Panasonic Kx Fpg378 Operating Instructions Manual

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Con nections  a nd  Setup
2.1 Connections
Caution:
LWhen you operate this product, the power 
outlet should be near the product and 
easily accessible.
2.1.1 Base unit
Note:
LTo avoid malfunction, do not position the fax 
machine near appliances such as TVs or 
speakers which generate an intense 
magnetic field.
LIf any other device is connected to the same 
telephone line, this unit may disturb the 
network condition of the device.
Using surge protectors
LThe warranty does not cover damage due to 
power line surges or lightning. For additional 
protection, we recommend the use of a surge 
protector (3).
If you use this unit with a computer or 
subscribe to an xDSL service
Fax transmission/reception may be disturbed, 
noise interference may be heard during 
telephone conversation, or Caller ID (page 39) 
may not function properly. A filter to prevent this is provided from your service company. Please 
attach the filter (1) to the telephone line cord of 
the fax machine.
1Telephone line cord
LConnect to a single telephone line jack 
(RJ11).
2Power cord
LConnect to the power outlet
(120 V, 60 Hz).
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3
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2.2 Battery charge
Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit 
for about 6 hours before initial use.
LThe unit will beep once, the [CHARGE] 
indicator (1) will light, and “Charging” will 
be displayed.
LWhen the battery is fully charged, “Charge 
completed” will be displayed.
Note:
LTo ensure the battery charges properly, 
clean the handset charge contacts (2) 
and the charger charge contacts (3) with 
a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more 
often if the unit is subject to grease, dust 
or high humidity.
LThe battery cannot be overcharged.
Battery strength
You can confirm the battery strength on the 
handset display.
Battery life
LAfter your Panasonic battery is fully charged, 
you can expect the following performance:
–it should last up to 5 hours while in use (in 
conversation).–it should last up to about 11 days while not 
in use (off the base unit).
Note:
LBattery power is consumed whenever the 
handset is off the base unit, even when the 
handset is not in use. The longer you leave 
the handset off the base unit, the time you 
can actually talk on the handset will be 
shortened. Actual battery performance 
depends on a combination of how often the 
handset is in use (in conversation) and how 
often it is not in use (off the base unit).
LOnce the battery is fully charged, you do not 
have to place the handset on the cradle of the 
base unit until “Recharge battery” is 
displayed and/or 68879 flashes. This will 
maximize the battery life.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
–“Recharge battery” is shown and/or 
68879 flashes on the handset display.
–the handset beeps intermittently while it is in 
use.
LRecharge the handset battery for more than 
15 minutes, or the display will continue 
showing the indication.
LIf the battery has been discharged, the 
handset will display “Charge for 6h” and 
68889 when you place the handset on the 
cradle of the base unit. The handset will not 
work unless the battery is charged. Continue 
charging.
Battery iconsBattery strength
67779Fully charged
68779Medium
68879Low
LWhen flashing: 
Needs to be charged
68889Discharged
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3
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2.3 Selecting the way to 
use your fax machine
Depending on your situation, you can select the 
way you prefer to use your fax machine in Quick 
Setup feature #00.
You can print out the Quick Setup Guide as a 
reference.
–Case 1: TAM/FAX (Telephone Answering 
Machine/Fax) (page 22)
–Case 2: Distinctive Ring (1 phone line with 2 
or more phone numbers) (page 23)
–Case 3: TEL ONLY (page 24)
–Case 4: FAX ONLY (page 26)
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#}, then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
PRINT SETUP?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
4Press {SET} again to print the Quick Setup 
Guide.
LIf you do not wish to print it, press 
{STOP}.
5Press {1} to {4} to display the desired 
setting.
6Press {SET}.
7Press {MENU}.
{SET}{MENU} {STOP}
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2.4 Case 1: TAM/FAX 
(Telephone Answering 
Machine/Fax)
2.4.1 Your situation
You wish to answer phone calls using the 
telephone answering machine and receive faxes 
automatically.
2.4.2 How to setup
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#}, then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
PRINT SETUP?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
4Press {SET} again to print the Quick Setup 
Guide.
LIf you do not wish to print it, press 
{STOP}.
5Press {1}.
SELECT A SETUP
=TAM/FAX [±]
6Press {SET}.
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns 
ON.
7Press {MENU}.
Note:
LYou can change the ring setting in TAM/FAX 
mode (feature #06 on page 69, or page 77).
LDo not connect an answering machine to the 
same telephone line. If one is connected, set the automatic answer feature on this unit to 
OFF.
LDo not subscribe to voice mail service as it 
may disturb fax reception. If you do subscribe 
to a voice mail service, call Panasonic Fax 
Advantage assistance at 1-800-435-7329 for 
more information.
2.4.3 How phone calls and faxes 
are received
When receiving calls, the unit works as a fax and 
answering machine.
LIf the call is a phone call, the fax machine will 
record the caller’s message automatically.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax 
machine will receive the fax automatically.
{SET}{MENU} {STOP}
AUTO ANSWER
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2.5 Case 2: Distinctive 
Ring (1 phone line with 2 
or more phone numbers)
2.5.1 Your situation
You wish to use this unit to receive faxes using 
one phone number and to handle phone calls 
using another phone number. You must get an 
additional phone number by subscribing to your 
telephone company’s Distinctive Ring service.
LDistinctive Ring service may be called Identa 
Ring service. The name of the service 
depends on the telephone company.
2.5.2 How to setup
1Subscribe to Distinctive Ring service with 
your local telephone company to get a new 
phone number.
2Press {MENU}.
3Press {#}, then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
4Press {SET}.
PRINT SETUP?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
5Press {SET} again to print the Quick Setup 
Guide.
LIf you do not wish to print it, press 
{STOP}.
6Press {2}.
SELECT A SETUP
=DIST. RING [±]
7Press {SET}.LThe {AUTO A NSWER} indicator turns 
ON.
8Press {MENU}.
Note:
LYou can change the ring setting in TAM/FAX 
mode (feature #06 on page 69, or page 77).
2.5.3 How phone calls and faxes 
are received
If the number assigned for phone calls is called, 
the fax machine will ring and record a voice 
message automatically.
If the number assigned for fax is called, the fax 
machine will ring and start fax reception 
automatically.
If you subscribe to three or more phone 
numbers on a single telephone line
Each phone number will be assigned a different 
ring pattern by the phone company.
To use one number for fax, program the ring 
pattern assigned for fax (feature #32 on page 56) 
by referring to the ring pattern table (page 55).
{SET}{MENU} {STOP}
AUTO ANSWER
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2.6 Case 3: TEL ONLY
2.6.1 Your situation
You wish to use the fax machine and an 
extension telephone in a different room. Most 
incoming calls are phone calls and the fax 
machine is seldom used for fax reception.
2.6.2 How to setup
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#}, then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
PRINT SETUP?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
4Press {SET} again to print the Quick Setup 
Guide.
LIf you do not wish to print it, press 
{STOP}.
5Press {3}.
SELECT A SETUP
=TEL ONLY [±]
6Press {SET}.LThe {AUTO A NSWER} indicator turns 
OFF.
7Press {MENU}.
2.6.3 How to receive phone calls 
and faxes
You have to answer all calls manually.
You can receive a fax with the base unit, handset 
or an extension telephone.
With the base unit
1.Press {SP-PHONE} to answer the call.
2.When:
–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.
With the handset
1.Lift the handset and press {TA L K} or {SP-
PHONE} to answer the call.
2.When:
–document reception is required,
–a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
–no sound is heard,
press {*}{#}{9} (default fax activation 
code) firmly.
LThe fax machine will start fax reception.
LYou can also press {FAX/START} on the 
base unit.
Note:
LTo receive fax documents using the handset, 
make sure remote fax activation is turned ON 
(feature #41 on page 72) beforehand. The 
default setting is ON.
With an extension telephone
If you have another telephone connected to the 
same line (extension telephone), you can use 
the extension telephone to receive faxes.
1.When the extension telephone rings, lift the 
handset of the extension telephone.
2.When:
–document reception is required,
–a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
–no sound is heard,
press {*}{#}{9} (default fax activation 
code) firmly.
LThe fax machine will start fax reception.
3.Replace the handset.
{FAX/START}
{SET}{MENU}{SP-PHONE}
{STOP}
AUTO ANSWER
{TALK}
{SP-PHONE}
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LTo receive fax documents using the 
extension telephone, make sure remote fax 
activation is turned ON (feature #41 on page 
72) beforehand. The default setting is ON.
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2.7 Case 4: FAX ONLY
2.7.1 Your situation
You wish to use the fax machine only for fax 
reception/transmission.
2.7.2 How to setup
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#}, then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}
PRINT SETUP?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
4Press {SET} again to print the Quick Setup 
Guide.
LIf you do not wish to print it, press 
{STOP}.
5Press {4}.
SELECT A SETUP
=FAX ONLY [±]
6Press {SET}.
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns 
ON.
7Press {MENU}.
Note:
LYou can change the ring setting in feature 
#06 (page 69).
2.7.3 How faxes are received
Leave {AUTO ANSWER} turned ON. When the 
other party sends a fax, the fax machine will 
receive it automatically.
{SET}{MENU} {STOP}
AUTO ANSWER
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Help Button
2.8 Base unit help function
The unit contains helpful information which can 
be printed for quick reference.
“SEND GUIDE”:
How to send faxes. (The information is 
announced by a voice guide and is not printed 
out.)
“BASIC SETTINGS”:
How to set the date, time, your logo and fax 
number.
“FEATURE LIST”:
How to program the features.
“TAM OPERATION”:
How to use the telephone answering machine.
“FAX SND/RCV”:
Help with problems sending/receiving faxes.
“COPIER”:
How to use the copier function.
“Q and A”:
Frequently asked questions and answers.
“ERRORS”:
Explanation of error messages shown on the 
display.
“REPORTS”:
List of available reports.
“CALLER ID”:
How to use the Caller ID features.
1Press {HELP}.
2Press {} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
3Press {SET}.
LThe selected item will be printed.
Vo l u m e
2.9 Adjusting handset 
volume
Ringer volume
4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are available.
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {1}{1}.
L“Ringer volume” will be displayed.
3.Press {0} to {3} to select the desired volume.
4.Press {Save} (soft key 1).
To turn the ringer OFF
Press {0} to display “Off” in step 3.
LThe handset will display “Ringer off” 
while not in use.
LThe handset will not ring for outside calls.
The handset will ring at the low level for 
intercom calls.
LIf the handset is off the base unit, when there 
are missed calls or new messages (page 61), 
“Ringer off” is not displayed.
LTo turn the ringer back ON, press {1}, {2} or 
{3} in step 3.
To turn the ringer OFF temporary
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, 
you can turn the ringer OFF temporarily by 
pressing {OFF}. The handset will ring the next 
time a call is received.
Ringer tone
LYou can select the handset ringer tone from 
one of 7 patterns for outside calls (page 76).
Handset receiver volume
3 levels (high/medium/low) are available.
While using {TA L K} or {HOLD/INTERCOM}, 
press {v} or {e}.
{SET}
{HELP}{}
{TALK}
{SP-PHONE}
{HOLD/
INTERCOM}
{e}{v}{OFF}
{MENU}
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Speaker volume
6 levels (high to low) are available.
While using {SP-PHONE}, press {v} or {e}.2.10 Adjusting base unit 
volume
Ringer volume
4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are available.
While the unit is idle, press {A} or {B}.
LIf any documents are in the document 
entrance, you cannot adjust the volume. 
Confirm that there are no documents in the 
entrance.
To turn the ringer OFF
1.Press {B} repeatedly to display “RINGER 
OFF= OK?”.
2.Press {SET}.
LThe base unit will not ring for outside calls.
The base unit will ring at the low level for 
intercom calls.
LTo turn the ringer back ON, press {A}.
Ringer tone
LYou can select one of three ringer patterns for 
outside calls (feature #17 on page 70).
Speaker volume
8 levels (high to low) are available.
While using the speakerphone, press {A} or 
{B}.
Fax voice guidance volume
9 levels (high to off) are available.
While listening to fax voice guidance, press 
{A} or {B}.
Answering machine volume
9 levels (high to off) are available.
While listening to recorded messages, press 
{A} or {B}.
{SET}{A}{B}
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