PLEASE READ BEFORE
USE AND SAVE.
2.4GHz Expandable Cordless Handset
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TGA273S
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Charge the battery for about
15 hours before initial use.
1 Getting Started
2 Listening to the Radio
3 Using the Sleep Timer
4 Using the Alarms
5 Things You Should Know
6 Referencia rápida
Contents by Section
Panasonic World Wide Web
address: http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Attach your purchase receipt here.
For product service
•Call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) for the location of an authorized
servicenter.
•Panasonic’s e-mail address for customer inquiries:
consumerproducts@panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY
When you ship the product
•Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton.
•Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
Symptom
• Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and
adequately insured.
• Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices.
These locations do not repair consumer products.
The KX-TGA273S will only
work with the Panasonic
cordless phone systems:
KX-TG2700/KX-TG2720/
KX-TG2730/KX-TG2740/
KX-TG2750/KX-TG2770/
KX-FPG381
If you need assistance with the set-up or operation,
please call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PQQX13599WA
S0203-4043
1-A Accessories
(included)
1
Getting Started
1-B Location of Controls
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Battery ..............................one
Order No. N4HKGMA00001 (P-P511)
Handset Cover..................one
Order No. PQKK10126Z1
Belt Clip ............................one
Order No. PQKE10340Z1
Charger Unit .....................one
Charger Order No. KX-TGA273S
AC Adaptor Order No.
PQWATGA273S
Loop Antenna Order No.
N1DAEYY00002
Handset Charger (with Clock Radio)
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Charge Contacts (1-F)
[BUZZER, ALARM ON/OFF] Button (4-C)
VOLUME Control (2-A)
[TIME SET] Button (1-H)
[RADIO, ALARM
DISPLAY/SET] Button (4-A)
[SNOOZE/MUTE] Button (2-D, 4-C)
Memory Buttons ([M1], [M2], [M3], [M4]
and [M5]) (2-B)
[AM/FM, RADIO] Button (2-A)
[SLEEP] Button (3-A)
[OFF] Button (2-A)
[
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, TUNE/CLOCK] Button (1-H, 2-A)
[BUZZER, ALARM
DISPLAY/SET] Button (4-B)
[RADIO, ALARM ON/OFF] Button (4-C)
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CHARGE
Indicator (1-F)
Display
[+, TUNE/CLOCK] Button (1-H, 2-A)
1-C Connecting the AC Adaptor/Setting Up the Loop Antenna
Stand the antenna up by
inserting the tab into the slot
until it clicks into place.
•For extra orders, call
1-800-332-5368.
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No.
PQWATGA273S).
•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for
the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
•To disconnect the antenna, firmly pull the
antenna cord, holding the cord near the plug.
1-D Installing the Handset Battery
Insert the battery (#), and press it down until it snaps into the
compartment ($).
Close the cover.
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
1-E Belt Clip
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip.
To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip
While pressing the top of the clip
(A), pull the right edge in the
direction of the arrow (B).
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PAUSE
Headset Jack
(5-A)
[Y] (TONE)
Button
[ ] (TALK)
Button
[ ] (Speakerphone) Button
[
CONF
(Conference)
/
FUNCTION]
Button
Charge Contacts
(1-F)
Antenna
Display
[OFF] Button
[HOLD/CLEAR]
(INTERCOM/
TRANSFER) Button
[PAUSE/REDIAL]
Button
Soft Keys (1-G)
[
FLASH/CALL WAIT]
Button
Navigator Key
Note: The steps necessary to start up the
handset are described in these Operating
Instructions. Please read the KX-TG2700/
KX-TG2720/KX-TG2730/KX-TG2740/
KX-TG2750/KX-TG2770/KX-FPG381
operating instructions for further details about
the handset operations.
Make sure the
AC adaptor plug
is connected to
the unit securely.
Feed the cord
through the
hooks as shown.
Hook
Hooks
[OFF]
[
-
, TUNE/CLOCK]
[+, TUNE/CLOCK]
[TIME SET]
1-H Setting Time
1
Press and hold [TIME SET] until the time
flashes.
2
Adjust the time by pressing
[–, TUNE/CLOCK] or [+, TUNE/CLOCK].
• Pressing [–] or [+] decreases or
increases the time in one-minute units.
• Pressing and holding [–] or [+]
decreases or increases the time faster.
3
Press [TIME SET] to set the time.
• The time stops flashing.
•You can exit time setting mode any time by pressing [OFF].
•If a power failure occurs, the display will show “ ” for about 10
minutes, then it will become blank. After power returns, “ ” will
be displayed. The clock memory will be lost. Set the time. The radio
alarm and buzzer alarm memory will be retained for about 10
minutes during a power failure (4-A, 4-B).
Only one handset can be registered at a time.
Make sure the base unit and the other handsets are not being
used. Registration must be completed within 1 minute.
The handset display shows the
instructions as shown on the right.
1
Base unit: Press [MUTE].
• The MUTE indicator flashes.
2
Handset:
#Press the soft key ( ).
$
Wait until a long beep sounds and the
display shows the registered number.
•Registration is complete.
•The registered number
“[1]
”
to “[8]” is shown on the top right of
the display.
•You can stop registration by pressing [OFF] on the handset and
pressing [MUTE] on the base unit.
•To cancel the handset’s registration, please see the base unit
Operating Instructions.
OK
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-G Handset Registration
Getting Started Section 1
This handset must be registered to a KX-TG2700/KX-TG2720/
KX-TG2730/KX-TG2740/KX-TG2750/KX-TG2770/KX-FPG381 base
unit.
The handset will be assigned an extension number at registration.
The KX-TGA273S will not work without the Panasonic cordless phone
systems: KX-TG2700/KX-TG2720/KX-TG2730/KX-TG2740/
KX-TG2750/KX-TG2770/KX-FPG381
•Base unit model shown here is KX-TG2770. The MUTE button
location varies according to the base unit model.
Ex. Extension number 2
SP
PRIVACY
[2]
Handset [2]
Registered
[-]
Press MUTE on
base unit, then
OK on handset to
register handset
[MUTE] Button and Indicator
Soft Key ( )
OK
1-F Battery Charge
Place the handset on the charger
and charge for about 15 hours
before initial use.
•The unit beeps once, the CHARGE
indicator lights, and “Charging” is
displayed.
*When using 2-Way Radio mode: Up to 12 hours (Standby)
•Clean the charge contacts of the handset and the charger with a
soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is
subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery
may not charge properly.
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged:
Up to 3.5 hours
While using Reception Booster mode
Up to 4.5 hours
Operation
While not in use (Standby)
While in use (TALK)
Up to 11 days
*
Operating time
Ex. 3:30PM is set.
A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. At the end of its useful
life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to
dispose of this battery into your municipal waste
stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
•Recharge the battery when:
– “Recharge battery” is displayed,
– “” flashes on the display, or
– the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
•If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge
for 15HRS” and
“”
when you place the handset on the
charger. The handset will not work unless the battery is charged.
Keep charging.
The charger unit has a 12-hour clock (monthly accuracy
±30
seconds). After the AC adaptor is connected, the display shows
“”. It is normal. Follow the steps on the right to set the time.
Press MUTE on
base unit, then
OK on handset to
register handset
OK