Panasonic of North America 96NKX TG4321 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Expandable Digital Cordless

Answering System

Model No. KX-TG4321

This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate
service offered by your service provider/telephone company.

Charge the handset batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.

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.

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Expanding your phone system

You can expand your phone system by registering optional handsets to a single base
unit.

Handsets: max. 6

Additional digital
cordless handset
KX-TGA430/KX-TGA431

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the product to an authorized service

Important safety
instructions

When using the product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or personal injury.

1. Read all instructions carefully.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.

3. Unplug the product from power
outlets before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
moist cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use the product near water,for
example near a bat htub, wash bow l,
kitchen sink, etc.

5. Place the product securely on a
stable surface. Serious damage
and/or injury may result if the product
falls.

6. Do not cover slots and openings on
the product. They are provided for
ventilation and protection against
overheating. Never place the product
near radiators, or in a place where
proper ventilation is not provided.

7. Use only the power source marked
on the product. If you are not sure of
the type of power supplied to your
home, cons ult your dealer or local
power company.

8. Do not place objects on the power
cord. Install the product where no one
can step or t rip on t he cord.

9. Do not overload power outlets and
extension cords. T his can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.

10.Never push any objects through slots
in the product. This may result in the
risk of fire or electric shoc k. Never
spill any liquid on the product.

11.To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble the product. Take

center when service is required.
Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when the
product is subsequently used.

12.Unplug the product from power
outlets and take to an authorized
service center when the following
conditions occur:

A. When the power cord is damaged

or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the

product.

C. If the product has been exposed

to rain or water.

D. If the produc t does not work

normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only
controls covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment
may require extensive wor k by an
authorized service center.

E. If the product has been d ropped

or physically damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

13.During thunderstorms, avoid using
telephones except cordless types.
There may be a remote risk of an
electric shock from lightning.

14.Do not use the product to report a gas
leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

L To prevent the risk of fi re or electrical

shock, do not expose the product t o
rain or any type of moisture.

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 h as

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stopped emitting and contact the
Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211­PANA (1-800-211-7262).

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.

L Do not place or use this product near

automatically controlled devices such
as automatic doors and fire alarms.
Radio wav es emitted from this product
may caus e such devices to
malfunction resulting in an accident.

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.

CAUTION

Installation

L Never install telephone wiring during a

lightning storm.

L Never install telephone line jacks in

wet locations unless the jack is
specifically design ed for wet
locations.

L Never touch uninsulated telephone

wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnect ed
at the network interface.

L Use caution when installing or

modifying telephone lines.

L Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
L The AC adaptor is used as the main

disconnect device. Ensur e that the AC

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outlet is installed near the product and
is easily accessible.

Battery

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to
persons, r ead and follow these
instructions.
L We recommend using the batteries.

Use only

L Do not mix old and new batteries.
L Do not dispose of t he batteries in a

fire, as they may explode. Check with
local waste management codes for
special dispos al instructions.

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 bat teries , 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.

L This product is unable to make calls

when:
– the portable handset batteries need

– there is a power failure.

rechargeable battery(ies).

recharging or have failed.

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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 power
output is 125 mW (max.).) 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.

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, transf er, or return
the product.

For best performance

Base unit location/avoiding noise

The base unit and other compatible
Panasonic units use radio waves to
communicate w ith each other.
L For maximum c overage 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.

– 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 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 p laced in
rooms where the temperature is less
than 5 °C(41°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 a s 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.

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