Panasonic KX-TG8411FX 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.
Hook
Hook
(220-240 V AC,
50 Hz)
To telephone line
DSL/ADSL filter*
(Not supplied)
“Click”
“Click”
Press plug firmly.
Base
unit
Base
unit
Correct
Wrong
Base unit
Use only the supplied
Panasonic AC adaptor.
Use only the supplied
telephone line cord.
(220-240 V AC, 50 Hz)
Hooks
Press plug firmly.
Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor.
Charger
Model No. KX-TG8411FX/KX-TG8412FX
KX-TG8421FX
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. iMi{ih}
Screen saver mode
The backlight goes dark when on a call or
turns off completely after 1 minute of
inactivity if the handset is not on the base
unit or charger.
Activate the handset display again by:
– pushing the joystick left {<}or right {>}
when on a call.
–pressing{ih} at all other times.
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
Confirm “ Charging ”
is displayed.
{ih}
{<}, {>}
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Operating tips
Joystick
By pushing the joystick ({^}, {V}, {<}, or {>})
repeatedly, you can:
−scroll through (up, down, left, or right)
various lists or items
−adjust the receiver or speaker volume (up
or down) while talking
Soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and a
joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by
pressing the centre of the joystick, you can
select the feature shown directly above it on
the display.
Temporary switching the display mode
You can switch the display mode (single item/multi items) temporarily for the features
below by pressing A.
−menu list, phonebook list, caller list, redial list, and recorded message list
−handset top menu icons shown below
<Example - Redial List>
Note:
LTo set the display mode to always show either single or multiple items:
1iNiMi{V}/{^}: “Display Setup”iMi
{V}/{^}: “Display Mode”iMi{V}/{^}: Select “Single Item”or
“Multi Items”. iMi{ih}
LWhen in multiple items display mode, you can switch the screen to confirm the
detailed information by pressing A.
Volume up
Volume down
Icon Feature
jCaller List
KTime Settings*1
IAnswer System*2
XSMS (Short Message
Service)
*1 KX-TG8411/KX-TG8412
*2 KX-TG8421
Icon Feature
NHandset Setup
!Base Unit Setup
#Caller Barred
<single item>
111111
<multi items>
111111
222222
333333
444444
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Display language (Handset) (default: English)
16 display languages are available.
If you select a language you cannot read: {ih} i1iNiMiPush
the joystick down 2 times. iMiPush the joystick down 5 times. iMi
{V}/{^}: Select your desired language. iMi{ih}
Dialling mode (Handset) (default: Tone)
11(centre of joystick) i!iM
2{V}/{^}: “Dial Mode”iM
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. iMi{ih}
Date and time (Handset)
11(centre of joystick) iNiM
2{V}/{^}: “Time Settings”iM
3{V}/{^}: “Set Date/Time”iM
4Enter the current date, month, and year. iM
5Enter the current hour and minute. iM
6{ih}
Basic operations
Making/Answering calls (Handset)
Making calls Dial the phone number. i{C}/{s}
Answering calls {C}/{s}
To hang up {ih}
To adjust the receiver/
speaker volume
Push the joystick up or down repeatedly while
talking.
Making a call using the redial
list
j(right soft key) i{V}/{^}: Select the desired
phone number. i{C}/{s}
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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Making/Answering calls (Handset)
Handset ringer volume 11(centre of joystick) iNiM
2{V}/{^}: “Ringer Setup”iM
3{V}/{^}: “Ringer Volume”iM
4{V}/{^}: Select the desired volume. iMi
{ih}
Phonebook (Handset)
Adding entries 1n(left soft key) i1
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.).
iM
5{V}/{^}: Select the desired category. iM
2timesi{ih}
Making calls 1n(left soft key)
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
LYou can scroll through the phonebook entry by
pushing and holding the joystick down or up.
3{C}
Answering system (Base unit): KX-TG8421
Answering on/off Press {s}to turn on/off the answering system.
Listening to messages {6}
Basic operations
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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 8).
Why can I not make calls? LThe dialling mode may be set incorrectly. Change
the setting (page 4).
Why is the handset display
blank or dark?
LThe handset is in screen saver mode. Activate the
handset display again by:
– pushing the joystick left {<}or right {>}when
on a call.
– pressing {ih} at all other times.
L“LCD in charging”is set to “Off”while on
charge. Change the setting.
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: 15 hours max.
Not in use (standby): 250 hours (10 days) 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 & is
displayed, but
) is displayed after a few calls,
replace the batteries with new ones.
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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”.
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.
11(centre of joystick) ijiM
2Push the joystick down to search from the most
recent call, or push the joystick up to search
from the oldest call.
Frequently asked questions
Question Cause/solution
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Registering a handset to a 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.
11(centre of joystick) iNiM
2{V}/{^}: “Register”iM2times
3{V}/{^}: Select a base unit number. iM
Proceed with the operation for your model.
NKX-TG8411/KX-TG8412
Press and hold {x} for about 5 seconds. (No
registration tone)
NKX-TG8421
Press and hold {x} for about 5 seconds, until
the registration tone sounds.
LThe next step must be completed within 90
seconds.
Wait until “Base PIN”is displayed. iEnter
the base unit PIN (default: “0000”). iM
LWhen the handset has been registered
successfully, wstops flashing.
Handset
M
Base unit
{x}
{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.
– you can identify who is calling by using different display colours
and ringer tones (phonebook category).
To use SMS, you must subscribe to a Caller ID and/or an appropriate service
such as SMS.
– SMS (Short Message Service)
012345
012345
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Notes
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