5.8 ghz digital cordless answering system 5.8 ghz expandable digital cordless answering system with two/three handsets 5.8 ghz digital cordless answering system with three/four handsets (70 pages)
Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TG7341NZ Model No. This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/telephone company. Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save...
Product information Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic digital cordless phone. Accessory information Supplied accessories Accessory item/Part number AC adaptor for base unit/PQLV207AL Telephone line cord Rechargeable batteries Handset cover *1 See page 3 for replacement battery information. *2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
Introduction Expanding your phone system You can expand your phone system by registering optional handsets (6 max.) to a single base unit. L Optional handsets may be a different colour from that of the supplied handsets. Handset (optional): KX-TGA731AZ...
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 L Use only the power source marked on the product. L Do not overload power outlets and extension cords.
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Introduction L Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. L Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. L The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For best performance Base unit location/avoiding noise The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other. L For maximum coverage and noise- free communications, place your base unit: – at a convenient, high, and central...
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Introduction L Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or top of the product. L When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the power outlet. L The product should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, cookers, etc.
Controls Base unit A B C D E F G K L M A Charge contacts B Speaker C {■} (Stop) D {4} (Erase) E {6} (Play) Message indicator F {^}{V}: To adjust the ringer and speaker volumes. {7}{8}: To select the desired ringer tone or to repeat or skip the recorded messages.
Preparation Using the navigator key The handset navigator key can be used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. To adjust the receiver or speaker volume, press {^} to increase the volume, or press {V} to decrease the volume repeatedly while talking.
(C). Base unit L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV207AL. L Use only the supplied telephone line cord. Using another telephone line cord may not allow the unit to work properly.
AAA (R03) size. – Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/ Ni-Cd batteries. – We recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 3, 6. Firmly press the notch on the handset cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Battery level Battery icon Battery level High Medium L When flashing: Needs charging. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) Operation In continuous use Not in use (standby) Note: L It is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at the initial charge.
Preparation Wall mounting Base unit Space (6.5 mm) Longer than 20 mm Symbols used in these operating instructions Symbol Meaning The words in the brackets indicate button names on the handset and base unit. Example: Unit keys: {C}, {ih} Proceed to the next operation.
Date and time K (middle soft key) {V}/{^}: “Handset Setup” i {V}/{^}: “Time Settings” i {V}/{^}: “Set Date & Time” i Enter the current date, month, and year. Example: 15 July, 2008 {1}{5} {0}{7} {0}{8} Enter the current hour and minute. Example: 9:30 {0}{9} {3}{0} L You can select 24-hour or 12-hour...
Making/Answering Calls Making calls Using the handset Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {C/T}. When you finish talking, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Using the speakerphone Dial the phone number, and press {s}.
Handset {0} i l Dial the phone number. i {C} Base unit {0} i {P} Dial the phone number. Note for handset and base unit: L A 3 second pause is inserted each time l on the handset or {P} on the base unit is pressed.
Making/Answering Calls Useful features during a call Mute While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you. Handset Press {C/T} during conversation. To return to the conversation, press {C/T} again. Base unit Press {T} during conversation.
Call privacy (Handset) Call privacy allows you to prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside callers. To allow other users to join your conversations, leave this feature off. The default setting is “Off”. Press K during an outside call. {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
Handset phonebook Handset phonebook The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 100 names and phone numbers. Adding entries n (left soft key) i K {V}/{^}: “New Entry” i M Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.).
16). Copying phonebook entries You can copy phonebook entries to the phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset. Copying an entry Find the desired entry (page 20). {V}/{^}: “Copy” i M Enter the handset number you wish to send the phonebook entry to.
Base unit speed dial Base unit speed dial You can assign one phone number to each of the 10 dial keys ({0} – {9}) on the base unit. Adding phone numbers to speed dial Important: L Before adding phone numbers, make sure the base unit is not in use.
Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the handset. Programming by scrolling through the display menus K (middle soft key) Press {V} or {^} to select the desired top-menu. i M Press {V} or {^} to select the desired item in sub-menu 1. i M L In some cases, you may need to select from sub-menu 2.
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Programming Top-menu Base Unit Setup *1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset. *2 If you select one of the melody ringer tones, the ringer tone continues to play for several seconds even if the caller has already hung up.
Special instructions for programmable settings Alarm You can set one of 2 different alarm options (once or daily) at a time for each handset. An alarm sounds at the set time for 3 minutes. Important: L Set the date and time beforehand (page 15).
L If you change the PIN, please make note of your new PIN. The unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, contact your nearest Panasonic service centre. K (middle soft key) {V}/{^}: “Base Unit Setup” i {V}/{^}: “Base Unit PIN” i Enter the current 4-digit base unit PIN (default: “0000”).
Increasing the range of the base unit You can increase the signal range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 3. Contact your Panasonic dealer for details. Important:...
Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service Important: L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/ telephone company for details. L For all local and national incoming calls, your display will show the area code (e.g.
Caller list Important: L Only 1 person can access the caller list at a time. Viewing the caller list and calling back K (middle soft key) {V}/{^}: “Caller List” i M Press {V} to search from the most recent call, or press {^} to search from the oldest call.
Answering System Answering system The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. You can also set the unit to play a greeting message but not to record caller messages. Select “Greeting Only”...
Greeting message When the unit answers a call, callers hear a greeting message. You can record your own greeting message or use a pre-recorded greeting message. Recording your greeting message You can record your own greeting message (2 minutes and 30 seconds max.).
Answering System Listening to messages using the base unit When new messages have been recorded, {6} on the base unit flashes. Press {6}. L If new messages have been recorded, the base unit plays back new messages. L If there are no new messages, the base unit plays back all messages.
Operation Turn answering system on {9} or O Stop recording Stop playback Turn answering system off Erase currently {*}{4} playing message Erase all messages {*}{5} Erase greeting {*}{6} message *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is played.
Answering System Using the answering system remotely Dial your phone number from a touch-tone phone. After the greeting message starts, enter your remote access code. L The unit announces the number of new messages. Follow the voice guidance prompts as necessary or control the unit using remote commands (page 34).
Answering system settings Number of rings before the unit answers a call You can change the number of times the phone rings “Number of Rings” before the unit answers a call. You can select 2 to 7 rings, or “Auto”. The default setting is “4 Rings”.
Answering System Caller’s recording time You can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller. You can also select “Greeting Only” which sets the unit to greet callers but not record messages. The default setting is “3 Minutes”. K (middle soft key) {V}/{^}: “Answer System”...
Voice mail service To receive Call Minder or Message Mailbox messages, please note the following: “Call Minder” and “Message Mailbox” are automatic answering services offered by your service provider/ telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, your service provider/ telephone company’s Voice Mail system will answer calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone or...
Intercom/Locator Intercom Intercom calls can be made: – between handsets. – between the handset and base unit. Note: L If you receive an outside call while talking on the intercom, you hear interrupt tones. – To answer the call with the handset, press {ih}, then press {C}.
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L The outside call is routed to the paged party. Base unit During an outside call, press {x} to put the call on hold. To page a specific handset, enter the handset number. To page all handsets, press {0}. L When you page all handsets, only the handset user who answers first can take the transferred call.
Intercom/Locator Conference calls The handset and base unit, or 2 handsets can have a conference call with an outside party. The following 2 methods are available: – Another person presses {C} on the handset or {s} on the base unit while one person is talking with an outside party (“Call share”, page 18).
Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The available character entry modes are Alphabet (ABC), Numeric (0-9), Greek (F), Extended 1 (G), Extended 2 (H), and Cyrillic (I).
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Useful Information Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table (O) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P)
Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. Display message Answer Sys. Full Check Tel Line Error Failed Incomplete Memory Full No link to base. Reconnect AC adaptor. Use rechargeable battery.
Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn on the handset. General use Problem The unit does not work.
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Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 27). L You entered the wrong PIN. If you forget your PIN, contact your nearest Panasonic service centre. L Place the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances.
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Useful Information Making/answering calls, intercom Problem w is flashing. Noise is heard, sound cuts in and out. The handset does not ring. The base unit does not ring. I cannot make a call. Cause/solution L The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it (page 26).
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Caller ID Problem Caller information is not displayed. Caller information is slow to display. Time on the unit has shifted. Answering system Problem The unit does not record new messages. Cause/solution L You must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details.
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3 days. After the handset/base unit are completely dry, reconnect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord. Insert the batteries and charge fully before use. If the unit does not work properly, contact your nearest Panasonic service centre.
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