Panasonic Kx Fpg378 Operating Instructions Manual

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8.3 Basic features
{#}{0}{0} Setting the Quick Setup
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
LPress {SET} 2 times before pressing the 
direct command button. See page 21 for 
details.
{1} “TAM/FAX” (default)
{2} “DIST. RING”
{3} “TEL ONLY”
{4} “FAX ONLY”
{#}{0}{1} Setting the date and time
SET DATE & TIME
PRESS SET
LEnter the date and time using the dial 
keypad. See page 29 for details.
{#}{0}{2} Setting your logo
YOUR LOGO
PRESS SET
LEnter your logo using the dial keypad. See 
page 30 for details.
{#}{0}{3} Setting your fax number
YOUR FAX NO.
PRESS SET
LEnter your fax number using the dial keypad. 
See page 31 for details.
{#}{0}{4} Printing a confirmation report
CONFIRM REPORT
MODE=ERROR [±]
To print a confirmation report for fax transmission 
results (page 48).
{1} “ON”: A confirmation report will be printed 
after every transmission.
{2} “OFF”: Confirmation reports will not be 
printed.
{3} “ERROR” (default): A confirmation report will 
be printed only when fax transmission fails.
{#}{0}{6} Changing the ring setting in FAX 
ONLY mode
FAX RING COUNT
RINGS=3 [±]
To change the number of rings before the unit 
answers a call in FAX ONLY mode.
{1} “1”
{2} “2”{3} “3” (default)
{4} “4”
{#}{0}{6} Changing the ring setting in 
TA M / FA X  m o d e
TAM RING COUNT
RINGS=2 [±]
To change the number of rings before the unit 
answers a call in TAM/FAX mode. See page 53 
for details.
{2} “2” (default)
{3} “3”
{4} “4”
{5} “5”
{6} “6”
{7} “7”
{0} “TOLL SAVER”
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (page 77).
{#}{1}{0} Changing the maximum recording 
time for incoming messages
RECORDING TIME
MODE=3 MIN [±]
{1} “1 MIN”: 1 minute
{2} “2 MIN”: 2 minutes
{3} “3 MIN” (default): 3 minutes
{0} “GREETING ONLY”: Only plays the greeting 
message.
Note:
LIf you select “GREETING ONLY”, the unit will 
answer a call with the greeting message, and 
then hang up. The unit will not record any 
incoming messages.
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (page 77).
{#}{1}{1} Setting the remote operation ID
REMOTE TAM ID
ID=11
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {#}, then {1}{1}.
3.Enter a 2-digit number (00–99).
LThe default ID is “11”.
4.Press {SET}.
5.Press {MENU}.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (page 77).
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{#}{1}{3} Setting the dialing mode
DIALING MODE
MODE=TONE [±]
If you cannot make calls, change this setting 
depending on your telephone line service.
{1} “PULSE”: For rotary pulse dial service.
{2} “TONE” (default): For tone dial service.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (page 76).
{#}{1}{6} Setting the recording paper size
PAPER SIZE 
=LETTER [±]
{1} “LETTER” (default): Letter or legal size 
paper.
{2} “A4”: A4 size paper.
{#}{1}{7} Setting the ringer tone for outside 
calls
RINGER TONE
MODE=A [±]
{1} “A” (default)
{2} “B”
{3} “C”
Note:
LTo set the handset ringer tone, see page 76.
8.4 Advanced features
{#}{2}{2} Setting the journal report to print 
automatically
AUTO JOURNAL
MODE=ON [±]
{1} “ON” (default): The unit will print a journal 
report automatically after every 30 new fax 
transmissions and receptions (page 48).
{2} “OFF”: The unit will not print a journal report, 
but will keep a record of the last 30 fax 
transmissions and receptions.
{#}{2}{3} Sending documents overseas
OVERSEAS MODE
MODE=ERROR [±]
If you cannot send a fax overseas even if the 
number is correct and the line is connected, 
activate this feature before sending the fax.
This feature improves the reliability by reducing 
the transmission speed.
{1} “NEXT FAX”: This setting is effective only for 
the next attempted fax transmission. After 
transmission, the unit will return to the previous 
setting.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{3} “ERROR” (default): When the previous fax 
transmission fails and you wish to re-send the 
document.
Note:
LThis feature is not available for broadcast 
transmission.
LCalling charges may be higher than usual.
{#}{2}{5} Sending a fax at a specific time
DELAYED SEND
MODE=OFF [±]
This feature allows you to take advantage of low-
cost calling hours offered by your telephone 
company. This feature can be set up to 24 hours 
in advance of the desired time.
To send a document:
{1} “ON”
{2} “OFF” (default)
1.Insert the document.
2.If necessary, press {A} or {B} repeatedly to 
select the desired resolution (page 47).
3.Press {MENU}.
4.Press {#} then {2}{5}.
5.Press {1} to select “ON”.
6.Press {SET}.
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7.Enter the fax number.
8.Press {SET}.
9.Enter the transmission start time.
LPress {*} repeatedly to select “AM” or 
“PM”.
10.Press {SET}.
11.Press {MENU}.
Note:
LTo cancel after programming, press {STOP} 
then {SET}.
{#}{2}{6} Setting the Caller ID list to print 
automatically
AUTO CALL. LIST
MODE=OFF [±]
{1} “ON”: The Caller ID list will be printed 
automatically each time the base unit logs 30 
different callers (page 39).
{2} “OFF” (default): The Caller ID list will not be 
printed, but the base unit will keep a record of the 
information for the last 30 different callers.
{#}{3}{1} Activating the Distinctive Ring 
feature
DISTINCTIVE RING
MODE=OFF [±]
{1} “ON”
{2} “OFF” (default)
See page 55 for details.
{#}{3}{2} Setting the ring pattern for fax 
(Distinctive Ring feature)
FAX RING PATTERN
RING=B–D [±]
{1} “A”
{2} “B”
{3} “C”
{4} “D”
{5} “B-D” (default)
See page 56 for details.
{#}{3}{4} Setting the quick scan
QUICK SCAN
MODE=OFF [±]
This feature is helpful when you want to remove 
the document for other uses, because the unit 
will release the document before sending or 
copying.
{1} “ON”: The unit will scan the document and 
store it into memory first, then the unit will start 
sending or copying.
{2} “OFF” (default): Deactivates this feature.Note:
LIf the document exceeds the memory 
capacity, sending of the whole document or 
copying of the exceeded document will be 
canceled and this feature will be turned OFF 
automatically.
{#}{3}{6} Receiving oversized documents
RCV REDUCTION
MODE=92% [±]
If the size of the document sent by the other 
party is as large as or larger than the recording 
paper, the unit can reduce the document and 
print it. Select the desired reduction rate.
{1} “72%”
{2} “86%”
{3} “92%” (default)
{4} “100%”
Note:
LThe information of the sending party is 
printed on the top of each page. Therefore, 
even if the original document is the same size 
as the recording paper, the document will be 
divided into 2 sheets when printed at 
“100%”. Select “92%” to print on 1 sheet.
{#}{3}{9} Changing the base unit display 
contrast
LCD CONTRAST
MODE=NORMAL [±]
{1} “NORMAL” (default): For normal contrast.
{2} “DARKER”: Used when the display contrast 
is too light.
Note:
LTo change the handset display contrast, see 
page 76.
SettingRecording 
paper sizeOriginal 
document 
size
“100%”Legal Letter, A4
A4 Letter
“92%” 
(default)Letter Letter
Legal Legal
A4 A4
“86%”Letter A4
“72%”Letter Legal
A4 Legal
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{#}{4}{1} Changing the fax activation code
FAX ACTIVATION
MODE=ON [±]
If you wish to use a handset (page 51) or an 
extension telephone (page 52) to receive faxes, 
activate this feature and program the activation 
code.
{1} “ON” (default)
{2} “OFF”
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {#}, then {4}{1}.
3.Press {1} to select “ON”.
4.Press {SET}.
5.Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits, using 0–9, 
{*} and {#}.
LThe default code is “;#9”.
LDo not enter “0000”.
6.Press {SET}.
7.Press {MENU}.
{#}{4}{2} Setting the message alert
MESSAGE ALERT
MODE=OFF [±]
To alert you with beeps when a new voice 
message is recorded. If you hear slow beeps, 
listen to recorded messages. The beeps will 
stop.
{1} “ON”: You will hear a beeping sound.
{2} “OFF” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{#}{4}{3} Setting the recording time alert
REC. TIME ALERT
MODE=OFF [±]
To alert you with beeps when there is less than 
60 seconds of remaining recording time. If you 
hear slow beeps, erase the recorded messages 
(page 61, 64). The beeps will stop.
{1} “ON”: You will hear a beeping sound.
{2} “OFF” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{#}{4}{4} Setting the memory reception 
alert
RECEIVE ALERT
MODE=ON [±]
To alert you with a beeping sound when a 
received fax document is stored into memory 
due to some existing problem.
The slow beeps will continue until you clear the 
printing problem and make sure the unit is 
supplied with enough paper to print the stored 
document.{1} “ON” (default): You will hear a beeping 
sound.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{#}{4}{6} Setting friendly reception
FRIENDLY RCV
MODE=ON [±]
To receive a fax automatically when you answer 
a call and hear a fax calling tone (slow beep).
{1} “ON” (default): You do not have to press 
{FAX/START} for fax reception.
{2} “OFF”: You have to press {FA X / S TA R T} for 
fax reception.
{#}{4}{7} Setting the fax voice guidance
FAX GUIDANCE
MODE=ON [±]
If you wish to hear voice guidance for fax 
transmission/reception, activate this feature.
{1} “ON” (default): You will hear voice guidance.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{3} “ERROR”: To hear voice guidance only when 
fax transmission/reception fails.
{#}{5}{4} Changing the recording time for 
your TAM/FAX greeting message
GREETING TIME
MODE=16s [±]
{1} “16s” (default): Maximum recording time is 
16 seconds.
{2} “60s”: Maximum recording time is 60 
seconds.
See page 59 for details.
{#}{5}{9} Copying phone book data from the 
base unit to the handset
COPY PHONE BOOK
=1 ITEM [±]
{1} “1 ITEM” (default)
{2} “ALL ITEMS”
See page 38 for details.
{#}{6}{0} Setting the message transfer
MESSAGE TRANSFER
MODE=OFF [±]
To transfer a recorded incoming message to 
another telephone (page 65), activate this 
feature and program the transfer telephone 
number.
{1} “ON”
{2} “OFF” (default)
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {#}, then {6}{0}.
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3.Press {1} to select “ON”.
4.Press {SET}.
5.Enter the transfer telephone number, up to 30 
digits.
6.Press {SET}.
7.Press {MENU}.
{#}{6}{1} Checking, recording or erasing 
the transfer greeting message
TRNS-GREETING
CHECK [±]
{1} “CHECK” (default)
{2} “RECORD”
{3} “ERASE”
See page 65 for details.
{#}{6}{7} Setting the incoming message 
monitor
ICM MONITOR
MODE=ON [±]
To hear an incoming message (ICM) from the 
speaker when the answering machine is 
recording the message.
{1} “ON” (default): You can monitor the incoming 
message.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{#}{7}{0} Calling your pager
PAGER CALL
MODE=OFF [±]
{1} “ON”
{2} “OFF” (default)
See page 65 for details.
{#}{7}{2} Setting flash time
SET FLASH TIME
MODE=700ms [±]
The flash time depends on your telephone 
exchange or host PBX.
{1} “90ms”
{2} “100ms”
{3} “110ms”
{4} “250ms”
{5} “300ms”
{6} “400ms”
{7} “600ms”
{8} “700ms” (default)
Note:
LIf the unit is connected via a PBX, PBX 
functions (transferring a call etc.) might not 
work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for 
the correct setting.LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (page 76).
{#}{7}{5} Setting the Caller ID number auto 
edit feature
CALLER ID EDIT
MODE=ON [±]
{1} “ON” (default)
{2} “OFF”
See page 42 for details.
{#}{7}{6} Setting the connecting tone
CONNECTING TONE
MODE=ON [±]
If you often have trouble when sending faxes, 
this feature allows you to hear connecting tones: 
fax tone, ring back tone and busy tone. You can 
use those tones to confirm the status of the other 
party’s machine.
{1} “ON” (default): You will hear connecting 
tones.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
Note:
LIf the ring back tone continues, the other 
party’s machine may not be a fax machine or 
may have run out of paper. Check with the 
other party.
LThe connecting tone volume cannot be 
adjusted.
{#}{7}{7} Changing the receiving mode in 
the AUTO ANSWER setting
AUTO ANSWER
MODE=TAM/FAX [±]
{1} “TAM/FAX” (default): Telephone Answering 
Machine/Fax mode (page 52)
{2} “FAX ONLY”: Fax only mode (page 53)
{#}{8}{0} Resetting advanced features to 
their default settings
SET DEFAULT
RESET=NO [±]
{1} “YES”
{2} “NO” (default)
To reset the advanced features:
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {#}, then {8}{0}.
3.Press {1} to select “YES”.
4.Press {SET}.
5.Press {SET} again.
6.Press {MENU}.
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Features (Hands et)
8.5 Handset programming
Important information
LMake sure the handset and base unit are 
not being used.
1Press {MENU}.
2Press the code number ({0} to {9} and {#}).
3Press the desired direct command to display 
the desired setting.
LThis step may be slightly different 
depending on the feature.
4Press {Save} (soft key 1).
5Press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo exit programming, press {OFF} at any 
time.
8.6 Direct command chart for handset
For more details on the features, see page 76 to page 77.
{OFF}
{MENU}
1
FeatureFeature codeDirect commandPage
Ringer volume{1}{1}{1}: Low {2}: Medium
{3}: High (default) {0}: Offpage 27
Ringer tone{1}{2}{1}: “Tone 1” (default)
{2}: “Tone 2” {3}: “Tone 3”
{4}: “Melody 1” {5}: “Melody 2” 
{6}: “Melody 3” {7}: “Melody 4”page 76
Message play{2}---------- page 61
Voice enhancer{5}{1}: “On” {0}: “Off” (default) page 32
LCD contrast{0}{1}{1}-{6}: Level 1-6 page 76
Key tone{0}{2}{1}: “On” (default) {0}: “Off”page 76
Auto talk{0}{3}{1}: “On” {0}: “Off” (default)  page 76
Caller ID number auto edit{0}{4}{1}: “On” (default) {0}: “Off”page 42
Set dial mode{0}{5}{1}{1}: “Pulse” {2}: “Tone” (default) page 76
Set flash time{0}{5}{2}{1}: “700ms” (default)
{2}: “600ms” {3}: “400ms”
{4}: “300ms”
{5}: “250ms” {6}: “110ms”
{7}: “100ms” {8}: “90ms”page 76
Set line mode{0}{5}{3}{1}: “A” {2}: “B” (default) page 76
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Number of rings{0}{6}{1}{2}: “2” (default) {3}: “3” {4}: “4” 
{5}: “5” {6}: “6” {7}: “7” 
{0}: “Toll saver”page 53
Recording time{0}{6}{2}{1}: “1min” {2}: “2min”
{3}: “3min” (default)
{0}: “Greeting only”page 77
Remote code{0}{6}{3}---------- page 77
Display language{0}{8}{1}: “English” (default) 
{2}: “Español”page 77
Message alert{0}{#} {1}: “On” {0}: “Off” (default) page 77
FeatureFeature codeDirect commandPage
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8.7 Programming features
{1}{1} Changing the ringer volume
{1} Low
{2} Medium
{3} High (default)
{0} Off
See page 27 for details.
{1}{2} Setting ringer tone for outside calls
To set the handset ringer tone from one of 7 
patterns for outside calls. You can select “Tone 
1” (default), “Tone 2”, “Tone 3”, “Melody 
1”, “Melody 2”, “Melody 3” or “Melody 4”.
{1} “Tone 1” (default)
{2} “Tone 2”
{3} “Tone 3”
{4} “Melody 1”
{5} “Melody 2”
{6} “Melody 3”
{7} “Melody 4”
{2} Playing back messages
See page 61.
{5} Setting voice enhancer feature
{1} “On”
{0} “Off” (default)
See page 32 for details.
{0}{1} Changing the handset display 
contrast
You can adjust the handset display contrast.
{1} Level 1
{2} Level 2
{3} Level 3 (default)
{4} Level 4
{5} Level 5
{6} Level 6
Note:
LTo change the base unit display contrast, see 
feature #39 on page 71.
{0}{2} Setting the key tone
You can select whether or not key tones are 
heard when keys are pressed. Includes 
confirmation tones and error tones.
{1} “On” (default): You will hear key tones.
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this features.
{0}{3} Setting auto talk feature
This feature allows you to answer a call by lifting 
the handset off the base unit without pressing 
{TA L K} or {SP-PHONE}.
{1} “On”
{0} “Off” (default)
Note:
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID service and want 
to view the caller’s information on the 
handset display after lifting up the handset to 
answer a call, turn OFF this feature.
{0}{4} Setting the Caller ID number auto 
edit feature
{1} “On” (default)
{0} “Off”
See page 42 for details.
{0}{5}{1} Setting dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this setting 
depending on your telephone line service.
{1}“Pulse”: For rotary pulse dial service.
{2}“Tone” (default): For tone dial service.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
base unit (feature #13 on page 70).
{0}{5}{2} Setting the flash time
The flash time depends on your telephone 
exchange or host PBX.
{1} “700ms” (default)
{2} “600ms”
{3} “400ms”
{4} “300ms”
{5} “250ms”
{6} “110ms”
{7} “100ms”
{8} “90ms”
Note:
LIf the unit is connected via a PBX, PBX 
functions (transferring a call etc.) might not 
work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for 
the correct setting.
LYou can also program this feature with the 
base unit (feature #72 on page 73).
{0}{5}{3} Setting line mode
The line mode is preset to “B” and generally 
should not be adjusted. If “Line in use” is not 
displayed on the handset properly, the line mode 
selection is incorrect. Set line mode to “A”.
{1} “A”
{2} “B” (default)
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{0}{6}{1} Changing the ring setting in 
TAM/FAX mode
To change the number of rings before the unit 
answers a call in TAM/FAX mode. See page 53 
for details.
{2} “2” (default)
{3} “3”
{4} “4”
{5} “5”
{6} “6”
{7} “7”
{0} “Toll saver”
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
base unit (feature #06 on page 69).
{0}{6}{2} Changing the maximum 
recording time for incoming messages
{1} “1min”: 1 minute
{2} “2min”: 2 minutes
{3} “3min” (default): 3 minutes
{0} “Greeting only”: Only plays the greeting 
message.
Note:
LIf you select “Greeting only”, the unit will 
answer a call with the greeting message, and 
then hang up. The unit will not record any 
incoming messages.
LYou can also program this feature with the 
base unit (feature #10 on page 69).
{0}{6}{3} Setting remote operation code
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {0}{6}{3}.
L“Remote code” will be displayed.
3.Enter a remote code using a 2-digit number 
(00–99).
LThe default setting is “11”.
4.Press {Save} (soft key 1).
5.Press {OFF}.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
base unit (feature #11 on page 69).
{0}{8} Changing the display language
You can select either “English” (default) or 
“Español” for the display language.
{1} “English” (default)
{2} “Español”
{0}{#} Setting the message alert
You can select whether or not the 
Ringer/Message alert indicator on the handset will flash when new messages have been 
recorded (page 60).
{1} “On”: The Ringer/Message alert indicator 
will flash.
{0} “Off” (default): Deactivates this feature.
Note:
LThe Ringer/Message alert indicator will not 
flash for new messages while the handset is 
in use.
L The Ringer/Message alert indicator acts as a 
ringer indicator and as a message alert 
indicator. This indicator will flash rapidly 
when a call is received whether this feature is 
ON or OFF.
LBattery life may be shortened when using this 
feature (page 20).
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9Option Han dset Registra tion
9.1 Re-registering the 
handset
If “No link to base. Move closer to 
base, try again.” is displayed even when 
the handset is near the base unit, you may need 
to re-register the handset to the base unit.
Make sure the base unit and the handset are 
near each other and not being used.
Registration must be completed within 1 
minute.
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
1Base unit:
Press and hold {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} 
until a beep sounds.
L“HS REGISTRATION” is displayed.
2Handset:
Press and hold {FLASH/CALL WAIT} until 
“Handset Registering” is displayed.
LWhen registration is complete, a beep 
sounds from the handset.
LWait for 20 seconds after registration is 
completed while the handset establishes 
communication with the base unit.
Note:
LTo stop registration, press {OFF} on the 
handset and press {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} 
on the base unit.
LIf the handset beeps 3 times and “Error!!” 
is displayed, an error occurred. Try again.
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