Panasonic Kx Fg6550 Operating Instruction Manual

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1 Introd uction and Installation
1.1 Included accessories
*1 Part numbers are subject to change without notice.
*2 To order a new battery, the part number is HHR-P104A. See page 10 for details.
*3 For replacement film, see page 10.
Note:
LIf any items are missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase.
LSave the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.
No.ItemPar t number*1QuantityNotes
14-wire telephone line cord 
with green plugsPQJA10088Z 1 ----------
22-wire telephone line cord 
with transparent plugsPQJA10075Z 1 ----------
3Cordless handset ---------- 1 ----------
4Handset cover PQYNTG6500BR 1 ----------
5Battery HHR-P104
*21 ----------
6Belt clip PQKE10377Z5 1 ----------
7Charger unit Charger:PQLV30024YB
AC adaptor:KX-TCA1-2 
(KX-TCA1)1 ----------
8Paper tray PFKS1088Y1 1 ----------
9Ink film (10 meters long) ---------- 1 prints about 30 letter-
sized pages.
*3
jOperating instructions PFQX2225Z 1 ----------
kQuick installation guide PFQW2300Z 1 ----------
lA4  paper  guide PFKS1089Z1 1 No need to install when 
using letter or legal 
paper.
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1.2 Accessory information
Accessories for this unit can be ordered online, 
by fax, or by telephone.
Please note that only orders for replacement film 
and batteries can be accepted by fax and 
telephone.
–Replacement film
*1 (KX-FA92): 35 m (114) 
× 2 rolls (Each roll will print about 113 letter-
sized pages.)
–Battery (HHR-P104A)
–Headset (KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-
TCA88HA, KX-TCA91, KX-TCA92, KX-
TCA98): Allows hands-free telephone 
conversations.
–Additional handset (KX-TGA650B)
–2-line splitter (KX-J42)
*1 To ensure the unit operates properly, we 
recommend the use of Panasonic 
replacement film. The ink film is not 
reusable. Do not rewind and use the 
ink film again.
To place an order online (for customers in 
the U.S.A. ONLY)
Visit our web site:
http://www.panasonic.com/kx-fa92
LFor questions regarding online orders:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 1-866-888-2929
To place an order by fax (replacement film 
and batteries only)
Fax: 1-800-237-9080
Include:
– your name, shipping address and telephone 
number
– credit card type, number, expiration date and 
your signature
– part number and quantity
To place an order by telephone 
(replacement film and batteries only)
Telephone: 1-800-332-5368
Fin ding th e Contro ls
1.3 Description of base 
unit buttons
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
A{MIC}
LThe built-in microphone.
B{LOCATOR/INTERCOM}{TRANSFER}
LTo page or locate the handset
(page 49).
LTo transfer a call (page 50).
C{CALLER ID}
LTo use Caller ID features (page 46).
D{LINE SELECT}
LTo select the desired line(s) during 
operation.
E{AUTO ANSWER}
LTo turn the AUTO ANSWER setting 
ON/OFF (page 27).
F{GREETING/REC}
LTo record a greeting message (page 67).
G{GREETING/CHECK}
LTo check a greeting message (page 67).
H{MEMO}
LTo record a memo message (page 72).
I{ERASE}
LTo erase recorded messages (page 69).
LTo erase a recorded greeting message 
(page 68).
J{MESSAGE}
LTo play recorded messages (page 68).
K{TONE}
LTo change from pulse to tone temporarily 
during dialing when your line has rotary 
pulse service.
L{COPY}
LTo copy a document (page 65).
M{FAX/START}{SET}
LTo start sending or receiving a fax.
LTo store a setting during programming.
N{STOP}
LTo stop an operation or programming.
O{CONF}
LTo make a conference call (page 51).
P{LINE1}
LFor LINE 1 speakerphone operation 
(page 36, 38).
Q{LINE2}
LFor LINE 2 speakerphone operation 
(page 36, 38).
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R{HOLD}
LTo put a call on hold (page 37).
S{HELP}
LTo print helpful information for quick 
reference (page 28).
T{VOLU ME}{NAVIGATOR}
LTo adjust volume (page 29).
LTo search for a stored item (page 41, 
page 56).
U{MENU}
LTo initiate or exit programming (page 76).
V{SP-PHONE}
LFor speakerphone operation (page 36, 
38).
W{MUTE}
LTo mute your voice to the other party 
during a conversation. Press this button 
again to resume the conversation.
X{FLASH/CALL WAIT}
LTo access special telephone services 
such as call waiting (page 44) or for 
transferring extension calls.
LThe flash time can be changed (feature 
#72* and feature #72# on page 83, or 
feature 0521 and feature 0522 on page 
89).
Y{REDIAL/PAUSE}
LTo redial the last number dialed from the 
base unit (page 37).
LTo insert a pause during dialing.
Description of {LINE1} and {LINE2}
L{LINE1} and {LINE2} show the status of 
each line.
– OFF: The line is free.
– ON: The line is being used.
– Flashing: A call is on hold on the handset 
or the base unit, or the telephone 
answering machine is answering a call.
– Flashing quickly: A call is being received.
1.4 Description of handset 
buttons
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
ASoft keys
LThese 3 keys are used to select functions 
displayed directly above each key. 
Functions displayed above the keys will 
change depending on the state of usage.
Example:
“{LINE1}” is displayed above the left soft key 
(1), “{LINE2}” is displayed above the middle 
soft key (2) and “{SEARCH}” is displayed 
above the right soft key (3).
To  s e l e c t  “{LINE1}” function, press the left 
soft key (1).
To  s e l e c t  “{LINE2}” function, press the 
middle soft key (2).
To  s e l e c t  “{SEARCH}” function, press the 
right soft key (3).
LWhen a function does not appear above a 
soft key, the soft key has no function.
B{TA L K}
LTo make/answer calls (page 35, 37).
C{SP-PHONE}
LFor speakerphone operation (page 36, 
37).
D{TONE}
LTo change from pulse to tone temporarily 
during dialing when your line has rotary 
pulse services.
E{HOLD/INTERCOM}
LTo put a call on hold (page 36).
LTo page or locate another handset (page 
49).
LTo transfer a call (page 50).
F{VO L.}, Navigator 
LTo adjust volume (page 28).
LTo search for a stored item (page 40).
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G{OFF}
LTo hang up (page 35, 37).
LTo stop an operation or programming.
H{MENU}
LTo initiate programming (page 85).
I{FLASH/CALL WAIT}
LTo access special telephone services 
such as call waiting (page 44) or for 
transferring extension calls.
LThe flash time can be changed (feature 
#72* and feature #72# on page 83, or 
feature 0521 and feature 0522 on page 
89).
J{REDIAL/PAUSE}
LTo redial one of the last 5 numbers dialed 
from the handset (page 36).
LTo insert a pause during dialing.
Description of handset display (Example)
1k and l icon
OFF 
(invisible)The line is free.
ON The line is being used.
Flashing A call is on hold on the 
handset or base unit, or the 
answering machine is 
answering a call.
Flashing 
quicklyA call is being received.
2Speakerphone icon
LThis icon will be displayed when you are 
using the handset speakerphone.
3Voice enhancer icon
LThis icon will be displayed when the voice 
enhancer feature is ON (page 35).
4“PRIVACY” icon
LThis icon will be displayed when the call 
privacy feature is ON (page 52). The 
base unit and other handsets cannot join 
your conversation.
5Battery icon
LThis icon shows the battery strength 
(page 23).
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6Extension number
LThe extension number of your handset is 
displayed if it has been registered to the 
base unit (page 6, 92).
7Extension icon and number
LThis will be displayed during an intercom 
(page 49), a conference call (page 51), or 
while room monitoring (page 53).
8Soft key icons
LEach icon indicates the functions of the 
corresponding soft keys which are 
located directly below the display (page 
11).
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1.5 Overview
1.5.1 Base unit1.5.2 Handset
Removing the shipping tape
Open the front cover by pulling up the center part 
(1), then remove the shipping tape (2).
1 Antennas
2 Document guides
3 Paper tray
4 Metal recording paper guide
5 Recording paper entrance
6 Recording paper exit
7 Tension plate
8 Front cover
9 Document entrance
j Document exit
k Speaker
l Green button (Back cover release button)
m Back cover
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1 Ringer/Message alert indicator
2 Antenna
3 Receiver
4 Headset jack
5 Microphone
6 Speaker
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Installation  (Bas e U nit)
1.6 Ink film
The included film roll is a starter ink film.
1.6.1 Installing the ink film
Important:
LRemove all the blue shipping tape from 
the unit before installation.
1Open the front cover by pulling up the center 
part.
2Release the back cover by pushing the green 
button (1).
LYou can also release the back cover by 
pushing in the green lever (2).
3Open the back cover.
4Insert the front ink film roll by inserting its 
blue gear into the left slot of the unit (1). 
Insert the rear ink film roll by inserting its 
white gear into the left slot of the unit (2).
LThe ink film is safe to touch and will not 
rub off on your hands like carbon paper.
LMake sure the blue gear (1) and white 
gear (2) are installed as shown.
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5Turn the gear of the blue core (1) in the 
direction of the arrow until the ink film is tight 
(2).
LMake sure that the ink film is wrapped 
around the blue core (3) at least once.
6Close the back cover securely by pushing 
down on the notched area at both ends (1).
7Close the front cover securely.
Correct
1
2
Tight 1 turn
3
Incorrect
The ink film is not wrapped 
around the blue core.
Slack/Crease
Reverse
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1.6.2 Replacing the ink film
To ensure that the unit operates properly, we 
recommend the use of Panasonic replacement 
film. See page 10 for accessory information.
LWe cannot be responsible for any damage to 
the unit or degradation of print quality which 
may occur from the use of non-Panasonic 
replacement film.
1Open the covers (see steps 1 to 3 on page 
14).
2Remove the used core (1) and used ink film 
(2).
3Remove the stoppers (1) and tags (2) from 
the new ink film (3).
4Insert the ink film and close the covers (see 
steps 4 to 7 on page 14).
1.7 Paper tray
Insert the tabs on the paper tray (1) into the 
slots on the back of the unit (2).
To use A4 size paper
Insert the tab on the A4 paper guide (1) into the 
slot on the paper tray (2) and push the guide 
until it clicks into place. Attach the paper tray to 
the back of the unit.
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Note:
LWhen you use letter or legal paper, you do 
not need to install the A4 paper guides.
LChange the recording paper size to “A4” 
(feature #16 on page 79).
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1.8 Recording paper
The unit can hold:
– Up to 30 sheets of 60 g/m2 to 80 g/m2 (16 lb. 
to 21 lb.) paper.
– Up to 20 sheets of 90 g/m
2 (24 lb.) paper.
– No more than 20 sheets of legal paper.
Please refer to page 115 for information on 
recording paper.
For superior results, we recommend 
Hammermill
® Jet Print paper.
1Pull the tension plate forward (1).
2Fan the paper to prevent paper jams.
3Insert the paper, print-side down (1).
4Push the tension plate back (1).
LIf the paper is not inserted correctly, re-
adjust the paper, or the paper may jam.
Ins ta llation (Ha nds et)
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Correct Incorrect
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1.9 Battery installation
1Insert the battery (1), and press it down until 
it snaps into the compartment.
2Close the battery cover.
1.10 Battery replacement
If battery performance diminishes, make sure 
you have cleaned the charge contacts and fully 
charged the battery. After recharging if 
“Recharge battery” is displayed and/or 
0688754 continues to flash, or “Charge for 6 
HRS” and 68885 are displayed, the battery 
needs to be replaced.
Please use only a Panasonic battery. See 
page 10 for accessory information.
LOnly use a rechargeable battery. If you 
install a non-rechargeable battery and 
start charging them, the battery may leak 
electrolyte.
1Press the notch on the battery cover firmly, 
and slide the cover.
2Replace the old battery with a new one, and 
close the cover (see the battery installation 
procedure on page 18).
Attention:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable 
powers the product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on 
how to recycle this battery.
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