Panasonic KX-TG4031, KXTG4031B User Manual
Operating Instructions
Expandable Digital Cordless
Answering System
Model No. KX-TG4031
KX-TG4032
KX-TG4033
KX-TG4034
KX-TG4052
KX-TG4053
KX-TG4054
Model shown is KX-TG4031.
Before initial use, see “Getting
Started” on page 10.
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 51.
This unit is comp atible with Caller ID. Y o u must subscribe to the approp riate
service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
For assistance, visit our Web site: http://www.panasonic.com/help for
customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
Please register your product: http://www.panasonic.com/prodreg
Table of Contents
Introduction
Model composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory informat io n. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Information
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important safety instructions. . . . . . . . 8
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Other information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting Sta rted
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Note when setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Intelligent eco mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Initial set ti n g s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making/Answering Calls
Making call s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Answering calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Useful features during a call . . . . . . . 16
Shared Phonebook
Shared phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Programming
Programmable settings . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Special prog ramming . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Registering a unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Answering System
Answering system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning the answering system on/off. 32
Greeting message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Listening to messages using the base
unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Listening to messages using the
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Answering system settin g s . . . . . . . . 36
Voice Mail Service
Voice mail service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Intercom/Locator
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Handset loc a t o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Transferring calls, conference calls . 40
Useful Information
Wall mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FCC and other information. . . . . . . . 49
Guía Rápida Española
Guía Rápida Española. . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix
Warranty (For United States and Puerto
Rico). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Customer se r vices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Index
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Introduction
Model composition
■ KX-TG4031 series ■ KX-TG4051 series
L Model shown is KX-TG4032. L Model shown is KX-TG4052.
Series Model No.
KX-TG4031
series
KX-TG4051
series
*1 Feature differences:
Intercom calls can be made between handsets by purchasing and registering one
or more optional handsets (page 5).
*2 A range extender (KX-TGA405) is supplied in this model. By installing this unit,
you can extend the range of your phone system to include areas where reception
was previously not available. Read the installation guide for the range extender.
KX-TG4031
KX-TG4032 KX-TG4031 KX-TGA401 2
KX-TG4033 KX-TG4031 KX-TGA401 3
KX-TG4034 KX-TG4031 KX-TGA401 4
KX-TG4052
KX-TG4053
KX-TG4054
*1
*2
*2
*2
Base unit Handset
Part No. Part No. Quantity
KX-TG4031 KX-TGA401 1
KX-TG4031 KX-TGA401 2
KX-TG4031 KX-TGA401 3
KX-TG4031 KX-TGA401 4
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Introduction
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
Quantity
Accessory item/
No.
Order number
1 AC adaptor/PQLV219Y 1234
2 Telephone line cord/PQJA10075Z 1111
3 Wall mounting adaptor
4 Rechargeable batteries/HHR-4DPA
(Part No. HHR-55AAABU or
N4DHYYY00004)
5 Handset cover
6 Belt clip
7 Charger
*1 PNKL1010Z1: Black, PNKL1010Z3: Champagne Gold
*2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
*3 PNYNTGA652BR: Black, PNYNTGA652GR: Champagne Gold
*4 PNKE1054Z1: Black, PNKE1054Z2: Champagne Gold
*5 PNLC1010ZB: Black, PNLC1010ZN: Champagne Gold
■ For KX-TG4051 series
No. Accessory item/Order number Quantity
8 Range extender/KX-TGA405B 1
9 AC adaptor for range extender/PQLV219Y 1
*1 KX-TG4052/KX -TG4053/KX-TG4054
*4
*5
*1
*2, *3
*1
KX-TG
4031
KX-TG
4032/
KX-TG
4052
1111
2468
1234
1234
–123
KX-TG
4033/
KX-TG
4053
KX-TG
4034/
KX-TG
4054
192345
678
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Introduction
Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information (page 57).
Accessory item Order number
Rechargeable
batteries
Headset KX-TCA60, KX-TCA93, KX-TCA94, KX-TCA400, KX-TCA430
T-adaptor KX-J66
Battery back-up
power supply
*1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied
batteries.
HHR-4DPA
L To order, please call 1-800-332-5368 or visit
http://www.panasonic.com/batterystore
Battery type:
– Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
– 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset
KX-TCA230
*1
Expanding your phone system
Optional handset feature overview
You can expand your phone system by registering optional handsets (6 max.) to a
single base unit.
L Optional handsets may be a different color from that of the supplied handsets.
Feature KX-TGA401 KX-TGA651 KX-TGA750
Handset
Display size 1.8 inches 1.8 inches 2.1 inches
Button size Extra large Large Large
Display mode
Message list
*1 This feature allows you to select how the display shows:
– multiple items at a time
– 1 item at a time in large characters
*2 The unit displays a list of all recorded messages and allows you to select the item
to play back.
*1
*2
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Introduction
Range extender
By installing this unit, you can extend the
range of your phone system to include areas
where reception was previously not
available. Up to 2 range extenders can be
registered to the base unit. This product can
be purchased online. Please visit our Web
site:
http://www.panasonic.com/RangeExtender
Range extender: KX-TGA405
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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
L Use only the power source marked on the
product.
L Do not overload power outlets and
extension cords. This can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.
L 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.
L 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.
L 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
the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211PANA (1-800-211-7262).
L Unplug from power outlets and never touch
the inside of the product if its casing has
been broken open.
L Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Danger of electric shock exists.
Installation
L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock,
do not expose the product to rain or any
type of moisture.
L 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.
L Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone
line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or
placed under heavy objects.
Important Information
Operating safeg ua rds
L Unplug the product from power outlets
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
L Do not disassemble the product.
L 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.
Medical
L Consult 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.).)
L 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
L Never install telephone wiring during an
electrical storm.
L Never install telephone line jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
L Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
L Use caution when installing or modifyi ng
telephone lines.
L The AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC
outlet is installed near the product and is
easily accessible.
L This product is unable to make calls when:
– the handset batteries need recharging or
have failed.
– there is a power failure.
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Important Information
Battery
L We recommen d using the batteries noted
on page 5. USE ONLY rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
L Do not mix old and new batteries.
L 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.
L 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.
L Charge the batteries provided with or
identified for use with this product only, in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this manual.
L 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.
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 electric al stor m.
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 batterie s
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 IN STRUCTIONS
For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible Panasonic
units use radio waves to communicate with
each other.
L For maximum coverage and noise-free
communica tions, 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.)
L Coverage and voice quality depends on the
local environmental conditions.
L If the reception for a base unit location is not
satisfactory, move the base unit to another
location for better reception.
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,
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Environment
L Keep the product away from electrical noise
generating devices, such as fluor esce nt
lamps and motors.
L The product should be kept free from
excessive smoke, dust, high temperature,
and vibration.
L The product shou ld not be e xposed to direct
sunlight.
L Do not place heavy objects on top of the
product.
L When you leave the product unused for a
long period of time, unplug the product from
the power outlet.
L The product should be kept away from heat
sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves,
etc. It should not be placed in rooms where
the temp er atu re i s l e ss t h an 0 °C (32 °F) or
greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp
basements should also be avoided.
L 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.
L Operating the produ ct near ele ctrical
appliances may cause interference. Move
away from the electrical appliances.
Routine care
L Wipe the outer surface of the product
with a soft moist cloth.
L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
Important Information
ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency . ENERGY ST AR is a U.S. registered
mark.
®
Partner, Panasonic
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
L This product can store your private/
confidential information. To protect your
privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that
you erase information such as phoneboo k
or caller list entries from the memory before
you dispose of, transfer, or return the
product.
Notice
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Specifications
■ Standard:
DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced
Cordless Telecommunications 6.0)
■ Frequency range:
1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz
■ RF transmission power:
115 mW (max.)
■ Power source:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
■ Power consumption:
Base unit:
Standby: Approx. 1.0 W
Maximum: Ap prox. 4.0W
Charger:
Standby: Approx. 0.1 W
Maximum: Ap prox. 2.6W
■ Opera ting con d ition s:
0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F), 20 % – 80 %
relative air humidity (dry)
Note:
L Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
L The illustrations in these instructions may
vary slightly from the actual product.
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Getting Started
Setting up
Connections
L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC
adaptor PQLV219.
■ Base unit
Press plug firmly.
Hooks
To single-line
telephone jack
(RJ11C)
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Correct Wrong
*DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is
required if you have DSL/ADSL service.
■ Charger
“Click”
“Click”
DSL/ADSL filter*
Battery installation
L USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA
(R03) size.
L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-
Cd batteries.
L Confirm correct polarities (S, T).
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
Battery charge
Charge for about 7 hours.
L When the batteries are fully charged,
the charge indicator goes off and
“Fully charged” is displayed.
Confirm “Charging” is displayed.
Charge indicator
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Hooks
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
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Note when setting up
Note for connections
L The AC adaptor must remain
connected at all times. (It is normal for
the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
L The AC adaptor should be connected
to a vertically oriented or floormounted AC outlet. Do not connect
the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted
AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor
may cause it to become disconnected.
During a pow e r fa ilure
The unit will not work during a power
failure. We recommend connecting a
corded-type telephone (without AC
adaptor) to the same telephone line or to
the same telephone line jack using a
Panasonic T-adaptor (page 5).
Emergency power can be supplied to the
unit by connecting a Panasonic battery
back-up power supply noted on page 5.
Note for battery installation
L Use the supplied rechargeable
batteries. For replacement, we
recommend using the Panasonic
rechargeable batteries noted on page
5, 8.
L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a
dry cloth.
L Avoid touching the battery ends (S,
T) or the unit contacts.
Note for battery charge
L It is normal for the handset to feel
warm during charging.
L Clean the charge contacts of the
handset, base unit, and charger with a
soft and dry cloth once a month. Clean
more often if the unit is exposed to
grease, dust, or high humidity.
Getting Started
Battery level
Icon Battery level
& High
( Medium
) Low
0)4 Needs charging.
0 Empty
Panasonic Ni-MH battery
performance (supplie d batteries)
Operation Operating time
In continuous
use
Not in use
(standby)
*1 If Eco mode is on.
Note:
L Actual battery performance depends
on usage and ambient environment.
L Even after the handset is fully
charged, the handset can be left on
the base unit or charger without any ill
effect on the batteries.
L The battery level may not be
displayed correctly after you replace
the batteries. In this case, place the
handset on the base unit or charger
and let it charge for at least 7 hours.
13 hours max.
11 days max.
*1
*1
Intelligent eco mode
This feature automatically reduces
handset power consumption by
suppressing handset transmission
power when the handset is close to the
base unit.
L When this feature is activated, i is
displayed.
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Getting Started
L Eco mode is turned off when the
clarity booster is activated (page 17).
Controls
Handset
A
B C
D
E
F
G
E {s} (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)
F Headset jack
G Dial keypad ({*}: TONE)
H Receiver
I Display
J {OFF}
K {FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
L Microphone
M Charge contacts
■ Control type
H
I
J
K
L
M
A Soft keys
The handset features 3 soft keys. By
pressing a soft key, you can select the
feature shown directly above it on the
display.
B Navigator key
– {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}: Scroll through
various lists and items.
– ? VOL. (Volume: {^} or {V}):
Adjust the receiver or speaker
volume while talking.
– {<} CID (Caller ID): View the caller
list.
– {>} REDIAL: View the redial list.
Base unit
A B
A
B
A Charge indicator
Ringer indicator
Message indicator
B Nonslip pad
L Nonslip pad offers support when
you cradle the handset between
your shoulder and ear.
C Speaker
D {C} (TALK)
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DC E F G
A Charge contacts
B Speaker
C {ERASE}
D {■} (STOP)
E {7}/{8} (Repeat/Skip)
H I
F {6} (PLAY)
Message indicator
G {LOCATOR}
H {ANSWER ON}
ANSWER ON indicator
I VOL. (Volume : {^}/{V})
Belt clip
■ To attach ■ To remove
Display
Handset display items
Item Meaning
w Within base unit range
_ Out of base unit range
C The line is in use.
L When flashing:
The call is put on
hold.
L When flashing
rapidly: An incoming
call is now being
received.
i Eco mode is on. (page
11)
s Speakerphone is on.
(page 15)
~ Ringer volume is off.
(page 25)
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Getting Started
Item Meaning
& Silent mode is on. (page
! Privacy mode is on.
E Alarm is on. (page 26)
m Handset number
& Battery level
$ Blocked call (page 27)
( Clarity booster is on.
In use Answering system is
Line in
use
26)
(page 17)
(page 17)
being used by another
handset or the base
unit.
Someone is using the
line.
Initial settings
Symbol meaning:
Example: {V}/{^}: “Off”
Press {V} or {^} to select the words in
quotations.
Display language
You can select either “English” or
“Español” as the display language.
The default setting is “English”.
1 {MENU} i {#}{1}{1}{0}
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}
Voice guidance language
You can select either “English” or
“Español” as the voice guidance
language of the answering system. The
default setting is “English”.
1 {MENU} i {#}{1}{1}{2}
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Getting Started
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}
Dialing m o de
If you cannot make calls, change this
setting according to your telephone line
service. The default setting is “Tone”.
“Tone”: For tone dial service.
“Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
1 {MENU} i {#}{1}{2}{0}
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}
Date and time
{MENU} i {#}{1}{0}{1}
1
2 Enter the current month, date, and
year by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: July 15, 2010
{0}{7} {1}{5} {1}{0}
3 {OK}
4 Enter the current hour and minute
(12-hour clock format) by selecting 2
digits for each.
Example: 9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
5 {AM/PM}: Select “AM” or “PM”.
6 {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
L When English is selected as the
display language, 12-hour clock
format is used. When Spanish is
selected, 24-hour clock format is
used.
L To correct a digit, press {<} or {>} to
move the cursor to the digit, then
make the correction.
L The date and time may be incorrect
after a power failure. In this case, set
the date and time again.
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Making calls
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
L To correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2 Press {C} or {CALL}.
3 When you finish talking, press
{OFF} or place the handset on the
base unit or charger.
Using the speakerphone
1 Dial the phone number and press
{s}.
L Speak alternately with the other
party.
2 When you finish talking, press
{OFF}.
Note:
L For best performance, use the
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
L To switch back to the receiver, press
{C}.
Adjusting the receiver or speaker
volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while
talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are
stored in the redial list (each 48 digits
max.).
1 {REDIAL} or {>} REDIA L
L If there is a new message in the
voice mail or answering system,
{REDIAL} is not displayed.
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone
number.
3 {C}
Making/Answering Calls
Erasing a number in the redial list
1 {REDIAL} or {>} REDIAL
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone
number. i {ERASE}
3 {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT}
4 {OFF}
Pause (for PBX/long distance service
users)
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 20).
Example: If you need to dial the line
access number “9” when making outside
calls with a PBX:
1 {9} i {PAUSE}
2 Dial the phone number. i {C}
Note:
L A 3.5 second pause is inserted each
time {PAUSE} is pressed. Repeat as
needed to create longer pauses.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer
indicator flashes rapidly.
1 Lift the handset and press {C} or
{s} when the unit rings.
L You can also answer the call by
pressing any dial key from {0} to
{9}, {*}, or {#}. (Any key
answer feature)
2 When you finish talking, press
{OFF} or place the handset on the
base unit or charger.
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Making/Answering Calls
Auto talk
Y ou can answer calls simply by lifting the
handset off the base unit or charger. Y ou
do not need to press {C}. To turn this
feature on, see page 24.
Adjusting the handset ringer volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the
desired volume while the handset is
ringing for an incoming call.
Note:
L You can also program the handset
ringer volume beforehand (page 23).
Temporary handset ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call,
you can turn the ringer off temporarily by
pressing {~}.
Adjusting the base unit ringer
volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
L To turn the ringer off, press and hold
{V} until the unit beeps.
Useful features during a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside
call on hold.
1 Press {MENU} during an outside
call.
2 {V}/{^}: “Hold” i {SELECT}
3 To release hold, press {C}.
L Another handset user can take
the call by pressing {C}.
Note:
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound
and the ringer indicator on the
handset flashes rapidly. After 1
additional minute on hold, the call is
disconnected.
L If another phone is connected to the
same line (page 11), you can also take
the call by lifting its handset.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear
the other party, but the other party
cannot hear you.
1 Press {MUTE} during conversation.
L{MUTE} flashes.
2 To return to the conversation, press
{MUTE} again.
Note:
L{MUTE} is a soft key visible on the
handset display during a call.
Flash
{FLASH} allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as
transferring an extension call, or
accessing optional telephone services.
Note:
L To change the flash time, see page
24.
For call waiting or Call Waiting
Caller ID service users
To use call waiting, you must first
subscribe to call waiting from 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,
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the 2nd caller’s information is displayed
after you hear the call waiting tone on the
handset.
1 Press {CALL WAIT} to answe r the
2nd call.
2 To switch between calls, press
{CALL WAIT}.
Note:
L Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area.
Temporary tone dialing (for
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing
mode to tone when you need to access
touch-tone services (for example,
answering services, telephone banking
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering
access numbers which require tone
dialing.
Handset clarity booster
This 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.
L When this feature is turned on, (
is displayed.
Making/Answering Calls
Note:
L A maximum of 4 parties (including 1
outside party) can join a conversation
using 3 extensions. (4-way
conference)
Privacy mode
When the privacy mode is “On”, the unit
prevents other users from joining your
conversations with outside callers. To
allow other users to join your
conversations (call share), leave this
feature off. The default setting is “Off”.
1 {MENU} i {#}{1}{9}{4}
2 {V}/{^}: Select “On” or “Off”.
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}
L When this feature is turned on,
! is displayed during an
outside call.
Call share
This feature allows you to join an
existing outside call.
Important:
L When the privacy mode is on, you
cannot join the conversation. Turn it
off.
To join the conversation, press {C}
when the other handset is on an outside
call.
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Shared Phonebook
Shared phonebook
The shared phonebook allows you to
make calls without having to dial
manually. Any handset registered t o the
base unit can use the shared
phonebook. Y ou can add 50 names and
phone numbers to the shared
phonebook, and assign each
phonebook entry to the desired group.
Important:
L Only 1 person can access the shared
phonebook at a time.
L Caller ID subscribers can use group
ringer tone features (page 30).
Adding entries
{C} i {ADD}
1
2 Enter the party’s name (16
characters max.). i {OK}
3 Enter the party’s phone number (24
digits max.). i {OK}
4 {V}/{^}: Select the desired group.
i {SELECT} 2 times
L To add other entries, repeat from
step 2.
5 {OFF}
Character table for entering names
While entering characters, you can
switch between uppercase and
lowercase by pressing {*} (A→a).
Key Character
{1} Space & ’ ( ) ;
,–./1
{2} ABC2
abc2
{3} DEF3
def3
Key Character
{4} GHI 4
ghi 4
{5} JKL5
jkl5
{6} MNO6
mn o6
{7} PQRS7
pqrs7
{8} TUV8
tuv8
{9} WX YZ 9
wxyz9
{0} Space 0
{#} #
L To enter another character that is
located on the same dial key, first
press {>} to move the c u rsor to the
next space.
L 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.
Correcting a mistake
Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to
the character or number you want to
erase, then press {CLEAR}. Enter the
appropriate character or number.
L Press and hold {CLEAR} to erase all
characters or numbers.
Groups
Groups can help you find entries in the
phonebook quickly and easily. When
adding an entry to the phonebook, you
can assign it to one of 9 groups. Y ou can
change the names of groups assigned
for phonebook entries (“Friends”,
“Family”, etc.) and then search for
phonebook entries by group. The group
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