Panasonic Kx Fpg176 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Ink film – installing / replacing!
1
Open the front cover by pulling up the center
part.Center part
Front cover
2
Push the back cover open button (green) on
the right side of the unit.
OR
Push the back cover open lever (green)
inside of the unit.
Back cover
open button 
(green)
Back cover 
open lever (green)OR
3
Open the back cover.
lFor first time installation of the supplied ink
film, skip to step 6.Back cover
Install the included ink film or replace the used ink film with a new one. 
The following ink films are available for replacement.
Model No. KX-FA53:Replacement film (1 roll)
Model No. KX-FA55:Replacement film (2 rolls)
Each roll prints about 150 letter-sized pages. See page 8 for accessory information.
4
For replacement only
Pull out the blue gear and remove the used
ink film. Remove the used core.
Used
ink film
Blue 
gear
Used core
(continued) 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Note:
lThe ink film is completely safe to touch, and will not
rub off on your hands like carbon paper.
8
Close the back cover securely by pushing
down on the dotted area at both ends (
#).
Close the front cover securely (
$).
lThe following will be displayed while the unit
is checking that there is no slack in the ink
film.
Display:PLEASE WAIT
Dotted 
area
Front cover
DisplayBack cover
1
2
5
For replacement only
Remove the stoppers and tags from the new
ink film. Find the “T” shaped gear (blue).
Tags
New ink film
“T” shaped gear (blue)Stopper Stopper
6
Insert the blue core of the front ink film roll
into the right slot of the unit (
#). Insert the
“T” shaped gear (blue) into the left slot of the
unit (
$).
Insert the rear ink film roll (
%).23
1
“T” shaped 
gear (blue)
Left 
slotRear ink film roll
Front ink 
film roll
Right 
slot
Blue core
“T” shaped gear (blue)
Ink film
7
Turn the “T” shaped gear (blue) in the
direction of the arrow. 
lMake sure that the ink film is 
wrapped around the blue core 
at least once.
SlackReverse
Tight
Correct
Blue core
The ink film is not wrapped 
around the blue core.
Incorrect 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Recording paper!
1
Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper
jam.
2
Pull the tension plate forward and hold open
while inserting the paper.
lThe paper should not be over the tab.
lIf the paper is not inserted correctly,
readjust the paper, or the paper may jam.
Tension plate
Tab
Side to be printed
face down.
Stack of 
paper
CorrectIncorrect
To add paper
1.Pull the tension plate forward and hold open while
removing all of the installed paper.
2.Add paper to the stack of paper you removed and
straighten.
3.Fan the stack of paper.
4.Pull the tension plate forward and hold open while
inserting the paper.Tension plate
Letter, legal or A4 size recording paper can be loaded. The unit can hold up to 50 sheets of 
60 g/m2to 75 g/m2(16 lb. to 20 lb.) paper or 30 sheets of 90 g/m2(24 lb.) paper.
See the note for paper specifications on page 97.
For superior results, we recommend Hammermill®Jet Print paper.
Tab
Slot
Paper tray
Paper tray!
Insert the tab on the paper tray into the
slot on the back of the unit.
Note:
lDo not place the unit in areas where the
paper tray may be obstructed (i.e. by a 
wall, etc.).
To use legal size paper
Please purchase a legal paper tray,
Model No. KX-FA51 (p. 8) and install
as shown on the left.
A4 paper 
guide
Upper slot
Lower slot Bottom tabPaper tray
To use A4 size paper
Insert the bottom tab on the A4 paper guide into the
lower slot. Press the guide into the upper slot.
lChange the recording paper size (feature #16 on 
page 69).
KX-FA51
Legal paper tray 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Connections!
To the single 
telephone line
jack (RJ11C) To the power 
outlet
(120 V, 60 Hz)
Telephone 
line cord Power cord
Power surge
protector(          )
Line surge
protector(         )
1
Connect the telephone line cord.
2
Connect the power cord.
Note:
lThe warranty does not cover damage due to power line surges or lightning. For additional equipment
protection, we recommend the use of a surge protector. The following types are available: TELESPIKE
BLOK MODELTSB (TRIPPE MFG. CO.), SPIKE BLOK MODELSK6-0 (TRIPPE MFG. CO.), SUPER
MAX (PANAMAX) or MP1 (ITW LINX).
Caution:
lWhen you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily
accessible.
To use the fax machine with a computer on the same line
l We recommend you use separate wall jacks for the fax machine and the computer.
l Set the fax machine to TELmode (p. 46).
l The device which has the shortest ring setting will answer the call first.
l If the computer provides a port for a telephone line, connect the fax machine to this port on the computer. 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Date and time, your logo and facsimile
telephone number!
You should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. This
information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit.
Fax Correspondence
Your logoYour facsimile telephone numberDate and time
FROM : Panasonic FaxExample:FAX NO. : 1234567Feb. 26 2002 09:02AM  P1
Setting the date and time
DisplaySTOP
SETMENU
To correct a mistake
lPress (or )to move the cursor to the
incorrect number, and make the correction.
If you register with the openLCR service
lFollow quick and easy procedure to activate
(see pages 89–92 and the booklet
“Instructions for Activating the openLCR
Features”).
lThe openLCR service will automatically set
the date and time. No set up by user is
necessary.
Note:
lYou can enter the number by pressing +or
-in steps 4 and 5. In this case, press )
to move the cursor.
lThe accuracy of the clock is approximately
±60 seconds a month.
6
Press w.
lThe next feature will be displayed.
7
Pressp. YOUR LOGO
PRESS SET
1
Pressp.
Display:
2
Press (or )until the following is
displayed.
3
Press w.
Cursor
Example:
4
Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting
2 digits for each, using the dial keypad.
Example:August 10, 2002
Press 081002.
5
Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting 
2 digits for each, using the dial keypad.
Press *to select “AM” or “PM”.
Example:3:15PM
1.Press 0315.
2.Press *until “PM” is displayed.
M:08/D:10/Y:02
TIME: 03:15PM
M:08/D:10/Y:02
TIME: 03:15AM
M:08/D:10/Y:02
TIME: 12:00AM
M:01/D:01/Y:02
TIME: 12:00AM
SET DATE & TIME
PRESS SET
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH] 
						

							1
Pressp.
Display:
2
Press (or )until the following is
displayed.
3
Press w.
4
Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using
the dial keypad. See the next page for details.
Example:“Bill”
1.Press 22 times.
Cursor
2.Press 46 times.
3.Press 56 times.
4.Press )to move the cursor to the next
space and press 56 times.
5
Press w.
lThe next feature will be displayed.
6
Pressp.YOUR FAX NO.
PRESS SET
LOGO=Bill
LOGO=Bil
LOGO=Bi
LOGO=B
LOGO=
AAAAAAAAA
YOUR LOGO
PRESS SET
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
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Setup (Base Unit)
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Setting your logo
(Hyphen)
FLASH/CALL WAIT
(Delete)
STOP
MUTE
(Insert)
Display
SETMENU
To correct a mistake
lPress (or )to move the cursor to the
incorrect character, and make the correction.
To delete a character
lMove the cursor to the character you want to
delete and press {.
To insert a character
1.Press (or )to move the cursor to the
position to the right of where you want to
insert the character.
2.Press rto insert a space and enter
the character.
Note:
lYou can enter your logo by pressing +or
-(see the next page) in step 4. In this
case, press )to move the cursor.
The logo can be your company, division or name. 
						

							FLASH/CALL WAIT
STOP MUTE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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Setup (Base Unit)
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KeysCharacters
1[]{}+–/=,._`:;?|
ABCabc2 
DEFdef3
GHIghi4
JKLjkl5
MNOmno6
PQRSpqrs7
TUVtuv8
WXYZwxyz9
0()!#$%&¥?@^’®
To select characters with the dial keypad
Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below.
To select characters using +or -
Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select characters using +or -.
1.Press +or -until the desired character is 
displayed.
2.Press 
)to move the cursor to the next space.
lThe character displayed in step 1 is inserted.
3.Return to step 1 to enter the next character.
Display order of characters
Capital 
alphabet
Lower case 
alphabetNumber
Symbol: Pressing
: Pressing
Hyphenbutton (To insert a hyphen.)
Insertbutton (To insert one character or one space.)
Deletebutton (To delete a character.)
key (To move the cursor to the left.)
key (To move the cursor to the right.)
To enter another character using the same number key, move the cursor to the next
space. 
						

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Setup (Base Unit)
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Setting your facsimile telephone number
1
Pressp.
Display:
2
Press (or )until the following is
displayed.
3
Press w.
4
Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 
20 digits, using the dial keypad.
Example:
5
Press w.
lThe next feature will be displayed.
6
Pressp.SENDING REPORT
MODE=ERROR   [±]
NO.=1234567
NO.=
YOUR FAX NO.
PRESS SET
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
(Hyphen)
FLASH/CALL WAIT
SETMENU
(Delete)
STOP
Display
Note:
lYou can enter your facsimile telephone number by
pressing +or -in step 4. If you use +or 
-, press )to move the cursor.
lThe *button replaces the digit with a “+” and the #
button replaces it with a space.
Example(using the dial keypad):  +234  5678
Press *234#5678.
lTo enter a hyphen in a telephone number, press
ÍÎ.
To correct a mistake
lPress (or )to move the cursor to the incorrect
number, and make the correction.
To delete a number
lMove the cursor to the number you want to delete and
press {. 
						

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Setup (Handset)
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Location)
l To make/answer/end calls 
(p. 22, 23).
l Dial 1: To repeat the recorded 
messages (p. 58).
l Dial 2: To skip the recorded 
messages (p. 58).
l Dial 4: To play new recorded 
messages (p. 58).
l Dial 5: To play all recorded 
messages (p. 58).
l Dial 7: To turn AUTO 
ANSWER on (p. 58).
l Dial 9: To turn AUTO 
ANSWER off (p. 58).
l To change from pulse to tone 
during dialing.
l To access special telephone 
services such as call waiting 
(p. 31) or for transferring  
extension calls.
l To listen to recorded 
messages (p. 58).
l To select a clear channel 
   (p. 22).
l To enter programming (p. 26).l To stop viewing (p. 32).
l To page the base unit 
(p. 24, 25).
l To erase an item (p. 29).l To erase caller information 
(p. 34).
l To redial the last number dialed 
from the handset.
l To insert a pause during dialing.
l To receive a fax (p. 46). 
l To adjust volume (p. 21).l To search for a stored 
name (p. 30).
l To view caller information 
(p. 32).
l Backlit LCD display:
The lighted display will stay on 
for a few seconds after 
pressing a handset button or 
lifting the handset off the base 
unit.
Belt clip
To install the belt clip
To remove the belt clip
Headset (optional)
Plugging the headset into the handset
allows a hands-free telephone
conversation. For best results, use the
Panasonic headset Model No. KX-TCA88.
See page 8 for accessory information.
To connect the headset
Belt clip and headset! 
						

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Setup (Handset)
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Battery life
If your Panasonic battery is fully charged;
— the battery life will last up to 4.5 hours while in
use (in conversation) near the base unit within
about 3 m (10
).
— the battery life will last up to 3.5 hours while in
use (in conversation) away from the base unit.
— it will last for up to about 11 days while not in
use (off the base unit).
lBattery life may vary depending on usage
conditions and ambient temperature.
(flashing) Handset display
Fully charged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged. Battery strength
Battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the
handset display while the handset is in use, or for
about 5 seconds after using the handset.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
— the handset beeps intermittently while it is in
use, or
— the following is shown and “” flashes on
the handset display.
Display:
lRecharge the handset battery for more than 15
minutes, or the display will continue showing the
above indication.Rechargebattery
Automatic security code setting
Whenever you place the handset on the base
unit, the unit will automatically select one of a
million security codes. These codes help to avoid
unauthorized use of your telephone line by
another cordless telephone.
Lay the handset in the cradle of the base unit for
about 6 hours before initial use.
lAbeep will sound, and the following will be
displayed for an instant on the base unit.
Display:
!
The display will show
the date and time.
lIf the base unit is in use, a beep may not sound
and the above display may not be shown.
lWhile charging, the battery strength mark (see
below) will be shown on the handset display. CHARGING
Note:
lClean the handset and the base unit charge
contacts with a dry cloth once a month, or the
battery may not charge properly.
lThe battery cannot be overcharged.
Battery charge)
Charge 
contacts
Base unit 
display
Handset 
display