Panasonic KX-TG4611HK User manual

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Operating Instructions
5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TG4611HK
with 2 Handsets
Model No. KX-TG4612HK
Model shown is KX-TG4611HK.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate
service offered by your service provider/teiephone company.
Chari^a 8ie batteries for about 7 hours before inttfat use.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save
them for future reference.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Product information..
Index
Index. .
Programmable settings.19
Special instructions for programmable
settings.23
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service.25
Caller list. 25
Voice Mail Service
Voice mail service...27
Intercom/Locator
Intercom..29
Transferring calls, conference calls.. 29
Handset locator.30
Useful Information
Wall mounting ..31
Error messages.32
Troubleshooting...33
Specifications.38
Product information
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic digital cordless phone.
• The suffix (HK) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these
instructions:
KX-TG4611 HK/KX-TG4i12HK
* References in these operating instructions to the charger and multiple handsets
are for KX-TG4612 only.
Notable differences between the models
KX-TG4611 series
• Model shown is
KX-TG4612.

Introduction ______
• Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines,
• The AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC
outlet is installed near the product and
is easily accessible.
• This product is unable to make calls
when:
-• the handset batteries need
recharging or have failed.
” there is a prjwer failure.
Battery
• We recommend using the batteries
noted on page 4. USE ONLY
rechargeable Nf-MH batteries AAA
(R03) size.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• 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 trjxic if swallowed,
• Exercise care when handling the
batteries. Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets or
keys to touch the battenes, otherwise
a short circuit may cause the batteries
and/or the conductive material to
overheat and cause burns.
• Charge the batte.nes provided with or
identified for use with this product
only, in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified
in this manual
• Only use a compatible base unit (or
charger) to charge the batteries. Do
not tamper with the base unit (or
charger). Faiitire 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 th is 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 tNSTRUCTlONS
For best performance
Base unit location/avoid’mg noise
The base unit and other compatible
Panasonic units use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
• For maximum coverage 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),
• Coverage and voice quality depends
on the local environmental conditions.
• If the reception for a base unit location
is not satisfactory, move the base unit
to anotlier location for better
reception.
Environment
• Keep the product away from electrical
noise generating devices, such as
fluorescent lamps and motors.
• The product should be kept free from
excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
• The product should not be exposed to
direct sunlight,
• Do not place heavy objects on the
power cord or top^of the product.
• When you leave the product unused
for a long period of time, unplug the
product from the power outlet.
• The 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 or greater than 40 ®C. Damp
basements should also be avoided.
• 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.
• Operating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference.
Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Introduction
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.
Routine care
• Wipe the outer surface of the
product with a soft moist cloth.
• Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
Notice for product disposal, transfer,
or return
• This product can store your
private/confidential information. To
protect your privacy/confidentiaiity, 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.
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INTERCOM

handset is in use and how often it is
not in use {standby),
• Even after the handset is fully
charged, the handset can be left on
the base unit or charger without any ill
effect on the batteries.
• The battery level may not be
operation.
U ft
The words in
quotations indicate the
menu on the display.
Example: “Alarm"
a n
Press [t] or [4] to
select the words in
quotations.
Example:
If 144 ]; “Off"

Making/Answering Calls
Making calls
1 Lilt the handset and dial the phone
number.
• To correct a digit, press fClear].
2 Press or [Call],
3 When you finish talking, press
f OFFJ or place the handset on the
base unit or charger.
Using the speakerphone
1 Dial the phone number, and press
Hl
• Speak alternately with the other
party.
2 When you-finish talking, press
[OFF],
Note:
• For best performance, use the
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
• To switch back to the receiver, press
Adjustlng the receiver or speaker
volume
Press [i] or [f ] repeatedly while
talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 5 phone numbers dialled are
stored in the redial list (each 48 digits
max.).
1 {REDiALj
2 M/M : Select the desired phone
number.
3 [•%]
Erasing a number in the redial list
1 (REDIAL]
2 (^]/(*]: Select the desired phone
number.
3 ( E rase] (Yes] (OFF]
Pause (for PBX/long distance service
users)
A pause is sometimes required when
making calls usirig 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 18).
Example: If you need to dial the line
access number “9" when making outside
calls with a PBX:
1 (9j -» (PAUSE]
2 Dial the phon© number. —>•(•%]
Note:
• A 3.5 second pause is inserted each
time (PAUSE] is pressed. Repeat as
needed to create longer pauses.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer
indicator flashes rapidly.
1 Lift the handset and press (•%] or
(^J when the unit rings.
• You can also answer the cal! by
pressing any dial key from (0] to
(9]. (*]. or (»]. (Anykey
answer feature)
2 When you finish talking, press
(OFF] 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 (•% ]. To turn this
feature on, see page 21.
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Adjusting the handset ringer volume
Press (* ] or (t I repeatedly to select the
desired volume while the handset is
ringing for an incoming cal!.
Note:
• You can also program the handset
ringer volume beforehand (page 21)
Making/Answering Calls
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear
the other party, but the other party
cannot hear you.
1 Press (Mute] during an outside call.
• (Mute] flashes,
2 To return to the conversation, press
Temporary handset ringer off

“BOOST” flashes.
• While this feature is turned on, the
battery operating time is shortened
(page 12).
Call share
Available for:
KX-TG461 2 _____ ____
This feature allows you to join an
existing outside call.
To join the conversation, press ["%]
when the other handset is on an outside
call.
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Phonebook
• To enter another character that is
located on the same dial key, first
press to move the cursor to the
next space.
Correcting a mistake
Press [ ■ «j| or [ ► ] to move the cursor to
Phonebook
• To enter another character that rs
located on the same dial key, first
press [ ► ] to move the cursor to the
next space.
add 50 names and phone numbers to
the Phonebook.
Correcting a mistake
Press [ ■ «] or [ ► ] to move the cursor to
• KX-TG4612; If you add entries on one
handset, the entries can be shared on
another handset. Only 1 person can
access the Phonebook at a time.
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Addling entries
Finding and calling a
1 [Phonebook]
Dhonebook entrv
[5 [ 5 ]
Scrolling through all entries
4 Enter the party s name (to
Scrolling through all entries
4 Enter the party’s phone number (32
1 [Phonebook] — > [Search]
2 [r]/[*]; Select the desired entry.
digits max.). [Next] [Save]
• To add other entries, repeat from
3 [•%]
step 2.
. . . - . . . . . .
5 [OFF]
Searching by first character
(alphabetically)
Note; ,i,
• Caller ID subscribers can use ringer
1 [Phonebook] — > [Search]
ID feature (page 25).
2 Press the dial key ([0] - [9], [*],
or [tt]) which contains the
Character table for entering names
character you are searching for
(page 17).
j Key j Character
[1] U ■ '(),-./ 1
• Press the same dial key
repeatedly to display the first
[2] I a b c A B C 2
f3l d p f D F F 3
entry corresponding to each
character located on that dial key
[4] g h i G H I 4
[5] I j k i J K L 5
[6] t m n 0 M N O 6
!i«At t?nuy IS uiopiaycu,
3 [ ▼ ] /[*]: Scroll through the
[7] I p q r s P Q R S 7
[8] t u V T U V 8
Phonebook if necessary.
4 [•%]
[9] w X y z W X Y Z 9
[0] 0 Space
[*] *
[«] I #
3 [•%]
Searching by first character

Press [f l or [a] to select the desired item in sub-menu 1. —> [Set
• In some cases, you may need to select from sub-menu 2. ■ —> [S
Press If] or [i 3 to select the desired setting, —> [Save]
• This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
• To exit the operation, press [OFF].