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KX-TG8100
Digital Cordless Answering System
Operating Instructions
Digital Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TG8100E
KX-TG8102E
Model No. KX-TG8120E
KX-TG8122E
This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these
features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your
service provider/telephone company.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a new Panasonic digital cordless phone.
For your future reference
Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty.
Serial No. (found on the bottom of the base unit)
Date of purchase
Name and address of dealer
Note:
L This equipment is designed for use on the UK and Republic of Ireland analogue telephone
network.
L In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
Declaration of Conformity:
L Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio & Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.
Declarations of Conformity for the relevant Panasonic products described in this manual
are available for download by visiting:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact:
Panasonic Services Europe
a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Your phone
KX-TG8100/KX-TG8120KX-TG8102/KX-TG8122
*The pictured model is KX-TG8100.
L References in these operating instructions to the charger and multiple handsets are for KX-
TG8102 and KX-TG8122 users only.
Note:
L The handsets have been pre-registered for use with their base unit. If not registered, see
2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries,
AAA (R03) size
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Important information
General
L Use only the AC adaptor included with this
product, noted on page 4.
L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC
outlet other than a standard 220–240 V
AC outlet.
L This product is unable to make calls when:
– the portable handset battery(ies) need
recharging or have failed.
– there is a power failure.
– the key lock feature is turned on.
L Do not open the base unit, charger, or
handset other than to replace the
battery(ies).
L This product should not be used near
emergency/intensive care medical
equipment and should not be used by
people with pacemakers.
L Care should be taken that objects do not
fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into,
the unit. Do not subject this product to
excessive smoke, dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
Environment
L Do not use this product near water.
L This product should be kept away from
heat sources such as radiators, cookers,
etc. It should also not be placed in rooms
where the temperature is less than 5 °C or
greater than 40 °C.
L The AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC
outlet is installed near the unit and is
easily accessible.
Warning:
L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do
not expose this product to rain or any
other type of moisture.
Preparation
L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it
emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes
unusual noise. These conditions can
cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that
smoke has stopped and contact an
authorised service centre.
Battery caution
L We recommend using the battery(ies)
noted on page 4. Use only rechargeable
battery(ies).
L Do not mix old and new batteries.
L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire,
as they may explode. Check local waste
management codes for special disposal
instructions.
L Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte from the battery(ies)
is corrosive and may cause burns or injury
to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be
toxic if swallowed.
L Exercise care when handling the
battery(ies). Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets or keys
to touch the battery(ies), otherwise a short
circuit may cause the battery(ies) and/or
the conductive material to overheat and
cause burns.
L Charge the battery(ies) in accordance
with the information provided in these
operating instructions.
L Only use the included base unit (or
charger) to charge the battery(ies). Do not
tamper with the base unit (or charger).
Failure to follow these instructions may
cause the battery(ies) to swell or explode.
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Preparation
Information on Disposal for Users of
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)
This symbol on the products and/or
accompanying documents means that used
electrical and electronic products should not
be mixed with general household waste. For
proper treatment, recovery and recycling,
please take these products to designated
collection points, where they will be
accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be
able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for
further details of your nearest designated
collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European
Union
If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Controls
Handset
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
B
A Speaker
B Charge contact
C Display
D Soft keys
E Headset jack
F {C} (Talk)
G Navigator key ({^}/{V}/{>}/{<})
H {s} (Speakerphone)
I Dial keypad
J {R} (Recall)
K Charge indicator/Ringer indicator/
Message indicator
L Receiver
M {ih} (Off/Power)
N {C/T} (Clear/Mute)
O {INT} (Intercom)
P Microphone
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Base unit (KX-TG8100/KX-TG8102)
AB
Preparation
Displays
Display icons
C
A Charge contact
B {x} (Page)
C Ringer
Base unit (KX-TG8120/KX-TG8122)
DE
B
A
A Charge contact
B Speaker
C {x} (Page)
D {4} (Erase)
E {■} (Stop)
F {s} (Answer on)/Answer on indicator
G {6} (Play)/Message indicator
H Navigator key ({^}/{V}/{8}/{7})
C
G
F
H
Display
icon
wWithin range of a base unit
xHandset is accessing base
kHandset is on an outside
yMissed call
uAnswering system is on
nAnswering system is full.*2
dAnswering system answers
iBatteries are charging.
1Battery strength
eAlarm is on. (page 21)
dVoice enhancer is set to high
URinger volume is off.
fNight mode is on. (page 21)
[2]Handset number (standby
Meaning
L When flashing: Handset is
searching for base unit.
(out of range of base unit,
handset is not registered
to base unit, no power on
base unit)
unit. (intercom, paging,
changing base unit settings,
etc.)
call.
*1
(page 25)
(page 32) and/or new
messages have been
recorded.
calls with a greeting
message and caller
message are not recorded.
(page 36)
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Preparation
Display
Meaning
icon
-2-Base unit number (standby
display setting, page 19)
hNew SMS message
received
jYour written SMS message
is over 160 characters.
*3
(page 29)
*3
(page 28)
mSMS memory is full.
*3
L Line is being used by
another handset.
L Answering system is
being used by another
handset or the base unit.
*2
*1 Caller ID subscribers only
*2 KX-TG8120 and KX-TG8122 only
*3 SMS users only
Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing the middle
soft key reveals the handset’s main menu.
From here you can access various features
and settings.
Menu
Menu/feature
icon
jCaller List
XSMS (Short Message
Service)
KTime Settings
(KX-TG8100 and KXTG8102 only)
IAnswer System
(KX-TG8120 and KXTG8122 only)
NHandset Setup
LBase Unit Setup
MDisplay Setup
Soft keys
The handset features 3 soft keys. By
pressing a soft key, you can select the
feature or operation indicated by the soft key
icon shown directly above it.
Soft key icons
Soft
key
icon
Action
FReturns to the previous
screen.
"Displays the menu.
#Accepts the current selection.
BDisplays a previously dialled
phone number.
HOpens the handset
phonebook.
CDisplays the phonebook
search menu.
!Turns the key lock feature off.
(page 14)
ADisplayed when adding or
editing a phonebook entry, or
when writing an SMS
message.
$Stops recording or playback.
(KX-TG8120 and KX-TG8122
only)
DInserts a dialling pause. (page
14)
GErases the selected item.
EDisplayed when the soft key
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Connections
Base unit
When connecting the AC adaptor to the
base unit, a short beep will be heard. If it is
not heard, check the connections.
Hook
(220–240 V, 50 Hz)
To telephone
network
Use only the included AC adaptor
and telephone line cord.
Charger
(KX-TG8102 and KX-TG8122 only)
Connect the AC adaptor to the charger and
route the cable as shown. The charger can
be mounted on the wall, if required.
Preparation
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 floor-mounted 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.
L The unit will not work during a power
failure. We therefore recommend you
also connect a corded-type telephone
(without AC adaptor) to the same
telephone line using a T-adaptor. Your
Panasonic sales shop can offer you more
information about connection possibilities.
Location
L For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, place your base unit:
– away from electrical appliances such as
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Preparation
Battery
installation/replacement
Important:
L Use only the included rechargeable
batteries noted on page 4, 5.
L When replacing batteries, we recommend
using the Panasonic rechargeable
batteries noted on page 4, 5.
1 Press the notch on the handset cover
firmly and slide it in the direction of the
arrow.
L When replacing batteries, remove the
old batteries positive (S) terminal first.
2 Insert the batteries negative (T)
terminal first. Close the handset cover.
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit or
charger for about 7 hours before initial
use.
When charging, i and battery strength
icon are alternately shown on the display.
When the batteries are fully charged, 1
remains on the display.
L The charge indicator lights up when the
handset is placed on the base unit or
charger.
Base unit
*1 The pictured model is KX-TG8100.
*2 KX-TG8102 and KX-TG8122 only
Note:
L It is normal for the handset to feel warm
during charging.
L If you want to use the unit immediately,
charge the batteries for at least 15
minutes.
L Clean the charge contacts of the handset,
base unit, and charger with a soft, dry
cloth once a month, otherwise the
batteries may not charge properly. Clean
more often if the unit is exposed to grease,
dust or high humidity.
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Making/Answering Calls
7 “Save” i#i{ih}
Other features
Voice enhancer
You can change the tone quality of the
receiver while you are on a call.
1 Press " during a call.
L For KX-TG8120 and KX-TG8122
users, select “Voice Enhancer”,
then press #.
2 “High Tone” or “Low Tone”i#
L d is displayed.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you will be able to
hear the other party, but the other party will
not be able to hear you.
To mute your voice, press {C/T}.
L To return to the conversation, press
{C/T} again.
Key lock
The handset can be locked so that no calls
or settings can be made. Incoming calls can
be answered, but all other functions are
disabled while key lock is on.
To turn key lock on, press " (middle soft
key) for about 2 seconds.
L ! is displayed.
L To turn key lock off, press ! (middle soft
key) for about 2 seconds.
Call waiting - {R} button
If a second call is received while in
conversation with the first caller, a beep tone
will be heard. Press {R} button to switch
between callers.
This service requires a subscription. Consult
your service provider/telephone company
for details.
Note:
L If your unit is connected to a PBX (private
branch exchange), pressing {R} can allow
you to access certain features of your host
PBX such as transferring an extension
call. Consult your PBX dealer for details.
L You can change the recall time (page 23).
Pause button (for PBX/long distance
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when
making calls using a PBX or long distance
service.
Example: If you have to dial {0} before
dialling outside numbers manually, you will
probably need to pause after dialling {0}
until you hear a dial tone.
1 {0} iD
2 Dial the phone number. i {C} / {s}
Note:
L A 3 second pause is inserted each time
D is pressed. Press repeatedly to insert
longer pauses.
Recording a telephone conversation
(KX-TG8120 and KX-TG8122 only)
Important:
L Before recording a conversation, you
should inform the other party that the
conversation will be recorded.
1 Press " during an outside call.
2 “Record Call” i #
L A beep is heard and recording starts.
L A beep sounds every 15 seconds and
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Phonebook
Handset phonebook
The handset phonebook allows you to make
calls without having to dial manually. You
can add 200 names and phone numbers to
the handset phonebook, assign each
handset phonebook entry to the desired
category.
Adding entries to the handset
phonebook
H (left soft key) i "
1
2 “New Entry” i#
3 Enter the party’s name (16 characters
max.; page 41). i #
4 Enter the party’s phone number (24
digits max.). i #
5 Select the desired category. i #
6 “Save” i#i{ih}
Categories
Categories can help you find entries in the
handset phonebook quickly and easily.
When adding an entry to the handset
phonebook you can assign it to the desired
category. You can change the names of
categories assigned for handset phonebook
entries (“Friends”, “Family”, etc.) and then
search for handset phonebook entries by
category. Additional category features are
available for Caller ID subscribers (page
25).
Changing category names
1 H (left soft key) i "
2 “Category” i#
3 Select the desired category. i #
4 “Category Name” i#
5 Edit the name (10 characters max.;
page 41). i # i {ih}
Finding and calling a handset
phonebook entry
Handset phonebook entries can be
searched for by first character, by category,
or by scrolling through all handset
phonebook entries.
When you have found the desired entry,
press {C}.
Scrolling through all entries
1 H (left soft key)
2 Press {^} or {V} to display the desired
entry.
Searching by first character (index
search)
1 H (left soft key)
2 Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which
contains the character you are
searching for (page 41).
L Press the same dial key repeatedly to
display the first entry corresponding to
each letter located on that dial key.
L If there is no entry corresponding to
the letter you selected, the next entry
will be displayed.
L To change the character entry mode:
C i “Index Search” i #
i Select the character entry mode.
i #
3 Press {^} or {V} to scroll through the
phonebook if necessary.
Searching by category
1 H (left soft key) i C
2 “Category Search” i#
3 Select the category you want to search.