Panasonic KX-TG7432, KX-TG7433 User Manual
Operating Instructions
Expandable Digital Cordless
Answering System
Model No.
KX-TG7431
with 2 Handsets
Model No.
KX-TG7432
with 3 Handsets
Model No.
Model shown is KX-TG7431.
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as Panasonic’s Green Products.
Standby power consumption
reduced by 59%
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate
service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Model No.
KX-TG7433
with 4 Handsets
KX-TG7434
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save
them for future reference.
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/help for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto
Rico.
Consulte “Guía Rápida Española”, página 48.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Model composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . 6
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Other information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Note when setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temporary switch of the display mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Initial settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Useful features during a call . . . . . . . 14
Shared Phonebook
Shared phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programming
Programmable settings . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Special programming . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Registering a unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Answering System
Answering system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turning the answering system on/off. 30
Greeting message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Listening to messages using the base
unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Listening to messages using the
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Answering system settings . . . . . . . . 34
Voice Mail Service
Voice mail service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Intercom/Locator
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Handset locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Transferring calls, conference calls . 38
Useful Information
Belt clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
FCC and other information . . . . . . . . 46
Guía Rápida Española
Guía Rápida Española . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Appendix
Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Warranty (For United States and Puerto
Rico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Index
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Model composition
Introduction
Series Model No.
KX-TG7431
series
*1 Feature differences:
Intercom calls can be made between the handsets by purchasing and registering
one or more optional handsets (page 4).
KX-TG7431
KX-TG7432 KX-TG7431 KX-TGA740 2
KX-TG7433 KX-TG7431 KX-TGA740 3
KX-TG7434 KX-TG7431 KX-TGA740 4
Base unit Handset
Part No. Part No. Quantity
*1
KX-TG7431 KX-TGA740 1
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
Accessory item/
No.
Order number
1 AC adaptor/
PQLV219Z
2 Telephone line cord/
PQJA10075Z
3 Rechargeable batteries/
HHR-4DPA
(Part No. HHR-65AAABU or
N4DHYYY00002)
4 Handset cover
PNYNTGA641TR
5 Belt clip/
PNKE1029Z1
6 Charger/
PNWETG7432B
*1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
*1
/
Quantity
KX-TG
7431
KX-TG
7432
1234
1111
2468
1234
1234
–123
KX-TG
7433
KX-TG
7434
123456
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Introduction
Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information (page 56).
Accessory item Order number
Rechargeable
batteries
Headset KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA92, KX-TCA93, KX-TCA94
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 requirement:
– Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) type battery
– 2 AAA (R03) batteries for each of every handsets
KX-TCA230
*1
Expanding your phone system
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.
Optional handset feature overview
Feature KX-TGA740 KX-TGA641
Handset
Display size 2.1 inches 1.8 inches
Control type Joystick
Temporary switch of the
display mode (page 11)
Display mode (page 25) r –
Message list (page 32) r –
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(Up/down/left/right)
r –
Navigator key
(Up/down)
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 safeguards
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 relocation
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 modifying
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 recommend using the batteries noted
on page 4. 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 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.
L 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.)
L Coverage and voice quality depends on the
local environmental conditions.
L If the reception fo r 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 fluorescent
lamps and motors.
L The product should be kept free from
excessive smoke, dust, high temperature,
and vibration.
L The product should not be exposed 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 temperature is less than 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 product near electrical
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.
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 phonebook
or caller list entries from the memory before
you dispose of, transfer, or return the
product.
Important Information
■ Operating conditions:
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.
Other information
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
Notice
Specifications
■ Stand ard:
DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced
Cordless Telecommunications 6.0)
■ Frequency range:
1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz
■ RF transmission power:
115 mW (m ax.)
■ Power source:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
■ Power consumption:
Base unit:
Standby: Approx. 1.1 W
Maximum: Approx. 4.4 W
Charger:
Standby: Approx. 0.1 W
Maximum: Approx. 2.6 W
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ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR
Panasonic has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S.
registered mark.
®
Participant,
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Getting Started
Setting up
Connections
L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC
adaptor PQLV219.
■ Base unit
“Click”
Hook
Hook
Press plug firmly.
(120 V AC,
60 Hz)
“Click”
Correct Wrong
Base
unit
*For DSL/ADSL service users
■ Charger
To single-line
telephone jack
(RJ11C)
DSL/ADSL filter*
(Not supplied)
Base
unit
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.
Confirm
is displayed.
“Charging”
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 power failure
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 4).
Emergency power can be supplied to the
unit by connecting a Panasonic battery
back-up power supply noted on page 4.
Note for battery installation
L Use the supplied rechargeable
batteries. For replacement, we
recommend using the Panasonic
rechargeable batteries noted on page
4, 6.
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.
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Getting Started
Battery level
Icon Battery level
& High
( Medium
) Low
0)4 Needs charging.
0 Empty
Note:
L The batteries need to be charged if:
– the handset alerts you with a voice
announcement (talking battery
alert) after you finish talking or
listening to a message.
– the handset beeps while you are
engaged in a call or operating the
answering system remotely.
Panasonic Ni-MH battery
performance (supplied batteries)
Operation Operating time
In continuous
use
Not in use
(standby)
*1 When the clarity booster feature is
turned on (page 15): 3 hours max.
Note:
L Actual battery performance depends
on a combination of how often the
handset is in use and how often it is
not in use (standby).
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.
5 hours max.
11 days max.
*1
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Getting Started
Controls
Handset
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
G
H
I
J
K
L
■ Control type
A Soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and
a joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by
pressing the center of the joystick, you
can select the feature shown directly
above it on the display.
B Joystick
By pushing the joystick ({^}, {V}, {<},
or {>}) repeatedly, you can:
– scroll through (up, down, left, or
right) various lists or items
– adjust the receiver or speaker
volume (up or down) while talking
L As all multiple items cannot be
displayed on screen at the same
time, you can quickly search the
desired item to move screens by
pushing the joystick right or left,
instead of scrolling down or up line
by line (page 25).
Base unit
A B
B
A Charge indicator
Ringer indicator
Message indicator
B Speaker
C {C} (TALK)
D {s} (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)
E Headset jack
F Dial keypad ({*}: TONE)
G Receiver
H Display
I {OFF}
J {FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
K Microphone
L Charge contacts
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DC E F G
A Charge contacts
B Speaker
C {ERASE}
D {■} (STOP)
E {^}/{V} (VOL.: Volume up/down)
{7}/{8} (Repeat/Skip)
F {6} (Play)
Message indicator
G {LOCATOR}
H {ANSWER ON}
ANSWER ON indicator
H
Display
Handset display items
Item Meaning
w Within range of a base unit
_ Out of range of a base unit
S The line is in use.
L When flashing:
– The call is put on
hold.
– The answering
system is answering
a call.
L When flashing rapidly:
An incoming call is now
being received.
s Speaker is on. (page 13)
~ Ringer volume is off.
(page 21)
& Silent mode is on. (page
23)
( Clarity booster is on.
(page 15)
E Alarm is on. (page 23)
m Handset number
& Battery level
$ Blocked call (page 24)
Temporary switch of the display mode
Available for: KX-TGA740 handset
You can select to display either a single
item or multiple items on one screen at a
time for the following features:
Getting Started
– menu list, phonebook list, caller list,
redial list, message list, and call block
list
– handset top menu icons in function
menu
The following icons are shown when you
press down on the center of the joystick
in standby mode.
Icon Feature
W Caller list
s Answering device
# V.M. access
x Intercom
" Initial setting
! Customer support
You can temporarily switch the display
mode as follows by pressing the right
soft key shown when viewing the lists or
selecting menu icons:
– {MULTI}: Multiple entries/all menu
icons are shown on one screen at a
time.
– {SINGLE}: An entry/a menu icon is
shown on one screen in large
characters at a time.
Note:
L You can set the unit to always show a
single item or multiple items
beforehand by selecting “Single
item” or “Multi items” as the
display mode setting (page 25).
L When “Multi items” is selected as
the display mode, you can switch the
screen to confirm the detailed
information by pressing {SINGLE}.
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Getting Started
Initial settings
Symbol meaning:
Example: {V}/{^}: “Off”
Push the joystick down or up 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} (center of joystick) i
{#}{1}{1}{0}
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3 Press down the center of the joystick
to save. i {OFF}
Voice guidance language
You can select either “English” or
“Español” as the voice guidance
language of the answering system. This
setting also determines the voice
announcement language of the talking
alarm clock and talking battery alert. The
default setting is “English”.
1 {MENU} (center of joystick) i
{#}{1}{1}{2}
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}
Date and time
1
{MENU} (center of joystick) i
{#}{1}{0}{1}
2 Enter the current month, date, and
year by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: July 15, 2009
{0}{7} {1}{5} {0}{9}
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, push the joystick left
or right 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.
Dialing mode
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} (center of joystick) i
{#}{1}{2}{0}
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}
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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
Push the joystick up or down 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}
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone
number.
3 {C}
Erasing a number in the redial list
1 {REDIAL}
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone
number. i {ERASE}
Making/Answering Calls
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 17).
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.
Auto talk
You can answer calls simply by lifting the
handset off the base unit or charger. You
do not need to press {C}. To turn this
feature on, see page 20.
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Making/Answering Calls
Adjusting the handset ringer volume
Push the joystick up or down 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 21).
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 2 times.
Useful features during a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside
call on hold.
1 Press {HOLD}, then press {OFF}
during an outside call.
2 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 9), 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 an outside
call.
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
21.
For call waiting or Call Waiting
Caller ID service users
To use call waiting, you must first
subscribe to the call waiting service of
your service provider/telephone
company.
This feature allows you to receive calls
while you are already talking on the
phone. If you receive a call while on the
phone, you will hear a call waiting tone.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and
Call Waiting with Caller ID services,
the 2nd caller’s information is displayed
after you hear the call waiting tone on the
handset.
1 Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the
2nd call.
2 To switch between calls, press
{CALL WAIT}.
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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.
L While this feature is turned on, the
battery operating time is shortened
(page 9).
Making/Answering Calls
Call share
This feature allows you to join an
existing outside call.
To join the conversation, press {C}
when the other handset is on an outside
call.
Note:
L A maximum of 4 parties (including 1
outside party) can join a conversation
using 3 extensions.
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Shared Phonebook
Shared phonebook
The shared phonebook allows you to
make calls without having to dial
manually. Any handset registered to the
base unit can use the shared
phonebook. You can add 50 names and
phone numbers to the shared
phonebook.
Important:
L Only 1 person can access the shared
phonebook at a time.
L Caller ID subscribers can use ringer
ID features (page 28).
Adding entries
{C}
1
2 {ADD}
3 Enter the party’s name (16
characters max.). i {OK}
4 Enter the phone number (32 digits
max.). i {OK}
L If you do not need to assign the
ringer ID, go to step 7.
5 {V}/{^}: “Set Ringer ID” i
{SELECT}
6 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting
(page 28). i {OK}
7 {SAVE}
L To add other entries, repeat from
step 2.
8 {OFF}
Note:
L If you select “No Ringer ID”
(default), the handset uses the ringer
tone you selected on page 21 when a
call is received from that caller.
L When you assign the ringer ID to an
entry in the shared phonebook using
one handset, it is applied for all
handsets.
Character table for entering names
Key Character
{1} & ’ (),–./1
{2} a b c ABC2
{3} defDEF3
{4} ghiGHI4
{5} jklJKL5
{6} mn oMNO6
{7} pqrsPQRS7
{8} tuvTUV8
{9} w x yzWXYZ9
{0} Space 0
{*} ;
{#} #
L To enter another character that is
located on the same dial key, first
push the joystick right to move the
cursor to the next space.
Correcting a mistake
Use the joystick 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.
Finding and calling a
phonebook entry
Scrolling through all entries
1 {C}
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
3 {C}
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Searching by first character
(alphabetically)
1 {C}
2 Press the dial key ({0} – {9}, {*},
or {#}) which contains the
character you are searching for
(page 16).
L Press the same dial key
repeatedly to display the first
entry corresponding to each
character located on that dial key.
L If there is no entry corresponding
to the character you selected, the
next entry is displayed.
3 {V}/{^}: Scroll through the
phonebook if necessary.
4 {C}
Editing entries
Find the desired entry (page 16).
1
i {EDIT}
2 {V}/{^}: Select the information you
want to edit.
■ To change the name or phone
number:
{V}/{^}: Select the name or
phone number. i {SELECT}
i Edit the information (page
16). i {OK}
■ To change the ringer ID:
{V}/{^}: Select the current ringer
ID. i {SELECT} i Select the
desired setting. i {OK}
L To turn the ringer ID off, select
“No Ringer ID”.
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}
Shared Phonebook
3 {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i
{OFF}
Chain dial
This feature allows you to dial phone
numbers in the phonebook while you are
on a call. This feature can be used, for
example, to dial a calling card access
number or bank account PIN that you
have stored in the phonebook, without
having to dial manually.
1 During an outside call, press {C}.
2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
3 Press {CALL} to dial the number.
Note:
L When storing a calling card access
number and your PIN in the
phonebook as one phonebook entry,
press {PAUSE} to add pauses after
the number and PIN as necessary
(page 13).
L If you have rotary/pulse service, you
need to press {*} (TONE) before
pressing {C} in step 1 to change the
dialing mode temporarily to tone.
Erasing entries
Find the desired entry (page 16).
1
2 {ERASE}
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Programming
Programmable settings
You can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset.
To access the features, there are 2 methods:
– scrolling through the display menus (page 18)
– using the direct commands (page 20)
L Direct command is the main method used in these operating instructions.
Programming by scrolling through the display menus
{MENU} (center of joystick)
1
2 Select the desired top-menu by pushing the joystick in any direction. i
{SELECT}
3 Push the joystick down or up to select the desired item in sub-menu 1. i
{SELECT}
L In some cases, you may need to select from sub-menu 2. i {SELECT}
4 Push the joystick down or up to select the desired setting. i {SAVE}
L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
L To exit the operation, press {OFF}.
Note:
L See page 20 for the default settings.
Main menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page
Caller list
W
Answering devicesMessage list –32
Play new msg. –32
Play all msg. –32
Erase all msg.
Greeting Record greeting
Settings Ring count
Answer on
Answer off
V.M. access
#
––28
*1
Check greeting 31
Pre-recorded
Recording time
Remote code
*1
*1
––37
–33
–30
–30
*1
31
*1
*1
*1
31
34
*1
35
33
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