setting Page
Save phonebook ?jj 18
Save one touch ?jj15
Save speed dial?jj17
Program ? Change password?22
Call restrict ?j22
Set flash time ?*1900/ 700/ 600/ 400/300/ 250/ 200/ 160/ 110/ 100/ 90/ 80  j
Set dial mode ? Tone/Pulse
11
LCD contrast ?*2oooo /ooo /oo /o
j
Set hold music ?*3On/Off j
Set auto edit ?
On/Off24
Time adjustment?*4On/Off j
VM tone detect ?
On/Off27
Set clock ?j
j
11
Change language?jEnglish/Español 11
Programming
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