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Introduction
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Replacement battery information:
L Replace batteries only with a nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) type of battery. This
model requires 2 AAA (R03) batteries for every handset. For best performance, we
recommend using Panasonic rechargeable batteries (Model No. P03P or
HHR-4MRE).
L Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied
batteries.
Expanding your phone system
You can expand your phone system by
registering optional handsets (max. 6)
to a single base unit.
Handset (optional): KX-TGA830E
Sales and support information
Customer Care Centre
L For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3898
L For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01289 8333
L Visit our website for product information: www.panasonic.co.uk
L E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
L Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence
by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm,
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).
L Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.panasonic.co.uk
L Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
L All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic UK Ltd.
L It couldn’t be simpler!
L Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished
products, take a browse on our website for further details.
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Radio waves emitted from this product
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 an
authorised service centre.
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.
may cause such devices to
malfunction resulting in an accident.
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
1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF
transmission power is 250 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.
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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.
– the key lock feature is turned on.
Battery
L We recommend 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 may be toxic 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.
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,
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-
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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.
– avoid facing 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.
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 the
power cord or 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 radiators,
cookers, etc. It should not be placed in
rooms where the temperature is less
than 5 °C or greater than 40 °C. 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 the
information such as phonebook or
caller list entries from the memory
before you dispose of, transfer, or
return the product.
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
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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.
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Preparation
Using the joystick
The handset joystick can be used to
navigate through menus and to select
items shown on the display by pushing it
up {^}, down {V}, left {<}, or right {>}.
To adjust the receiver or speaker
volume, push the joystick up to increase
the volume, or down to decrease the
volume repeatedly while talking.
Volume up
Volume down
Soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and a
joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by
pressing the centre of the joystick, you
can select the feature shown directly
above it on the display.
Display
Handset display items
ItemMeaning
wWithin range of a base
unit
L When flashing:
Handset is searching
for base unit.
(page 56)
ItemMeaning
xHandset is accessing
base unit. (intercom,
paging, changing base
unit settings, etc.)
kHandset is on an outside
call.
yMissed call
uL When displayed next
to the battery icon:
Answering system is
on. (page 41)
L When displayed with
a number: New
messages have been
recorded. (page 43)
nAnswering system is full.
dAnswering system
answers calls with a
greeting message and
caller messages are not
recorded. (“Caller’s
recording time”, page
46)
&Battery level
EAlarm is on. (page 28)
6Voice enhancer is set.
(page 20)
xCall privacy mode is on.
(page 20)
~Ringer volume (page 25)
is off.
fNight mode is on.
(page 29)
[1]Handset number
(standby display setting,
page 26)
-1-Base unit number
(standby display setting,
page 26)
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ItemMeaning
7Call matches an entry in
the bar call list.
*1
(page 30, 35)
hNew SMS message
received.
*2
(page 38)
jYour written SMS
message is over 160
characters.
mSMS memory is full.
New voice mail
message received
*2
(page 37)
*2
*3
(page 47)
L Someone is using the
line.
L Answering system is
being used by another
handset or the base
unit.
*1 Caller ID subscribers only
*2 SMS users only
*3 Voice mail subscribers only
Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing down
on the centre of the joystick reveals the
handset’s main menu. From here you
can access various features and
settings.
IconFeature
jCaller List
X5
SMS (Short Message
Service)
IAnswer System
N]Handset Setup
!" Base Unit Setup
#$ Incoming No. Bar
Soft key icons
IconAction
UReturns to the previous
screen.
KDisplays the menu.
MAccepts the current
selection.
jDisplays a previously
dialled phone number.
nOpens the phonebook.
~Stores phone numbers in
the bar call list. (page 31)
kDisplays the phonebook
search menu.
&Turns the key lock feature
off. (page 21)
/Selects a character entry
mode.
OStops recording or
playback.
lInserts a dialling pause.
WErases the selected item.
(No function
Connections
Connect the AC adaptor cord (A) by
pressing the plug firmly (B). Connect
the telephone line cord until it clicks into
the base unit and telephone line jack
(C).
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cord may not allow the unit to work
properly.
C
A
B
Hook
Hook
To telephone
line
(220-240 V AC,
50 Hz)
Charger
Available for:
KX-TG8322/KX-TG8323/KX-TG8324
The charger can be mounted on the wall,
if required.
L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC
adaptor PQLV209E.
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 Tadaptor. Your Panasonic sales shop can
offer you more information about
connection possibilities.
If you subscribe to a DSL/ADSL
service
Please attach a DSL/ADSL filter (contact
your DSL/ADSL provider) to the
telephone line between the base unit
and the telephone line jack in the event
of the following:
– noise is heard during conversations.
– Caller ID features do not function
properly.
Preparation
25.4 mm
Screws
Note:
L The AC adaptor must remain
L The AC adaptor should be connected
A
connected at all times. (It is normal for
the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
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.
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Preparation
Important:
Battery installation and
replacement
Important:
L Use the supplied rechargeable
batteries (Part No. HHR-55AAAB).
L When installing the batteries:
– Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with
a dry cloth.
– Avoid touching the battery ends
(S, T) or the unit contacts.
– Confirm correct polarities (S, T).
L When replacing the batteries:
– USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries AAA (R03) size.
– Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/
Ni-Cd batteries.
– We recommend using the
Panasonic rechargeable batteries
noted on page 5, 7.
1 Firmly press the notch on the
handset cover and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.
L If the handset does not automatically
turn on after installing/replacing
batteries, press {ih} for about 1
second, or place the handset on the
base unit or charger.
Note:
L When replacing batteries, remove the
old batteries.
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit or
charger for about 7 hours before
initial use.
L While charging, “Charging” is
displayed and the charge indicator on
the handset lights up. When the
batteries are fully charged, “Charge Completed” displays. The charge
indicator stays lit even after the
batteries are fully charged.
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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. Clean
more often if the unit is exposed to
grease, dust, or high humidity.
Battery level
Battery iconBattery level
&High
(Medium
)Low
L When flashing:
Needs charging.
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.
Screen saver mode
The backlight goes dark when on a
call or turns off completely after 1
minute of inactivity if the handset is not
on the base unit or charger.
Activate the handset display again by:
to the right of where you want to
insert the number, then press the
appropriate dial key.
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 24).
indicator flashes. To cancel,
press {ih}.
calling:
{V}/{^}: “Edit and Call” i
Mi Use the joystick to move
the cursor. i Edit the number.
i {C}
{V}/{^}: Select “Erase” or
“Erase All”. i M i
{V}/{^}: “Yes” iMi
{ih}
phonebook:
{V}/{^}: “Add Phonebook” i
Mi To store the name,
continue from step 3, “Adding
entries”, page 22.
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Example: If you need to dial the line
access number “0” when making outside
calls with a PBX:
1 {0} il
Useful features during
a call
2 Dial the phone number. i {C}
Note:
L A 3 second pause is inserted each
time l is pressed. Repeat as
needed to create longer pauses.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear
the other party, but the other party
cannot hear you.
1 Press {C/T} during conversation.
2 To return to the conversation, press
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer
indicator on the handset flashes.
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)
{C/T} again.
Recall/flash
{R/E} 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 recall/flash time, see
page 26.
2 When you finish talking, press
{ih} 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 26.
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 25).
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 {R/E} to answer the 2nd call.
2 To switch between calls, press
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Making/Answering Calls
Note:
L Please contact your service
provider/telephone company for
details and availability of this service
in your area.
Handset voice enhancer
This feature clarifies the voice of the
person you are talking to, producing a
more natural-sounding voice that is
easier to hear and understand.
1 Press K during a call.
2 {V}/{^}: “Voice Enhancer” i
M
3 {V}/{^}: Select “Off”, “High
Tone” or “Low Tone”. i M
Note:
L When this feature is turned on, 6 is
displayed.
L Depending on the condition and
quality of your telephone line, this
feature may emphasise existing line
noise. If it becomes difficult to hear,
turn this feature off.
L This feature is not available while
using the speakerphone.
Recording a telephone
conversation
Important:
L Before recording a conversation, you
should inform the other party that the
conversation is to be recorded.
Note:
L To listen to the recorded conversation,
see page 42, 43.
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 2nd handset cannot join an outside
call that is being recorded (page 20).
Call privacy
Call privacy allows you to prevent other
users from joining your conversations
with outside callers. To allow other users
to join your conversations, leave this
feature off. The default setting is “Off”.
1 Press K during an outside call.
2 {V}/{^}: “Privacy” iM
3 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
i M
L When this feature is turned on, x
Note:
L This feature will turn off after you hang
up the call.
1 Press K during an outside call.
2 {V}/{^}: “Record Call” iM