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Making cellular callsImportant:
R The unit can be used to talk on 2 lines at
the same time (for example, 2 cellular lines,
or the landline and 1 cellular line).
R Only 2 Bluetooth devices can be used with
the unit at the same time (for example, 2
cellular lines, or the headset and 1 cellular
line).
R Before making calls, confirm that the
corresponding 
 on the handset is
displayed (page 14).
1 Lift the handset and then dial the phone
number.
RTo correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 MCELL N
R The unit starts dialing immediately in
the following situations.
– 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 .
R In step 1, you can store the dialed phone
number to the phonebook by pressing and
holding  MF N W  for a few seconds.
Adjusting the receiver or speaker
volume
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while talking.
Note:
R The receiver or speaker volume you set is
kept for each line (landline and cellular
lines).
Making a cellular call using the redial
list
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 entry.
3 MCELL N
R The unit starts dialing immediately in
the following situations.
– 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
nWhen a cellular phone is paired:
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired entry.  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 entry.  a
M ERASE N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N a  M OFF N
Making landline calls
1 Lift the handset and then dial the phone
number.
RTo 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.
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To switch back to the receiver, press MZ N/
MN .
R In step 1, you can store the dialed phone
number to the phonebook by pressing and
holding  MF N W  for a few seconds.
Making a call using the redial list
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 entry.
3 M
N
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 36).
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
Note:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
MD N (Pause) is pressed.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer
indicator flashes rapidly.
1 Lift the handset and then press  M
N or
M Z N when the unit rings.
R To answer a cellular call, you can also
press  MCELL N.
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 44).
Temporary handset ringer off:  You can turn
the ringer off temporarily by pressing  MN.
Adjusting the handset ringer volume
n While the handset is ringing for an
incoming call:
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
n While the handset is in standby mode:
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume for landline call.
R To turn the ringer off, press  Mk N repeatedly.
Note:
R You can adjust the ringer volume for
cellular call and landline call by
programming (page 40, 42).
R The ringer volume you set is kept for each
line (landline and cellular lines).
Useful features during a
call
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.*1
R Another handset user can take the call
by pressing  MCELL N.*1
*1 If you press  MCELL N and the
selection list is displayed, select
the desired cellular line and press
M SELECT N.
R The base unit user can take the call by
pressing  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
(KX-TGE470 series: page 4)
To release hold on the landline:
Press  M
N.
R Another handset user can take the call
by pressing  M
N.
R The base unit user can take the call by
pressing  MZ N. (KX-TGE470 series:
page 4)
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Note:
RAfter holding for 10 minutes, the call is
disconnected.
Mute
1 Press  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.
Flash for landline calls
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 44.
For call waiting or Call Waiting
Caller 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.
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
landline calls (for rotary/pulse
service users)
Press  * (TONE) before entering access
numbers which require tone dialing.
Handset clarity booster
This 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
displayed. However, during a cellular call,
 is not displayed even though the
feature is activated.
Handset noise reduction
This 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 The setting you made is kept for each line
(landline and cellular lines).
The default settings are as follows:
– for landline:  “Noise reduction off ”
– for cellular lines:  “Noise reduction
on ”
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
This feature clarifies the voice of the person
you are talking to, producing a more
natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear
and understand.
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1Press  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 The setting you made is kept for each line
(landline and cellular lines).
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
shown on the display.
Call share
You 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 in the
following situations.
– Only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– A specific line is set to make
cellular calls (page 20).
2 Mb N: Select the corresponding cellular
phone.  a M SELECT N
n While another unit is on a landline call:
To join the conversation, press  M
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 44).
Transferring calls, conference
calls
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-TGE470 series: page 4
1 During 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 To 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.
Transferring a cellular call
between the handset and a
cellular phone
Transferring a cellular call from the
handset 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
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ready to talk before transferring. For
example, if your cellular phone has a top
cover, open it beforehand.
Transferring a cellular call from a
cellular 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.
1During a conversation using a cellular
phone, press  MCELL N.
R The call is transferred to the handset in
the following situations.
– Only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– A specific line is set to make cellular
calls (page 20).
2 Mb N: Select the corresponding cellular
phone.  a M SELECT N
R The call is transferred to the handset.
Answering a 2nd call
If you receive a call while talking on the phone,
the interrupt tone sounds (page 42) and the
2nd caller’s information is displayed if you
subscribe to Caller ID service (page 51).
Answering a 2nd call during a
landline call
1 Press  MMENU N during a landline call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To answer the 2nd call:
Press  MCELL N while the 2nd call is being
received.
4 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (landline call), press  MOFF N, then
press  M
N.
Answering a 2nd call during a cellular
call
1 Press  MMENU N during a cellular call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3To answer the 2nd call:
Press  MN or  MCELL N while the 2nd call
is being received.
4 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (cellular call), press  MOFF N, then
press  MCELL N.*1
*1 If you press  MCELL N and the selection list
is displayed, select the desired cellular
line and press  MSELECT N.
Power backup operation
for landline
When a power failure occurs, the charged
handset temporarily supplies power to the
base unit (power backup 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
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 44).
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 backup mode.
R Power backup mode will not work if the
battery level of the power supplying
handset is 
 or .
R Do not lift the power supplying handset
from the base unit during power backup
mode.
Panasonic Ni-MH battery
performance (supplied batteries)
during power backup mode
When the batteries are fully charged,
operating time of the handset in power backup
mode varies depending on usage.
– Continuous use of the handset in power
backup mode: 1.5 hours max.
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– Continuous use of the handset other than ahandset in power backup mode: 2 hours
max.
– Not in use in power backup mode: 2 hours max.
Making calls during a power
failure
nWhen 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.
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.
Note:
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
nWhen only 1 handset is registered:
1 Lift the handset.
2 ME N REDIAL
3 Mb N: Select the desired entry.
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.
Making a call using the phonebook
There must be at least 2 handsets
registered to the base unit in order for the
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.
Answering calls during a power
failure
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.
n When 2 or more handsets are registered:
When the unit rings, use a handset which is
not supplying power to the base unit.
R Do not use or lift the handset which is
placed on the base unit during power
backup mode.
Note:
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
Available for:
KX-TGE470 series (page 4)
Important:
RThe unit can be used to talk on 2 lines at
the same time (for example, 2 cellular lines,
or the landline and 1 cellular line).
R Only 2 Bluetooth devices can be used with
the unit at the same time (for example, 2
cellular lines, or the headset and 1 cellular
line).
R Before making calls, confirm that the
corresponding CELL indicator on the base
unit lights up (page 15).
1 Press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
2 Dial the phone number.
3 When the other party answers, speak into
the microphone.
4 When you finish talking, press  MZ N.
Note:
R While on a call, you can switch from the
base unit to the handset:
– With the call sharing mode on
(page 44), press  MCELL N*1
 on the
handset.  a M b N: Select the desired
cellular phone.  a M SELECT N a  Press
M Z N on the base unit.
– If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it.
*1 The call is taken when: – only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make cellularcalls (page 20).
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while talking.
Note:
R The speaker volume you set is kept for
each line (landline and cellular lines).
Redialing the last number dialed
1 Press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
2 MREDIAL N
Making landline calls
1 MZ N
2 Dial the phone number.
3 When the other party answers, speak into
the microphone.
4 When 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 44).
– If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it.
Redialing the last number dialed
MZ N a  M REDIAL N
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 36).
Example:  If you need to dial the line access
number “9” when making outside calls with a
PBX:
1 MZ N
2 9 a  M PAUSE N
3 Dial the phone number.
Note:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
MPAUSE N is pressed.
Answering calls
When a landline call is being received, the
SP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly.
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When a cellular call is being received, the
CELL indicator and SP-PHONE indicator flash
rapidly.
1Press  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 While the base unit is ringing for an
incoming call:
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
n While the base unit is in standby mode:
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume for landline call.
R To turn the ringer off, press and hold  Mk N
until the unit beeps.
Note:
R You can adjust the ringer volume for
cellular call and landline call by
programming (page 40, 42).
R The ringer volume you set is kept for each
line (landline and cellular lines).
Useful features during a
call
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 b N: Select the
corresponding cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N
*1 The call is taken in the following situations.
– Only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– A specific line is set to makecellular calls (page 20).
To release hold on the landline:
Press  MZ N.
R A handset user can take the call by
pressing  MN.
Note:
R While a landline call is on hold, the
SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
R After holding for 10 minutes, the call is
disconnected.
Mute
1 Press  MMUTE N during a call.
R The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
2 To return to the call, press  MMUTE N.
Flash for landline calls
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 44.
For call waiting service users
To use call waiting, 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.
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
landline calls (for rotary/pulse
service users)
Press  * (TONE) before entering access
numbers which require tone dialing.
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Call shareYou 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 44).
Transferring calls, conference
calls
Outside calls can be transferred or a
conference call with an outside party can be
made between a handset and the base unit.
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.
Transferring a cellular call
between the base unit and a
cellular phone
Transferring a cellular call from the
base 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
cellular 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.
Answering a 2nd call
If you receive a call while talking on the phone,
the interrupt tone sounds (page 42).
Answering a 2nd call during a
landline call
1 Press  MHOLD N during a landline call.
2 To answer the 2nd call:
Press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
3 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (landline call), press  MZ N 2 times.
Answering a 2nd call during a cellular
call
1 Press  MHOLD N during a cellular call.
2 To answer the 2nd call:
MZ N,  MCELL 1 N, or  MCELL 2 N
3 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (cellular call), press  MZ N, then
press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
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Handset locatorYou 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-TGE460 series: page 4
Press  MOFF N.
n KX-TGE470 series: page 4
Press  M
N, then press  MOFF N.
Cell locator
This 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 MMENU N#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 MMENU N#248
2 Press and hold  MCLEAR N until all digits
are erased.  a M SAVE N a  M OFF N
Calling the misplaced cellular phone
Base unit: MLOCATES CELLN
RTo stop calling:–KX-TGE460 series: press MLOCATESCELLN again.–KX-TGE470 series: press MZN.
Important:
RWhile the base unit is calling the cellular phone,the outside line is used.–KX-TGE460 series: Even if the cellular phoneanswers, you cannot talk with the cellularphone and the base unit beeps for 1 minute.To end the call, press MLOCATES CELLN onthe base unit.–KX-TGE470 series: When the cellular phoneanswers, you can talk with the cellular phone.To end the call, press MZN on the base unit.Charges may be incurred if the cellular phoneanswers the call.
Intercom
Intercom calls can be made:
– between handsets
– between a handset and the base unit *1
*1 KX-TGE470 series: page 4
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
(page 42).
–Handset:  To finish intercom, press
M OFF N. To answer the call, press  M
N
or  MCELL N.
– Base unit:  To finish intercom, press
M Z N. To answer the call, press  MZ N
again or the corresponding cellular line
key ( MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N).
Making an intercom call
Handset
1 MMENU N a  M b N:  “Intercom ” a
M SELECT N
2 Mb N: Select the desired unit or  “Voice
paging ”.  a  M SELECT N
R If you select  “Voice paging ”, speak
into the microphone after the beep.
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