Panasonic Kx Tgh260 Operating Instructions Manual

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Mb N: Select the desired entry.
3 M N
Pause (for PBX/long distance service
u
 sers)
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 29).
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
N

ote:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
MD N (Pause) is pressed. Answering calls
1 L

ift the handset and press  M N
 
or  MZ 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 37).
Temporary handset ringer off:  You can turn
the ringer off temporarily by pressing  M N
. Using the Smart function key
W

hen the   indicator flashes rapidly, press
M N
.
R Y

ou can answer the call even if the handset
is placed on the base unit or charger
(page 15).
You can finish talking by pressing  MOFF N
without lifting up the handset. Adjusting the ringer volume
Handset
P

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

ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume while ringing.
R To turn the ringer off, press and hold  Mk N
until the unit beeps. Useful features during a
c

all Hold
1 P

ress 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.
To release hold on the landline:
Press  M N
.
R A

nother handset user can take the call
by pressing  M N
.
N

ote:
R After holding for 10 minutes, the call is
disconnected. Mute
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.
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							Flash for landline calls
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 37. 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 service
provider/telephone company.
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 after you hear
the call waiting tone on the handset.
1 Press  MCALL WAIT N to answer the 2nd
call.
2 To switch between calls, press  MCALL
WAIT N.
Note:
R Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area. Temporary tone dialing for
l
 andline calls (for rotary/pulse
service users)
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,  “Booster
on ” is displayed. Handset noise reduction
T
 his feature allows you to hear the voice of
the person you are talking to clearly, by
reducing the surrounding noise coming from
the other party’s telephone.
Press  M N
 
to turn on/off while talking.
Note:
R Depending on the environment where this
handset is being used, this feature may not
be effective.
R This feature is not available 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.
n While another unit is on a cellular call:
1 To join the conversation, press
MCELL N.
R You can join the conversation when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make
cellular calls (page 19).
2 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.
a  M SELECT N
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While another unit is on a landline call:
To join the conversation, press  M N
.
N
ote:
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 37). Transferring calls, conference
c
 alls
Outside calls can be transferred or a
conference call with an outside party can be
made between 2 handsets.
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
4 Wait for the paged party to answer.
RIf the paged party does not answer,
press  M 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
b

etween the handset and a
cellular phone Transferring a cellular call from the
h

andset 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
ready to talk before transferring. For
example, if your cellular phone has a top
cover, open it beforehand. Transferring a cellular call from a
c

ellular 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.
1 During a conversation using a cellular
phone, press  MCELL N.
R The call is transferred to the handset
when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make cellular
calls (page 19).
2 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N
R The call is transferred to the handset. Answering a 2nd call
I

f you receive a call while talking on the phone,
the interrupt tone sounds (page 35) and the
2nd caller’s information is displayed if you
subscribe to Caller ID (page 44). Answering a 2nd call during a
l

andline call
1 Press  MMENU N during a landline call.
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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
c

all
1 Press  MMENU N during a cellular call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To answer the 2nd call:
Press  M N
 
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. Intercom
I
 ntercom calls can be made between
handsets.
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 35).
To answer the call with the handset, press
MOFF N, then press the corresponding line
key. Making an intercom call
1
MM

ENUN (right soft key)  a   
a
M S

ELECT N
2 Mb N: Select the desired unit.  a M SELECT N
3 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N. Note:
R
Y

ou can also use the  MINTERCOM N soft
key, if displayed, to make intercom calls. Answering an intercom call
1
P

ress M N
 
to answer the page.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N. Using the Smart function key
P

ress  M N
 
to answer the page. Power back-up operation
f
 or landline
When a power failure occurs, the charged
handset temporarily supplies power to the
base unit (power back-up 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 37).
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 back-up mode.
R Power back-up 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 back-up
mode.
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							Panasonic Ni-MH battery
p
erformance (supplied batteries)
during power back-up mode
When the batteries are fully charged,
operating time of the handset in power
back-up mode varies depending on usage.
– Continuous use of the handset in power back-up mode: 1.5 hours max.
– Continuous use of the handset other than a handset in power back-up mode: 2 hours
max.
– Not in use in power back-up mode: 2 hours max. 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 entry. 4
W
ithin 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
unit 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
back-up 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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							Phonebook
Y ou can store up to 3,000 phonebook entries
and assign a name (16 characters max.) and
up to 3 phone numbers to each (24 digits max.
each). You can also assign a label to each
phone number, and assign each phonebook
entry to a group (page 27). The following
groups are available:
– Group 1:  “Home ”*1
 (default)
– Group 2:  “Cell 1 ”*1
– Group 3:  “Cell 2 ”*1
– Group 4-9: You can change the group name for each group.
*1 For groups 1-3, the group names cannot be changed.
The total number of entries that can be stored
varies depending on how many phone
numbers you have stored for each entry. Total
number of entries is shown below:
1 name + 1 phone number: 3,000 entries
1 name + 2 phone numbers: 1,500 entries
1 name + 3 phone numbers: 1,000 entries
Important:
R All entries can be shared by any registered
handset.
R You can copy phonebook entries from a
Bluetooth cellular phone to the unit’s
phonebook (page 47). Adding phonebook entries
1
MF N W  a  M M

ENUN
2 Mb N:  “Add new entry ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N:  “(Name) ” a  M SELECT N
4 Enter the party’s name.  a M OK N
5 Mb N: Select the desired phone number
location.  a M SELECT N
6 Enter the party’s phone number.  a M OK N
7 Mb N: Select the desired label.  a
M SELECT N
R To store 2 or 3 phone numbers, repeat
steps 5-7.
8 Mb N: Select the current setting of the
group (default:  “Home ”).  a  M SELECT N 9
Mb N:
 Select the desired group.  a
M SELECT N
10 Mb N:  “ ” a  M SELECT N a  M OFF N Storing a redial list number to the
p

honebook
Phone numbers of up to 24 digits can be
stored in the phonebook.
n When a cellular phone is paired:
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired entry.  a
M MENU N
3 Mb N:  “Save ” a  M SELECT N
4 To store the name, continue from step
3, “Editing entries”, page 28.
n When a cellular phone is not paired:
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired entry.  a
M DETAIL N
3 MSAVE N
4 To store the name, continue from step
3, “Editing entries”, page 28. Storing caller information to the
p

honebook
n When a cellular phone is paired:
1 MC N CID
2 Mb N: Select the desired entry.  a
M MENU N
R To edit the number:  Mb N:  “Edit ” a
M SELECT N
Press  MEDIT N repeatedly until the
phone number is shown in the
desired format. And then, press  *
(Save). Go to step 4.
3 Mb N:  “Save caller ID ” a
M SELECT N
4 Mb N:  “Phonebook ” a  M SELECT N
5 Continue from step 3, “Editing entries”,
page 28.
n When a cellular phone is not paired:
1 MC N CID
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Mb N: Select the desired entry.  a
M MENU N
R To edit the number:  Mb N:  “Edit ” a
M SELECT N
Press  MEDIT N repeatedly until the
phone number is shown in the
desired format. And then, press
M SAVE N. Go to step 4.
3 Mb N:  “Save caller ID ” a
M SELECT N
4 Mb N:  “Phonebook ” a  M SELECT N
5 Continue from step 3, “Editing entries”,
page 28. Character table for entering names
W

hile entering characters, you can switch
between uppercase and lowercase by
pressing  * (A ®a). Key Character
1 & ’ ( ) H,  
– . / 1
2 A B C 2
a b c 2
3 D E F 3
d e f 3
4 G H I 4
g h i 4
5 J K L 5
j k l 5
6 M N O 6
m n o 6
7 P Q R S 7
p q r s 7
8 T U V 8
t u v 8
9 W X Y Z 9
w x y z 9
0 0
# # R
T
o enter another character that is located
on the same dial key, first press  ME N to
move the cursor to the next space.
R If you do not press any dial key within 5
seconds after entering a character, the
character is fixed and the cursor moves to
the next space.
R  in the above table represents a single
s

pace. Erasing the character or number
P

ress  MF N or  ME N.  a  M CLEAR N
R Press and hold  MCLEAR N to erase all
characters or numbers. Groups
G
 roups can help you find entries in the
phonebook quickly and easily. You can
change the group name for groups 4-9
(“Friends”, “Family”, etc.). By assigning
different ringer tones for different groups of
callers, you can identify who is calling (ringer
ID), if you have subscribed to Caller ID service. Changing group names/setting ringer
I
 D
1 MF N W  a  M MENU N
2 Mb N:  “Group ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired group.  a
M SELECT N
R If you selected  “Home ”,  “Cell 1 ”, or
“ Cell 2 ”, go to step 5.
4 To change group names
Mb N:  “Group name ” a  M SELECT N a
Edit the name (10 characters max.).  a
M SAVE N
5 To set group ringer tone
Mb N: Select the current setting of the
group ringer tone.  a M SELECT N a  M b N:
Select the desired ringer tone.  a M SAVE N
6 MOFF N Finding and calling from a
p

honebook entry
n  Using a cellular line:
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MF N W
2 T
o scroll through all entries
M b N: Select the desired entry.  a M CELL N
To search by first character Press the dial key (
0 
 to 9 , or  #)
which contains the character you are
searching for (page 27). M
b N:
 Scroll through the phonebook if
necessary.  a M CELL N
To search by query
You can narrow down the search to enter
the first characters of a name. *
To search for the name, enter the
f

irst characters (up to 4) in
uppercase (page 27). M
O
K N M
b N: Scroll through the phonebook if
necessary.  a M CELL N
To search by group M
G
ROUP N M
b N: Select the desired group.  a
M SELECT N M
b N:
 Scroll through the phonebook if
necessary.  a M CELL N
3 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M CALL 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
n  Using the landline:
1 MF N W
2 To scroll through all entries
Mb N: Select the desired entry.  a M N
T

o search by first character Press the dial key (
0 
 to 9 , or  #)
which contains the character you are
searching for (page 27). M
b N:
 Scroll through the phonebook if
necessary.  a M N
T
o search by query
You can narrow down the search to enter
the first characters of a name. * To search for the name, enter the
f

irst characters (up to 4) in
uppercase (page 27). M
O
K N M
b N: Scroll through the phonebook if
necessary.  a M N
T
o search by group M
G
ROUP N M
b N: Select the desired group.  a
M SELECT N M
b N:
 Scroll through the phonebook if
necessary.  a M N
3 Mb N:
 Select the desired phone number.
a  M N
Editing entries
1
F

ind the desired entry (page 27).  a
M MENU N
2 Mb N:  “Edit ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired item you want to
change.  a M SELECT N
4 To change the name:
Edit the name.  a M OK N
To change the phone number: Edit the phone number. 
a M O
 KN M
b N: Select the desired label.  a
M SELECT N
To change the group:
M b N: Select the desired group (page 27).
a  M SELECT N
5 Mb N:  “ ” a  M SELECT Na M OFF N Erasing entries
Erasing an entry
1
F

ind the desired entry (page 27).  a
M MENU N
2 Mb N:  “Erase ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
4 MOFF N Erasing all entries
1
MF N W  a  M M

ENUN
2 Mb N:  “Erase all ” a  M SELECT N
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Mb N: Select the desired group.  a
M SELECT N
4 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
5 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
6 MOFF N Chain dial
T
 his feature allows you to dial phone numbers
in the phonebook while you are on a call. This
feature can be used, for example, to dial a
calling card access number or bank account
PIN that you have stored in the phonebook,
without having to dial manually.
1 During an outside call:
MMENU N a  M b N:  “Phonebook ” a
M SELECT N
2 Mb N: Select the desired entry.  a
M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
4 Press  MCALL N to dial the number.
Note:
R When storing a calling card access number
and your PIN in the phonebook as one
phonebook entry, press  MD N (Pause) to add
pauses after the number and PIN as
necessary (page 21).
R If you have rotary/pulse service, you need
to press  * (TONE) before pressing
M MENU N on the handset in step 1 to
change the dialing mode temporarily to
tone. When adding entries to the
phonebook, we recommend adding  *
(TONE) to the beginning of phone numbers
you wish to chain dial (page 26). Speed dial
Y
 ou can assign 1 phone number to each of
the dial keys ( 1 to  9) on the handset. Adding phone numbers to speed
d

ial keys
n By entering phone numbers:
1 Press and hold the desired speed dial
key ( 1 to  9). a  M ADD N
2 Mb N:  “Manual ” a  M SELECT N
3 Enter the party’s name (16 characters
max.).  a M OK N
4 Enter the party’s phone number (24
digits max.).  a M OK N
5 MSELECT N a  M OFF N
n From the phonebook:
1 Press and hold the desired speed dial
key ( 1 to  9). a  M ADD N
2 Mb N:  “Phonebook ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired entry.  a
M SELECT N
4 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M SAVE N a  M OFF N
Note:
R If you edit a phonebook entry which is
assigned to a speed dial key, the edited
entry does not transfer to the speed dial
key. Editing an entry
1
P

ress and hold the desired speed dial key
( 1  to  9). a  M MENU N
2 Mb N:  “Edit ” a  M SELECT N
3 Edit the name if necessary.  a M OK N
4 Edit the phone number if necessary.  a
M OK N
5 MSELECT N a  M OFF N Erasing an entry
1
P

ress and hold the desired speed dial key
( 1  to  9). a  M MENU N
2 Mb N:  “Erase ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N a  M OFF N
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							Viewing an entry/Making a call
n
U
sing a cellular line:
1 Press and hold the desired speed dial
key ( 1 to  9).
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).
3 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.
a  M SELECT N
n Using the landline:
1 Press and hold the desired speed dial
key ( 1 to  9).
2 M N
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