Panasonic Kx Fpg378 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Initial Programming
2.11 Date and time
1Press {MENU}.
SYSTEM SETUP
PRESS NAVI.[()]
2Press {#}, then {0}{1}.
SET DATE & TIME
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LThe cursor (|) will appear on the display.
M:|
01/D:01/Y:05
TIME: 12:00AM
4Enter the current month/date/year by 
selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: August 10, 2005
Press {0}{8} {1}{0} {0}{5}.
M:08/D:10/Y:05
TIME:|
12:00AM
5Enter the current hour/minute by selecting 2 
digits for each. Press {*} to select “AM” or 
“PM”.
Example: 10:15 PM (12 hour clock entry)
1.Press {1}{0} {1}{5}.
M:|
08/D:10/Y:05
TIME: 10:15AM
2.Press {*} repeatedly to display “PM”.
M:|
08/D:10/Y:05
TIME: 10:15PM
6Press {SET}.
LIf 3 beeps sound, the setting is not 
correct. Start again from step 4.
SETUP ITEM [ ]
7Press {MENU} to exit.
Note:
LThe other party’s fax machine will print the 
date and time on the top of each page you send according to your unit’s date and time 
setting.
LThe accuracy of the clock is approximately 
±60 seconds a month.
To correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
incorrect number, and make the correction.
If you have subscribed to a Caller ID 
service
The date and time will be automatically set 
according to the received caller information.
LIf the time has not previously been set, Caller 
ID will not adjust the clock.{SET}
{MENU}{}
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2.12 Your logo
The logo can be your name or the name of your 
company.
1Press {MENU}.
SYSTEM SETUP
PRESS NAVI.[()]
2Press {#}, then {0}{2}.
YOUR LOGO
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LThe cursor (|) will appear on the display.
LOGO=|
4Enter your logo, up to 30 characters. See the 
following character table for details.
5Press {SET}.
SETUP ITEM [ ]
6Press {MENU} to exit.
Note:
LYour logo will be printed on the top of each 
page sent from your unit.
To select characters with the dial keypad
Note:
LTo enter another character that is located on 
the same dial key, press {>} to move the 
cursor to the next space.
To enter your logo
Example:“BILL”
1.Press {2} 5 times.
LOGO=|
B
2.Press {4} 6 times.
LOGO=B|
I
3.Press {5} 6 times.
LOGO=BI|
L
4.Press {>} to move the cursor to the next 
space and press {5} 6 times.
LOGO=BIL|
L
To correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
incorrect character, and make the correction.
To delete a character
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
character you want to delete and press {STOP}.
LTo erase all of the characters, press and hold 
{STOP}.
To select characters using {A} or {B}
Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select 
characters using {A} or {B}.
1.Press {B} repeatedly to display the desired 
character. Characters will be displayed in the 
following order:
1 Lowercase letters
2 Number
3 Symbol
4 Uppercase letters
LIf you press {A}, the order will be 
reversed.
KeypadCharacters
{1}#&’()@,–.
/1
{2}abcABC2
{3}def DEF3
{4}ghi GHI 4
{5}jklJKL5
{6}mn o MN O 6
{SET}{MENU}
{STOP}
{A}{B}
{}
{7}pqr s PQRS7
{8}tuvTUV8
{9}wxyzWXYZ9
{0}0 (Space)
{STOP}To delete a digit
KeypadCharacters
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For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. 2.Press {>} to insert the character.
3.Return to step 1 to enter the next character.
2.13 Your fax number
1Press {MENU}.
SYSTEM SETUP
PRESS NAVI.[()]
2Press {#}, then {0}{3}.
YOUR FAX NO.
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LThe cursor (|) will appear on the display.
NO.=|
4Enter your fax number, up to 20 digits.
Example:NO.=1234567|
5Press {SET}.
SETUP ITEM [ ]
6Press {MENU} to exit.
Note:
LYour fax number will be printed on the top of 
each page sent from your unit.
LThe {*} button enters a “+” and the {#} 
button enters a space.
Example: +234 5678
Press {*}{2}{3}{4}{#}{5}{6}{7}{8}.
LTo enter a hyphen in a telephone number, 
press {FLASH/CALL WAIT}.
To correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
incorrect number, and make the correction.
To delete a number
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
number you want to delete and press {STOP}.
LTo erase all of the numbers, press and hold 
{STOP}.
{SET}{MENU}{FLASH/CALL WAIT}
{STOP}{}
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3 Telep hone Mak in g a nd Answering Calls
3.1 Making phone calls
3.1.1 With the handset
1Lift the handset and press {TA L K}.
2Dial the telephone number.
3When finished talking, press {OFF} or place 
the handset on the base unit.
To mute your conversation
During a call, you can mute your unit so the other 
party cannot listen to you. When the call is 
muted, you will be able to hear the other party.
Press {Mute} (soft key 1).
L“Mute” will flash.
LTo release the mute, press {Mute} (soft key 
1).
LWhen you switch between the receiver and 
speaker, the mute will be released.
Voice enhancer feature
This feature clarifies the voice of the person you 
are talking to, reproducing a more natural-
sounding voice that is easier to hear and 
understand.
Press the soft key {(VE)} (soft key 1) during a 
conversation to turn this feature ON.
L“J” will be displayed.
LTo turn this feature OFF, press {(VE)} (soft 
key 1).
LThe selected setting will be valid for the next 
call.
You can also turn this feature ON when the 
handset is not in use.
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {5}.
L“Voice enhancer” will be displayed.
3.Press {1} to select “On”.
4.Press {Save} (soft key 1).
5.Press {OFF}.
Making hands-free phone calls
1.Lift the handset and press {SP-PHONE}.
2.Dial the telephone number.
3.When the other party answers, talk into the 
microphone (2).
4.When finished talking, press {OFF} or place 
the handset on the base unit.
To put a call on hold
Press {HOLD/INTERCOM}.
L“Hold” will be displayed.
LYou can search a caller information or the 
phone book while a call is on hold. To exit the 
list, press {OFF}. The call will remain on 
hold.
LTo release the hold, press {TA L K} or {SP-
PHONE} on the handset or {SP-PHONE} on 
the base unit.
LIf you do not press a button for more than 6 
minutes, Ringer/Message alert indicator (3) 
will flash and beeps will sound every 30 
seconds. After 4 additional minutes on hold, 
the call will be disconnected.
To redial the last number dialed from the 
handset
Press {TA L K} or {SP-PHONE}, then press 
{REDIAL}.
To redial using the redial list (Memory 
redial)
The last 5 phone numbers dialed from the 
handset are stored in the redial list.
1.Press {REDIAL}.
LThe last number dialed will be displayed.
2.Press {v} or {e} repeatedly to select the 
desired number.
LYou can also scroll through the list by 
pressing {REDIAL} repeatedly.
{TALK}
{SP-PHONE}
{HOLD/
INTERCOM}
{e}{v}{OFF}
{MENU}
{REDIAL}
1
2
3
Speakerphone operation
LAdjust the handset speakerphone volume 
using {v} or {e}.
LTalk alternately with the caller in a quiet 
room.
LIf the other party has difficulty hearing you, 
press {v} to decrease the speaker 
volume.
LWhile talking using {TA L K}, you can 
switch to a hands-free phone conversation 
by pressing {SP-PHONE}. To switch back, 
press {TA L K}.
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LTo delete the displayed number, press 
{Erase} (soft key 1).
LTo exit the list, press {OFF}.
3.Press {TA L K} or {SP-PHONE}.
3.1.2 With the base unit
1Press {SP-PHONE}.
2Dial the telephone number.
LWhen the other party answers, talk into 
{MIC}.
3When finished talking, press {SP-PHONE}.
Note:
LTo switch to the handset while using the base 
unit speakerphone:
–If the handset is off the base unit, press 
{TA L K} or {SP-PHONE}.
–If on the base unit, just lift up.
To redial the last number dialed from the 
base unit
Press {SP-PHONE}, then press 
{REDIAL/PAUSE}.
To mute your conversation
During a call, you can mute your unit so the other 
party cannot listen to you. When the call is 
muted, you will be able to hear the other party.
Press {MUTE}.
L“SP-PHONE MUTE” will be displayed.
LTo release the mute, press {MUTE}.
Speakerphone operation
LAdjust the base unit speaker volume using 
{A} or {B}.
LTalk alternately with the caller in a quiet 
room.
{MIC}{A}{B}
{SP-PHONE}
{REDIAL/PAUSE} {MUTE}
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3.2 Answering phone calls
3.2.1 With the handset
1Lift the handset and press {TA L K} or {SP-
PHONE}.
LYou can also answer a call by pressing 
any button except {v}, {e} or {OFF} 
(Any key talk feature).
2When finished talking, press {OFF} or place 
the handset on the base unit.
Auto talk feature (Handset)
This feature allows you to answer a call by simply 
lifting the handset off the base unit, without 
pressing {TA L K} or {SP-PHONE}. The default 
setting is OFF. To activate this feature, see page 
76.
3.2.2 With the base unit
1Press {SP-PHONE} and talk into {MIC}.
2When finished talking, press {SP-PHONE}.
Automatic Dialing
{TALK}
{SP-PHONE}{e}{v}
{OFF}
{MIC}
{SP-PHONE}
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3.3 Storing names and 
telephone numbers into 
the phone book
For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, 
the base unit and handset provide the phone 
book (50 items each).
LItems stored in the phone book can be copied 
from the base unit to the handset (page 38).
3.3.1 With the handset
Make sure the handset and base unit are not 
being used.
1Press {Phone book} (soft key 1).
LThe display shows the number of items in 
the phone book.
2Press {Add} (soft key 1).
3Enter the name, up to 16 characters. See the 
following character table for details.
4Press {v}.
5Enter the telephone number, up to 32 digits.
LTo enter a pause, press {P} (soft key 1).
6Press {v}.
7Press {Save} (soft key 1).
LTo program other items, repeat steps 2 to 
7.
8Press {OFF}.
To select characters with the dial keypad
Note:
LTo enter another character that is located on 
the same dial key, press {>} (soft key 1) to 
move the cursor to the next space.
To delete a character/number
Press {
						

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Helpful hints:
LFor your convenience, HELP-FAX (1-800-
435-7329) has been stored in the base unit 
phone book. If you cannot solve a problem, 
call this number from the base unit (page 37). 
If not needed, you can erase it (page 38).
LYou can confirm the stored items by printing 
the telephone number list (page 95).
To correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
incorrect character/number, and then make the 
correction.
To delete a character/number
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
character/number you want to delete, and press 
{STOP}.
LTo erase all of the characters/numbers, press 
and hold {STOP}.
3.4 Making a phone call 
using the phone book
Before using this feature, store the desired 
names and telephone numbers in the phone 
book (page 35).
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
3.4.1 With the handset
Make sure the handset is not being used.
1Press {Phone book} (soft key).
2Press {Search} (soft key).
3Press {v} or {e} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
LTo exit the phone book, press {OFF}.
4Press {TA L K} or {SP-PHONE}.
LThe unit will start dialing automatically.
To search for a name by initial
Example:“LISA”
1.Press {Phone book} (soft key).
2.Press {Search} (soft key).
3.Press {5} repeatedly to display any name 
with the initial “L” (see the character table, 
page 35).
LTo search for symbols, press {1}.
4.Press {v} repeatedly to display “LISA”.
LTo stop the search, press {OFF}.
LTo dial the displayed number, press 
{TA L K} or {SP-PHONE}.
Chain dial feature
You can dial a combination of phone book items 
during the same call. This feature is useful if for 
example, you want to dial a number, then enter a 
PIN. All items must be stored in the phone book 
beforehand (page 35).
1.During a phone call, press {MENU}.
2.Press {v} or {e} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
LTo search for a name by initial, see page 
36.
3.Press {Call} (soft key).
LThe unit will start dialing automatically.
LIf required, repeat steps 1 to 3 for any 
remaining numbers.
Note:
LIf you have rotary or pulse service, you need 
to press {*} before pressing {MENU} in 
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step 1 to change the dialing mode 
temporarily to tone.
LTo prevent misdialing, we recommend you 
add pauses where needed when storing 
numbers. For example, add pauses after a 
telephone number when storing in the phone 
book (page 35) if a PIN number is to be dialed 
after it.
3.4.2 With the base unit
1Press {>}.
2Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
3Press {SP-PHONE}.
LThe unit will start dialing automatically.
To search for a name by initial
Example:“LISA”
1.Press {>}.
2.Press {A} or {B} to initiate the phone book.
3.Press {5} repeatedly to display any name 
with the initial “L” (see the character table, 
page 30).
LTo search for symbols, press {1}.
4.Press {B} repeatedly to display “LISA”.
LTo stop the search, press {STOP}.
LTo dial the displayed number, press {SP-
PHONE}.
3.5 Editing a stored item
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
3.5.1 With the handset
Make sure the handset is not being used.
1Press {Phone book} (soft key).
2Press {Search} (soft key).
3Press {v} or {e} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
4Press {Edit} (soft key).
LIf you do not need to edit the name, skip 
to step 6.
5Edit the name. For further details, see the 
storing procedure on page 35.
6Press {v}.
LIf you do not need to edit the telephone 
number, skip to step 8.
7Edit the telephone number. For further 
details, see the storing procedure on page 
35.
8Press {v}.
9Press {Save} (soft key).
10Press {OFF}.
3.5.2 With the base unit
1Press {>}.
2Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
3Press {MENU}.
4Press {*}.
LIf you do not need to edit the name, skip 
to step 6.
5Edit the name. For further details, see the 
storing procedure on page 35.
6Press {SET}.
LIf you do not need to edit the telephone 
number, skip to step 8.
7Edit the telephone number. For further 
details, see the storing procedure on page 
35.
8Press {SET}.
9Press {STOP}.
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3.6 Erasing a stored item
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
3.6.1 With the handset
Make sure the handset is not being used.
1Press {Phone book} (soft key).
2Press {Search} (soft key).
3Press {v} or {e} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
4Press {Erase} (soft key).
5Press {Ye s} (soft key).
LTo cancel erasing, press {No} (soft key).
LTo erase other items, repeat steps 3 to 5.
6Press {OFF}.
3.6.2 With the base unit
1Press {>}.
2Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
3Press {MENU}.
4Press {#}.
LTo cancel erasing, press {STOP}.
5Press {SET}.
6Press {STOP}.
Another method to erase a stored item
1.Press {>}.
2.Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
3.Press {ERASE}.
4.Press {SET}.
3.7 Copying phone book 
items from the base unit to 
the handset
You can copy one or all of the phone book items 
from the base unit to the handset. The handset 
will save the items in its phone book.
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
Important:
LMake sure the base unit and the handset 
are not being used when copying phone 
book items.
LIf an outside call is received during the 
phone book copy, copying will be 
stopped. You will need to copy the item(s) 
later.
3.7.1 Copying one phone book 
item
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#}, then {5}{9}.
3Press {1} to display “1 ITEM”.
4Press {SET}.
5Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
LTo search for the item by initial, see page 
37.
6Press {SET}.
LWhen the item has been copied, 
“COMPLETE” will be displayed and a 
beep will sound.
LThe handset display will show “Phone 
book Receiving”, then “Phone book 
Received”.
LTo copy another item, repeat steps 5 and 
6.
7Press {MENU}.
3.7.2 Copying all the phone book 
items
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#}, then {5}{9}.
3Press {2} to display “ALL ITEMS”.
4Press {SET}.
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