Panasonic Kx Fpg372 Operating Instructions Manual

							Connections and Setup
21For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Battery charge
Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit 
for about 15 hours before initial use.
LA beep will sound, and the following will be 
displayed for an instant on the base unit.
Base unit display:CHARGING
The display will show the date and time.
LIf the base unit is in use, a beep may not 
sound and the message may not be shown.
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 strength
You can check the battery strength on the 
handset display.
Battery life
If your Panasonic battery is fully charged;
–the battery life will last up to 5 hours while in 
use (in conversation).
–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.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
–the handset beeps intermittently while it is in 
use, or
–the following is shown and “123” flashes 
on the handset display.
Handset display:
Recharge
01 234
LRecharge the handset battery for more than 
15 minutes, or the display will continue 
showing the indication.
Automatic security code setting
The security code helps to avoid unauthorized 
use of your telephone line by another cordless 
telephone. Whenever you place the handset on 
the base unit, the unit will automatically select 
one of more than a million security codes. 
Charge 
contacts
Base unit 
display
Handset 
display
Handset displayBattery strength
12223Fully charged
1 223Medium
123Low
01 234 
(flashing)Needs to be recharged. 
						

							Connections and Setup
22For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Case 1: Using the fax machine only
Telephone wiring image in 
house or office
ConnectionsWhen you are IN the house or 
office
How to set up
Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing 
{AUTO ANSWER} until the following is 
displayed.
How to receive calls with the base unit
1When the fax machine rings, press 
{DIGITAL SP-PHONE} on the base unit, or 
lift the handset and press {TA L K} or {SP-
PHONE} on the handset.
2If document reception is required, a fax 
calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or no 
sound is heard, press {FA X / S TA R T}.
LThe fax machine will start fax reception.
Single 
telephone 
line
Fax machine
To a single 
telephone line
jack 
To a power 
outlet
Power cord
Telephone 
line cord
{AUTO ANSWER}
{FAX/START}
{SET}
{DIGITAL SP-PHONE} {+}{-}
{
SP-PHONE}
{TALK}
ON  
OFF
TEL MODE 
						

							Connections and Setup
23For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
How to receive calls with the handset
1When the fax machine rings, lift the handset 
and press {TA L K} or {SP-PHONE}.
2When document reception is required, a fax 
calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or no 
sound is heard, press {*}{#}{9} (pre-
selected fax activation code) firmly.
LA single beep will be heard.
LThe fax machine will start fax reception.
Note:
LTo receive fax documents using the handset, 
you must set the remote fax activation to on 
(feature #41, page 90) beforehand.
LYou can change the fax activation code in 
feature #41 (page 90).
When you are OUT of the 
house or office
How to set up
1Set feature #77 to TAD/FAX mode 
(page 92) beforehand.
2Press {AUTO ANSWER} until the following 
is displayed.
LThe display will show the number of 
rings before the unit answers a call in 
TAD/FAX mode.
LIf necessary, press {+} or {-} to select 
the desired ring setting and press 
{SET}.
How to receive calls
If the call is a phone call, the fax machine will 
record a voice message automatically.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine 
will receive a fax automatically.
Note:
LDo not connect an answering machine to the 
same telephone line. If connected, set 
automatic answer feature to off.
LDo not subscribe to Voice Mail service.
LIf you have already subscribed to Distinctive 
Ring service, refer to page 66.
LIf the fax machine is used only for fax 
reception, refer to page 64.
ON  
OFF
TAD/FAX MODE
2 RINGS 
						

							Connections and Setup
24For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Case 2: Using the fax machine with an extension 
telephone
Telephone wiring image in 
house or office
ConnectionsWhen you are IN the house or 
office
How to set up
Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing 
{
{{ {AUTO ANSWER}
}} } until the following is 
displayed.
Room
Extension 
telephoneFax machineRoomSingle 
telephone 
line
To a single 
telephone line
jack 
To a power 
outlet
Power cord
Telephone 
line cord
{AUTO ANSWER}
{FAX/START}
{SET}
{DIGITAL SP-PHONE} {+}{-}
{SP-PHONE}
{TALK}
ON  
OFF
TEL MODE 
						

							Connections and Setup
25For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
How to receive calls with the base unit
1When the fax machine rings, press 
{DIGITAL SP-PHONE} on the base unit, or 
lift the handset and press {TA L K} or {SP-
PHONE} on the handset.
2If document reception is required, a fax 
calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or no 
sound is heard, press {FAX/START}.
LThe fax machine will start fax reception.
How to receive calls with the handset
1When the fax machine rings, lift the 
handset and press {TA L K} or {SP-
PHONE}.
2When document reception is required, a fax 
calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or no 
sound is heard, press {*}{#}{9} (pre-
selected fax activation code) firmly.
LA single beep will be heard.
LThe fax machine will start fax reception.
Note:
LTo receive fax documents using the handset, 
you must set the remote fax activation to on 
(feature #41, page 90) beforehand.
LYou can change the fax activation code in 
feature #41 (page 90).
How to receive calls with an extension 
telephone
1When the extension telephone rings, lift the 
handset of the extension telephone.
2When document reception is required, a fax 
calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or no 
sound is heard, press {*}{#}{9} (pre-
selected fax activation code) firmly.
3Replace the handset.
LThe fax machine will start fax reception.
Note:
LTo receive fax documents using the 
extension telephone, you must set the 
remote fax activation to on (feature #41, 
page 90) beforehand.
LYou can change the fax activation code in 
feature #41 (page 90).
When you are OUT of the 
house or office
How to set up
1Set feature #77 to TAD/FAX mode 
(page 92) beforehand.
2Press {AU TO  A N SW E R} until the following 
is displayed.
LThe display will show the number of 
rings before the unit answers a call in 
TAD/FAX mode.
LIf necessary, press {+} or {-} to select 
the desired ring setting and press 
{SET}.
How to receive calls
If the call is a phone call, the fax machine will 
record a voice message automatically.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine 
will receive a fax automatically.
Note:
LDo not connect an answering machine to the 
same telephone line. If connected, set 
automatic answer feature to off.
LDo not subscribe to Voice Mail service.
LIf you have already subscribed to Distinctive 
Ring service, refer to page 66.
LIf the fax machine is used only for fax 
reception, refer to page 64.
ON  
OFF
TAD/FAX MODE
2 RINGS 
						

							Connections and Setup
26For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Case 3: Using the fax machine with a computer
Telephone wiring image in 
house or office
ConnectionsNote:
LIf you are subscribed to the ADSL service, 
fax transmission/reception may be disturbed, 
or you may hear interference noise during 
telephone conversation. A filter to prevent 
this is provided from your service company. 
Please attach the filter to the telephone line 
cord of the fax machine.
When you are IN the house or 
office
Computer Fax machine
Single 
telephone
line
To a single 
telephone line
jack 
To a power 
outlet
Power cord
Telephone 
line cord
Telephone 
line cordTo a single 
telephone 
line jack 
Filter
{AUTO ANSWER}
{FAX/START}
{SET}
{DIGITAL SP-PHONE} {+}{-}
{SP-PHONE}
{TALK} 
						

							Connections and Setup
27For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
How to set up
Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing 
{AUTO ANSWER} until the following is 
displayed.
How to receive calls with the base unit
1When the fax machine rings, press 
{DIGITAL SP-PHONE} on the base unit, or 
lift the handset and press {TA L K} or {SP-
PHONE} on the handset.
2If document reception is required, a fax 
calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or no 
sound is heard, press {FAX/START}.
LThe fax machine will start fax reception.
How to receive calls with the handset
1When the fax machine rings, lift the 
handset and press {TA L K} or {SP-
PHONE}.
2When document reception is required, a fax 
calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or no 
sound is heard, press {*}{#}{9} (pre-
selected fax activation code) firmly.
LA single beep will be heard.
LThe fax machine will start fax reception.
Note:
LTo receive fax documents using the handset, 
you must set the remote fax activation to on 
(feature #41, page 90) beforehand.
LYou can change the fax activation code in 
feature #41 (page 90).
When you are OUT of the 
house or office
How to set up
1Set feature #77 to TAD/FAX mode 
(page 92) beforehand.
2Press {AU TO  A N SW E R} until the following 
is displayed.
LThe display will show the number of 
rings before the unit answers a call in 
TAD/FAX mode.
LIf necessary, press {+} or {-} to select 
the desired ring setting and press 
{SET}.
How to receive calls
If the call is a phone call, the fax machine will 
record a voice message automatically.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine 
will receive a fax automatically.
Note:
LDo not connect an answering machine to the 
same telephone line. If connected, set 
automatic answer feature to off.
LDo not subscribe to Voice Mail service.
LIf you have already subscribed to Distinctive 
Ring service, refer to page 66.
LIf the fax machine is used only for fax 
reception, refer to page 64.
ON
OFF
TEL MODE
ON
OFF
TAD/FAX MODE
2 RINGS 
						

							Help Button
28For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Help Button
Help function 
You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows.
1Press {
{{ {HELP}
}} }.
PRESS NAVI.[( )] 
& SET
2Press {
{{ {<
> >}
}} } until the desired item is 
displayed.
1.How to send faxes with the voice guide.
SEND GUIDE
PRESS SET
2.How to set the date, time, your logo and 
fax number.
QUICK SET UP
PRESS SET
3.How to program the features.
FEATURE LIST
PRESS SET
4.How to store names and telephone 
numbers in the directory and how to dial 
them.
DIRECTORY
PRESS SET
5.Help with problems operating the 
answering device.
TAD OPERATION
PRESS SET
6.Help with problems sending/receiving 
faxes.
FAX SND/RCV
PRESS SET
7.How to use the copier function.
COPIER
PRESS SET8.Frequently asked questions and 
answers.
Q and A
PRESS SET
9.Explanation of error messages shown 
on the display.
ERRORS
PRESS SET
10.List of available reports.
REPORTS
PRESS SET
11.How to use the Caller ID service.
CALLER ID
PRESS SET
3Press {
{{ {SET}
}} }.
PRINTING
{SET}
{HELP} {} 
						

							Vo l u m e
29For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Vol um e
Adjusting handset volume
Ringer volume
3 levels (high/low/off) are available.
Make sure the handset is idle.
1Press {FUNCTION}.
2Press {e} or {v} repeatedly until the 
arrow points to “Ringer volume”.
Save directory
)Ringer volume
Ringer pattern
3Press {>}.
4Press {e} or {v} to select the desired 
volume.
LThe current ringer will sound.
5Press {>}.
To turn the ringer off:
1.Press {FUNCTION}
.
2.Press {e} or {v} repeatedly until the arrow 
points to “Ringer volume”.
Save directory
)Ringer volume
Ringer pattern
3.Press {>}.
4.Press {v} repeatedly until the following is 
displayed and press {>}.
Ringer off
V^ )=Save
To turn the ringer back on, press {e} or {v}.
5.Press {>}.While the ringer volume is set to off:
When a call is received, the handset will not ring.
Ringer pattern
LYou can select one of six ringer patterns.
1.Press {FUNCTION}.
2.Press {v} or {e} repeatedly until the arrow 
points to “Ringer pattern”.
Ringer volume
)Ringer pattern
Program
3.Press {>}.
4.Press {v} or {e} to select the desired ringer 
pattern.
5.Press {>}.
6.Press {OFF}.
Handset receiver volume
3 levels (high/middle/low) are available.
While using {TA L K}, press {e} or {v}.
Speaker volume
6 levels (high to low) are available.
While using the {SP-PHONE}, press {e} or 
{v}.
Note:
LWhen you replace the battery, the selected 
volume setting will return to the default 
setting. Reprogram if necessary.
{>}{e}{v}
{TALK}
{SP-PHONE}
{FUNCTION}
{OFF} 
						

							Volume
30For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Adjusting base unit volume
Ringer volume
4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available.
While the unit is idle, press {
{{ {+
++ +}
}} } or {
{{ {-
-- -}
}} }.
LIf any documents are in the document 
entrance, you cannot adjust the ringer 
volume. Confirm that there are no documents 
in the entrance.
To turn the ringer off:
1Press {
{{ {-
-- -}
}} } repeatedly until the following is 
displayed.
RINGER OFF= OK?
YES:SET/NO:STOP 
2Press {
{{ {SET}
}} }.
RINGER OFF
LTo turn the ringer back on, press {
{{ {+
++ +}
}} }.
While the ringer volume is set to off:
When a call is received, the unit will not ring and 
will display the following.
INCOMING CALL
Ringer pattern
LYou can select one of three ringer patterns. 
Change the setting (feature #17, page 88). 
The ringer pattern you selected will sound 
when the unit receives a call.
Speaker volume
8 levels (high to low) are available.
While using the speakerphone, press {
{{ {+
++ +}
}} } or 
{
{{ {-
-- -}
}} }.
Fax voice guidance volume
9 levels (high to off) are available.
While listening to the fax voice guidance, 
press {
{{ {+
++ +}
}} } or {
{{ {-
-- -}
}} }.
Answering device volume
9 levels (high to off) are available.
While listening to the recorded messages, 
press {
{{ {+
++ +}
}} } or {
{{ {-
-- -}
}} }.
{SET} {+}{-}