Panasonic Kx Tgf380 Operating Instructions Manual
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use the base unit display, phonebook, o ne-touch dial, answering system, speakerphone, Bluetooth functions, etc.) The base unit display is blank. – “Off ” (default): You can use the full functions of the base unit, but battery life is not extended. The brightness level for the base unit display is lowered. Base unit 1 MM ENUN#150 2 Mb N: Select the desired setting. 3 MSAVE N a M EXIT N Note: R Once the battery saving mode is set to “On ”, the unit rings with the volume level 1 even if the ringer volume for the base unit is set to “Off ” to let you know an incoming call is being received. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance ( optional batteries) when operating on backup battery power Operation Saving mode Off On In continuous use 2 hours m ax. 7 hours m ax. Not in use (standby) 3 hours m ax. 8 hours m ax. Note: R B attery performance depends on the type of batteries. R Actual battery performance depends on usage and ambient environment. 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 Ni-MH battery installation R H andset: Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. R Handset/Base unit: For replacement, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 6. 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 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. 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. However, during a cellular call, is not displayed even though this feature is a ctivated. R Eco mode is turned off when the clarity booster is activated (page 22). For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support 11 Getting Started 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEG
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 N M CALL WAIT NM CALL BLOCK NCharge 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. After a cellular phone is paired, MCELL N is displayed. 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 : View the phonebook entry. – ME N REDIAL: View the redial list. – MC N CID (Caller ID): View the caller list. Base unit Corded handset Receiver Speaker Display R T he display can be moved back and forth to select the desired angle. ONE-TOUCH DIAL buttons Microphone M S PEED DIAL N M FLASH N M CALL WAIT N M HOLD N M LOCATOR N M INTERCOM N R You can locate a misplaced handset by pressing MLOCATOR N. Dial keypad ( *: TONE) M EXIT N M ERASE N M REDIAL N M PAUSE N M Z N (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) SP-PHONE indicator M C ELL 1 N 12 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support Getting Started 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEGI K L H MEDC F GB A J A G H I J EA B D C F FU M N L O BP R S TK
CELL 1 indicator M CELL 2 N CELL 2 indicator M N (ANSWER ON/OFF) ANSWER ON/OFF indicator M C ALL BLOCK NM N (PLAY/STOP) Message indicator Desk stand/Wall mounting adaptor R T he adaptor is a removable attachment for desk stand or wall mounting use (page 65). n Control type Soft keys B y pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. Navigator key – MD N, M C N, M N , or M N : Scroll through various lists and items. – VOL. (Volume: MD N or MC N): Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking. – M N /M N : Repeat/skip messages during playback. Display icons/Indicators Handset display items Item Meaning Within base unit range Out of base unit range The landline is in use. R W hen flashing: The call is put on hold. R When flashing rapidly: An incoming call is now being received. A cellular line is in use. * 1 R When flashing: The cellular call is put on hold. R When flashing rapidly: A cellular call is being received. Eco mode is on. * 2 (page 11) Item Meaning A cellular phone is connected. * 1 Ready to make/receive cellular calls. R When turned off: A cellular phone is not connected to the base unit. (page 18) – A cellular call is in progress on t hat line. – The cellular line is selected for the setting. Noise reduction is set. (page 22) Equalizer is set. (page 22) Z Speakerphone is on. (page 20) Ringer volume is off. * 3 (page 39, 41) Silent mode is on. (page 45) Call sharing mode is off. ( page 43) Alarm is on. (page 44) Handset number Battery level Blocked call (page 28) Clarity booster is on. * 2 (page 22) Baby monitor is activated. The n ame/number displayed next to the icon indicates the monitoring unit. (page 46) In use Answering system is being used by a nother handset or the base unit. Cell1 in u se Someone is using the c orresponding line. Cell2 in u se C1&C2 in u se Line in u se *1 Corresponding lines (1, 2: cellular line) are i ndicated next to the item. *2 During a cellular call, the item is not displayed even though the feature is activated. *3 Corresponding lines (1, 2: cellular line, L: landline) are indicated next to the item. If all lines are turned off, no line is indicated. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support 13 Getting Started 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEG
Base unit display items Item Meaning The landline is in use. R W hen flashing: The call is put on hold. R When flashing rapidly: An incoming call is now being received. A cellular line is in use. * 1 R When flashing: The cellular call is put on hold. R When flashing rapidly: A cellular call is being received. Ringer volume is off. * 2 (page 39, 41) Silent mode is on. (page 45) Call sharing mode is off. ( page 43) “ G reeting only ” is selected. Caller messages are not recorded. (page 63) – A cellular call is in progress on t hat line. – The cellular line is selected for the setting. Power backup mode is on. ( page 10) Blocked call (page 28) A Bluetooth headset is connected t o the base unit. It is ready for use. A Bluetooth headset is in use. In use Answering system is being used by t he handset. Cell1 in u se Someone is using the c orresponding line. Cell2 in u se Cell1 & Cell2 in use Line in u se *1 Corresponding lines (C1, C2: cellular line) are i ndicated next to the item. *2 Corresponding lines (C1, C2: cellular line, L: l andline) are indicated next to the item. If all lines are turned off, no line is indicated. CELL indicators on the base unit T he CELL indicators show each cellular line status. Status Meaning On A cellular phone is connected. R eady to make/receive cellular calls. Flashing – The cellular line is in use. – Phonebook entries are beingcopied from a cellular phone. (page 52) – The base unit is searching for the paired cellular phone. – The base unit is pairing a cellular phone. – A cellular call is put on hold. Flashing r apidly A cellular call is being received. Light off – A cellular phone is not paired to t he base unit. – A cellular phone is not connected to the base unit. (page 18) 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 Proceed 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 ”. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. 14 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support Getting Started 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEG
Handset / Base unit 1 MM ENUN#112 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 Date and time Y ou can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Handset / Base unit 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 Proceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: * : Select “AM ” or “PM ”. Base unit: M AM/PM N: Select “AM ” or “PM ”. 6 MSAVE N 7 Proceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: M OFF N Base unit: M EXIT 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. Recording your greeting m essage You can record your own greeting message instead of using a pre-recorded greeting message. See page 57 for details. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Handset / Base unit 1 MM ENUN#302 2 Mb N: “Yes ” a M SELECT N 3 Record a greeting message. a M STOP N 4 Proceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: M OFF N Base unit: M EXIT 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. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Handset / Base unit 1 MM ENUN#120 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 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support 15 Getting Started 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEG
Link to cell feature Y ou can connect your base unit and cellular phone using Bluetooth wireless technology, so that you can make or answer cellular calls using your phone system. This allows you to: – use the unit to talk on cellular calls even if some areas of your home have poor cellular reception, simply by placing your cellular phone in an area with good reception. – talk on cellular calls even if your cellular phone is in your pocket or bag. – enjoy cordless cellular calls even if your cellular phone plugged in and charging. Important: R Your cellular phone must support the Hands Free Profile (HFP) specification. R You may pair 2 cellular phones and 1 headset. 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 Locate your cellular phone near the base unit. If the cellular phone is too close to the base unit during a cellular call, you may hear noise. For best performance, we recommend placing the cellular phone between 0.6 m to 3 m (2 feet to 10 feet) away from the base unit. Pairing a cellular phone I mportant: R For more details and the list of compatible cellular phones, please visit our Web site: www.panasonic.com/link2cell R Before pairing a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone to the base unit, make sure that no other Bluetooth device such as a Bluetooth headset is connected to your cellular phone. 1 Base unit: Press and hold MCELL 1 N or MCELL 2 N for a few seconds. R After the corresponding CELL indicator on the base unit starts flashing, the rest of the procedure must be completed within 5 minutes. 2 Y our cellular phone: While the corresponding CELL indicator is flashing, follow the instructions of your cellular phone to enter the pairing mode. RDepending on your cellular phone, it may ask you to enter the Bluetooth PIN (default: “0000 ”). If your cellular phone shows PassKey confirmation on its display, follow the directions to proceed. 3 Base unit: Wait until a long beep sounds. RIt may take more than 10 seconds to complete pairing. R When the corresponding CELL indicator lights up, the cellular phone is connected to the base unit. You are ready to make cellular calls. 4 MEXIT N Note: R Make sure that your cellular phone is set to connect to this product automatically. Refer to your cellular phone’s operating instructions. R Make sure you cancel your cellular phone’s current pairing if you want to pair it to the other line (page 16). R The default setting for the alert feature is “On ”, so when you pair your cellular phone to the base unit, this feature may be activated (page 54). (This depends on the version and type of cellular phone you are using.) Unpairing a cellular phone Y ou can cancel the pairing of a cellular phone that is stored in the base unit. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Handset / Base unit 1 F or CELL 1: MMENU N#6111 For CELL 2: MMENU N#6112 2 Mb N: “Yes ” a M SELECT N R When the cellular phone is unpaired, the CELL indicator is turned off. 3 Proceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: M OFF N Base unit: M EXIT N 16 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/supportLink to Cell 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEG
Link to cell settings Selecting which unit receives cellular c alls You can select which unit rings and receives calls for a cellular line. When “All ” is selected, all handsets and the base unit ring. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Handset / Base unit 1 F or CELL 1: MMENU N#6271 For CELL 2: MMENU N#6272 2 Mb N: Select the desired handset or “All ”. a M SAVE N 3 Proceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: M OFF N Base unit: M EXIT N Note: R When you select a specific handset to receive calls for a cellular line: – other handsets cannot answer the calls. – the base unit can answer the calls even though it does not ring. However, you can make the base unit ring by adjusting the base unit ringer volume (page 39). R When you change to “All ” from another setting, the base unit ringer volume also returns to the lowest level even if the ringer volume was changed. R The units selected with this setting have the alert feature (page 54) applied to them. Ring as cell mode O nce this feature is turned on, the handset and base unit ring using the same ringer tone as your cellular phone. The following settings are available: – “Off ”: Turn this feature off to use the ringer tones of the handset and base unit. Caller information is announced depending on the Talking Caller ID setting (page 41). – “On (with Talking CID) ” (default): The handset and base unit use your cellular phone’s ringer tone. Caller information is announced even if the Talking Caller ID is turned off. – “On (without Talking CID) ”: The handset and base unit use your cellular phone’s ringer tone. Caller information is not announced e ven if the Talking Caller ID is turned on. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Important: R To use this feature, your cellular phone must support Bluetooth in-band ringtone. Refer to your cellular phone’s operating instructions. Handset / Base unit 1 F or CELL 1: MMENU N#6141 For CELL 2: MMENU N#6142 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 Note: R The units use the preset ringer tones instead of your cellular phone’s ringer tone when a cellular call is being received if: – your cellular phone is in silent mode (depending on your cellular phone). – the base unit is in use. – 2 handsets are sharing a landline call. R If your cellular phone is in silent mode with “On (with Talking CID) ” set, the unit announces caller information even when Talking Caller ID is turned off (page 41). To use the handset ringer tone instead of your c ellular phone’s ringer tone Select “Off ” in step 2, “Ring as cell mode”, page 17. To change the handset ringer tone for a cellular line, see page 39. Auto connection to the Bluetooth d evices (cellular phones) After pairing, your Bluetooth devices are connected to the base unit. If you move the Bluetooth devices out of base unit range, the Bluetooth devices are disconnected from the base unit. This feature allows the base unit to try to reconnect the Bluetooth devices at regular intervals when it returns within base unit range. You can set the interval. The default setting is “1 min ”. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support 17 Link to Cell 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEG
Important: R W hen 3 Bluetooth devices (2 cellular phones and 1 headset) are paired to the base unit, only 2 Bluetooth devices can be used with the unit at the same time, and the base unit loses its connection from other Bluetooth devices. To automatically resume the connection to Bluetooth devices, leave the auto connection on. R Some cellular phones lose connection after usage, please check the specifications of your cellular phone for more details. Handset / Base unit 1 MM ENUN#632 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 Note: R Some cellular phones may ask you if you accept the connection requirement from the base unit. In that case, select “Off ” in step 2. Check the specifications of your cellular phone. Connecting/disconnecting the cellular phone m anually If you will not be using the paired cellular phone’s link to cell feature temporarily (for example, you do not want the unit to ring when your cellular line receives a call), you can disconnect your cellular phone from the base unit. If you want to use it again, reconnect the cellular phone to the base unit. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Note: R After you disconnect a paired cellular phone from the base unit manually, it will automatically be connected to the base unit in 30 minutes. If you do not use the link to cell feature anymore, unpair the cellular phone (page 17). R A disconnected cellular phone is not unpaired from the base unit, so pairing it to the base unit again is unnecessary. Handset / Base unit 1 T o connect/disconnect: For CELL 1: MMENU N#6251 For CELL 2: MMENU N#6252 R A long beep sounds. 2 P roceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: M OFF N Base unit: M EXIT N Cellular line only mode (If you do not u se the landline) If you do not use the landline, we recommend setting the unit to the cellular line only mode. The default setting is “Off ”. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Important: R If you turn on the “Cell line only mode ”, disconnect the telephone line cord from the base unit. Otherwise the “Cell line only mode ” cannot be activated. Handset / Base unit 1 MM ENUN#157 2 To turn on: Mb N: “On ” a M SELECT N a M b N: “Yes ” a M SELECT N To turn off: M b N: “Off ” a M SELECT N Note: R Once you set this mode, you can use the following buttons to make cellular calls: – for the handset, press M N or MZ N instead of M CELL N (page 20). – for the base unit, lift the corded handset or press MZ N without pressing MCELL 1 N or M CELL 2 N set for the cellular line selection (page 19, 24). R Once you set this mode, the following features cannot be used: – Landline features (page 44) – Answering system (page 57) Messages cannot be received. – Voicemail features (page 64) R After this mode is turned on or off, the base unit reboots. – Bluetooth connections from cellular phones or headset are disconnected. If the auto connection is turned on (page 17), the cellular phones are reconnected. – will be displayed on the handset m omentarily. The handset can be used once is displayed. 18 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/supportLink to Cell 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEG
When you use the landline again B efore connecting the telephone line to the base unit, select “Off ” in step 2, “Cellular line only mode (If you do not use the landline)”, page 18. Cellular line selection T his feature determines which cellular line is selected to make cellular calls when: – you press MCELL N on the handset. – you press M N or MZ N on the handset while the cellular line only mode is turned on. – you lift the corded handset or press MZ N on the base unit while the cellular line only mode is turned on. The following settings are available: – “Manual ” (handset only: default): You can select the desired cellular line when making a call. – “Cellphone 1 ”*1 (base unit default): CELL 1 is selected. – “Cellphone 2 ”*1 : CELL 2 is selected. Handset / Base unit 1 MM ENUN#634 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 *1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed. Storing your area code (for dialing o nly a 7-digit phone number to make a local call) You need to add your area code when making cellular calls to a phone number in your area. Once you store your area code, it is automatically added to the beginning of the 7-digit phone number when making cellular calls. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Handset / Base unit 1 MM ENUN#633 2 Enter the 3-digit area code. RTo correct a digit, press MCLEAR N. 3 MSAVE N 4 P roceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: M OFF N Base unit: M EXIT N Changing the Bluetooth PIN ( Personal Identification Number) The PIN is used to pair cellular phones to the base unit. The default PIN is “0000 ”. To prevent unauthorized access to this product, we recommend that you change the PIN, and keep it confidential. You can configure this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets. Important: R Please make note of your new PIN. The unit does not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, see page 74. Handset / Base unit 1 MM ENUN#619 R If the unit prompts you to enter the old PIN (when the default has been changed), enter the current 4-digit PIN. 2 Enter the new 4-digit PIN. a M OK N 3 Enter the new 4-digit PIN again. a M SAVE N 4 Proceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: M OFF N Base unit: M EXIT N For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support 19 Link to Cell 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEG
Making cellular calls I mportant: 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 13). 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 19). 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 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 volume P ress MD N or MC 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 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 MCELL N R The unit starts dialing when: – only 1 cellular phone is paired. – a specific line is set to make cellular calls (page 19). 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 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 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 34). Example: If you need to dial the line access number “9” when making outside calls with a PBX: 20 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/supportMaking/Answering Calls Using the Handset 5(Y@0* FOFO @@WFSQEG