Panasonic KX-TG6481FX User manual

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FX-3/4
Connections
*For DSL/ADSL service users
Important:
LIf you use a telephone line cord which is not supplied, the unit may not work
properly.
Hooks Press plug
firmly.
“Click”
(220-240 V AC,
50 Hz)
Use only the supplied
Panasonic AC adaptor.
Use only the supplied
telephone line cord.
Base unit
Base
unit
Base
unit
Correct
Wrong
To telephone line
DSL/ADSL filter*
(Not supplied) “Click”
Model No. KX-TG6481FX
Quick Guide
To use this unit in your country, first change the unit’s region setting to match your
country. Change the unit’s display language as needed.
Refer to “Changing the unit’s region setting” in the operating instructions.
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Battery installation/Battery charge
Charge for about 7 hours.
Note:
LUSE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
LDo NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries.
LWhen the language selection is displayed after installing the batteries for the first
time, you can select your desired language.
{V} / {^} : Select your desired language. i M i {ic}
Operating tips
Navigator key/?(Volume) key
By pressing this key ({^}, {V}, {<}, or {>})
repeatedly, you can:
−scroll through (up, down, left, or right)
various lists
−adjust the receiver or speaker volume (up or
down) while talking
Soft keys
The handset features 3 soft keys. By pressing
a soft key, you can select the feature shown
directly above it on the display.
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
Confirm “Charging”
is displayed.
{V}
{^}
Volume up
Volume down
{<}{>}
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Display language (Handset) (default: English)
9 display languages are available.
If you select a language you cannot read: {ic}iKi{^} 3 times iM
i{V} 2 times iM2 times i{V}/{^}: Select your desired language. iM
i{ic}
Dialling mode (Handset) (default: Tone)
1K(middle soft key)
2{V}/{^}: “Base Unit Setup”iM
3{V}/{^}: “Dial Mode”iM
4{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. iMi{ic}
Date and time (Handset)
1K(middle soft key)
2{V}/{^}: “Handset Setup”iM
3{V}/{^}: “Time Settings”iM
4{V}/{^}: “Set Date/Time”iM
5Enter the current date, month, and year.
6Enter the current hour and minute.
7Mi{ic}
Basic operations
Making/Answering calls (Handset)
Making calls Dial the phone number. i{C}/{s}
Answering calls {C}/{s}
To hang up {ic}
To adjust the receiver/
speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Making a call using the redial
list
j(right soft key) i{V}/{^}: Select the desired
phone number. i{C}
Temporary tone dialling
(for rotary/pulse service
users)
1Make a call.
2Press {*} when prompted to enter your code or
PIN, then press the appropriate dial keys.
You can select “”, “”, “”, “ ”,
“”, “”, “”, “”or “ ”.
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Handset ringer volume 1K(middle soft key)
2{V}/{^}: “Handset Setup”iM
3{V}/{^}: “Ringer Setup”iM
4{V}/{^}: “Ringer Volume”iM
5{V}/{^}: Select the desired volume. iMi
{ic}
Phonebook (Handset)
Adding entries 1n(left soft key) iK
2{V}/{^}: “New Entry”iM
3Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.). i
M
LYou can change the character entry mode by
pressing /.
LTo enter a name, see the character table in the
operating instructions.
4Enter the party’s phone number (24 digits max.).
iM2 times i{ic}
Making calls 1n(left soft key)
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
LYou can scroll through the phonebook entry by
pressing and holding {V} or {^}.
3{C}
Answering system (Base unit)
Answering on/off Press {s}to turn on/off the answering system.
Listening to messages {6}
Basic operations
Making/Answering calls (Handset)
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Frequently asked questions
Question Cause/solution
Why is wflashing? LThe handset is too far from the base unit. Move
closer.
LThe base unit’s AC adaptor is not properly
connected. Reconnect AC adaptor to the base
unit.
LYou are using the handset or base unit in an area
with high electrical interference. Re-position the
base unit and use the handset away from sources
of interference.
LThe handset is not registered to the base unit.
Register it (page 7).
Why can I not make calls? LThe dialling mode may be set incorrectly. Change
the setting (page 3).
What should I do when the
handset does not turn on?
LMake sure the batteries are installed correctly.
LFully charge the batteries.
LClean the charge contacts and charge again.
How long is the battery
operating time?
LWhen you are using fully-charged Ni-MH batteries
(supplied batteries);
In continuous use: 17 hours max.
Not in use (standby): 180 hours max.
LIt is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity
at the initial charge. Maximum battery
performance is reached after a few complete
cycles of charge/discharge (use).
LActual battery performance depends on a
combination of how often the handset is in use
and how often it is not in use (standby).
Can I keep the handset on
the base unit or charger
when I am not using it?
LEven after the handset is fully charged, the
handset can be left on the base unit or charger
without any ill effect on the batteries.
When should I replace the
batteries?
LIf the batteries are fully charged until 1 is
displayed, but
3 is displayed after a few calls,
replace the batteries with new ones.
What is a PIN? LThe PIN is a 4-digit number that must be entered
in order to change certain base unit settings. The
default PIN is “0000”.
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What should I do to display
caller information?
LYou must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact
your service provider/telephone company for
details.
LThe message “You must first subscribe
to Caller ID.” will be displayed until you
receive caller information after subscribing to a
Caller ID service.
What should I do when noise
is heard, sound cuts in and
out?
LYou are using the handset or base unit in an area
with high electrical interference. Re-position the
base unit and use the handset away from sources
of interference.
LMove closer to the base unit.
LIf you use a DSL/ADSL service, we recommend
connecting a DSL/ADSL filter between the base
unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your
DSL/ADSL provider for details.
What should I do when the
operating time seems to be
shorter even after I fully
charged the batteries?
LClean the battery ends (S, T) and the charge
contacts with a dry cloth and charge again.
What do I need to do to
erase y(Missed call) from
the display?
LThere are unviewed missed calls remaining. View
them and erase yin the following way.
1K(middle soft key)
2{V}/{^}: “Caller List”iM
3Press {V} to search from the most recent call, or
press {^} to search from the oldest call.
Frequently asked questions
Question Cause/solution
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Registering a handset to the base unit
The supplied handset and base unit are pre-registered. If for some reason the
handset is not registered to the base unit, re-register the handset.
1K(middle soft key)
2{V}/{^}: “Handset Setup”iM
3{V}/{^}: “Register H.set”iM
Press and hold {x} for about 5 seconds, until
the registration tone sounds.
LThe next step must be completed within
90 seconds.
Wait until “Enter Base PIN”is displayed. i
Enter the base unit PIN (default: “0000”). i
M
LWhen the handset has been registered
successfully, wstops flashing.
Handset
M
Base unit
{x}
Handset
M
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Optional services (Caller ID and SMS)
If you subscribe to a Caller ID service,
caller information will be displayed when a call is received, or
when viewing missed calls.
To use SMS, you must subscribe to a Caller ID and/or an appropriate service
such as SMS.
SMS (Short Message Service)
012345
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