Panasonic KX-TGA840C 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, please call
1-800-561-5505 or visit us at
www.panasonic.ca
This unit is an additional handset compatible with the following
series of Panasonic Digital Cordless Phones:
KX-TG6411/KX-TG6421/KX-TG6431/KX-TG7411/
KX-TG7431/KX-TG8411
You must register this handset with your base unit before it can
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-TGA840C
Installation Manual
PNQX1660ZA DC0209SH0
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Accessory information
Supplied accessories
*1 Please read the base unit’s operating instructions for replacement
battery information.
*2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
Note:
LPlease read the base unit’s operating instructions for additional/
replacement accessories.
LThe suffix (C) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these
instructions: KX-TG6411C/KX-TG6421C/KX-TG6431C/KX-TG7411C/
KX-TG7431C/KX-TG8411C series.
Setting up
Connections
Accessory item/Part number Quantity
Charger 1
AC adaptor/PQLV219 1
Rechargeable batteries*1/
HHR-65AAABU or N4DHYYY00002
2
Handset cover*2 1
Belt clip 1
(120 V AC,
60 Hz) Hooks
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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 in the
base unit’s operating instructions.
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.
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.
Rechargeable Ni-MH
ONLY
Confirm “Charging”
is displayed.
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Controls
ACharge indicator
Ringer indicator
Message indicator
BSpeaker
CSoft keys
D{C} (TALK)
E
{ SP-PHONE }
(Speakerphone)
FHeadset jack
GDial keypad
({*}: TONE)
HReceiver
IDisplay
J{OFF}
KJoystick
L{FLASH}*1
MMicrophone
NCharge contacts
*1 It can also be used for Call
Waiting or Visual Call
Waiting service.
B
H
I
C
J
L
K
M
N
C
D
E
G
F
A
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Registering a handset to a base unit
1Base unit:
NKX-TG6411/KX-TG7411/KX-TG8411 series
Press and hold {LOCATOR}for about 4 seconds. (No registration
tone)
NKX-TG6421/KX-TG6431/KX-TG7431 series
Press and hold {LOCATOR}for about 4 seconds until the
registration tone sounds.
LIf all registered handsets start ringing, press the same button to
stop. Then repeat this step.
LThe next step must be completed within 90 seconds.
2Handset:
Press {OK}, then wait until a long beep sounds.
Note:
LIf an error tone sounds, or if _is still displayed, register the handset
according to the base unit’s operating instructions.
Display language
1{MENU}(centre of joystick) i{#}{1}{1}{0}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3Press down the centre of the joystick to save. i{OFF}
Belt clip
NTo attach NTo remove
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Wall mounting
1Drive the screws (not supplied) into the wall.
2Mount the charger (A), then slide it down (B) and to the right (C)
until it is secure.
25.4 mm
(1 inch)
Screws
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
A
B
C
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For KX-TG6411/KX-TG6421/KX-TG6431/
KX-TG7411/KX-TG7431 series users:
Available handset feature overview
Main feature differences
Feature KX-TGA840C KX-TGA641C KX-TGA740C
Description Same type of
handset
supplied with
KX-TG8411
series
Same type of
handset
supplied with
KX-TG6411/
KX-TG6421/
KX-TG6431
series
Same type of
handset
supplied with
KX-TG7411/
KX-TG7431
series
Display colour/
size
Colour/
2.0 inches
Monochrome/
1.8 inches
Monochrome/
2.1 inches
Control type
(page 9)
3 soft keys
(Middle soft
key: Centre of
joystick)
3 soft keys 3 soft keys
(Middle soft
key: Centre of
joystick)
Joystick
(Up/down/left/
right)
Navigator key/
?(Volume)
key (Up/down)
Joystick
(Up/down/left/
right)
Display mode
(page 10)
r—r
Message list
(page 11)*1
r—r
Wallpaper
(page 12)
r——
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*1 Available for: KX-TG6421/KX-TG6431/KX-TG7431 series
Note:
LFor some features, the operations are slightly different from the
descriptions in the KX-TG6411/KX-TG6421/KX-TG6431/KX-TG7411/
KX-TG7431 series base unit’s operating instructions (page 13).
Colour ID
(page 12)
r——
LCD backlight
(page 13)
r——
Feature KX-TGA840C KX-TGA641C KX-TGA740C
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Control type
*1 Pressing down the centre of the joystick.
*2 Pushing the joystick down or up.
*3 Pushing the joystick right or left.
*4 To skip messages, push the joystick right.
To repeat messages, push the joystick left.
NKX-TGA840C/KX-TGA740C NKX-TGA641C
Function KX-TGA840C
KX-TGA740C KX-TGA641C
Using soft keys Left, centre of
joystick*1, right
Left, middle, right
Scrolling through various
lists or items
{V}/{^}*2 {V}/{^}
Adjusting the receiver or
speaker volume:
– while talking
– while listening to
messages
{V}/{^}*2 {V}/{^}
Moving the cursor (right or
left) to edit number or name
{>}/{<}*3 {V}/{^}
Skipping or repeating during
message playback
{>}/{<}*4 —
Joystick
Soft keys
Navigator key
Soft keys
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Display mode
You can select to display either a single item or multiple items on one
screen at a time for the following features:
– menu list, phonebook list, caller list, redial list, message list, and call
block list
– handset top menu icons in function menu
The following icons are shown when you press down on the centre of the
joystick in standby mode.
*1 KX-TG6411/KX-TG7411/KX-TG8411 series
*2 KX-TG6421/KX-TG6431/KX-TG7431 series
The display mode can be switched temporarily or set by programming.
NSwitching temporarily:
You can temporarily switch the display mode as follows by pressing the
right soft key shown when viewing the lists or selecting menu icons:
–{MULTI}: Multiple entries/all menu icons are shown on one screen at
a time.
–{SINGLE}: An entry/a menu icon is shown on one screen in large
characters at a time.
Note:
LWhen “Multi items”is selected as the display mode, you can
switch the screen to confirm the detailed information by pressing
{SINGLE}.
NBy programming:
You can set the unit to always show a single item or multiple items
beforehand by selecting “Single item”or “Multi items”as the
display mode setting.
Select the desired setting:
Icon Feature Icon Feature
WCaller list xIntercom
KSet date / time*1 "Initial setting
sAnswering device*2 !Customer support
#V.M. access
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–“Multi items”: Multiple entries/all menu icons are shown on one
screen at a time.
–“Single item”: An entry/a menu icon is shown on one screen in
large characters at a time.
The default setting is “Multi items”.
1{MENU}(centre of joystick) i{#}{1}{9}{2}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.i{SAVE}
3{OFF}
Note:
LWhen {MULTI}or “Multi items”is selected as the display mode,
you can move screens by pushing the joystick right or left, without
scrolling down or up through the list:
– Push the joystick right to go to the next screen.
– Push the joystick left to return to the previous screen.
Listening to messages using the handset
Listening to messages from the message list
You can select the item to play back.
1{MENU}(centre of joystick) i{#}{3}{2}{9}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired item from the message list. i{PLAY}
LYou can erase the selected message as follows: {ERASE}i
{V}/{^}: “Yes”i{SELECT}
3When finished, press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf the item has already been heard, “Q”is displayed, even if it was
heard using another handset.
LIf the unit cannot receive caller information, “Msg.”is displayed in the
message list.
LWhen you play a message from the message list, the playback
operations are as shown below:
– If you press {1}or push the joystick left, the currently playing
message is played back from the beginning.
– If you press {2}or push the joystick right, the unit stops message
playback and the display goes back to the message list.
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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 {OFF}at all other times.
Colour ID
This feature can help you identify who is calling by using different colour
for different callers stored in the phonebook (page 14). You can assign a
different colour to each phonebook entry. When a call is received from a
caller stored in the phonebook, the assigned colour is displayed after the
caller information is displayed.
Wallpaper
You can select a wallpaper design to be shown on the handset display
when in standby mode. If wallpaper is set to “Off”, the colour you
selected as the display colour is used.
1{MENU}(centre of joystick) i{#}{1}{8}{1}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. i{SAVE}
3{OFF}
Display colour
1{MENU}(centre of joystick) i{#}{1}{8}{2}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. i{SAVE}
3{OFF}
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LCD backlight
You can select whether the handset display backlight is dimmed or
turned off completely after being placed on the base unit or charger.
–“On”: Backlight is dimmed.
–“Off”: Backlight turns off after 10 seconds of charging.
1{MENU}(centre of joystick) i{#}{1}{9}{1}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. i{SAVE}
3{OFF}
Operational differences for some features
The following features include different operations from the descriptions
in the KX-TG6411/KX-TG6421/KX-TG6431/KX-TG7411/KX-TG7431
series base unit’s operating instructions. The differences are described
in the boxed text.
Shared phonebook: Adding entries
1{C}(left soft key)
2{ADD}
3Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.). i{OK}
4Enter the phone number (32 digits max.). i{OK}
LIf you do not need to assign the ringer ID and colour ID, go to step
9.
5{V}/{^}: “Set Ringer ID”i{SELECT}
6{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. i{OK}
9{SAVE}
LTo add other entries, repeat from step 2.
10{OFF}
7{V}/{^}: “Set Colour ID”i{SELECT}
8{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. i{OK}
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Shared phonebook: Editing entries
1Find the desired entry. i{EDIT}
2{V}/{^}: Select the information you want to edit.
NTo change the name or phone number:
{V}/{^}: Select the name or phone number. i{SELECT}iEdit
the information. i{OK}
NTo change the ringer ID:
{V}/{^}: Select the current ringer ID. i{SELECT}iSelect the
desired setting. i{OK}
LTo turn the ringer ID off, select “No Ringer ID”.
3{SAVE}i{OFF}
NAvailable for: KX-TG6411/KX-TG6421/KX-TG6431 series
Shared phonebook: Searching by first character (alphabetically)
2Press the dial key ({0}– {9}, {*}, or {#}) which contains the
character you are searching for.
3{V}/{^}: Scroll through the phonebook if necessary.
4{C}
Call block (Call Display subscribers only): Storing unwanted callers
NFrom the caller list:
1{MENU}(centre of joystick) i{#}{2}{1}{3}
LTo edit the number, press {EDIT}repeatedly until the phone
number is shown in the 10-digit format.
3{SAVE}
4{V}/{^}: “Call block”i{SELECT}
5{V}/{^}: “Yes”i{SELECT}i{OFF}
NTo change the colour ID:
{V}/{^}: Select the current colour ID. i{SELECT}iSelect
the desired setting. i{OK}
LTo turn the colour ID off, select “No Colour ID”.
1{C}(left soft key)
2{V}/{^}: Select the entry to be blocked. i{SELECT}
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Caller list: Editing a caller’s phone number before calling back
1{MENU}(centre of joystick) i{#}{2}{1}{3}
3Press {EDIT}repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the
desired format.
4{C}
Caller list: Storing caller information in the phonebook
1{MENU}(centre of joystick) i{#}{2}{1}{3}
LTo edit the number, press {EDIT}repeatedly until the phone
number is shown in the desired format.
3{SAVE}
4{V}/{^}: “Phonebook”i{SELECT}
5Continue from step 2, “Editing entries”, page 14.
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i{SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i{SELECT}
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For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully before
using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product.
WARNING
Power connection
LCompletely 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.
LRegularly 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.
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 stopped emitting and contact an authorized service
centre.
Installation
LTo prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or
any type of moisture.
LDo 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.
CAUTION
Installation and relocation
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
LWe recommend using the supplied batteries or additional/replacement batteries
noted in the base unit’s operating instructions for replacement battery
information. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
LDo not mix old and new batteries.
LDo 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 is
toxic and may be harmful if swallowed.
LExercise care when handling the batteries. Do not allow conductive materials
such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit
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may cause the batteries and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause
burns.
LCharge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only, in
accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
LOnly 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.
Attention:
Other information
LOperating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move
away from the electrical appliances.
LUse 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.
Routine care
LWipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth.
LDo not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return
LThis product can store your private/confidential information. To protect your
privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that you erase information such as
phonebook or caller list entries from the memory before you dispose of, transfer,
or return the product.
A nickel metal hydride battery that is
recyclable powers the product you have
purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
(1-800-822-8837) for information on how to
recycle this battery.
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Industry Canada Notices and other
information
NOTICE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry
Canada radio technical specifications were met.
RF Exposure Warning:
LThis product complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
LThis handset may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
LThe handset may be carried and operated with only the specific provided belt-
clip. Other non-tested belt-clips or similar body-worn accessories may not
comply and must be avoided.
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Warranty
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship and agrees to replace the product for a
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Telephone Accessory / Product
- One (1) year
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada
or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to
usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in
any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance,
nor does it cover any product which is used commercially.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A
purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is
required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of
implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not
be applicable.
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Copyright:
This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.,
and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in
whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic
Communications Co., Ltd.
© Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION
For product information and operation assistance, please
contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #: [phone]
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: [phone]
Email link: “customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please
contact the original dealer or our Customer Care Centre.
5
770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
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