Panasonic Kx Tgf340 Operating Instructions Manual

							Controls
Handset
Belt clip holes
Speaker
M N
 (TALK) Headset jack
Dial keypad (
*:
  TONE)M
Z N (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) Microphone
Receiver
Display
M
O
FF N M
FLASH NMCALL WAIT NM
CALL BLOCK NCharge contacts n
C
ontrol type  
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.
– VOL. (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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							Base unit
Charge contacts
Speaker
Display
M
HOLD N M
REDIAL N M PAUSE N M
FLASH N M CALL WAIT NM
Z N (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator M
E
RASE N M
ANSWER ON/OFF N
ANSWER ON/OFF indicator M
L
OCATOR N M INTERCOM N
R You can locate a misplaced handset
by pressing  MLOCATOR N. M
E
XIT N M N
 (PLAY/STOP)
Message indicator M
C
ALL BLOCK NDesk stand/Wall mounting adaptor
R
T
he adaptor is a removable
attachment for desk stand or wall
mounting use (page 51). Microphone Dial keypad (
*:
  TONE)
n Control 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,  M N
, or  M N
: Scroll through
various lists and items.
– VOL. (Volume:  MD N or  MC N): Adjust the
speaker volume while talking.
– M N
/M N
:
 Repeat/skip messages
during playback. Display icons
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 10)
Noise reduction is set.
(
 page 17) Equalizer is set. (page 17)
Z Speakerphone is on.
(
 page 15) Ringer volume is off.
(
 page 30) Silent mode is on. (page 35)
Call sharing mode is off.
(
 page 32) Alarm is on. (page 35)
Handset number
Battery level
Blocked call (page 21)
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							Item Meaning
Clarity booster is on.
( page 17) Baby monitor is activated. The
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ame/number displayed next
to the icon indicates the
monitoring unit. (page 36)
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 items
Item Meaning
Ringer volume is off.
(
 page 33) Silent mode is on. (page 35)
Call sharing mode is off.
(
 page 32) “
G
reeting Only ” is
selected. Caller messages are
not recorded. (page 49) Blocked call (page 21)
In use Answering system is being
u

sed by a handset.
Line in
u
 se Someone is using the line.Language settings
Display language
Y
 ou can select either  “English ” or
“ Español ” as the display language. The
default setting is  “English ”. Handset / Base unit
1 MM

ENUN#110
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a
M SAVE N 3
P
roceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT 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 Date and time
Handset
1 MM

ENUN#101
2 Enter the current month, date, and year
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:  July 12, 2015
07  12  15
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 43 for details. Handset
1 MM

ENUN#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. 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 handset
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.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N.
Note:
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.
3 M N
Erasing a number in the redial list
1
ME N 

REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M ERASE N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N a  M OFF N Using the base unit
1
D

ial the phone number.
R To correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 MZ N
3 When the other party answers, speak into
the microphone.
4 When you finish talking, press  MZ N. Note:
R
W

hile 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. 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 Adjusting the receiver or speaker
v
 olume Handset / Base unit
P

ress  MD N or  MC 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
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							Base unit
1 9 a  M P
AUSEN
2 Dial the phone number.  a M Z N
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. Answering calls
Using the handset
1
L

ift the handset and press  M N
 
or  M N
w
hen 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
W

hen a call is being received, the SP-PHONE
indicator 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 / Base unit
P

ress  MD N or  MC N repeatedly to select the
desired volume while ringing. 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. Base unit
1 P

ress  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. Base unit
1 P

ress  MMUTE N during a call.
R The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
2 To return to the call, press  MMUTE N.
Note for handset and base unit:
R M MUTE N is a soft key visible on the display
during a call.
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							Flash
Handset / Base unit
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 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
handset or base unit that is in use after you
hear the call waiting tone. Handset / Base unit
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 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
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,
t

his 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. Call share
Y
 ou can join an existing outside call.
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							Handset
T
o join the conversation, press  M N
 
when
the other unit is on an outside call. Base unit
T

o 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 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
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
w

ith the outside caller. Base unit
1 D

uring an outside call, press
M INTERCOM 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. Intercom
I
 ntercom calls can be made:
– between handsets
– between a handset and the base unit
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.
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							Making an intercom call
Handset
1 MM
ENUN a  M b N:  “Intercom ” a
M SELECT N
2 Mb N: Select the desired unit.  a M SELECT N
3 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N.
Note:
R You can also use the  MINTERCOM N soft
key, if displayed, to make intercom calls. Base unit
1 P

ress  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 When you finish talking, press  MZ N. Answering an intercom call
Handset
1 P

ress  M N
 
to answer the page.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N. Base unit
1 P

ress  MZ N to answer the page.
2 When you finish talking, press  MZ N. Turning auto intercom on/off
T
 his feature allows the handset or base unit to
answer intercom calls automatically when it is
called. You do not need to press  M N
 
or
M Z N. When this feature is set to  “On ”, the
monitoring handset or base unit for the baby
monitor feature (page 36) will also answer
baby monitor calls automatically. The default
setting is  “Off ”. Handset / Base unit
1 MM

ENUN#273 2
Mb N:
 Select the desired setting.  a
M SAVE N
3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset:  M OFF N
Base unit:  M EXIT N Power backup operation
W
 hen a power failure occurs, the charged
handset temporarily supplies power to the
base unit (power backup mode). This allows
you to make and receive 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 32).
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 D

o not lift the power supplying handset
from the base unit during power backup
mode. Panasonic Ni-MH battery
p

erformance (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.
– Continuous use of the handset other than a handset in power backup mode: 2 hours
max.
– Not in use in power backup mode: 2 hours max.
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							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.
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
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. Making a call using the phonebook
T

here 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
u

nit for supplying the power, and use another
handset for making calls. 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.
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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