Panasonic Kx Tgf380 Quick Guide

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Connections
1Connect the AC adaptor to the unit by pressing the plug firmly.
2Connect the telephone line cord to the unit until you hear a click.3Fasten the AC adaptor cord and the telephone line cord by hooking it.
4Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet.
5Connect the telephone line cord to the single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) until you hear a click.6A DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if you have a DSL/ADSL service.
7Connect the corded handset cord to the corded handset and the base unit until you hear a click.
Note:
LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PNLV226.
1Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet.
Base unit
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Charger
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Model No. KX-TGF380/KX-TGF382/KX-TGF383
Quick Guide
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Handset battery installation/Handset battery charging
Charge for about 7 hours.
Note:
LUSE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size (1).
LDo NOT use alkaline/manganese/Ni-Cd batteries.
LConfirm correct polarities (S, T).
LFollow the directions on the display to set up the unit.
LConfirm “Charging” is displayed (2).
Operating tips
Soft keys
By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. Pay attention to the 
display to see what functions the soft keys are assigned during operation.
Navigator key
Handset:
−{^}, {V}, {}: Scroll through various lists and items.
−VOL. (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking.
−{} REDIAL: View the redial list.
−{V} CID (Caller ID): View the caller list.
Base unit:
−{^}, {V}, {7}, or {8}: Scroll through various lists and items.
−VOL. (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking.
−{7}/{8}: Repeat/skip messages during playback.
HandsetBase unit
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{V}{^}
{}{V} {^}
{7}{8}
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Date and time (Handset/Base unit)
1{MENU}(1)12Enter the current month, date, and year. s {OK}3Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format).4Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: *: Select “AM” or “PM”. s {SAVE}
Base unit: {AM/PM}: Select “AM” or “PM”. s {SAVE}
5Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: {OFF}
Base unit: {EXIT}
Recording your greeting message of the answering system for the 
landline (Handset/Base unit)
You can record your own greeting message instead of using a pre-recorded greeting message.
1{MENU}(3)2 s {r}: “Yes” s {SELECT}2After a beep sounds, speak clearly about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the microphone (2 minutes max.).
3Press {STOP} to stop recording.
4Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: {OFF}
Base unit: {EXIT}
Link to cell
You 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. For more details, please visit our Web site: 
www.panasonic.com/link2cell
LLocate 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.
1 Cell line
2 Cell phone service providers
Trademarks
LThe Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any 
use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license.
LAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Pairing a Bluetooth cellular phone
1Base unit:
Press and hold {CELL 1} or {CELL 2} for a few seconds.
LAfter the corresponding CELL indicator on the base unit starts flashing, the rest of the procedure must 
be completed within 5 minutes.
2Your cellular phone:
While the corresponding CELL indicator is flashing, follow the instructions of your cellular phone to enter 
the pairing mode.
LDepending 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.
3Base unit:
Wait until a long beep sounds.
LIt may take more than 10 seconds to complete pairing.
LWhen the corresponding CELL indicator lights up, the cellular phone is connected to the base unit. You 
are ready to make cellular calls.
4{EXIT}
Note:
LMake sure that your cellular phone is set to connect to this product automatically. Refer to your cellular 
phone’s operating instructions.
Base unit: CELL indicators
Status Meaning
OnA cellular phone is connected. Ready to make/receive cellular calls.
Flashing−The cellular line is in use.
−Phonebook entries are being copied from a cellular phone.
−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 rapidlyA cellular call is being received.
Light off−A cellular phone is not paired to the base unit.
−A cellular phone is not connected to the base unit.
Handset: Link to cell display items
tdA cellular line is in use.*1
LWhen flashing: The cellular call is put on hold.
LWhen flashing rapidly: A cellular call is being received.
*1 Corresponding lines (1, 2: cellular line) are indicated next to the item.
xdA cellular phone is connected.*1 Ready to make/receive cellular calls.
LWhen turned off: A cellular phone is not connected to the base unit.
*1 Corresponding lines (1, 2: cellular line) are indicated next to the item.
uv−A cellular call is being done on that line.
−The cellular line is selected for the setting.
Link to cell
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Base unit: Link to cell display items
bA cellular line is in use.*1
LWhen flashing: The cellular call is put on hold.
LWhen flashing rapidly: A cellular call is being received.
*1 Corresponding lines (C1, C2: cellular line) are indicated next to the item.
uv−A cellular call is being done on that line.
−The cellular line is selected for the setting.
A Bluetooth headset is connected to the base unit. It is ready for use.
A Bluetooth headset is in use.
Connecting/disconnecting the cellular phone (Handset/Base unit)
Auto connection to the Bluetooth devices (cellular phones)
The unit connects to the Bluetooth devices at regular intervals if the connection is lost. To change the 
interval (default: “1 min”), see the operating instructions.
LWhen 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.
Connecting/disconnecting the cellular phone manually
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.
LAfter 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.
LA disconnected cellular phone is not unpaired from the base unit, so pairing it to the base unit again is 
unnecessary.
1To connect/disconnect:
For CELL 1: {MENU}(6251
For CELL 2: {MENU}(6252
LA long beep sounds.
2Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: {OFF}
Base unit: {EXIT}
Cellular line only mode (If you do not use the landline) (Handset/Base unit)
If you do not use the landline, we recommend setting the unit to the cellular line only mode.
The default setting is “Off”.
LIf 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.
1{MENU}(157
2To turn on:
{r}: “On” s {SELECT} s {r}: “Yes” s {SELECT}
To turn off: 
{r}: “Off” s {SELECT}
Link to cell
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Basic operations
Making/Answering calls (Handset)
Making cellular calls1Dial the phone number. s {CELL}
LWhen the cellular line only mode is set, you can also press 
{C}/{s} instead of {CELL}.
LWhen only 1 cellular phone is paired, the unit starts dialing.
2When 2 cellular phones are paired:
{r}: Select the desired cellular phone. s {SELECT}
Making landline callsDial the phone number. s {C}/{s}
Answering calls{C}/{s}
To hang up{OFF}
To adjust the receiver or speaker 
volumePress {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Making a call using the redial list1{>} REDIAL s {r}: Select the desired phone number.2To make a cellular call:
When only 1 cellular phone is paired: {CELL}
or
When 2 cellular phones are paired:
{CELL} s {r}: Select the desired cellular phone. s 
{SELECT}
To make a landline call:
{C}
Making/Answering calls (Base unit)
Making cellular callsDial the phone number. s Press {CELL 1}/{CELL 2}. s Lift the 
corded handset.
LWhen the cellular line only mode is set, you can also lift the 
corded handset or press {s} without pressing {CELL 1}/{CELL 
2}.
Making landline callsDial the phone number. s Lift the corded handset, or press {s}.
Answering callsLift the corded handset, or press {s}.
To hang upPlace the corded handset on the cradle. When the speakerphone 
is used, press {s}.
To adjust the receiver or speaker 
volumePress {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Making a call using the redial list1{REDIAL} s {r}: Select the desired phone number.
2To make a cellular call: Press {CELL 1}/{CELL 2}. s Lift the 
corded handset.
To make a landline call: Lift the corded handset.
Adjusting the ringer volume (Handset/Base unit)
To adjust the ringer volume (cellular 
line/landline)Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the desired volume while 
ringing.
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Phonebook (Handset)
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Using Bluetooth devices
Copying phonebook entries from a Bluetooth cellular phone (phonebook transfer) 
(Handset/Base unit)
You can copy phonebook entries from the paired cellular phones or other cellular phones (not paired) to the 
unit’s phonebook.
1{MENU}(6182To copy from paired cellular phones: 
{r}: Select the desired cellular phone. s {SELECT}
LCopied items are stored to the group (“Cell 1” or “Cell 2”) which the cellular phone is paired to. 
To copy from other cellular phones (not paired): 
{r}: “Other cell” s {SELECT} s {r}: Select the group you want to copy to. s {SELECT}
3When “Use the cell to transfer phone book” is displayed: Go to step 4.
When “Select mode” menu is displayed: 
{r}: Select “Auto” or “Manual”. s {SELECT}
“Auto”: Download all entries from the cellular phone automatically. Go to step 5.
“Manual”: Copy entries you selected.
L“Select mode” menu is displayed only when the cellular phone supports PBAP (Phone Book Access 
Profile) for Bluetooth connection.
LSome cellular phones may require you to perform an operation on the cellular phone even if you select 
“Auto”.
4Cellular phone:
Follow the instructions of your cellular phone to copy phonebook entries. 
LFor other cellular phones (not paired), you need to search for and select the base unit. The Bluetooth 
PIN (default: “0000”) may be required. If your cellular phone shows PassKey confirmation on its 
display, follow the directions to proceed.
LThe entries being copied are displayed on the unit. 
5Wait until “Completed” is displayed.6Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: {OFF}
Base unit: {EXIT}
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Using a Bluetooth wireless headset (optional) for landline calls
By pairing a Bluetooth headset to the base unit, you can have a hands-free conversation wirelessly for 
landline calls.
LOnly 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).
Pairing a headset to the base unit (Handset/Base unit)
1Your headset:
Set your headset to pairing mode.
LRefer to your headset operating instructions.
2{MENU}(621
1 Pair using the handset or base unit.
2 Paring
3If your headset PIN is “0000”, go to step 4. 
If your headset PIN is other than “0000”, press {CLEAR}, then enter your headset PIN.
LTypically, default PIN is “0000”. Refer to the headset operating instructions.
4Press {OK}, then wait until a long beep sounds. s {OFF}/{EXIT}
LWhen   is displayed on the base unit, the headset is available for use.
Operating a Bluetooth wireless headset using a landline (Base unit)
Refer to your headset operating instructions for headset operations.
NAnswering landline calls with your headset
To answer a landline call, press your headset’s button referring to your headset operating instructions.
When you finish talking, press your headset’s button referring to your headset operating instructions.
LIf you cannot hang up the call using your headset, press {s} on the base unit 2 times.
NSwitching between the base unit and your headset 
You can switch between the base unit and your headset:
−during a landline call with the base unit.
−during an intercom call between the base unit and handset.
−while listening to messages recorded on the base unit answering system.
To switch to your headset:
Press {} on the base unit.
To switch to the base unit:
Lift the corded handset to talk with the corded handset.
or
Press {s} to talk with the speakerphone.
Using Bluetooth devices
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Frequently asked questions
QuestionCause/solution
Why is _ displayed?LThe handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer.
LThe base unit’s AC adaptor is not properly connected. Reconnect AC 
adaptor to the base unit.
LThe handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it.
1Handset: {MENU}(13)
2Base unit: Press and hold {LOCATOR} for about 5 seconds.
3Handset: Press {OK}, then wait until a long beep sounds. 
Why am I unable to pair a cellular 
phone to the base unit?LDepending on the compatibility of the cellular phone, you may not be 
able to pair it to the base unit. For more information, please visit 
www.panasonic.com/link2cell
LConfirm that the Bluetooth feature of your cellular phone is turned on. 
You may need to turn this feature on depending on your cellular 
phone.
Why is there no dial tone? 
(cellular line)LMake sure that the CELL indicator lights up and the cellular phone is 
connected to the base unit.
LThe cellular phone has not been paired to the base unit. Pair the 
cellular phone.
How can I increase the handset 
volume level?LPress the volume key {^} repeatedly while talking.
Why is the conversation noisy or 
cutting off?LTry to relocate the base unit so that distance to the handset is 
minimized.
LIf the same problem occurs even if the handset is next to the base 
unit, please visit: www.panasonic.com/support
Can I add another accessory 
handset to my base unit?LYes, you can add up to 6 handsets (including the handset(s) sold with 
your base unit) to a single base unit.
LTo purchase additional accessory handset(s) (KX-TGFA30),
please visit: www.panasonic.com/accessories
TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-
8855.
Can I keep the batteries charging 
all the time?LYou can leave the handset on the charger anytime. This will not harm 
the batteries.
How can I answer a call waiting 
call (2nd call)?LPress {CALL WAIT} when you hear the call waiting tone.
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