Panasonic KX-TGA401B User manual

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Please read this installation manual before using the unit and
save it for future reference.
For assistance, visit our Web site:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
for customers in the U.S.A. or
Puerto Rico.
This unit is an additional handset compatible with the following
series of Panasonic Digital Cordless Phone:
KX-TG4011/KX-TG4021/KX-TG4031/KX-TG4051/
KX-TG4071/KX-TG6511/KX-TG6521/KX-TG6531/
KX-TG6541/KX-TG7531
Youmustregisterthishandset withyourbaseunitbefore itcan
be used. This installation manual describes only the steps
needed to register and begin using the handset. Please read
the base unit’s operating instructions for further details.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Additional Digital Cordless Handset
Model No. KX-TGA401
Installation Manual
PNQX2390ZA DC1209SN0 (A)
Printed in China
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Accessory information
Supplied accessories
*1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
Note:
LPlease read the base unit’s operating instructions for additional/
replacement accessories.
– Optional headsets: KX-TCA60, KX-TCA93, KX-TCA94,
KX-TCA400, KX-TCA430
Setting up
Connections/Wall mounting
Accessory item/Order number Quantity
Charger/PNLC1010ZB 1
AC adaptor/PQLV219Y 1
Rechargeable batteries/HHR-4DPA
(Part No. HHR-55AAABU or N4DHYYY00004) 2
Handset cover*1/PNYNTGA652BR 1
Belt clip/PNKE1054Z1 1
Hooks
25.4 mm
(1 inch)
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Screws
(Not supplied)
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Note:
LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV219.
LThe AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for
the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
Battery installation/Battery charge
Important:
LUse the supplied rechargeable batteries. For replacement, we
recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on
page 2.
LWipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry cloth.
LAvoid touching the battery ends (S, T) or the unit contacts.
LConfirm correct polarities (S, T).
LUSE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
LDo NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries.
Charge for about 7 hours.
LWhen the batteries are fully charged, the charge indicator goes off and
“Fully charged”is displayed.
Note:
LIf the batteries are fully charged, but the operating time seems to be
shorter, clean the battery ends (S, T) and the charge contacts with a
dry cloth and charge again.
Charge indicator
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
Confirm “Charging”is displayed.
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Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries)
Controls
NControl type
ASoft keys
The handset features 3 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can
select the feature shown directly above it on the display.
Operation Operating time
In continuous use 13 hours max. (If Eco mode is on.)
Not in use (standby) 11 days max. (If Eco mode is on.)
ACharge indicator
Ringer indicator
Message indicator
BNonslip pad
LNonslip pad offers support
when you cradle the
handset between your
shoulder and ear.
CSpeaker
D{C} (TALK)
E{s} (SP-PHONE:
Speakerphone)
FHeadset jack
GDial keypad ({*}: TONE)
HReceiver
IDisplay
J{OFF}
K{FLASH}{CALL WAIT}
LMicrophone
MCharge contacts
B C
M
A
G
F
D
E
J
K
I
H
L
A
B
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BNavigator key
–{^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}: Scroll through various lists and items.
–?VOL. (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust the receiver or speaker
volume while talking.
–{<}CID (Caller ID): View the caller list.
–{>}REDIAL: View the redial list.
Note:
LThe preset melodies used for the ringer tone in this product are used
with permission of © 2009 Copyrights Vision Inc.
For KX-TG4011/KX-TG4021/KX-TG4071 series users
NUsing the soft keys (operational differences between handsets)
KX-TGA401 features 3 soft keys, different to your original handset
which features keys with printed function names.
Press the soft key corresponding to the desired operation
(page 4: A).
Example: When selecting/setting the desired item in programming
LSome KX-TGA401 soft key names are different to the button names
described in your base unit’s operating instructions.
Registering a handset to a base unit
1Base unit:
NKX-TG4011/KX-TG6511 series
Press and hold {LOCATOR}for about 5 seconds. (No registration
tone)
NKX-TG4021/KX-TG4031/KX-TG4051/KX-TG4071/KX-TG6521/
KX-TG6531/KX-TG6541/KX-TG7531 series
Press and hold {LOCATOR}for about 5 seconds until the
registration tone sounds.
LIf all registered handsets start ringing, press the same button to
stop. Then repeat this step.
Original handset (printed key name) KX-TGA401 soft keys
{OK}{SELECT}{SAVE}
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2Handset:
Place the handset on the base unit or charger, then wait until a long
beep sounds and wis displayed.
Note:
LIf an error tone sounds, or if _is displayed, register the handset
according to the base unit’s operating instructions.
Display language
1{MENU}i{#}{1}{1}{0}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3{SAVE}i{OFF}
Date and time
1{MENU}i{#}{1}{0}{1}iEnter the current month, date, and
year by selecting 2 digits for each. i{OK}
Example: For July 15, 2010, enter {0}{7}{1}{5}{1}{0}.:
2Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format) by selecting
2 digits for each.
Example: For 9:30, enter {0}{9}{3}{0}.
3{AM/PM}: Select “AM”or “PM”. i{SAVE}i{OFF}
Belt clip
NTo attach NTo remove
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For KX-TG6511/KX-TG6521/KX-TG6531/
KX-TG6541/KX-TG7531 series users
There are some differences in the specification of your original handset
and the KX-TGA401. The feature differences are described in the chart
below.
Main feature differences
Operational differences in other features
NChanging group names in the shared phonebook
See “Changing group names” (page 9).
NEditing entries in the shared phonebook
See “Editing entries” (page 10).
Feature KX-TGA401
KX-TG6511/
KX-TG6521/
KX-TG6531/
KX-TG6541
series handset
KX-TG7531
series
handset
Display size 1.8 inches 1.8 inches 2.1 inches
Button size Extra large Large Large
Display mode — — r
Message list — — r
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For KX-TG4011/KX-TG4021/KX-TG4071
series users
There are some differences in the specification of your original handset
and the KX-TGA401. The feature differences are described in the
following chart.
Main feature differences
Operational differences in other features
– Date and time (page 6)
– Chain dial (page 10)
– Voice guidance language (page 10)
– Selecting “Greeting only” (page 11)
– Calling back during playback (Caller ID subscribers only) (page 11)
– Caller list operations (Caller ID subscribers only):
Feature KX-TGA401
KX-TG4011/
KX-TG4021/
KX-TG4071
series handset
Page
Display size 1.8 inches 1.4 inches —
Phonebook settings
– Group
– All erase r— 9, 10
Message alert r— 11, 15
Alarm r—13
Silent mode r—13
Voice mail settings
– Voice mail access no.
– VM tone detection r—14
Time adjustment setting r—15
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Editing a caller’s phone number before calling back (page 12)
Erasing all caller information (page 12)
Storing caller information to the phonebook (page 12)
– Transferring calls, conference calls (page 12)
– Deregistering a handset (page 12)
Differences in the shared phonebook operations
Adding entries
When adding an entry to the phonebook, you can assign it to one of 9
groups.
1{C}i{ADD}
2Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.). i{OK}
3Enter the party’s phone number (24 digits max.). i{OK}
4{V}/{^}: Select the desired group. i{SELECT}2 times
LTo add other entries, repeat from step 2.
5{OFF}
Changing group names
The default group name is “Group 1”to “Group 9”.
1{C}i{MENU}i{V}/{^}: “Group”i{SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired group. i{SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: “Group name”i{SELECT}
4Edit the name (10 characters max.). i{SAVE}i{OFF}
Finding and calling a phonebook entry: Searching by group
1{C}i{GROUP}
2{V}/{^}: Select the group you want to search. i{SELECT}
LIf you select “All groups”, the unit ends the group search.
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i{C}
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Group ringer tone (Caller ID subscribers only)
You can assign a different ringer tone to the desired group.
If you select “Current ringer”(default), the unit uses the same
ringer tone as for other incoming calls when calls from this group are
received.
1{C}i{MENU}i{V}/{^}: “Group”i{SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired group. i{SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the current setting of the group ringer tone. i
{SELECT}
4{V}/{^}: Select the desired ringer tone. i{SAVE}i{OFF}
Editing entries
1{C}i{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i{EDIT}
2Edit the name if necessary (16 characters max.). i{OK}
3Edit the phone number if necessary (24 digits max.). i{OK}
4{V}/{^}: Select the desired group. i{SELECT}2 times i{OFF}
Erasing all entries
1{C}i{MENU}i{V}/{^}: “Erase all”i{SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: “Yes”i{SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: “Yes”i{SELECT}i{OFF}
Chain dial
1During an outside call, press {MENU}.
2{V}/{^}: “Phonebook”i{SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i{CALL}
Differences in the answering system operations
(KX-TG4021/KX-TG4071 series only)
Voice guidance language
1{MENU}i{#}{1}{1}{2}
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