Panasonic Kx Tg7841 Operating Instructions Manual

							Making cellular calls
I mportant:
R Only 1 cellular line can be used at a time.
R Before making calls, confirm that the CELL
1 or CELL 2 indicator lights up (page 15).
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
RTo correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 MCELL N
R The unit starts dialing when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make cellular
calls (page 20).
Go to step 4.
3 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N
4 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
Note:
R To switch to the speaker, press  MZ N.
To switch back to the receiver, press  MZ N/
M N
. Adjusting the receiver or speaker
v
 olume
Press  MD N or  MC N repeatedly while talking. Making a cellular call using the redial
l
 ist
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in
the redial list (each 48 digits max.).
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
3 MCELL N
R The unit starts dialing when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make cellular
calls (page 20).
4 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N Erasing a number in the redial list
n
W

hen a cellular phone is paired:
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M MENU N
3 Mb N:  “Erase ” a  M SELECT N
4 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
5 MOFF N
n When a cellular phone is not paired:
1 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 Making landline calls
1 L

ift the handset and dial the phone
number.
R To correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 M N
3 W

hen 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  MZ N.
R Speak 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  MZ 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 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
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							3
M N
Storing a number to the phonebook
P
hone numbers of up to 24 digits can be
stored in the phonebook.
n When a cellular phone is paired:
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M MENU N
3 Mb N:  “Save ” a  M SELECT N
4 To store the name, continue from step
3, “Editing entries”, page 34.
n When a cellular phone is not paired:
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M SAVE N
3 To store the name, continue from step
3, “Editing entries”, page 34. 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 34).
Example:  If you need to dial the line access
number “9” when making outside calls with a
PBX:
1 9 a  M D N (Pause)
2 Dial the phone number.  a M N
N

ote:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
MD N (Pause) is pressed. Answering calls
1 L

ift the handset and press  M N
 
or  MZ N
when the unit rings.
R To answer a cellular call, you can also
press  MCELL N.
R You can also answer the call by
pressing any dial key from  0 to  9,
* , or  #. (Any key answer feature) 2
W
hen 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 41. Adjusting the handset ringer volume
n W

hile the handset is ringing for an
incoming call:
Press  MD N or  MC N repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
n Programming the volume beforehand:
1 To change the cellular line ringer
volume:
For CELL 1:  MMENU N#6281
For CELL 2:  MMENU N#6282
To change the landline ringer
volume:
M MENU N#160
2 Mb N: Select the desired volume.  a
M SAVE N
3 MOFF N Temporary ringer off
W

hile the unit is ringing for a call, you can turn
the ringer off temporarily by pressing  M N
. Useful features during a
c

all Hold
T
 his feature allows you to put an outside call
on hold.
1 Press  MMENU N during an outside call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To release hold on the cellular line:
Press  MCELL N.
R Another handset user can take the call:
MCELL N*1
 a  M SELECT N
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							*1 The call is taken when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make cellular calls (page 20).
R The base unit user can take the call by
pressing  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
To release hold on the landline:
Press  M N
.
R A

nother handset user can take the call
by pressing  M N
.
R T

he base unit user can take the call by
pressing  MZ N.
Note:
R If a call is kept on hold for more than 9
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound.
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 landline call by
lifting its handset. Mute
W
 hile mute is turned on, you can hear the
other party, but the other party cannot hear
you.
1 Press  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 for landline calls
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 41. 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 after you hear
the call waiting tone on the handset.
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
l
 andline calls (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. 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. However, during a cellular call,  is not displayed even though the
f

eature is activated.
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							Handset noise reduction
T his feature allows you to hear the voice of
the person you are talking to clearly, by
reducing the surrounding noise coming from
the other party’s telephone.
Press  MNOISE REDUCTION N to turn on/off
while talking.
Note:
R When this feature is turned on,   is
d

isplayed while talking.
R Depending on the environment where this
handset is being used, this feature may not
be effective.
R This feature is not available using the
speakerphone.
R When both the  “Equalizer ” setting and
noise reduction are activated,   is
s

hown on the display. 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.
n While another unit is on a cellular call:
1 To join the conversation, press
MCELL N.
R You can join the conversation when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired. – a specific line is set to make
c
 ellular calls (page 20).
2 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.
a  M SELECT N
n While another unit is on a landline call:
To join the conversation, press  M N
.
N

ote:
R A maximum of 3 parties (including 1 outside
party) can join a conversation using 2
extensions.  (3-way conference)
R To prevent other users from joining your
conversations with outside callers, turn call
sharing mode off (page 41). Transferring a cellular call
b

etween the handset and a
cellular phone Transferring a cellular call from the
h

andset to a cellular phone
1 Press  MMENU N during a cellular call.
2 Mb N:  “Transfer to cell ” a
M SELECT N
R The cellular call is transferred to the
cellular phone.
Note:
R Depending on your cellular phone type, you
may need to set the cellular phone to be
ready to talk before transferring. For
example, if your cellular phone has a top
cover, open it beforehand. Transferring a cellular call from a
c

ellular phone to the handset
During a conversation using a cellular phone,
the call cannot be transferred to the handset
by the cellular phone. Perform the following
with the handset.
1 During a conversation using a cellular
phone, press  MCELL N.
R The call is transferred to the handset
when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make cellular
calls (page 20).
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							2
Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N
R The call is transferred to the handset. Using the other line during a
c

onversation
You can handle a cellular call and a landline
call at the same time. When another call is
being received during a conversation, the
interrupt tone sounds (page 39), and the 2nd
caller’s information is displayed if you
subscribe to Caller ID (page 48). You can
answer the 2nd call while holding the 1st call. Making/answering a cellular call
d

uring a conversation on the landline
1 Press  MMENU N during a landline call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To make a 2nd call:
Dial the phone number.  a M CELL N*1
 a
M b N: Select the desired cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N
*1 The unit starts dialing when: – only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to makecellular calls (page 20).
To answer a 2nd call:
M CELL N
R To hold the 2nd call:  MMENU N a  M b N:
“ Hold ” a  M SELECT N
4 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (landline call), press  MOFF N, then
press  M N
. Making/answering a landline call
d

uring a conversation on a cellular line
1 Press  MMENU N during a cellular call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To make a 2nd call:
Dial the phone number.  a M N
T

o answer a 2nd call:
M N
R T

o hold the 2nd call:  MMENU N a  M b N:
“ Hold ” a  M SELECT N 4
T
o hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (cellular call), press  MOFF N, then
press  MCELL N. Power back-up operation
f
 or landline
When a power failure occurs, the charged
handset temporarily supplies power to the
base unit (power back-up mode). This allows
you to make and receive landline calls using a
handset during a power failure. The base unit
will not perform any other functions. However,
some functions such as Caller ID and shared
phonebook are available only when using a
handset other than the handset supplying
power to the base unit. You can program
“ Power failure ” and the default setting is
“ Auto ” (page 41).
Important:
R If a handset is not placed on the base unit
when a power failure occurs,  “Base no
power Press OFF ” is displayed. After
pressing  MOFF N on the handset, place it on
the base unit to start power back-up mode.
R Power back-up mode will not work if the
battery level of the power supplying
handset is   or  .
R D

o not lift the power supplying handset
from the base unit during power back-up
mode.
R Do not touch the handset’s charge contacts
during power back-up mode.
R If the battery level is low, the unit will not
work sufficiently during power back-up
mode. In addition, in case handset battery
power runs out, 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 4).
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							Panasonic Ni-MH battery
p
erformance (supplied batteries)
during power back-up mode
When the batteries are fully charged,
operating time of the handset in power
back-up mode varies depending on usage.
– Continuous use of the handset in power back-up mode: 1.5 hours max.
– Continuous use of the handset other than a handset in power back-up mode: 2 hours
max.
– Not in use in power back-up mode: 2 hours max.
Note:
R Actual battery performance depends on
usage and ambient environment. Making calls during a power
f

ailure
n When only 1 handset is registered:
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
2 Within 1 minute, place the handset on
the base unit.
RWait until speakerphone is turned
on automatically and the call is
made.
3 When the other party answers the call,
keep the handset on the base unit and
talk using the speakerphone.
4 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N.
Note:
R In step 2, if you do not place the handset on
the base unit within 1 minute, the power
back-up mode turns off. In this case, press
MOFF N on the handset and dial the phone
number. Then try again from step 2.
n When 2 or more handsets are registered:
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying the power, and use
another handset for making calls. For the
operation, please see “Making landline
calls”, page 21.
Note:
R During a call with the handset placed on the
base unit (power back-up mode), the call may be disconnected if you touch the
h

andset. In such case, try to call back.
R The range of the base unit is limited during
a power failure. Please use the handset
close to the base unit. Making a call using the redial list
n
W

hen only 1 handset is registered:
1 Lift the handset.
2 ME N REDIAL
3 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
4 Within 1 minute, place the handset on
the base unit.
RWait until speakerphone is turned
on automatically and the call is
made.
n When 2 or more handsets are registered:
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying the power, and use
another handset for making calls. For the
operation, please see “Making a call using
the redial list”, page 21. Making a call using the shared
p

honebook
There must be at least 2 handsets
registered to the base unit in order for the
shared phonebook feature to be used
during a power failure.
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying the power, and use another
handset for making calls.
For the operation, please see “Finding and
calling from a phonebook entry”, page 33. Answering calls during a power
f

ailure
n When only 1 handset is registered:
1 When the unit rings, keep the handset
on the base unit and press  M N
 
or
M Z N.
R Speakerphone is turned on.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N.
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							n
When 2 or more handsets are registered:
When the unit rings, use a handset which is
not supplying power to the base unit. For
the operation, please see “Answering calls”,
page 22.
R Do not use or lift the handset which is
placed on the base unit during power
back-up mode.
Note:
R During a call with the handset placed on the
base unit (power back-up mode), the call
may be disconnected if you touch the
handset. In such case, try to call back.
R The range of the base unit is limited during
a power failure. Please use the handset
close to the base unit.
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							Making cellular calls
1 D
ial the phone number.
2 Press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
3 When the other party answers, speak into
the microphone.
RSpeak alternately with the other party.
4 When you finish talking, press  MZ 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:
With the call sharing mode on (page 30),
press  MCELL N on the handset.  a M b N:
Select the desired cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N a  Press  MZ N on the base unit.
– When only 1 cellular phone is paired or the line is set to make cellular calls
(page 20), press  MCELL N on the
handset, then press  MZ N on the base
unit.
If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift
it. Adjusting the speaker volume
P
 ress  MD N or  MC N repeatedly while talking. Making a cellular call using the redial
l
 ist
The 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 Press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N. Making landline calls
1 D

ial the phone number.
2 MZ N
3 When the other party answers, speak into
the microphone. 4
W
hen you finish talking, press  MZ N.
Note:
R While on a call, you can switch from the
base unit to the handset:
– Press  M N
 
on the handset, then press
M Z N on the base unit with the call
sharing mode on (page 30).
– If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it. 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 MZ N Erasing a number in the redial list
1
MR

EDIALN
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M ERASE N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
4 MEXIT N 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 34).
Example:  If you need to dial the line access
number “9” when making outside calls with a
PBX:
1 9 a  M PAUSE N
2 Dial the phone number.  a M Z N
Note:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
MPAUSE N is pressed.
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							Answering calls
W hen a landline call is being received, the
SP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly.
When a cellular call is being received, the
CELL 1 or CELL 2 indicator and SP-PHONE
indicator flash rapidly.
1 Press  MZ N when the unit rings.
R You can also answer the cellular call
by pressing  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
2 Speak into the microphone.
3 When you finish talking, press  MZ N. Adjusting the base unit ringer volume
n W

hile the base unit is ringing for an
incoming call:
Press  MD N or  MC N repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
n Programming the volume beforehand:
1 To change the cellular line ringer
volume:
For CELL 1:  MMENU N#6281
For CELL 2:  MMENU N#6282
To change the landline ringer
volume:
M MENU N#160
2 Mb N: Select the desired volume.
3 MSAVE N a  M EXIT N Useful features during a
c

all Hold
T
 his feature allows you to put an outside call
on hold.
1 Press  MHOLD N during an outside call.
2 To release hold on the cellular line:
Press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
R A handset user can take the call:
MCELL N*1
 a  M SELECT N
*1 The call is taken when: – only 1 cellular phone is paired. – a specific line is set to make
c
 ellular calls (page 20).
To release hold on the landline:
Press  MZ N.
R A handset user can take the call by
pressing  M N
.
N

ote:
R While a landline call is on hold, the
SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
R If a call is kept on hold for more than 9
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound.
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 landline call by
lifting its handset. Mute
W
 hile mute is turned on, you can hear the
other party, but the other party cannot hear
you.
1 Press  MMUTE N during conversation.
R The SP-PHONE indicator on the base
unit flashes.
2 To return to the conversation, press
MMUTE N again. Flash for landline calls
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 41. 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.
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							If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call
W
aiting with Caller ID services,  the 2nd
caller’s information is displayed after you hear
the call waiting tone on the base unit.
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
l
 andline calls (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
Y
 ou can join an existing outside call.
To select the line that is being used for the call:
– for a cellular line press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL
2 N.
– for the landline press  MZ N.
Note:
R A maximum of 3 parties (including 1 outside
party) can join a conversation using 2
extensions.  (3-way conference)
R To prevent other users from joining your
conversations with outside callers, turn call
sharing mode off (page 41). Transferring a cellular call
b

etween the base unit and a
cellular phone Transferring a cellular call from the
b

ase unit to a cellular phone
During a cellular call, press and hold  MCELL
1 N or  MCELL 2 N until the SP-PHONE indicator
goes out.
R The cellular call is transferred to the cellular
phone. Transferring a cellular call from a
c

ellular phone to the base unit
During a conversation using a cellular phone,
press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
R The cellular call is transferred to the base
unit. Using the other line during a
c

onversation
You can handle a cellular call and a landline
call at the same time. When another call is
being received during a conversation, the
interrupt tone sounds (page 42). You can
answer the 2nd call while holding the 1st call. Making/answering a cellular call
d

uring a conversation on the landline
1 Press  MHOLD N during a landline call.
2 To make a 2nd call:
Dial the phone number.  a Press  MCELL
1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
To answer a 2nd call:
Press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
R To hold the 2nd call, press  MHOLD N.
3 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (landline call), press  MZ N 2 times. Making/answering a landline call
d

uring a conversation on a cellular line
1 Press  MHOLD N during a cellular call.
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