Panasonic Kx Tg4132 Operating Instructions Manual

							Getting Started
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Battery installation
LUSE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) 
size.
LDo NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd 
batteries.
LConfirm correct polarities (S, T).
Battery chargingCharge for about 7 hours.
LWhen the batteries are fully charged, the 
charge indicator goes off and “Fully 
charged” is displayed.
Note when setting up
Note for connections
LThe AC adaptor must remain connected at 
all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel 
warm during use.)
LThe AC adaptor should be connected to a 
vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC 
outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a 
ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of 
the adaptor may cause it to become 
disconnected.
During a power failureThe unit will not work during a power failure. 
We recommend connecting a corded-type 
telephone (without AC adaptor) to the same 
telephone line or to the same telephone line 
jack using a T-adaptor.
Note for battery installation
LUse the supplied rechargeable batteries. 
For replacement, we recommend using the 
Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on 
page 4, 7.
LWipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry 
cloth.
LAvoid touching the battery ends (S, T) or 
the unit contacts.
Note for battery charging
LIt is normal for the handset to feel warm 
during charging.
LClean the charge contacts of the handset, 
base unit, and charger with a soft and dry 
cloth once a month. Clean more often if the 
unit is exposed to grease, dust, or high 
humidity. LWhen the language selection is 
displayed, see page 14.
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
Charge indicator
Confirm 
“Charging” is displayed.
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Battery level
Panasonic Ni-MH battery 
performance (supplied batteries)
*1 If Eco mode is on.
Note:
LActual battery performance depends on 
usage and ambient environment.
LEven after the batteries are fully charged, 
the handset can be left on the base unit or 
charger without any ill effect on the 
batteries.
LThe battery level may not be displayed 
correctly after you replace the batteries. In 
this case, place the handset on the base 
unit or charger and let it charge for at least 7 
hours.
Intelligent eco mode
This feature automatically reduces handset 
power consumption by suppressing handset 
transmission power when the handset is close 
to the base unit.
LWhen this feature is activated, i is 
displayed.
LEco mode is turned off when the clarity 
booster is activated (page 18).
Controls
Handset
ACharge indicator
Ringer indicator
Message indicator
BNonslip pad
LNonslip pad offers support when you 
cradle the handset between your 
shoulder and ear.
CSpeaker
D{C} (TALK)
E{s} (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)
FDial keypad (*: TONE)
GReceiver
IconBattery level
&High
(Medium
)Low
0)4Needs charging.
0Empty
OperationOperating time
In continuous use 13 hours max.*1
Not in use 
(standby)11 days max.*1
BC
L
A
F
D
EI
JH G
K
A
B
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HDisplay
I{OFF}
J{FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
KMicrophone
LCharge contacts
■Control type
A Soft keys
The handset features 3 soft keys. By 
pressing a soft key, you can select the 
feature shown directly above it on the 
display.
B Navigator key
–{^}, {V}, {}: Scroll through 
various lists and items.
–? VOL. (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust the 
receiver or speaker volume while talking.
–{} REDIAL: View the redial list.
Base unit
■KX-TG4111 series (page 3)
ACharge contacts
B{x} (LOCATOR)■KX-TG4131 series (page 3)
ACharge contacts
BSpeaker
CMessage counter
D{ERASE}
E{■} (STOP)
F{+}/{-} (Volume up/down)
{7}/{8} (Repeat/Skip)
G{6} (PLAY) 
Message indicator
H{LOCATOR}
I{ANSWER ON/OFF}
ANSWER ON/OFF indicator
Display
Handset display items
AB
ItemMeaning
wWithin base unit range
_Out of base unit range
CThe line is in use.
LWhen flashing:
The call is put on hold.
LWhen flashing rapidly: 
An incoming call is now 
being received.
iEco mode is on. (page 12)

						

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*1 KX-TG4131 series: page 3
Base unit display items
Initial settings
Important:
LWhen you install the batteries for the first 
time, the handset may prompt you to set 
display language and date and time.
Display languageYou can select either “English” or 
“Français” as the display language. The 
default setting is “English”.
1{MENU}(11)
2{r}: Select the desired setting. s 
{SAVE}
3{OFF}
Date and time
1
{MENU}(1)1
2Enter the current month, date, and year 
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:July 15, 2011
)7 15 11
3{OK}
4Enter the current hour and minute (12-
hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits for 
each.
Example:9:30
)9 3)
5{AM/PM}: Select “AM” or “PM”. sSpeakerphone is on. (page 
16)
~Ringer volume is off. (page 
22)
3Night mode is on. (page 
25)
!Privacy mode is on. (page 
23)
EAlarm is on. (page 25)
mHandset number
&Battery level
$Blocked call (page 26)
(Clarity booster is on. (page 
18)
In useAnswering system is being 
used by the base unit.
*1
Line in 
useSomeone is using the line.
ItemMeaning
9@Answering system 
answers calls with a 
greeting message and 
caller messages are not 
recorded. (“Selecting 
“Greeting only””, 
page 36)
ItemMeaning
■Direct command code:
Programmable settings can be accessed 
by pressing {MENU}, ( and then the 
corresponding code on the dial keypad 
(page 21).
Example:Press {MENU}(1)1.
■Symbol meaning:
Example:{r}: “Off”
Press {V} or {^} to select the words in 
quotations.
1Perform step 2 in “Display language”, 
page 14, and then press {SELECT}.
2Continue from step 2 in “Date and time”, 
page 14.
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6{SAVE} s {OFF}
Note:
LWhen English is selected as the display 
language, 12-hour clock format is used. 
When French is selected, 24-hour clock 
format is used.
LThe date and time may be incorrect after a 
power failure. In this case, set the date and 
time again.
Voice guidance languageYou can select either “English” or 
“Français” as the voice guidance language 
of the answering system. The default setting is 
“English”.
1{MENU}(112
2{r}: Select the desired setting.
3{SAVE} s {OFF}
Dialing modeIf 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}(12)
2{r}: Select the desired setting.
3{SAVE} s {OFF}
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							Making/Answering Calls
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Making calls
1Lift the handset and dial the phone 
number.
LTo correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2Press {C} or {CALL}.
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:
LFor best performance, use the 
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
LTo switch back to the receiver, press 
{s}/{C}.
Adjusting the receiver or speaker 
volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Making a call using the redial listThe last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in 
the redial list (each 48 digits max.).
1{REDIAL} or {>} REDIAL
LIf there is a new message in the Voice 
Mail or answering system, {REDIAL} 
is not displayed.
2{r}: Select the desired phone number.
3{C}
Erasing a number in the redial list
1{REDIAL} or {>} REDIAL
2{r}: Select the desired phone number. 
s {ERASE}
3{r}: “Yes” s {SELECT}
4{OFF}
Pause (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 20).
Example:If you need to dial the line access 
number “9” when making outside calls with a 
PBX:
19 s {PAUSE}
2Dial the phone number. s {C}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each time 
{PAUSE} is pressed. Repeat as needed to 
create longer pauses.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer 
indicator flashes rapidly.
1Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} 
when the unit rings.
LYou can also answer the call by 
pressing any dial key from ) to 9, *, 
or (. (Any key answer feature)
2When you finish talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
Auto talkYou can answer calls simply by lifting the 
handset off the base unit or charger. You do 
not need to press {C}. To turn this feature on, 
see page 23.
Adjusting the handset ringer volume
■While the handset is ringing for an 
incoming call:
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume.
■Programming the volume beforehand:
1{MENU}(16)2{r}: Select the desired volume.3{SAVE} s {OFF}
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Temporary handset ringer offWhile the handset is ringing for a call, you can 
turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {~}.
Adjusting the base unit ringer volume
Press {+} or {-} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume.
LTo turn the ringer off, press and hold {-} 
until the unit beeps.
Useful features during a 
call
HoldThis feature allows you to put an outside call 
on hold.
1Press {MENU} during an outside call.
2{r}: “Hold” s {SELECT}
3To release hold, press {C}.
LAnother handset user can take the call 
by pressing {C}.
Note:
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 9 
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound and 
the ringer indicator on the handset flashes 
rapidly. After 1 additional minute on hold, 
the call is disconnected.
LIf another phone is connected to the same 
line, you can also take the call by lifting its 
handset.
MuteWhile mute is turned on, you can hear the 
other party, but the other party cannot hear 
you.
1Press {MUTE} during conversation.
L{MUTE} flashes.
2To return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE} again.Note:
L{MUTE} is a soft key visible on the handset 
display during a call.
Flash{FLASH} allows you to use the special 
features of your host PBX such as transferring 
an extension call, or accessing optional 
telephone services. 
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 23.
For Call Waiting or Visual Call 
Waiting service users
To use Call Waiting or Visual Call Waiting, you 
must first subscribe with your service provider/
telephone company.
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.
If you subscribe to both Call Display and 
Visual Call Waiting services, the 2nd caller’s 
information is displayed after you hear the Call 
Waiting tone on the handset.
1Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd 
call.
2To switch between calls, press {CALL 
WAI T}.
Note:
LPlease contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and 
availability of this service in your area.
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. Available for:
KX-TG4131 series (page 3)
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Handset clarity boosterThis feature can improve sound clarity when 
the handset is used in an area where there 
may be interference. During an outside call, 
this feature is turned on automatically when 
necessary.
LWhen this feature is turned on, ( is 
displayed.
Handset equalizerThis feature clarifies the voice of the person 
you are talking to, producing a more natural-
sounding voice that is easier to hear and 
understand.
1Press {MENU} while talking.
2{r}: “Equalizer” s {SELECT}
3{r}: Select the desired setting.
4Press {OK} to exit.
Note:
LWhen this feature is turned on, < is 
displayed while talking.
LDepending on the condition and quality of 
your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize existing line noise. If it becomes 
difficult to hear, turn this feature off.
LThis feature is not available while using the 
speakerphone.
Call shareYou can join an existing outside call.
Important:
LWhen the privacy mode is on, you cannot 
join the conversation. Turn it off.
To join the conversation, press {C} when the 
other handset is on an outside call.
Note:
LA maximum of 4 parties (including 1 outside 
party) can join a conversation using 3 
extensions. (4-way conference)
Privacy modeWhen the privacy mode is “On”, the unit 
prevents other users from joining your 
conversations with outside callers. To allow 
other users to join your conversations (call share), leave this feature off. The default 
setting is “Off”.
1{MENU}(1942{r}: Select “On” or “Off”.
3{SAVE} s {OFF}
LWhen the privacy mode is turned on, 
! is displayed during an outside 
call.
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Shared phonebook
The shared phonebook allows you to make 
calls without having to dial manually. Any 
handset registered to the base unit can use 
the shared phonebook. You can add 50 names 
and phone numbers to the shared phonebook, 
and assign each phonebook entry to the 
desired group.
Important:
LOnly 1 person can access the shared 
phonebook at a time.
LCall Display subscribers can use group 
ringer tone features (page 28).
Adding entries
1
{C} s {ADD}
2Enter the party’s name (16 characters 
max.). s {OK}
3Enter the party’s phone number (24 digits 
max.). s {OK}
4{r}: Select the desired group. s 
{SELECT} 2 times
LTo add other entries, repeat from step 
2.
5{OFF}
Character table for entering namesWhile entering characters, you can switch 
between uppercase and lowercase by 
pressing * (A→a).LTo enter another character that is located 
on the same dial key, first press {>} to 
move the cursor to the next space.
LIf you do not press any dial key within 5 
seconds after entering a character, the 
character is fixed and the cursor moves to 
the next space.
L in the above table represents a single 
space.
Erasing the character or numberPress {}. s {CLEAR}
LPress and hold {CLEAR} to erase all 
characters or numbers.
GroupsGroups can help you find entries in the 
phonebook quickly and easily. When adding 
an entry to the phonebook, you can assign it to 
one of 9 groups. You can change the names of 
groups assigned for phonebook entries 
(“Friends”, “Family”, etc.) and then search for 
phonebook entries by group. The group ringer 
tone feature is available for Call Display 
subscribers (page 28).
Changing group namesThe default group name is “Group 1” to 
“Group 9”.
1{C} s {MENU}2{r}: “Group” s {SELECT}
3{r}: Select the desired group. s 
{SELECT}
4{r}: “Group name” s {SELECT}
KeyCharacter
1&’ ( );,–
./1
2ABC2
abc2
3DE F3
def 3
4GH I 4
ghi 4
5JKL5
jkl5
6MN O6
mn o 6
7PQRS7
pqr s7
8TUV8
tuv8
9WX Y Z 9
wx yz9
)0
(#
KeyCharacter
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Edit the name (10 characters max.; page 
19). s {SAVE}
6{OFF}
Finding and calling from a 
phonebook entry
Scrolling through all entries
1{C}
2{r}: Select the desired entry.
3{C}
Searching by first character
1{C}
2Press the dial key () – 9 or () which 
contains the character you are searching 
for (page 19).
LPress the same dial key repeatedly to 
display the first entry corresponding to 
each character located on that dial 
key.
LIf there is no entry corresponding to 
the character you selected, the next 
entry is displayed.
3{r}: Scroll through the phonebook if 
necessary.
4{C}
Searching by group
1{C} s {GROUP}
2{r}: Select the group you want to search. 
s {SELECT}
LIf you select “All groups”, the unit 
ends the group search.
3{r}: Select the desired entry.
4{C}
Editing entries
1
Find the desired entry (page 20). s 
{EDIT}
2Edit the name if necessary (16 characters 
max.; page 19). s {OK}
3Edit the phone number if necessary (24 
digits max.). s {OK}
4{r}: Select the desired group (page 19). 
s {SELECT} 2 times
5{OFF}
Erasing entries
Erasing an entry
1Find the desired entry (page 20).
2{ERASE}
3{r}: “Yes” s {SELECT} s {OFF}
Erasing all entries
1{C} s {MENU}
2{r}: “Erase all” s {SELECT}
3{r}: “Yes” s {SELECT}
4{r}: “Yes” s {SELECT}
5{OFF}
Chain dialThis feature allows you to dial phone numbers 
in the 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 phonebook, 
without having to dial manually.
1During an outside call, press {MENU}.
2{r}: “Phonebook” s {SELECT}
3{r}: Select the desired entry.
4Press {CALL} to dial the number.
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access number 
and your PIN in the phonebook as one 
phonebook entry, 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 * (TONE) before pressing 
{MENU} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone. When adding 
entries to the phonebook, we recommend 
adding * (TONE) to the beginning of 
phone numbers you wish to chain dial 
(page 19).
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