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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