Panasonic Kx Tg1032 Operating Instructions Manual

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Charger:
Note:
LIt is normal for the handset to feel 
warm during charging.
LIf you want to use the handset 
immediately, charge the batteries for 
at least 15 minutes.
LTo ensure that the batteries charge 
properly, clean the charge contacts of 
the handset, base unit, and charger 
with a soft, dry cloth once a month. 
Clean more often if the unit is subject 
to the exposure of grease, dust, or 
high humidity.
LWhen the batteries are empty, the 
entire display may go blank and 
“Charging“ may not be displayed for 
about 10 minutes even if you place 
the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
Battery levelNote:
LWhen the batteries need to be 
charged, the handset beeps 
intermittently during use.
Panasonic battery performance
Note:
LBattery operating time may be 
shortened over time depending on 
usage conditions and surrounding 
temperature.
LBattery power is consumed whenever 
the handset is off the base unit or 
charger, even when the handset is not 
in use.
LAfter the handset is fully charged, 
displaying “Charge completed”, it 
may be left on the base unit or 
charger without any ill effect on the 
batteries.
LThe battery level may not be 
displayed correctly or the entire 
display may go blank after you 
replace the batteries. In this case, 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger and let it charge for 7 hours.
Battery iconBattery level
5Fully charged
6Medium
7Low
Flashing: needs to 
be recharged.
Charge 
contacts
OperationOperating time
While in use 
(talking)Up to 17 hours
While not in use 
(standby)Up to 7.5 days



						

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Symbols used in these 
operating instructionsControls
Base unit 
ASpeaker
B{} (SKIP)
D{ANSWER ON} 
ANSWER ON indicator
E{STOP}
F{ERASE}
G{MESSAGE}
MESSAGE indicator
HVOLUME {>} {
						

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Handset
ASpeaker
B{k} (PHONEBOOK)
C{MENU} {OK}
D{C} (TALK)
EHeadset jack
F{s} (SP-PHONE)
G{*} (TONE)
H{FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
ICharge contacts
JCharge indicator
Ringer indicator
Message indicator
KReceiver
LDisplay
M{REDIAL} {PA U S E}
N{OFF}ONavigator key ({^} {V} {})
P{MUTE} {CLEAR}
Q{INTERCOM} {TRANSFER}
RMicrophone
Using the navigator key
The handset navigator key can be used 
to navigate through menus and to select 
items shown on the display by pressing 
{^}, {V}, {}.
Adjusting audio volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while 
talking.
AL
M
N
Q
R O
P B
C
E
F
G
H
IJ
K
PA US
EPHONEBOOKOK
D
{V} {^}
{}



						

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Display
Handset display items
Setting the unit before 
use
Display language
You can select either “English” or 
“Español” as the display language. 
The default setting is “English”.
1{MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Handset settings” i 
{OK}
3{V}/{^}: “Display settings” i 
{OK}
4{V}/{^}: “Change language” i 
{OK}
5{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
6{OK} i {OFF}
Note:
LHow to change from Spanish back to 
English:
1{MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Ajuste portátil” 
i {OK}
3{V}/{^}: “Ajuste pantalla” 
i {OK}
4{V}/{^}: “Cambiar idioma” i 
{OK}
5{V}/{^}: “English“ i {OK} i 
{OFF}
Voice guidance language
You can select either “English” or 
“Español” as the voice guidance 
language of the answering system. The 
default setting is “English”.
1{MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Answering device” i 
{OK}
3{V}/{^}: “Settings” i {OK}
4{V}/{^}: “Voice prompt” i {OK}
5{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
6{OK} i {OFF}
Dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this 
setting according to your telephone line 
service. The default setting is “Tone”.
“Tone”: For tone dial service.
“Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
1{MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Set tel line“ i {OK}
3{V}/{^}: “Set dial mode“ i 
{OK}
4{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
5{OK} i {OFF}
Displayed 
itemMeaning
wWithin range of the base 
unit
LWhen flashing: 
Handset is searching 
for base unit. (out of 
range of base unit, 
handset is not 
registered to base 
unit, no power on 
base unit)
5Battery level
Example: 
[1]The handset’s 
extension number 
(example shown here: 
handset 1)
In useLine or answering 
system is being used by 
another handset or the 
base unit.



						

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Date and time
Set the correct date and time. 
– To use the available alarm function 
(page 25).
– When you play back a message from 
the answering system (page 28), the 
unit announces the day and time it 
was recorded.
1{MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Set date & time” i 
{OK}
3{V}/{^}: “Date and time“ i 
{OK}
4Enter the current month, day, and 
year by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: August 15, 2007
{0}{8} {1}{5} {0}{7}
5Enter the current hour and minute 
(12-hour clock format) by selecting 2 
digits for each.
Example: 9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
6Press {*} to select  “AM” or “PM”.
7{OK} i {OFF}
Note:
LWhen English is selected as the 
display language, 12-hour clock 
format is used. When Spanish is 
selected, 24-hour clock format is 
used.
LIf you make a mistake when entering 
the date and time, press {}, 
{^}, or {V} to move the cursor, then 
make the correction.
LThe date and time may be incorrect 
after a power failure. In this case, set 
the date and time again.



						

							Making/Answering Calls
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Making calls
1Dial the phone number.
LTo correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2Press {C}.
3When you finish talking, press {OFF} 
or place the handset on the base unit 
or charger.
Using the speakerphone
1Dial the phone number, and press 
{s}.
LSpeak alternately with the other 
party.
2When you finish talking, press 
{OFF}.
Note:
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet 
environment.
LTo switch to the receiver, press {C}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker 
volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while 
talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list (each 48 digits 
max.).
1{REDIAL}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired phone 
number.
3{C}
Erasing a number in the redial list
1{REDIAL}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired phone 
number.  
3{MENU}
4{V}/{^}: “Erase” i {OK}
5{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {OK} i {OFF}
Note:
LStep 3 variation:
Press {CLEAR}, then skip to step 5.
PAUSE button (for PBX/long 
distance service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long 
distance service. When storing a calling 
card access number and/or PIN in the 
phonebook, a pause is also needed 
(page 19).
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making 
outside calls with a PBX:
1{9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the 
phone number.
2{C}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer 
indicator flashes rapidly.
1Press {C} or {s}.
LYou can also answer the call by 
pressing any dial key from {0} to 
{9}, {*}, {#}, or {INTERCOM}. 
(Any key talk feature)
2When you finish talking, press 
{OFF}.
Note:
LYou can change the ringer tone (page 
24). You can also adjust the handset 
ringer volume (page 24).



						

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Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call 
by simply lifting the handset off the base 
unit or charger. You do not need to 
press {C}. To activate this feature, see 
page 24.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call, 
you can turn the ringer off temporarily 
by pressing {OFF}.
Useful features during 
a call
MUTE button
While mute is turned on, you can hear 
the other party, but the other party 
cannot hear you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE} or {C}.
FLASH button
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
special features of your host PBX such 
as transferring an extension call, or 
accessing optional telephone services 
such as Call Waiting. 
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 
24.
For Call Waiting service 
users
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe 
to Call Waiting service of your 
telephone service provider.
This feature allows you to receive calls 
while you are already talking on the 
phone. If you receive a call while on the phone, you will hear a Call Waiting tone. 
Please contact your telephone service 
provider for details and availability of 
this service in your area.
Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd 
call.
LTo switch between calls, press 
{CALL WAIT}.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing 
mode to tone when you need to access 
touch tone services (for example, 
answering services, telephone banking 
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering 
access numbers which require tone 
dialing.
Call share
This feature allows the handset to join 
an existing outside call.
To join the conversation, press {C} 
when the other handset is on an outside 
call.
Note:
LA maximum of 3 parties (including 1 
outside party) can join a conversation 
using 2 extension.



						

							Phonebook
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Handset phonebook
You can add up to 50 items to the 
handset phonebook and search for 
phonebook items by name.
Adding items to the 
phonebook
1
{k} i {MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “New entry” i {OK}
3Enter the name (max. 16 
characters). i {OK}
4Enter the phone number (max. 24 
digits). i {OK}
5{V}/{^}: “Save” i {OK}
LTo add other items, repeat from 
step 3.
6{OFF}
Note:
LStep 1 variation:
{MENU} 
i {V}/{^}: ”Ph.book 
settings” i {OK}
Character table for entering names
While entering characters, you can 
switch between uppercase and 
lowercase by pressing {*}.LTo enter another character that is 
located on the same dial key, first 
press {>} to move the cursor to the 
next space.
Editing/correcting a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to 
the character or number you want to 
erase, then press {CLEAR}. Enter the 
appropriate character or number.
LPress and hold {CLEAR} to erase all 
characters or numbers.
Finding and calling a 
phonebook item
Searching for a name alphabetically 
by scrolling through all items
1{k}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired item.
3Press {C} to dial the phone 
number.
KeyCharacter
{1}
Spa c e#&’ ( )
;,–./1
{2}ABC2
abc 2
{3}DE F 3
def 3
{4}GH I 4
ghi 4
{5}JKL5
jkl5
{6}MN O 6
mno6
{7}PQRS7
pqr s 7
{8}TUV8
tuv8
{9}WXYZ 9
wxyz9
{0}
Spac e0
KeyCharacter



						

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Searching for a name by initial
1{k}
2Press the dial key ({0} – {9}) that 
corresponds to the first letter you are 
searching for (see the character 
table, page 18).
Example: “LISA” 
Press {5} repeatedly to display the 
first phonebook entry starting with 
the initial “L” and go to step 3.
LIf there is no item corresponding to 
the letter you selected, the next 
item is displayed.
3Press {V} to select the desired item.
4Press {C} to dial the phone 
number.
Editing items in the 
phonebook
1
Find the desired item (page 18). i 
{MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Edit” i {OK}
3Edit the name if necessary (see the 
character table, page 18). i {OK}
4Edit the phone number if necessary. 
i {OK}
5{V}/{^}: “Save” i {OK} i {OFF}
Erasing items in the 
phonebook
Erasing an item
1Find the desired item (page 18).  
2{MENU}
3{V}/{^}: “Erase” i {OK}
4{V}/{^}:  “Yes” i {OK} i {OFF}
Note:
LStep 2 variation:
Press {CLEAR}, then skip to step 4.
Erasing all items
1{k}  
2{MENU}
3{V}/{^}: “Erase all” i {OK}
4{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {OK}
5{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {OK} i {OFF}
Note:
LStep 2 variation:
Press {CLEAR}, then skip to step 4.
Chain dial
This feature allows you to dial phone 
numbers in the handset phonebook 
while you are on a call. This feature can 
be used, for example, to dial a calling 
card access number or bank account 
PIN that you have stored in the handset 
phonebook, without having to dial 
manually.
1During an outside call, press {k}.
2Find the desired item (page 18). i 
{OK}
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the 
phonebook as one phonebook item, 
press {PA U S E} to add pauses after 
the number and PIN as necessary 
(page 16).
LIf you have rotary/pulse service, you 
need to press {*} before pressing 
{k} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone.



						

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Copying handset 
phonebook items
You can copy one or all of the 
phonebook items from one handset to 
another.
Copying an item
1
Find the desired item (page 18). i 
{MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Copy” i {OK}
3Select the handset to copy to by 
pressing the desired handset 
number ({1} – {6}).
LWhen an item has been copied, 
“Completed“ is displayed.
LTo continue copying another item:
{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {OK} i Find 
the desired item. i {OK}
4{OFF}
Copying all items
1
{k} i {MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Copy all” i {OK}
3Select the handset to copy to by 
pressing the desired handset 
number ({1} – {6}).
LWhen all items have been copied, 
“Completed“ is displayed.
4{OFF}