Panasonic Kx Tg4771 Operating Instructions Manual

							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  Soft keys
T

he handset features 3 soft keys. By pressing
a soft key, you can select the feature shown
directly above it on the display.  Navigator key
– MD N,

 M C 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. Belt clip
n  
To attach n To remove Display
Base unit display items
Item Meaning
Ringer volume is off.
(

page 14)
PRIV. Call sharing mode is off.
(

page 23)
In use Answering system is being
u

sed by a handset.
Line in use Someone is using the line. “
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 35) 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 9)
Equalizer is set. (page 16)
Speakerphone is on.
(

page 13) Ringer volume is off.
(

page 14) Silent mode is on. (page 25)
Call sharing mode is off.
(

page 23) Alarm is on. (page 25)
Handset number
Battery level
Blocked call (page 26)
Clarity booster is on.
(

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							Item Meaning
In use Answering system is being
u
sed by the base unit or
another handset.
Line in use Someone is using the line.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 20).
Example:  Press MMENU N#110 .
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. Handset
1 MM

ENUN#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
Note:
R When English is selected as the display
language, 12-hour clock format is used. When
Spanish is selected, 24-hour clock format is
used. R
T
he 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 ”. Base unit / Handset
1 MM

ENUN#110
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Handset:  M OFF 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 ”. Handset
1 MM

ENUN#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. Handset
1 MM

ENUN#120
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N
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							Making calls
Using the base unit
1
D
ial the phone number.
R To correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 Lift the corded handset.
3 When you finish talking, place the corded
handset on the cradle.
Note:
R You can also dial the phone number after lifting
the corded handset. Using the speakerphone
1
D

uring a conversation on the corded handset,
press  MSP-PHONE N to turn on the
speakerphone.
R You can place the corded handset on the
cradle.
R Speak into the base unit microphone.
R Speak alternately with the other party.
2 When you finish talking, press  MSP-PHONE N.
Note:
R For best performance, use the speakerphone in
a quiet environment.
R To switch to the receiver, lift the corded handset. Making a call using the redial list
T

he last 10 phone numbers dialed are stored in
the redial list (each 48 digits max.).
1 MREDIAL N
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
3 Lift the corded handset. Erasing a number in the redial list
1
MR

EDIAL N
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.  a
M ERASE N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
4 MEXIT N 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
W
hen you finish talking, press  MOFF N or place
the handset on the 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
. 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

EDIAL N 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 Adjusting the receiver or speaker
v
 olume Base unit
P

ress  MD N or  MC N repeatedly while talking. Handset
P

ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while talking.
Note for handset:
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.
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							Pause (for PBX/long distance service
u sers)
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).
Example:  If you need to dial the line access
number “9” when making outside calls with a PBX: Base unit / Handset
1 9 a  M P

AUSEN
2 Dial the phone number.
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit:  Lift the corded handset.
Handset:  M N
N

ote:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
MPAUSE N is pressed. Answering calls
Using the base unit
W

hen a call is being received, the SP-PHONE
indicator flashes rapidly.
1 Lift the corded handset or press  MSP-PHONE N
when the unit rings.
2 When you finish talking, place the corded
handset on the cradle. When the
speakerphone is used, press  MSP-PHONE N. 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
 when
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 charger. Auto talk
Y

ou can answer calls simply by lifting the handset
off the charger. You do not need to press  M N
.
T

o turn this feature on, see page 23. Adjusting the ringer volume
Base unit / Handset
n W

hile the unit is ringing for an incoming call:
Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit:  Press MD N or  MC N repeatedly to
select the desired volume.
R To turn the ringer off, press and hold  MC N
until the unit beeps.
Handset:  Press Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to
select the desired volume.
n Programming the volume beforehand:
1 MMENU N#160
2 Mb N: Select the desired volume.  a M SAVE N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Handset:  M OFF N Temporary ringer off
Base unit / Handset
W
 hile the unit is ringing for a call, you can turn the
ringer off temporarily by pressing  M N
. Useful features during a call
Hold
T
 his feature allows you to put an outside call on
hold. Base unit
1 P

ress  MHOLD N during an outside call.
R If you are using the corded handset, you
can place it on the cradle.
2 To release hold, lift the corded handset or
press  MSP-PHONE N.
R A handset user can take the call by
pressing  M N
.
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							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 T

he base unit user can take the call by
lifting the corded handset.
R Another handset user can take the call by
pressing  M N
.
N

ote for base unit and handset:
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. Base unit / 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 display
during a call. Flash
Base unit / Handset
M F

LASH 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 23. For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller
I

D 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
a

re 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 base unit or
handset that is in use after you hear the call
waiting tone. Base unit / Handset
1 P

ress  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 rotary/
p
 ulse 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.). Base unit / Handset
P

ress  * (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.
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							Note:
R
W
hen this feature is activated,   is displayed
w

hile 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. Base unit
T

o join the conversation, lift the corded handset
when the handset is on an outside call. Handset
T

o join the conversation, press  M N
 
when the
other unit is on an outside call.
Note for base unit and handset:
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 23).
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							Shared phonebook
T he shared phonebook allows you to make calls
without having to dial manually. The base unit and
any handset registered to the base unit can use
the shared phonebook. You can add 100 names
and phone numbers to the shared phonebook, and
assign each phonebook entry to the desired group.
Important:
R Only 1 person can access the shared
phonebook at a time.
R Caller ID subscribers can use group ringer tone
features (page 28). Adding entries
Handset
1 M N
 a  M A
DD N
2 Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.).
a M OK N
3 Enter the party’s phone number (24 digits
max.).  a M OK N
4 Mb N: Select the desired group.  a M SELECT N
2 times
R To add other entries, repeat from step 2.
5 MOFF N Character table for entering names
W

hile entering characters, you can switch
between uppercase and lowercase by pressing  *
(A ®a). Key Character
1 & ’ ( ) H, –
. / 1
2 A B C 2
a b c 2
3 D E F 3
d e f 3
4 G H I 4
g h i 4
5 J K L 5
j k l 5
6 M N O 6
m n o 6 Key Character
7 P Q R S 7
p q r s 7
8 T U V 8
t u v 8
9 W X Y Z 9
w x y z 9
0 0
# # R
T
o enter another character that is located on the
same dial key, first press  ME N to move the
cursor to the next space.
R If 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.
R  in the above table represents a single space.
Erasing the character or number
P

ress  MF N or  ME N.  a  M CLEAR N
R Press and hold  MCLEAR N to erase all characters
or numbers. Groups
G
 roups 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 Caller ID
subscribers (page 28). Changing group names
T

he default group name is  “Group 1 ” to  “Group
9 ”. Handset
1 M N
 a  M M
ENU N
2 Mb N:  “Group ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired group.  a M SELECT N
4 Mb N:  “Group name ” a  M SELECT N
5 Edit the name (10 characters max.; page 17).
a M SAVE N
6 MOFF N
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							Finding and calling from a
p
honebook entry Base unit / Handset
Scrolling through all entries
1
M N
2 Mb N:

 Select the desired entry.
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit:  Lift the corded handset.
Handset:  M N
Searching by first character
1
M N
2 P

ress the dial key ( 0 – 9  or  #) which
contains the character you are searching for
(page 17).
R Press the same dial key repeatedly to
display the first entry corresponding to each
character located on that dial key.
R If there is no entry corresponding to the
character you selected, the next entry is
displayed.
3 Mb N: Scroll through the phonebook if
necessary.
4 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit:  Lift the corded handset.
Handset:  M N
Searching by group
1
M N
 a  M G
ROUP N
2 Mb N: Select the group you want to search.  a
M SELECT N
R If you select  “All groups ”, the unit ends
the group search.
3 Mb N: Select the desired entry.
4 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit:  Lift the corded handset.
Handset:  M N
Editing entries
Handset
1 F

ind the desired entry (page 18).  a M EDIT N
2 Edit the name if necessary (16 characters
max.; page 17).  a M OK N 3
E
dit the phone number if necessary (24 digits
max.).  a M OK N
4 Mb N: Select the desired group (page 17).  a
M SELECT N 2 times
5 MOFF N Erasing entries
Erasing an entry
Base unit / Handset
1 F

ind the desired entry (page 18).
2 MERASE N a  M b N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit:  M EXIT N
Handset:  M OFF N Erasing all entries
Base unit
1 M N
 a  M E
RASE N
2 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N Handset
1 M N
 a  M M
ENU N
2 Mb N:  “Erase all ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
4 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
5 MOFF N Chain dial
T
 his 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. Base unit / Handset
1 P

roceed with the operation for your unit.
During an outside call:
Base unit:  M N
H

andset:  M MENU N a  M b N:  “Phonebook ”
a  M SELECT N
2 Mb N: Select the desired entry.
3 Press  MCALL N to dial the number.
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							Note:
R
W
hen storing a calling card access number and
your PIN in the phonebook as one phonebook
entry, press  MPAUSE N to add pauses after the
number and PIN as necessary (page 14).
R If you have rotary/pulse service, you need to
press  * (TONE) before pressing  M N
 
on the
base unit or  MMENU N on the handset 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 17).
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							Programmable settings
Y
ou can customize the unit by programming the following features.
To access the features, there are 2 methods. Base unit / Handset
n S

crolling through the display menus
1 MMENU N
2 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit:  Press MC N,  MD N,  M N
,
 or  M N
 to select the desired main menu.  a M SELECT N
Handset:  Press MC N or  MD N to select the desired main menu.  a M SELECT N
3 Press  MC N or  MD N to select the desired item from the next sub-menus.  a M SELECT N
4 Press  MC N or  MD N to select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
R This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
R To exit the operation, press  MEXIT N on the base unit or  MOFF N on the handset.
n Using the direct command code
1 MMENU N a  Enter the desired code.
Example:  Press MMENU N#110 .
2 Select the desired setting.  a M SAVE N
R This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
R To exit the operation, press  MEXIT N on the base unit or  MOFF N on the handset.
Note:
R In the following table, < > indicates the default settings.
R In the following table,   indicates the reference page number.
R D

isplay menu order and sub-menu may vary depending on your model. Display the menu tree and direct command code table
n
 
Base unit
Main menu:   “
C
aller List ”Operation Code
Viewing the caller list.
#21329Main menu:   “
P
honebook ”Operation Code
Viewing and erasing the phonebook entry.
#28018Main menu:   “
A
nswer device ”Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code
Screen call
–
Off #310
3120
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