Panasonic KX-FPG176 User Manual

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.

This model is designed to be used only in the U.S.A.

FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE: – CALL

1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329)

– E-MAIL TO

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for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico

– REFER TO

www.panasonic.com

for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico

Compact Plain Paper Fax with 2.4GHz Cordless

and Answering System

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-FPG176

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.

This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME) and its licensee. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of KME and its licensee.

Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 2001

Things you should keep a record of

For your future reference

Date of purchase Serial number

(found on the rear of the unit)

Dealer’s name and address

Dealer’s telephone number

Caution:

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The Telephone Protection Act of 1991 requires the following information to be clearly stated either at the top or bottom margin of the first message page when transmitting messages via telephone facsimile: — date and time of transmission, — identification of the business, entity or person(s) sending the facsimile, and — telephone number of the business, entity or person(s). To program this information into your unit, complete all the instructions on pages 15 to 18.

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Note that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used ink film. Use discretion when disposing of the used ink film.

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Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.

Energy Star:

As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Trademarks:

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Hammermill is a registered trademark of INTERNATIONAL PAPER in the United States and/or other countries.

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openLCR and openLCR.com are the trademarks of openLCR.com, Inc.

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All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Operating distance and noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is:

Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer or another cordless phone.

In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.

Raise the antennas vertically.

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Safety instructions

Important safety instructions!

When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or the like.

5. Place the unit securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the unit falls.

6. Do not cover slots and openings on the unit. They are provided for ventilation and protection against overheating. Never place the unit near radiators, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided.

7. Use only the power source marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. For safety purposes this unit is equipped with a grounded plug. If you do not have this type of outlet, please have one installed. Do not defeat this safety feature by tampering with the plug.

9. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one can step or trip on the cord.

10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

11. Never push any objects through slots in this unit. This may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the unit.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an authorized service center when service is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.

13. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service center when the following conditions occur:

A. When the power supply cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit. C.If the unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

D.If the unit does not work normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an authorized service center.

E. If the unit has been dropped or

physically damaged.

F. If the unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

14. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless types. There may be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning.

15. Do not use this unit to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.

INSTALLATION:

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Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

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Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

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Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

WARNING:

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To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.

OTHER INFORMATION:

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Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.

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The unit should be kept free from dust, high temperature and vibration.

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The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

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Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

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Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

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Safety instructions

CAUTION:

Battery

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.

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Use only the battery(ies) specified.

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Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.

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Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.

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Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery to conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

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Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

Splash-resistant (Handset only)

The handset is designed to be splash resistant and you can use the handset with wet hands, but please note the following:

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Do not immerse in water or leave under running water.

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Keep the handset away from salt water.

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Avoid exposure to prolonged high humidity.

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Since water in headset jack may cause damage, close the headset jack cover when the optional headset is not in use. When the optional headset is connected, do not use the handset with wet hands.

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If the handset is wet, wipe with a soft dry cloth.

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The base unit is not designed to be splash resistant. Do not place the wet handset on the base unit.

Shock-resistant (Handset only)

Although the handset is designed to be shock resistant, do not throw or step on the handset.

NOTICE:

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Operating near 2.4GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances and/or press the CH (Channel) button.

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Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of

2.4015GHz to 2.4705GHz, and the power output level can range from 0.001 watts to

0.20 watts.) Do not use the unit 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 (radio frequency) energy.

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Initial Preparation

Accessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Help Button Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Finding the Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Controls Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

(Base Unit)

Setup Ink film – installing / replacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

(Base Unit) Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setup Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

(Handset) Belt clip and headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Volume Adjusting handset volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting base unit volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Telephone

Fax

Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Documents you can send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Sending a fax using the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Broadcast transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Receiving Setting the unit to receive faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Faxes TEL mode (answering all calls manually). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

TEL/FAX mode (receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxes

without ring signals when you are near the unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Extension telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Pager call - when the unit receives a fax or voice message. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Distinctive Ring Using with a voice mail service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Making and Phone calls - making. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Answering Calls

Phone calls - answering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Navigator Storing names and telephone numbers into the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Directory Editing a stored item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Erasing a stored item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Making a phone call using the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Caller ID Caller ID service from your phone company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Viewing and calling back using caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Erasing caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Storing caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Voice Contact Talking to the other party after fax transmission or reception . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Copy

Copying Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Error Messages Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Operations When a function does not work, check here before requesting help. . . . . . . 79

If a power failure occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Jams Recording paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Document jams – sending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Battery Replacing the handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Cleaning Document feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Thermal head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Features Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Summary Basic features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Advanced features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Help

General Information

Printed Reports Reference lists and reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

openLCR openLCR service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

FCC List of FCC requirements and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Information

Limited PANASONIC Facsimile Products Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Warranty

Servicenter Servicenter directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Accessories

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Included accessories!

*The cordless handset is shown as the KX-FPG175R on the label, but it can be also used for

this model, KX-FPG176.

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If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.

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Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.

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The part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.

Power cord..............1

Telephone line cord

...1 Cordless handset*...1 Belt clip ...................1

Part No. PFJA1030Z Part No. PQJA10075Z

Operating instructions

................................1

Ink film.....................1

(included film roll)

Paper tray ...............1

Part No. PFKS1060Z1 Part No. PFQX1634Z

A4 paper guide ........1

Part No. PFZMFPG175M

Accessory information!

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The ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again.

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To place an order:

Telephone: Call 1-800-332-5368. Fax:

Send a fax to 1-800-237-9080. Include: — your name, shipping address and telephone number,

— credit card type, number, expiration date and your signature, — order part number and quantity.

Internet:

Visit our web site: http://www.panasonic.com/store (for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico ONLY)

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If you have any questions about internet orders, please contact us at:

E-mail: panasonicdirect@panasonic.com Telephone: 1-201-348-7292

1 roll – 216 mm x 50 m (8

⁄2"x 164')

2 rolls – 216 mm x 50 m (8

⁄2"x 164')

Specifications / Usage

KX-FA53

Model No.

Replacement film

Item

KX-FA55 Replacement film

To install legal size recording paper.KX-FA51 Legal paper tray

The included film roll is 10 meters (321⁄2') long. We recommend that you buy a full-size replacement film – 50 meters (164') for continuous use of your unit. For best results, use genuine Panasonic replacement film Model No. KX-FA53 or KX-FA55.

Ni-Cd battery for the cordless handset.P-P510 Rechargeable battery For a hands-free telephone conversation.KX-TCA88 Headset

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The rechargeable battery is pre-installed.

Part No. PQKE10127Z1

Help Button / Finding the Controls (Base Unit)

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Help function!

Press l.

Display:

Press ( or ) until the desired item is displayed.

1. How to send faxes with the voice guide.

2. How to set the date, time, your logo and

fax number.

3. How to program the features.

4. How to store names in the directory and

how to dial them.

5. Help with problems operating the answering device.

6. Help with problems sending/receiving faxes.

FAX SND/RCV

PRESS SET

TAD OPERATION

PRESS SET

Finding the Controls (Base Unit)

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Location!

HELP

STOP

COPY

TONE

REDIAL

PAUSE

FLASH

CALL WAIT

MUTE

SLOW

QUICK

MIC

INTERCOM

LOCATOR/

CALLER ID

FAX/

START

SET

RECORD ERASE

ANSWER

AUTO

PLAY MESSAGES

OPENLCR

MEMORY% CALLS

VOLUME

DIGITAL

SP-PHONE

PRE V NE XT

NAVIGATOR

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To change from pulse to tone temporarily during

dialing when your line has rotary pulse services.

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To redial the last number dialed from the base unit.

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To insert a pause during dialing.

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For speakerphone

operation (p. 22).

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To use openLCR

service (p. 89).

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To access special telephone services such as

call waiting (p. 31) or for transferring extension calls.

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To adjust volume (p. 21).

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To search for a stored name (p. 30, 40).

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To select the features or feature

settings during programming (p. 67).

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To navigate to the next operation.

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To initiate fax transmission

or reception.

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To store a setting during

programming.

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To stop an operation

or cancel programming.

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To mute your voice to the other party during a

conversation. Press this button again to resume the conversation.

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To turn on/off AUTO ANSWER (p. 44).

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To initiate or exit programming.

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To record your own

greeting messages (p. 55).

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To erase recorded messages (p. 57).

Display

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To initiate copying (p. 52).

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To print a quick reference (p. 9).

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To use caller ID

service (p. 33).

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To play recorded

messages (p. 57).

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For slow or quick

playback (p. 57).

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To page or locate the handset (p. 24, 25).

Setup (Base Unit)

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Ink film – installing / replacing!

Open the front cover by pulling up the center part.

Center part

Front cover

Push the back cover open button (green) on the right side of the unit. OR Push the back cover open lever (green) inside of the unit.

Back cover open button (green)

Back cover open lever (green)

Open the back cover.

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For first time installation of the supplied ink film, skip to step 6.

Setup (Base Unit)

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Note:

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The ink film is completely safe to touch, and will not

rub off on your hands like carbon paper.

Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the dotted area at both ends (#). Close the front cover securely ($).

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The following will be displayed while the unit is checking that there is no slack in the ink film.

Display:

PLEASE WAIT

Dotted area

Front cover

Display

Back cover

For replacement only

Remove the stoppers and tags from the new ink film. Find the “T” shaped gear (blue).

Setup (Handset)

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Location)

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To make/answer/end calls (p. 22, 23).

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Dial 1: To repeat the recorded messages (p. 58).

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Dial 2: To skip the recorded messages (p. 58).

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Dial 4: To play new recorded messages (p. 58).

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Dial 5: To play all recorded messages (p. 58).

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Dial 7: To turn AUTO ANSWER on (p. 58).

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Dial 9: To turn AUTO ANSWER off (p. 58).

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To change from pulse to tone during dialing.

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To access special telephone services such as call waiting (p. 31) or for transferring extension calls.

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To listen to recorded messages (p. 58).

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To select a clear channel

(p. 22).

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To enter programming (p. 26).

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To stop viewing (p. 32).

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To page the base unit (p. 24, 25).

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To erase an item (p. 29).

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To erase caller information (p. 34).

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To redial the last number dialed from the handset.

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To insert a pause during dialing.

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To receive a fax (p. 46).

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To adjust volume (p. 21).

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To search for a stored name (p. 30).

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To view caller information (p. 32).

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Backlit LCD display: The lighted display will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a handset button or lifting the handset off the base unit.

Belt clip

To install the belt clip

To remove the belt clip

Headset (optional)

Plugging the headset into the handset allows a hands-free telephone conversation. For best results, use the Panasonic headset Model No. KX-TCA88. See page 8 for accessory information.

To connect the headset

Belt clip and headset!

Setup (Handset)

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Battery life

If your Panasonic battery is fully charged; — the battery life will last up to 4.5 hours while in

use (in conversation) near the base unit within about 3 m (10

— the battery life will last up to 3.5 hours while in

use (in conversation) away from the base unit.

— it will last for up to about 11 days while not in

use (off the base unit).

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Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.

(flashing)

Handset display

Fully charged Medium Low Needs to be recharged.

Battery strength

You can check the battery strength on the handset display while the handset is in use, or for about 5 seconds after using the handset.

Recharge

Recharge the battery when: — the handset beeps intermittently while it is in

use, or

— the following is shown and “ ” flashes on

the handset display.

Display:

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Recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, or the display will continue showing the above indication.

Recharge battery

Automatic security code setting

Whenever you place the handset on the base unit, the unit will automatically select one of a million security codes. These codes help to avoid unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone.

Lay the handset in the cradle of the base unit for about 6 hours before initial use.

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A beep will sound, and the following will be displayed for an instant on the base unit.

Display:

The display will show the date and time.

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If the base unit is in use, a beep may not sound and the above display may not be shown.

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While charging, the battery strength mark (see below) will be shown on the handset display.

CHARGING

Note:

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Clean the handset and the base unit charge

contacts with a dry cloth once a month, or the

battery may not charge properly.

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The battery cannot be overcharged.

Battery charge)

Charge contacts

Base unit display

Handset display

Volume

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Adjusting handset volume!

Handset receiver volume

3 levels (high/middle/low) are available.

While talking, press & or %.

To turn the ringer off:

Press and hold & until you hear 2 beeps in step 4.

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To turn the ringer back on, press %

step 4.

While the ringer volume is set to off:

When receiving a call, the handset will not ring.

12Ringer1off

Ringer volume

4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available. While the unit is idle, press + or -.

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If any documents are in the document entrance, you cannot adjust the ringer volume. Confirm that there are no documents in the entrance.

To turn the ringer off:

1. Press - repeatedly until the following is

displayed.

Display:

2. Press w.

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To turn the ringer back on, press +.

While the ringer volume is set to off:

When a call is received, the unit will not ring and will display the following.

Ringer pattern

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You can select one of three ringer patterns. Change the setting (feature #17 on page 69). The ringer pattern you selected will sound when the unit receives a call.

INCOMING CALL

RINGER OFF

RINGER OFF= OK? YES:SET/NO:STOP

Adjusting base unit volume!

Speaker volume

8 levels (high to low) are available. While using the speakerphone, press + or -.

Fax voice guidance volume

9 levels (high to off) are available.

While listening to the fax voice guidance, press + or -.

Answering device volume

9 levels (high to off) are available.

While listening to the recorded messages, press + or -.

Ringer volume

3 levels (high/low/off) are available.

Make sure the handset is idle.

Press œ–.

2. Press &

to select “Ringer volume”.

Display:

Press ).

Press & or % to select the desired volume.

●

The current ringer will sound.

●

To change the volume, press & or % again within 5 seconds.

0Save0directory

Ringer0volume

GF H

=Yes

Making and Answering Calls

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Handset is off the base unit:

Press ë.

Handset is on the base unit:

Lift the handset and press ë.

Dial the telephone number.

Example:

●

If noise interferes with the conversation, press Å to select a clear channel or move closer to the base unit.

When finished talking, press ë or lay the handset on the base unit.

Talk

1112222

Note:

●

If short beeps sound when you press ë;

— move closer to the base unit, or — lay the handset on the base unit. Then try again.

●

If ë is pressed while the base unit is in use, the

call will be switched to the handset and the base unit

is disconnected.

With the handset

Phone calls - making)

Press NO.

Display:

Dial the telephone number.

Example:

When the other party answers, talk into the microphone.

When finished talking, press NO.

TEL=2345678

TEL= PRESS NAVI. [ H]

With the base unit

DIGITAL SP-PHONE

Microphone

Speakerphone operation

●

Use the speakerphone in a quiet room.

●

Adjust the speakerphone volume using + or -.

TALK

Making and Answering Calls

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Phone calls - answering)

Handset is off the base unit:

Press ë when the handset rings.

●

You can also answer a call by pressing any dial key 0 to 9,:, or #.

(Any key talk feature)

Handset is on the base unit:

Lift the handset and press ë when the base unit rings.

When finished talking, press ë or lay the handset on the base unit.

With the base unit

When the base unit rings, press NO and talk into the microphone.

When finished talking, press NO.

With the handset

DIGITAL SP-PHONE

Microphone

Auto talk feature (Handset)

You can answer a call by just lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing ë. This feature is set to off. To activate this feature, proceed as follows.

Make sure the handset is idle.

1. Press œ–.

Display:

2. Press & 2 times to select “Talk switching”.

3. Press ).

0Auto0talk

:Off

GF H

=Save

Talk0switching

GF H

=Yes

Save0directory

0Ringer0volume

GF H

=Yes

4. Press & or % to select “On”.

5. Press ).

6. Press œ– to exit the

program.

Note:

●

If you subscribe to Caller ID service, and want to view the caller’s information on the handset display before answering a call, turn off this feature.

0Auto0talk

:On

GF H

=Save

TALK

FUNCTION/EXIT

Making and Answering Calls

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Paging the handset from the base unit

Using this feature, you can locate the handset if it has been misplaced (Handset locator).

Base unit:

Press —“.

●

The base unit will page the handset for about 1 minute.

Base unit display:

Handset display:

●

To stop paging, press

—“ again.

Handset:

Press â to answer. Handset display:

(Example)

Intercom

00-01-12

1111 Paging

Press1INTERCOM

@@@@PAGING

Base unit:

Speak into the microphone.

Handset:

When finished talking, press â.

INTERCOM

Intercom

)

Paging the base unit from the handset

Handset:

Press â.

●

The base unit will ring. You can then talk with the base unit user.

Handset display: (Example)

Base unit:

Answer through the microphone.

Base unit display:

Handset:

When finished talking, press â.

INTERCOM

PAGING

Intercom

00-01-12

LOCATOR/INTERCOM

Microphone

INTERCOM

Base unit display:

Conversation time

Note:

●

If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, ask the base unit user to decrease the speaker volume by pressing

●

Intercom can only be ended using the handset.

Note:

●

Intercom can only be ended using the handset.

Making and Answering Calls

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Transferring a call)

From the handset to the base unit

Handset:

During an outside call, press â to page the base unit.

●

The handset user can talk with the base unit user.

●

The outside call will be put on hold.

Handset display: (Example)

Base unit display:

●

If there is no answer on the base unit, press ë to return to the outside call.

INTERCOM1HOLD

1234

PAGING

Intercom1hold

00-01-12

Navigator Directory

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Using the handset

Storing names and telephone numbers into the directory!

For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, the unit provides the navigator directory. You can store the names and telephone numbers using both the handset and base unit up to 50 items in total.

Press œ–.

Display:

Press ).

Example:

Enter the name, up to 10 characters (see right).

Example:

Press &.

Enter the telephone number, up to 30 digits, using the dial keypad.

Example:

Press &.

Example:

Press ).

●

To program other items, repeat steps 2 to 7.

Press œ– to exit the program.

Tom0Jones 3334444

=Edit

=Save

3334444

IH G

=Next

Enter0phone0no.

Enter0name Tom0Jones

IH G

=Next

Enter0name

IH G

=Next

Directory=

00220items

Save0directory

0Ringer0volume

GF H

=Yes

CLR

FUNCTION/EXIT

Keys Characters

(Space)

[]{}+–/

=,._`:;?| ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4

JKLjkl5 MNOmno6 PQRSpq r s7 TUVtuv8

WXYZwxyz9

0()<> !"#$

%&¥?@^ ’→

Note:

●

To enter another character using the same

number key, press ) to move the cursor to the next space.

To correct a mistake

1. Press ( or ) to move the cursor to the

incorrect character.

2. Press Ñ.

3. Enter the correct character.

Helpful hint:

●

For your convenience, HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329) has been pre-programmed. If you cannot solve a problem after trying the help function (p. 9), call using this item (p. 30). If unnecessary, you can erase it (p. 29).

Navigator Directory

To correct a mistake

●

Press ( or ) to move the cursor to the incorrect character/number, and make the correction.

To delete a character/number

●

Move the cursor to the character/number you want to delete, and press { (Delete).

Press p repeatedly until the following is displayed.

Display:

Press * to select “NAVI.”.

Enter the name, up to 10 characters (see page 17 for instructions).

Example:

Press w.

Enter the telephone number, up to 30 digits, using the dial keypad.

Example:

●

If you want to enter a hyphen, press

ÕŒ

Press w.

●

To program other items, repeat steps 3 to 6.

Press p to exit the program.

NAME= STORE:PRESS SET

REGISTERED

NO.=5552233

NO.=

NAME=Alice STORE:PRESS SET

NAME= STORE:PRESS SET

DIRECTORY SET NAVI.=? BROAD=#

(Hyphen)

(Delete)

SET

STOP

FLASH/CALL WAIT

Helpful hint:

●

You can confirm the stored items on the telephone number list (p. 88).

Note:

●

When the following is displayed in step 6, you can store only 5 more items.

Display:

●

If there is no space to store new items, the following is displayed in step 6.

Erase unnecessary items (p. 29).

●

A hyphen or a space entered in a telephone

number counts as two digits.

REGISTERED

DIRECTORY FULL

REGISTERED

SPACE= 5 DIRS.

Using the base unit

Navigator Directory

Press ).

●

Confirm that there are no documents in the document entrance.

Display:

Press + or - until the desired item is displayed.

Example:

Press p.

Example:

NAME=Mary EDIT=? DELETE=#

Mary EDIT:PRESS MENU

Mary 0123456

DIRECTORY [+ -]

Using the base unit

Using the handset

Editing a stored item!

Press ( or ).

Display:

Press & or % until the desired item is displayed.

Example:

Press ).

Example:

●

If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 5.

Edit the name (see page 26 for instructions).

Enter0name Jane

IH G

=Next

Jane 1234567

Directory0list

0H=Caller’s0list

Items stored in the handset and the base unit are for common use and can be edited from both the handset and the base unit.

Press &.

Example:

●

If you do not need to edit the telephone number, skip to step 7.

Edit the telephone number. For further details, see page 26.

Press &.

Example:

Press ).

Press œ– to exit the program.

Jane 6789453

=Edit

=Save

1234567

IH G

=Next

Press * to select “EDIT”.

Example:

●

If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 6.

Edit the name (see page 17 for instructions).

Press w.

Example:

●

If you do not need to edit the telephone number, skip to step 8.

Edit the telephone number. For further details, see page 27.

Press w.

REGISTERED

NO.=0123456

NAME=Mary STORE:PRESS SET

Navigator Directory

Press ( or ).

Display:

Press & or % until the desired item is displayed.

Example:

Press Ñ.

●

To cancel erasing, press (.

Clear?

=No

=Yes

Helen 1234567890

Directory0list

0H=Caller’s0list

Using the handset

Press ).

●

Confirm that there are no documents in the document entrance.

Display:

Press + or - until the desired item is displayed.

Example:

Press p.

Example:

Press # to select “DELETE”.

●

To cancel erasing, press {.

DELETE OK? YES:SET/NO:STOP

NAME=Peter EDIT=? DELETE=#

Peter EDIT:PRESS MENU

Peter 9876543

DIRECTORY [+ -]

Using the base unit

Note:

●

You can use the following method to erase.

1. Press ).

●

Confirm that there are no documents in the document entrance.

2. Press + or - until the desired item is displayed.

3. Press h.

4. Press w.

Press w.

●

The stored name and number are erased.

DELETED

Erasing a stored item!

Press ) or Ñ.

●

The stored name and number are erased.

Press œ– to exit the program.

00000Clear

Once erased, an item cannot be accessed from either the handset or the base unit.

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Panasonic KX-FPG176 User Manual

Table of Contents

Accessories

Finding the Controls (Base Unit)

Setup (Base Unit)

Setup (Handset)

Volume

Making and Answering Calls

Navigator Directory