Panasonic Kx Tgm420 Operating Instructions Manual

							
Operating Instructions
Amplified  Cordless  Telephone  with  Digital  Answering  Machine
Model No.    KX-TGM420
KX-TGM450
Before initial use, see “Getting Started”
on page 12.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.
Consulte  “Guía Rápida Española”, página 73.
For assistance, visit our Web site:  http://shop.panasonic.com/support  for
customers in the U.S.A.
Please register your product: http://shop.panasonic.com/support

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Introduction
Model composition .................4
Accessory information  ............4
Graphical symbols for use on
equipment and their
descriptions  ............................ 6
Important Information
For your safety  .......................7
Important safety
instructions  ............................. 9
For best performance  .............9
Other information ..................10
Specifications  ....................... 11
Getting Started
Setting up  ............................. 12
Controls  ................................ 17
Display icons  ........................ 20
Language settings  ................21
Date and time  ....................... 21
Recording your greeting
message  ............................... 22
Other settings  ....................... 22
Accessibility
Accessibility  .......................... 23
Tone control  ......................... 23
Volume booster  ....................24
Speech booster (making your
voice louder)  ......................... 26
Talking keypad and
phonebook ............................26
Key tones  ............................. 27
Message indicator  ................28
Slow talk  ............................... 29Using assistive listening
devices ................................. 29
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls ..........................32
Answering calls  ....................32
Useful features during a
call  ........................................ 33
Intercom  ............................... 35
Call Block
Call block  .............................. 37
Storing unwanted callers  ......37
Phonebook
Phonebook  ........................... 39
Memory dial  .......................... 41
Programming
Menu list  ............................... 42
Alarm  .................................... 49
Silent mode  .......................... 49
Other programming  ..............50
Registering a unit  .................50
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service  .........52
Caller list ...............................52
Answering System
Answering system  ................54
Turning the answering system
on/off  .................................... 54
Greeting message  ................54
Listening to messages ..........55
Advanced new message
alerting features ....................56
Remote operation  .................58
Answering system settings  ...59
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Useful Information
Voicemail service .................60
Wall mounting .......................61
Error messages  ....................63
Troubleshooting ....................64
FCC and other information  ...70
Guía Rápida Española
Guía Rápida Española  .........73
Appendix
Customer services ................79
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
U.S.A.)  .................................. 80
Index
Index......................................82
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Model composition
SeriesModel No.Base unitHandset
Part No.Part No.Quantity
KX-TGM420 seriesKX-TGM420KX-TGM420KX-TGMA441
KX-TGM450 seriesKX-TGM450KX-TGM450KX-TGMA451
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No.Accessory item/Part numberQuantity
AAC adaptor*1,
 *21
BTelephone line cord *2,
 *31
CWall mounting adaptor/PNKL1001Y31
DRechargeable batteries *4,
 *54
EHandset cover *6
/PNYNTGMA44WR1
FBelt clip *7
/PNKE2076Z11
*1 PNLV226X: KX-TGM420
PNLV236-0Y: KX-TGM450
*2 The AC adaptor and telephone line cord come connected to the base unit at the time of shipment.
*3 PQJA10075Y (Black cord), PQJA10075Z (Transparent cord)
*4 The supplied rechargeable batteries in the handset and base unit are installed with yellow insulation sheets inserted between battery ends and the terminals at the time of shipment.
Remove the yellow insulation sheets before use.
*5 See page 5 for replacement battery information.
*6 The handset cover comes attached to the handset at the time of shipment.
*7 The belt clip comes attached to the handset at the time of shipment.
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Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information (page 79).
Accessory itemModel number/Specifications
Rechargeable
batteriesHHR-4DPA*1
R To order, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Battery type:
– Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
– 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset
HeadsetKX-TCA60, KX-TCA400, KX-TCA430
Range extenderKX-TGA405 *2
Key detectorKX-TGA20*3
*1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries.
*2 By installing this unit, you can extend the range of your phone system to include areas
where reception was previously not available. This product can be purchased online. Please
visit our Web site: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
*3 By registering the key detector (4 max.) to a Panasonic Digital Cordless Phone and attaching it to an easy-to-lose item in advance, you can locate and find the mislaid item to
which the key detector is attached. Please visit our Web site:
http://www.panasonic.com/tga20
Other information
R Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
R The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
Expanding your phone system
Handset (optional): KX-TGMA44 *1
/KX-TGMA45 *2
You can expand your phone system by
registering optional handsets (6 max.) to a
single base unit.
R
Optional handsets may be a different color
from that of the supplied handsets.
*1 Maximum receiver volume is 40 dB (when the booster is on).
*2 Maximum receiver volume is 50 dB (when the booster is on).
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Graphical symbols for use on equipment and
their descriptions
SymbolExplanationSymbolExplanation
Alternating current (A.C.)Class P equipment
(equipment in which protection against electric
shock relies on Double
Insulation or Reinforced
Insulation)
Direct current (D.C.)“ON” (power)
Protective earth“OFF” (power)
Protective bonding earthStand-by (power)
Functional earth“ON”/“OFF” (power;
push-push)
For indoor use onlyCaution, risk of electric
shock
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For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully before using the
product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product.
WARNING
Power connection
R Use only the power source marked on the product.
R Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric
shock.
R Completely insert the AC adaptor/power plug into the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause
electric shock and/or excessive heat resulting in a fire.
R Regularly remove any dust, etc. from the AC adaptor/power plug by pulling it from the power
outlet, then wiping with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust may cause an insulation defect from
moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.
R Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an
unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has
stopped emitting and contact us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support
R Unplug from power outlets and never touch the inside of the product if its casing has been
broken open.
R Never touch the plug with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists.
Installation
R To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of
moisture.
R Do not place or use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic
doors and fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to
malfunction resulting in an accident.
R Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or placed
under heavy objects.
Operating safeguards
R Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
R Do not disassemble the product.
R Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or allow it to
become wet at all. This may cause a fire. If the telephone line cord plug becomes wet,
immediately pull it from the telephone wall jack, and do not use.
R To prevent hearing damage, make sure anyone who uses this product is aware that the
product can produce very loud sounds, and make sure children use this product only under
adult supervision.
R To prevent hearing damage, we recommend that you set this product to the lowest volume
setting at which you can hear adequately. Note that when the BOOST indicator is lit in red, the
volume booster feature is enabled and the product may emit sounds at very high volume.
R Avoid prolonged exposure to loud sounds produced by this product. Be aware that the louder
a sound is, the less time is needed to cause hearing damage. In the event that you experience
hearing discomfort, consult a medical professional.
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Medical
RConsult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing
aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy.
(The product operates in the frequency range of 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz, and the RF
transmission power is 115 mW (max.).)
R Do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you
not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive
to external RF energy.
CAUTION
Installation and location
R Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.
R Never install telephone line jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
R Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
R Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
R The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed
near the product and is easily accessible.
R This product is unable to make calls when:
– the handset batteries need recharging or have failed.
– there is a power failure.
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (supplied)
R We recommend using the batteries noted on page 5.  USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries AAA (R03) size.
R Do not mix old and new batteries.
R Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and
may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if
swallowed.
R Exercise care when handling the batteries. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings,
bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteries and/
or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns.
R Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only, in accordance
with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
R Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) to charge the batteries. Do not tamper with the
base unit (or charger). Failure to follow these instructions may cause the batteries to swell or
explode.
Attention:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837) for
information on how to recycle this battery.
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Note when using alkaline batteries for power backup
RThe batteries should be used correctly, otherwise the unit may be damaged due to battery
leakage.
R Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble, or heat the batteries.
R Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
R Remove all the batteries when replacing.
R Do not mix old, new or different types of batteries.
R It is recommended that batteries are replaced annually.
R It is recommended that batteries are replaced after a power outage.
Important safety instructions
When using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each
other.
R For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place your base unit:
– at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions between the handset and
base unit in an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid putting the base unit on a bay window or near a window.)
R Coverage and voice quality depends on the local environmental conditions.
R If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move the base unit to another
location for better reception.
Environment
R Keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps
and motors.
R The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
R The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
R Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
R When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the
power outlet.
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RThe product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It
should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F) or greater than
40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should also be avoided.
R The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following
places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near metal objects such as wire
fences, etc.
R Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the
electrical appliances.
Routine care
R Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth.
R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
Other information
CAUTION:  Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return
R This product can store your private/confidential information. To protect your privacy/
confidentiality, we recommend that you erase information such as phonebook or caller list
entries from the memory before you dispose of, transfer, or return the product.
Notice
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