Panasonic KX-TS880 User manual

Operating Instructions
Integrated Telephone System
Model No. KX-TS880
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate
service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/help for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico.
Consulte “Guía Rápida en Español”, página 37.
Please register your product: http://www.panasonic.com/prodreg
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Introduction
Accessory information................3
Important Information
For your safety ...........................4
Important safety instructions ......4
For best performance.................5
Other information .......................5
Specifications .............................5
Preparation
Controls......................................6
Display .......................................7
Battery installation and
replacement ...............................8
Connections ...............................9
Symbols used in these
operating instructions ...............10
Setting up the unit before
use ........................................... 11
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls .............................12
Answering calls ........................13
Useful features during a call.....14
One-Touch Dialer
One-touch dialer.......................15
Speed Dialer
Speed dialer .............................17
Phonebook
Phonebook ...............................18
Chain dial .................................19
Programming
Programmable settings ............20
Special instructions for
programmable settings.............22
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service.............23
Caller list ..................................24
Voice Mail Service
Voice mail service.................... 27
Useful Information
Optional headset ..................... 28
Desk mount setup.................... 29
Wall mount setup ..................... 30
Troubleshooting ....................... 32
FCC and other information ...... 35
Guía Rápida En Español
Guía rápida en español ........... 37
Appendix
Customer services................... 45
Warranty (For United States
and Puerto Rico)...................... 46
Index
Index........................................ 48
Table of Contents
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For your future reference
We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any
repair under warranty.
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
To order replacement accessories, please contact your nearest Panasonic
dealer for sales information (page 45).
No. Accessory item Quantity
1
Handset
Order no. : PQJXF0102Z (White)
PQJXF0101Z (Black)
1
2
Handset cord
Order no. : PQJA10152Z (White)
PQJA10152W (Black)
1
3Telephone line cord
Order no. : PQJA10075Z 1
123
Attach your purchase receipt here.
Introduction
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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
Installation
≥To prevent the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the product to rain
or any type of moisture.
≥Unplug this unit from power outlets if it
emits smoke, an abnormal smell or
makes unusual noise. These conditions
can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm
that smoke has stopped and contact the
Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-
PANA (1-800-211-7262).
Operating safeguards
≥Do not disassemble the product.
≥Do not spill liquids (detergents,
cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone line
cord plug, or allow it to become wet at
all. This may cause a fire. If the
telephone line cord plug becomes wet,
immediately pull it from the telephone
wall jack, and do not use.
CAUTION
Installation and location
≥Never install telephone wiring during an
electrical storm.
≥Never install telephone line jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
≥Never touch uninsulated telephone wires
or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network
interface.
≥Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
≥This product is unable to make calls
when the call restriction feature is turned
on (only phone numbers stored in the
unit as emergency numbers can be
called.)
Battery
≥We recommend using the batteries
noted on page 8.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
Important safety
instructions
When using your product, basic safety
precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Information
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For best performance
Environment
≥The product should be kept free from
excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
≥The product should not be exposed to
direct sunlight.
≥Do not place heavy objects on top of the
product.
≥The product should be kept away from
heat sources such as radiators, cookers,
etc. It should not be placed in rooms
where the temperature is less than 0°C
(32°F) or greater than 40°C (104°F).
Damp basements should also be
avoided.
Routine care
≥Wipe the outer surface of the product
with a soft moist cloth.
≥Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
Other information
Notice for product disposal,
transfer, or return
≥This product can store your private/
confidential information. To protect your
privacy/confidentiality, we recommend
that you erase information such as
phonebook, one-touch dial, speed dial or
caller list entries from the memory before
you dispose of, transfer, or return the
product.
Specifications
Power source:
From telephone line
From 3 AA (LR6, R6, UM-3) batteries
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Approx. 93 mm k172 mm k220 mm
(3 21/32"k6 77/100"k8 21/32")
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 550 g (1.21 lb.)
Operating conditions:
0 °C–40 °C (32 °F–104 °F),
20 %j80 % relative air humidity (dry)
Note:
≥Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
≥The illustrations in these instructions
may vary slightly from the actual product.
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Controls
DEF
JKL
GHI
MNO
TUV
PQRS
WXYZ
HOLD
FLASH
VOL.
TONE
MUTE
OPER
HEADSET
OK
EDIT
k
REDIAL
PAU SE
AUTO/LOWER
CLEAR
PROGRAM/EXIT
ABC
4
1
5
0
2
6
3
SP-PHONE
789
1{HOLD}(page 14)
2{PROGRAM/EXIT}(page 11,
15, 17, 20, 22)
3{REDIAL}(page 12)
4{CLEAR}(page 12, 17, 18, 19,
22)
5{AUTO/LOWER}(page 15, 17)
6{PAU SE}(page 13)
7Display (page 7)
8RINGER indicator (page 13)
9{£}(TONE) (page 14)
:{FLASH}(page 14)
;{MUTE}(page 14)
<{SP-PHONE}(Speakerphone)
(page 12, 13, 15, 17, 24)
{HEADSET}(page 28)
=Navigator key ({3}, {4}, {2},
{1}) (page 18, 19, 24)
>{OK}(page 11, 15, 20, 22, 24)
?One-touch dial buttons
(page 15)
@Dial key buttons/memory
station numbers (page 17)
ARINGER selector (page 13)
How to use the Navigator key and {OK}button
This key has five active areas that are indicated by arrows and {OK}.
≥Pressing the up and down arrows allows you to enter the Caller List
and scroll through the function menu.
≥Pressing the right and left arrows allows you to enter the Phonebook
and move the cursor when entering items. The right arrow also use
to select the desired item.
≥The {OK}button is used to select and confirm desired item.
Throughout this Operating Instructions, the navigator key is indicated by the
arrows {4}, {3},{2}or {1}and {OK}.
OK
Preparation
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Preparation
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Display
Display items
Item Meaning
You have checked this caller information, answered the call or called
back the caller from the caller list (page 24).
The phone line is in SP-PHONE (speakerphone) call mode (page 12).
The display flashes when the battery power is low. To replace the
batteries, see page 8.
QThe second call has been received while talking (page 14).
P{PAUS E}was pressed while dialing or storing phone numbers.
F{FLASH}was pressed while storing phone numbers.
${£}was pressed while dialing.
#{
# }was pressed while dialing.
WThe phone line is in headset call mode.
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Battery installation and
replacement
Installing the batteries
1Press down in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover (1).
2Install the batteries in the proper
order as shown (2), matching the
correct polarity.
3Close the battery cover.
≥After battery installation, the unit will
reset and “
Set clock ” will always
display until the time is set.
≥To set the clock, see page 11.
≥Batteries are not included with the unit.
≥Install three high quality “AA” size
Alkaline (LR6) or Manganese (R6, UM-3)
batteries. We recommend to use
Panasonic batteries.
Battery life is:
jabout six months when using Alkaline
batteries.
jabout three months when using
Manganese batteries.
≥Battery life may depend on usage
conditions and ambient temperature.
≥Make sure batteries were inserted
properly inphase to ensure the
functionality of this unit.
Replacing the batteries
If “ ” flashes, the battery power is
low. Install new batteries as soon as
possible. If batteries are not replaced
even after the “ ” is displayed, the
unit may not work properly.
≥Store the desired items in the
phonebook, because after the battery
replacement, the information stored in
the redial list will be cleared.
1Disconnect the telephone line
cord from the unit.
2Press down in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover.
3Replace the batteries with new
ones using correct polarity (+, –),
and close the cover.
4Connect the telephone line cord
to the unit.
THE UNIT MAY NOT WORK
PROPERLY WITHOUT BATTERIES.
Battery precautions:
The batteries should be used
correctly, otherwise the unit may be
damaged by battery leakage.
≥Do not mix different types of batteries.
≥Do not charge, short-circuit,
disassemble, heat or dispose of in fire.
≥Remove all the batteries when
replacing.
Note:
≥If you do not install the batteries or if
the battery power is low, the display will
become blank. Readjust the time after
the battery replacement.
≥Replace all the batteries every six
months if using Alkaline batteries, or
misoperation may occur. (When you
use Manganese batteries, replace all
of them every three months.)
≥Do not use nickel-cadium batteries.
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Connections
Connect the handset cord (1) to the handset and the unit. Connect the
telephone line cord until it clicks into the unit and telephone line jack (2).
After line connection, lift the handset to check for a dial tone.
≥Use only a Panasonic handset for KX-TS880.
≥Use only the supplied telephone line cord. Using another telephone line cord may not
allow the unit to work properly.
* For DSL/ADSL service users
Please attach a DSL/ADSL filter (contact your DSL /ADSL provider) to the
telephone line between the unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the
following:
snoise is heard during conversations.
sCaller ID features do not function properly.
1
2
DSL /ADSL filter *
(Not supplied)
To single-line telephone
jack (RJ11C)
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Symbols used in these operating instructions
Symbol Meaning
{ } The words in the brackets indicate button names on the unit.
>Proceed to the next operation.
“ ” The words in quotations indicate the menu on the display.
Example: “
Save phonebook ? ”
{4}/{3}: “ ” Press {4}or {3}to select the words in quotations.
Example: {4}/ {3}: “
Off ”
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