Panasonic Kx Tg4731 Operating Instructions Manual

							Setting up
Connections
R
U
se only the supplied Panasonic AC
adaptor PNLV226.
n Base unit *DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if
y

ou have DSL/ADSL service.
n Charger Battery installation
R U

SE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03)
size.
R Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd
batteries.
R Confirm correct polarities ( ,  ).
R
W
hen the date and time setting is
displayed, see page 15. Battery charging
C

harge for about 7 hours.
R When the batteries are fully charged,
“Fully charged ” is displayed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
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To power outlet
Press plug firmly. 
Hook“Click”
To single-line
telephone jack
(RJ11C)
DSL/ADSL filter* 
“Click” To power outlet
Hooks   Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY Confirm “Charging” is displayed.   
						

							Note when setting up
Note for connections
R
T
he AC adaptor must remain connected at
all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel
warm during use.)
R The 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 failure
R
T

he 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 Panasonic
T-adaptor (page 5). Note for battery installation
R
U

se the supplied rechargeable batteries.
For replacement, we recommend using the
Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on
page 5, 8.
R Wipe the battery ends ( ,  ) with a dry
c

loth.
R Avoid touching the battery ends ( ,  )
o

r the unit contacts. Note for battery charging
R
I

t is normal for the handset to feel warm
during charging.
R Clean the charge contacts of the handset,
base unit, and charger with a soft and dry
cloth once a month. Before cleaning the
unit, disconnect from power outlets and any
telephone line cords. Clean more often if
the unit is exposed to grease, dust, or high
humidity. Battery level
Icon Battery level
High Icon Battery level
Medium
Low
Needs charging.
Empty
Panasonic Ni-MH battery
p

erformance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating time
In continuous use 13 hours max.*
 1
Not in use (standby) 11 days max.*
 1 *1 If Eco mode is on.
N

ote:
R Actual battery performance depends on
usage and ambient environment.
R Even after the batteries are fully charged,
the handset can be left on the base unit or
charger without any ill effect on the
batteries.
R The 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
T
 his feature automatically reduces handset
power consumption by suppressing handset
transmission power when the handset is close
to the base unit.
R When this feature is activated,   is
d

isplayed.
R Eco mode is turned off when the clarity
booster is activated (page 20).
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							Controls
Handset
Ringer indicator
M
essage indicator Speaker
MjN
/M
kN  (VOL.: Volume up/down) M N
 (
SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) M N
 
(TALK) Headset jack
Dial keypad (
*:
  TONE)Receiver
Display M
C
ALL WAIT NMFLASH N M
O
FF N Microphone
Charge contacts
n C

ontrol type  
S
oft keys
The handset features 3 soft keys. By
pressing a soft key, you can select the
feature shown directly above it on the
display.  
N
avigator key
– MD N,  MC N,  MF N, or  ME N: Scroll through
various lists and items.
–  (Volume: 
MD N 
 or MC N): Adjust the
receiver or speaker volume while
talking.
– MF N CID (Caller ID): View the caller list.
– ME N REDIAL: View the redial list. Base unit
n
 
KX-TG4731/KX-TG4751 series
(page 3) Charge contacts
Speaker
Message counter
M
E
RASE N M
n N 
(STOP) MjN
/M
kN  (VOL.: Volume up/down)
M N
/M N
 
(Repeat/Skip)
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							M N
 (PLAY)
Message indicator M
L
OCATOR NM
A
NSWER ON/OFF N
ANSWER ON/OFF indicator n
 
KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series
(page 3) Charge contacts
Speaker
M
H
OLD N M CONF N (Conference) M
R
EDIAL N M PAUSE N M
F
LASH N M CALL WAIT NM
S
P-PHONE N (Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator M
E
RASE N M MUTE N M
A
NSWER ON/OFF N
ANSWER ON/OFF indicator M
L
OCATOR N M INTERCOM N M
n N 
(STOP) M N
 
(PLAY)
Message indicator MjN
/M
kN  (VOL.: Volume up/down)
M N
/M N
 
(Repeat/Skip) Message counter
Microphone
Dial keypad (
*:
  TONE) Belt clip
n  
To attach n To remove 14
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							Display
Handset display items
Item Meaning
Within base unit range
Out of base unit range
The line is in use.
R
W
hen flashing:
The call is put on hold.
R When flashing rapidly: An
incoming call is now being
received. Eco mode is on. (page 12)
Equalizer is set. (page 20)
Speakerphone is on.
(

page 17) Ringer volume is off.
(

page 26) Silent mode is on. (page 29)
Call sharing mode is off.
(

page 27) Alarm is on. (page 29)
Handset number
Battery level
Blocked call (page 30)
Clarity booster is on.
(

page 20)
In use Answering system is being
u

sed by another handset *1
 or
the base unit.
Line in
u
 se Someone is using the line.*1 KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series: page 3 Base unit display items
Item Meaning
“
G
reeting only ” is selected
as the caller’s recording time.
In this case, the answering
system answers calls with a
greeting message and caller
messages are not recorded.
(page 39) Initial settings
n
D

irect command code:
Programmable settings can be accessed
by pressing  MMENU N,  #  and then the
corresponding code on the dial keypad
(page 24).
Example:  Press MMENU N#101 .
n  Symbol meaning: Symbol Meaning
Example:
M b N:

 “Off ” Press 
MC N or  MD N to select the
words in quotations. Date and time
I
 mportant:
R When you install the batteries for the first
time, the handset may prompt you to set
date and time. First press  MSELECT N, then
proceed to step 2.
1 MMENU N#101
2 Enter the current month, date, and year
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:  July 15, 2012
07  15  12
3 MOK N
4 Enter the current hour and minute
(12-hour clock format) by selecting 2
digits for each.
Example:  9:30
09  30
5 MAM/PM N: Select  “AM ” or  “PM ”.
6 MSAVE N a  M OFF N
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							Note:
R
W
hen English is selected as the display
language, 12-hour clock format is used.
When Spanish is selected, 24-hour clock
format is used.
R The date and time may be incorrect after a
power failure. In this case, set the date and
time again. Display language
Y
 ou can select either  “English ” or
“ Español ”as the display language. The
default setting is  “English ”.
1 MMENU N#110
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a
M SAVE N
3 MOFF N Voice guidance language
Y
 ou can select either  “English ” or
“ Español ” as the voice guidance language
of the answering system. The default setting is
“ English ”.
1 MMENU N#112
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N Dialing mode
I
 f 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 MMENU N#120
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N
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							Making calls
Using the handset
1
L
ift the handset and dial the phone
number.
R To correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 Press  M N
 
or  MCALL N.
3 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger. Using the speakerphone
1
D

ial the phone number and press  M N
.
R S

peak alternately with the other party.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N.
Note:
R For best performance, use the
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
R To switch back to the receiver, press  M N
/
M N
. Adjusting the receiver or speaker
v

olume
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while talking.
Note:
R There are 5 volume levels (1 to 5) for the
receiver. When you change the receiver
volume to level 5 (maximum level), the
volume returns to level 4 (default) after you
hang up. Making a call using the redial list
T

he last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in
the redial list (each 48 digits max.).
1 MREDIAL N or  ME N REDIAL
R If there is a new message in the voice
mail or answering system,  MREDIAL N
is not displayed.
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
3 M N Erasing a number in the redial list
1
MR

EDIALN or  ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M ERASE N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
4 MOFF N Using the base unit
Available for:
K
 X-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series (page 3) 1
MS
P-PHONE N
2 Dial the phone number.
3 When the other party answers, speak into
the microphone.
RSpeak alternately with the other party.
4 When you finish talking, press 
MSP-PHONE N.
Note:
R For best performance, use the
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
R While on a call, you can switch from the
base unit to the handset:
– Press  M N
 
on the handset, then press
M SP-PHONE N on the base unit with the
call sharing mode on (page 27).
– If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it. Adjusting the speaker volume
P

ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while talking. Redialing the last number dialed
M
S

P-PHONE N a  M REDIAL N Pause (for PBX/long distance
s
 ervice 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 23).
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							Example: 
If you need to dial the line access
number “9” when making outside calls with a
PBX:Handset
1 9 a  M P

AUSEN
2 Dial the phone number.  a M N
Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series: page 3
1 MSP-PHONE N
2 9 a  M PAUSE N
3 Dial the phone number.
Note for handset and base unit:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
MPAUSE N is pressed. Answering calls
Using the handset
W

hen a call is being received, the ringer
indicator flashes rapidly.
1 Lift the handset and press  M N
 
or  M N
w
hen the unit rings.
R You can also answer the call by
pressing any dial key from  0 to  9,
* , or  #. (Any key answer feature)
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger. Auto talk
Y

ou can answer calls simply by lifting the
handset off the base unit or charger. You do
not need to press  M N
.
 To turn this feature
on, see page 26. Adjusting the handset ringer volume
n
W

hile the handset is ringing for an
incoming call: Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume. n
P
rogramming the volume beforehand:
1 MMENU N#160
2 Mb N: Select the desired volume.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N Temporary handset ringer off
W

hile the handset is ringing for a call, you can
turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing  M N
. Adjusting the base unit ringer
v
 olume
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
R To turn the ringer off, press and hold  Mk N
until the unit beeps. Using the base unit
Available for:
K
 X-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series (page 3) When a call is being received, the SP-PHONE
i

ndicator flashes rapidly.
1 Press  MSP-PHONE N when the unit rings.
2 Speak into the microphone.
3 When you finish talking, press
MSP-PHONE N. Useful features during a
c

all Hold
T
 his feature allows you to put an outside call
on hold. Handset
1 P

ress  MMENU N during an outside call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To release hold, press  M N
.
R A

nother handset user can take the call
by pressing  M N
.
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							R
The base unit user can take the call by
pressing  MSP-PHONE N.*1
*1 KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series: page 3 Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series: page 3
1 Press  MHOLD N during an outside call.
2 To release hold, press  MSP-PHONE N.
R A handset user can take the call by
pressing  M N
.
N

ote for handset and base unit:
R If 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.
R If another phone is connected to the same
line, you can also take the call by lifting its
handset.
R While an outside call is on hold, the
SP-PHONE indicator on the base unit
flashes. Mute
W
 hile mute is turned on, you can hear the
other party, but the other party cannot hear
you. Handset
1 P

ress  MMUTE N during conversation.
R M MUTE N flashes.
2 To return to the conversation, press
MMUTE N again.
Note:
R M MUTE N is a soft key visible on the handset
display during a call. Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series: page 3
1 Press  MMUTE N during conversation.
R The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
2 To return to the conversation, press
MMUTE N again. Flash
Handset / Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series: page 3
M FLASH N allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as transferring
an extension call, or accessing optional
telephone services.
Note:
R To change the flash time, see page 27. For call waiting or Call Waiting
C

aller ID service users
To use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID,
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 Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID services,  the 2nd
caller’s information is displayed on the
handset that is in use after you hear the call
waiting tone. Handset / Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series: page 3
1 Press  MCALL WAIT N to answer the 2nd
call.
2 To switch between calls, press  MCALL
WAIT N.
Note:
R Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area. Temporary tone dialing (for
r
 otary/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.).
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							Handset / Base unit
* 1
*1 KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series: page 3
Press  * (TONE) before entering access
numbers which require tone dialing. Handset clarity booster
T
 his 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.
R When this feature is turned on,   is
d

isplayed. Handset equalizer
T
 his feature clarifies the voice of the person
you are talking to, producing a more
natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear
and understand.
1 Press  MMENU N while talking.
2 Mb N:  “Equalizer ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
4 Press  MOK N to exit.
Note:
R When this feature is activated,   is
d

isplayed while talking.
R Depending 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.
R This feature is not available while using the
speakerphone. Call share
Y
 ou can join an existing outside call. Handset
T

o join the conversation, press  M N
 
when
the other unit is on an outside call. Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TG4741/KX-TG4761 series: page 3
To join the conversation, press  MSP-PHONE N
when the handset is on an outside call. Note for handset and base unit:
R
A

 maximum of 4 parties (including 1 outside
party) can join a conversation using 3
extensions.  (4-way conference)
R To prevent other users from joining your
conversations with outside callers, turn call
sharing mode off (page 27).
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