Panasonic Kx Ta824 User Manual

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Section 1
Operation
This chapter shows you step by step how to use each feature. 
Read this chapter to become familiar with the many useful 
features of this PBX. 

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1.1 Before Operating a Telephone
1.1.1 Before Operating a Telephone
 What Kind of Telephone Can Be Used?
You can use a single line device such as a single line telephone (SLT), fax machine, modem, or wireless 
telephone, or a Panasonic proprietary telephone (PT) such as the KX-T7730. Some features may not be 
available, depending on the telephone you are using. 
 
If you are using a Panasonic PT with special feature buttons, or a display (Display PT), or...

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 Using a Navigator Key/Volume Key (depending on the type of your PT)
The Navigator Key can be used to control display contrast and volume, or to search for items using the 
display. Press the Navigator Key/Volume Key in the desired direction. The contrast or volume level and the 
items displayed, will change as follows:
 Examples
The displays and the illustrations shown throughout this manual as examples are of a telephone connected 
to the  KX-TA824....

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Go on-hook by doing any of the 
following:
 Hang up.
 Press the SP-PHONE button.
 Press the MONITOR button.
Press the Recall/hookswitch 
briefly.
Ta l k .Enter the required number.

 
Enter the account code.
You will hear a busy, confirmation, 
dial, ring, or ringback tone.
B. Tone: Busy Tone 
C. Tone: Confirmation Tone 
D. Tone: Dial Tone 
R. B. Tone: Ringback Tone
Dial an extension number.
Dial an outside telephone number.Dial an extension number or...

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 When You Use a Panasonic Proprietary Telephone
If you use a Panasonic PT or DSS Console, you will be able to use some of the useful feature buttons 
described below. These buttons simplify certain operations. The illustrations below may differ from the 
actual buttons on your telephone.
Fixed Buttons
CO:  
Used to access an outside (CO) line 
(or outside (CO) line group) when 
making or receiving a call. The buttons 
preprogrammed Outside (CO) Line 
Access...

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Customized Buttons
Throughout this manual, when the name of a button is written in parentheses, such as (G-CO), this means 
that it is a flexible button that has been customized. To customize flexible buttons, refer to 
3.1.3 Customizing 
the Buttons.
CONF (Conference):  
Used to establish a 3-party conference 
call.
VOICE CALL:  
Used to answer an intercom call 
automatically. 
 
 
FWD/DND (Call Forwarding/Do Not 
Disturb): 
 
Used to set the FWD or DND...

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DayUsed to change the time service mode to day mode.
NightUsed to change the time service mode to night mode.
LunchUsed to change the time service mode to lunch mode.
Caller ID Indication—Common
Used to inform you of calls logged in the common area, store the 
information of an incoming call during a conversation, and view caller 
information while on-hook and then call back a caller.
Caller ID Indication—Personal
Used to inform you of calls logged in your...

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 How to Follow the Steps
An example system operation procedure is shown below.
 If your telephone type is not included in the operation steps, for example, only PT is 
marked and you are using an SLT, your telephone cannot execute that feature.
 If your telephone can use several methods to execute one feature, you can select the 
preferred method according to your needs.
 Calling Other Extensions
 To call another extension (Intercom Call)
The Direct...

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 Connection Example
This diagram shows devices that can be connected.
 Door Opener Doorphone
External Music Source
Pager/Amplifier&Speaker
Voice Processing 
System Computer
Computer
Computer Printer
SLT
PT
DSS Console
Wireless SLT
Fax/Telephone Answering
 Machine
Telephone Company
Wireless PT 

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1.2 Making Calls
1.2.1 Basic Calling
–Calling Other Extensions
–Calling an Outside Party
–Using an Account Code (Account Code Entry)
 Calling Other Extensions
To call another extension (Intercom Call)
 The Direct Station Selection (DSS) button light shows the current status as follows:
Off: The extension is idle. 
Red on: The extension is on a call.
For quick operation 
If you are the operator or dial certain extension numbers frequently, DSS buttons are 
useful....