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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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 bathtub, wash bowl, 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, consult your dealer or local power company.

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

9.Do not overload power outlets and

extension cords. This 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 shock. Never spill any liquid on the product.

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

the product to an authorized service 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 product does not work normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an authorized service center.

E.If the product has been dropped 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 fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.

LUnplug 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

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stopped emitting and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211- PANA (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 waves emitted from this product may cause 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

LNever install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

LNever install telephone line jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

LNever touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

LUse caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

LDo not touch the plug with wet hands.

LThe AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC

outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible.

Battery

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.

L We recommend using the batteries.

Use only rechargeable battery(ies).

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

fire, as they may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal 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 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.

L This product is unable to make calls when:

–the portable handset batteries need recharging or have failed.

–there is a power failure.

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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, transfer, 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 with each other.

L For maximum coverage and noisefree 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.

LIf the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move the base unit to another location for better reception.

Environment

LKeep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.

LThe product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.

LThe product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

LDo not place heavy objects on top of the product.

LWhen you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the power outlet.

LThe 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 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should

also be avoided.

LThe 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.

LOperating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances.

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