Panasonic Kx Tgm430 Operating Instructions Manual

							Operating InstructionsAmplified  Cordless  Telephone  with  Bluetooth  and  Digital  Answering  Machine
Model No.    KX-TGM430
Before initial use, see “Getting Started”
on page 13.
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 94.
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
Accessory information 
............4
Graphical symbols for use on
equipment and their
descriptions  ............................7
Important Information
For your safety .......................8
Important safety
instructions ........................... 10
For best performance ........... 10
Other information ..................
11
Specifications  ....................... 12
Getting Started
Setting up ............................. 13
Controls ................................ 18
Display icons/Indicators ........21
Language settings  ................23
Date and time ....................... 24
Recording your greeting
message ............................... 24
Other settings ....................... 25
Accessibility
Accessibility  .......................... 26
Tone control ......................... 26
Volume booster  ....................27
Speech booster (making your
voice louder)  ......................... 29
Talking keypad and
phonebook ............................29
Key tones ............................. 30
Message indicator  ................30
Slow talk ............................... 31
Using assistive listening
devices ................................. 32 Link to Cell
Link to cell feature 
................34
Pairing a cellular phone  ........34
Link to cell settings  ...............35
Making/Answering Calls
Making cellular calls  .............38
Making landline calls  ............39
Answering calls  ....................39
Useful features during a
call ........................................ 40
Intercom ............................... 43
Call Block
Call block  .............................. 45
Storing unwanted callers  ......45
Phonebook
Phonebook  ........................... 47
Memory dial  .......................... 49
Programming
Menu list ............................... 51
Alarm .................................... 60
Silent mode  .......................... 61
Other programming  ..............61
Registering a unit  .................62
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service  .........63
Caller list ...............................
63
Using Bluetooth ®
 Devices
Copying phonebook from a
cellular phone (phonebook
transfer) ................................ 66
Link to Cell app .....................67
Text message (SMS) alert ....68
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							Alert settings for your DECT
phone 
................................... 68
Using a Bluetooth headset
(optional)  .............................. 69
Answering System for
Landline
Answering system for
landline  ................................. 71
Turning the answering system
on/off .................................... 71
Greeting message  ................71
Listening to messages 
..........72
Advanced new message
alerting features ....................74
Remote operation  .................75
Answering system settings  ...76
Useful Information
Voicemail service for
landline  ................................. 78
Wall mounting .......................79
Error messages .................... 81
Troubleshooting ....................82
FCC and other information  ...91
Guía Rápida Española
Guía Rápida Española  .........94
Appendix
Customer services ..............107
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
U.S.A.)  ................................ 108
Index
Index....................................110
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							Accessory information
S
upplied accessories No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity
A AC adaptor *
 1
/PNLV226X 1
B Telephone line cord *
 1,
 *2
1
C Wall mounting adaptor/PNKL1001X1 1
D Rechargeable batteries *
 3,
 *4
4
E Handset cover *
 5
/PNYNTGMA44BR 1
F Belt clip *
 6
/PNKE2076Z2 1*1 The AC adaptor and telephone line cord come connected to the base unit at the time of
s
 hipment.
*2 PQJA10075Y (Black cord), PQJA10075Z (Transparent cord)
*3 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.
*4 See page 4 for replacement battery information.
*5 The handset cover comes attached to the handset at the time of shipment.
*6 The belt clip comes attached to the handset at the time of shipment.
A B C D E F
Additional/replacement accessories
P

lease contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information (page 107). Accessory item Model number/Specifications
Rechargeable
b
 atteries HHR-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
Headset KX-TCA60, KX-TCA400, KX-TCA430
Range extender KX-TGA405*
 2
Key detector KX-TGA20*
 3*1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries.
4
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							*2 By installing this unit, you can extend the range of your phone system to include areas
w here 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
r
 egistering 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).
Bluetooth ®
 devices
You can expand your phone system by pairing the following units to a single base unit.
Your Bluetooth cellular phone *
 1
:  2 max.
(for cellular calls: page 34) Your Bluetooth headset
*
 1
:  1 max.
(for a wireless hands-free conversation: page 69) *1 Your cellular phone and headset must be Bluetooth wireless technology compatible. For
m
 ore details and the list of compatible cellular phones, please visit our Web site:
http://shop.panasonic.com/bluetooth-phone
Trademarks
R The 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.
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							R
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
RAndroid is a trademark of Google Inc.
R Gmail, Google Calendar are trademarks of Google Inc.
R Facebook is trademark of Facebook, Inc.
R Twitter is trademark of Twitter Inc.
R Instagram is trademark of Instagram, Inc.
R BlackBerry ®
 is owned by Research In Motion Limited and is registered in the United States
and may be pending or registered in other countries. Panasonic is not endorsed, sponsored,
affiliated with or otherwise authorized by Research In Motion Limited.
R All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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							Graphical symbols for use on equipment and
t
heir descriptions Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation
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 earth Stand-by (power)
Functional earth “ON”/“OFF” (power;
p

ush-push) For indoor use only Caution, risk of electric
s

hock For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support
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							For your safety
T
o 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
P

ower 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
R
C
onsult 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
I

nstallation 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 4.  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
p

roduct 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
R
T
he 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
W

hen 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
B

ase 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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