Panasonic Kx Tge432 Operating Instructions Manual

							Battery charging
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harge for about 7 hours.
R Confirm  “Charging ” is displayed ( ).
R W

hen the batteries are fully charged,
“ Fully charged ” 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. Note for battery installation
R U

se the supplied rechargeable batteries.
For replacement, we recommend using the
Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on
page 4, 7. 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
Medium
Low
Needs charging.
Empty
Panasonic Ni-MH battery
p

erformance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating time
In continuous use 12 hours max.*
 1
Not in use (standby) 8 days max.*
 1 *1 If eco mode is on.
N

ote:
R Actual battery performance depends on
usage and ambient environment. 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 18).
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							Controls
Handset Ringer indicator
M
essage indicator Belt clip holes
Speaker
MjN
/M
kN  (VOL.: Volume up/down) M N
 (TALK) Dial keypad (
*:  TONE) Headset jack
M
Z N (
SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) M
FLASH NMCALL WAIT N Microphone
Receiver
Display
M
O
FF N ( )
M
CALL BLOCK N ( )
Charge contacts
n C
ontrol type  
S
oft 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 W : View the phonebook entry.
– ME N REDIAL: View the redial list.
– MC N CID (Caller ID): View the caller list.
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Speaker
M
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OCATES CELL NM
HANDSET LOCATOR NMjN
/MkN  (VOL.: Volume up/down) Message counter
M
A
NSWER ON/OFF NM N
 (PLAY/STOP)
Message indicator M N
 
(Repeat) M N
 (Skip) M
ERASE N n
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X-TGE440 series: page 3 Charge contacts
Speaker
M
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OLD N M CONF N M
REDIAL N M PAUSE N M
FLASH N M CALL WAIT N M
Z N (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator Message counter
M N
 
(PLAY/STOP)
Message indicator M
A
NSWER ON/OFF N M
LOCATES CELL N M
LOCATOR N M INTERCOM N MjN
/MkN  (VOL.: Volume up/down) M
ERASE N M MUTE N M N
 (Skip) M N
 (Repeat) Microphone
Dial keypad (
*:
  TONE) Display icons
Handset display items
Item Meaning
Within base unit range
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							Item Meaning
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 11)
Noise reduction is set.
(
 page 18) Equalizer is set. (page 18)
Z Speakerphone is on.
(
 page 16) Ringer volume is off.
(
 page 17, 30) Silent mode is on. (page 34)
Call sharing mode is off.
(
 page 32) Alarm is on. (page 34)
Handset number
Battery level
Blocked call (page 23)
Clarity booster is on.
(
 page 18) Baby monitor is activated. The
n

ame/number displayed next
to the icon indicates the
monitoring unit. (page 35)
In use Answering system is being
u

sed by another handset or the
base unit.
Line in
u
 se Someone is using the line.Base unit display item
Item Meaning
“
G
reeting only ” is
selected. Caller messages are
not recorded. (page 46) Language settings
Display language
1 MM

ENUN#110
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a
M SAVE N a  M OFF N Voice announcement language
Y
 ou can select the language used for the
following features.
– Answering system guidance
– Talking Caller ID
1 MMENU N#112
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a
M SAVE N a  M OFF N Date and time
1 MM

ENUN#101
2 Enter the current month, date, and year
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:  July 12, 2016
07  12  16
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 *: 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.
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							Recording your greeting
m
essage
You can record your own greeting message
instead of using a pre-recorded greeting
message. See page 41 for details.
1 MMENU N#302
2 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
3 Record a greeting message.  a M STOP N
a  M OFF N Other settings
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.  a
M SAVE N a  M OFF N
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							Making calls
Using the handset
1
L
ift the handset and then dial the phone
number.
R To correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 Press  M N
 
to make the call.
R To make the call using the
speakerphone, press  MZ N.
3 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
.
R I

n step 1, you can store the dialed phone
number to the phonebook by pressing
M SAVE 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 entry.
3 M N
Erasing a number in the redial list
1
ME N 

REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired entry.  a
M ERASE N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N a  M OFF N Using the base unit
Available for:
K
 X-TGE440 series (page 3) 1
MZ N
2 D

ial the phone number.
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 32).
– If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it. Redialing the last number dialed
M Z N a  M R

EDIALN Adjusting the receiver or speaker
v
 olume Handset / Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE440 series: page 3
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while talking. 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 26).
Example:  If you need to dial the line access
number “9” when making outside calls with a
PBX: Handset
1 9 a  M D N 

(Pause)
2 Dial the phone number.  a M N
Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE440 series: page 3
1 MZ 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
you press  MD N (Pause) on the handset or
M PAUSE N on the base unit.
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							Answering calls
Using the handset
W
hen a call is being received, the ringer
indicator flashes rapidly.
1 Lift the handset and then press  M N
 
or
M N
 when the unit rings.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
Any key answer:  You can answer the call by
pressing any dial key.
Auto talk:  You can answer calls simply by
lifting the handset (page 32).
Temporary handset ringer off:  You can turn
the ringer off temporarily by pressing  M N
. Using the base unit
Available for:
K
 X-TGE440 series (page 3) When a call is being received, the SP-PHONE
i

ndicator flashes rapidly.
1 Press  MZ N when the unit rings.
2 Speak into the microphone.
3 When you finish talking, press  MZ N. Adjusting the ringer volume
Handset
P

ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
R To turn the ringer off, press  Mk N repeatedly. Base unit
P

ress  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. Useful features during a
c

all 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
.
R T

he base unit user can take the call by
pressing  MZ N. (KX-TGE440 series:
page 3) Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE440 series: page 3
1 Press  MHOLD N during an outside call.
2 To release hold, press  MZ N.
R A handset user can take the call by
pressing  M N
.
N

ote for handset and base unit:
R While an outside call is on hold, the
SP-PHONE indicator on the base unit
flashes.
R After holding for 10 minutes, the call is
disconnected. Mute
Handset
1 P

ress  MMUTE N during a call.
2 To return to the call, press  MMUTE N.
Note:
R M MUTE N is a soft key visible on the display
during a call. Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE440 series: page 3
1 Press  MMUTE N during a call.
R The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
2 To return to the call, press  MMUTE N.
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							Flash
Handset / Base unit
* 1
*1 KX-TGE440 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 32. 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 phone
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.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID services,  the 2nd
caller’s information is displayed on the unit
that is in use after you hear the call waiting
tone. Handset / Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE440 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 phone service provider
for details and availability of this service in
your area. Temporary tone dialing (for
r
 otary/pulse service users) Handset / Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE440 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 noise reduction
T
 his feature allows you to hear the voice of
the person you are talking to more clearly, by
reducing the surrounding noise coming from
the other party’s telephone.
1 Press  MMENU N while talking.
2 Mb N:  “Noise reduction on ” or
“ Noise reduction off ” a
M SELECT N
Note:
R Depending on the environment where this
handset is being used, this feature may not
be effective.
R This feature is not available while using the
speakerphone. 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 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.
R When both the  “Equalizer ” setting and
noise reduction are activated,   is
s

hown on the display.
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							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-TGE440 series: page 3
To join the conversation, press  MZ N when the
handset is on an outside call.
Note for handset and base unit:
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 32). Transferring calls, conference
c
 alls
Outside calls can be transferred or a
conference call with an outside party can be
made:
– between 2 handsets
– between a handset and the base unit *1
*1 KX-TGE440 series: page 3 Handset
1 D

uring an outside call, press  MMENU N.
2 Mb N:  “Intercom ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired unit.  a M SELECT N
R If you select  “Voice paging ”, the
call will be switched from the
ear-receiver mode to the
speakerphone mode.
4 Wait for the paged party to answer.
RIf the paged party does not answer,
press  MBACK N to return to the outside
call.
5 To complete the transfer:
Press  MOFF N.
To establish a conference call:
M MENU N a  M b N:  “Conference ” a
M SELECT N R
T
o leave the conference, press  MOFF N.
The other 2 parties can continue the
conversation.
R To put the outside call on hold:
MMENU N a  M b N:  “Hold ” a
M SELECT N
To resume the conference:  MMENU N
a  M b N:  “Conference ” a  M SELECT N
R To cancel the conference:  MMENU N a
M b N:  “Stop conference ” a
M SELECT N
You can continue the conversation
with the outside caller. Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE440 series: page 3
1 During an outside call, press
MINTERCOM N.
When 2 or more handsets are
registered:
– To page a specific handset, enter the handset number.
– To page all handsets, press  0 or wait
for a few seconds.
2 Wait for the paged party to answer.
RIf paged party does not answer, press
MINTERCOM N to return to the outside
call.
3 To complete the transfer:
Press  MZ N.
R The outside call is being routed to the
handset.
To establish a conference call:
Press  MCONF N.
R To leave the conference, press  MZ N.
The other 2 parties can continue the
conversation.
R To put the outside call on hold, press
MHOLD N. To resume the conference,
press  MCONF N.
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							Handset locator
Y ou can locate a misplaced handset by
paging it.
1 Base unit:  Press MLOCATOR N or
M HANDSET LOCATOR N.
R All registered handsets beep for 1
minute.
2 To stop paging:
Base unit:
Press  MLOCATOR N or  MHANDSET
LOCATOR N.
Handset:
n KX-TGE430 series: page 3
Press  MOFF N.
n KX-TGE440 series: page 3
Press  M N
,
 then press  MOFF N. Cell locator
T
 his feature allows you to locate a misplaced
cellular phone by pressing the  MLOCATES
CELL N button on the base unit and calling
your cellular phone. You must assign your
cellular phone’s phone number to the button
beforehand. Only 1 cellular phone number (24
digits max.) can be assigned. Adding a phone number
1
MM

ENUN#248
R If you have already stored a cellular
phone number, the current number is
displayed.
2 Enter your cellular phone number.  a
M SAVE N a  M OFF N Erasing the number
1
MM

ENUN#248
2 Press and hold  MCLEAR N until all digits
are erased.  a M SAVE N a  M OFF N Calling the misplaced cellular
p

hone
Base unit:  M LOCATES CELL N
R To stop calling:
– KX-TGE430 series: press  MLOCATES
CELL N again.
– KX-TGE440 series: press  MZ N.
Important:
R While the base unit is calling the cellular
phone, the outside line is used.
– KX-TGE430 series: Even if the cellular
phone answers, you cannot talk with the
cellular phone and the base unit beeps
for 1 minute. To end the call, press
MLOCATES CELL N on the base unit.
– KX-TGE440 series: When the cellular phone answers, you can talk with the
cellular phone. To end the call, press
MZ N on the base unit.
Charges may be incurred if the cellular
phone answers the call. Intercom
I
 ntercom calls can be made:
– between handsets
– between a handset and the base unit *1
*1 KX-TGE440 series: page 3
Note:
R When paging unit(s), the paged unit(s)
beeps for 1 minute.
R If you receive an outside call while talking
on the intercom, the interrupt tone sounds.
–Handset:  To finish intercom, press
M OFF N. To answer the call, press  M N
.
– B

ase unit:  To finish intercom, press
M Z N. To answer the call, press  MZ N
again. Making an intercom call
Handset
1 MM

ENUN a  M b N:  “Intercom ” a
M SELECT N
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