Panasonic KX-TG8100E Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic KX-TG8100E Operating Instructions Manual

Digital cordless phone and answering system

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Operating Instructions

Digital Cordless Phone
KX-TG8100E
Model No.
KX-TG8102E
KX-TG8100
Digital Cordless Answering System
KX-TG8120E
Model No.
KX-TG8122E
This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these
features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of 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 them for
future reference.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 1 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone KX-TG8100E Model No. KX-TG8102E KX-TG8100 Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TG8120E Model No. KX-TG8122E This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your service provider/telephone company.
  • Page 2: Your Phone

    L In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Declaration of Conformity: L Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 3 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Preparation Accessory information ....4 Important information ....5 Controls .
  • Page 4: Accessory Information

    Charger Part No. PQLV30045Z AC adaptor for charger Part No. PQLV209EZ (PQLV209E) *1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Model No. Description P03P 2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries,...
  • Page 5: Important Information

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 5 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Important information General L Use only the AC adaptor included with this product, noted on page 4. L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC outlet other than a standard 220–240 V AC outlet.
  • Page 6: Controls

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 6 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Preparation Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 7: Displays

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 7 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Base unit (KX-TG8100/KX-TG8102) A Charge contact B {x} (Page) C Ringer Base unit (KX-TG8120/KX-TG8122) B CDEF A Charge contact B Speaker C {x} (Page) D {4} (Erase) E {■} (Stop) F {s} (Answer on)/Answer on indicator G {6} (Play)/Message indicator H Navigator key ({^}/{V}/{8}/{7}) Helpline Tel.
  • Page 8 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 8 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Preparation Display Meaning icon Base unit number (standby display setting, page 19) New SMS message received (page 29) Your written SMS message is over 160 characters. (page 28) SMS memory is full. L Line is being used by another handset.
  • Page 9: Connections

    We therefore recommend you also connect a corded-type telephone (without AC adaptor) to the same telephone line using a T-adaptor. Your Panasonic sales shop can offer you more information about connection possibilities. Location L For maximum distance and noise-free operation, place your base unit: –...
  • Page 10: Battery Installation/Replacement

    L Use only the included rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 5. L When replacing batteries, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 5. Press the notch on the handset cover firmly and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 11: Screen Saver Mode

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 11 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Battery strength Battery icon Battery strength High Medium When flashing: Needs to be charged. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (included batteries) Operation Operating time In continuous use 12 hours max. In continuous 150 hours max.
  • Page 12: Display Language

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 12 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Preparation Display language {ih} i " (middle soft key) Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # (middle soft key) Press {^} or {V} to select “Display Setup”. i # Press {^} or {V} to select “Select Language”.
  • Page 13: C Making/Answering Calls

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 13 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Making calls Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {C/T}, then enter the correct number. When finished talking, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit or charger.
  • Page 14: Other Features

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 14 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Making/Answering Calls “Save” i # i {ih} Other features Voice enhancer You can change the tone quality of the receiver while you are on a call. Press " during a call. L For KX-TG8120 and KX-TG8122 users, select “Voice Enhancer”, then press #.
  • Page 15: Answering Calls

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 15 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Answering calls Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} when the unit rings. L You can also answer a call by pressing any dial key from {0} to {9}, {*}, {#}, or {INT}.
  • Page 16: Phonebook

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 16 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Phonebook Handset phonebook The handset phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 200 names and phone numbers to the handset phonebook, assign each handset phonebook entry to the desired category.
  • Page 17 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 17 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Press {^} or {V} to scroll through the phonebook if necessary. Editing entries in the handset phonebook Changing a name, phone number, category Find the desired entry (page 16). i " “Edit”...
  • Page 18: Chain Dial

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 18 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Phonebook Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the handset phonebook, without having to dial manually.
  • Page 19: N Handset Settings

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 19 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Handset settings L When customising the handset, the current item or setting is highlighted. To customise the handset: " (middle soft key) Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # (middle soft key) Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the handset settings menu.
  • Page 20 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 20 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Handset Settings Handset settings Sub-menu menu Other Options New Msg. Alert (New message alert) Keytones Auto Talk *1 When the ringer volume is turned off, U is displayed. When the ringer is turned off, the handset will ring: –...
  • Page 21: Time Settings

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 21 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Time settings Alarm An alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set time once or daily. Set the date and time beforehand (page 12). " (middle soft key) i N i # “Time Settings”...
  • Page 22 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 22 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Handset Settings Setting the ring delay for night mode This setting allows the handset to ring during night mode if the caller waits long enough. After the selected amount of time passes, the handset will ring.
  • Page 23: L Base Unit Settings

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 23 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Base unit settings L Use the handset to customise the base unit. L When customising the base unit, the current item or setting is highlighted. To customise the base unit: " (middle soft key) Select L by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}.
  • Page 24: Call Options

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 24 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Base Unit Settings Call options Setting call restriction You can restrict selected handsets from dialling certain numbers. You can assign up to 6 phone numbers to be restricted, and select which handsets will be restricted. Storing area codes here will prevent the restricted handsets from dialling any phone number in that area code.
  • Page 25: Caller Id Service

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 25 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Using Caller ID service Important: L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features (such as displaying caller phone numbers), you must subscribe to Caller ID service. Consult your service provider/telephone company for details.
  • Page 26: Caller List

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 26 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Caller ID Service received. The default setting is “Display Colour”. H (left soft key) i " “Category” i # Select a category. i # Select the current setting of the category colour.
  • Page 27: Sms (Short Message Service)

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 27 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Using SMS (Short Message Service) SMS allows you to send and receive text messages between other fixed-line and mobile phones that support compatible SMS networks and features. Important: L To use SMS features, you must: –...
  • Page 28: Registering Mailboxes

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 28 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM SMS (Short Message Service) Registering mailboxes Each SMS mailbox you wish to use must be registered with BT Text. There are two ways you can register a mailbox: – Send an SMS message to another person.
  • Page 29: Receiving A Message

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 29 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM “Writing and sending a new message”, page 28. Editing and sending a saved message " (middle soft key) i X i # To access the public mailbox “Public” i # To access a private mailbox Select the desired mailbox.
  • Page 30: Sms Settings

    Enter a 4-digit password for the mailbox. “Save” i # i {ih} Note: L To receive SMS messages using a mailbox, inform others of your mailbox number. L If you forget the password assigned to a mailbox, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre.
  • Page 31 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 31 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Changing private mailbox settings You can change the password or name of the private mailbox and erase the mailbox. " (middle soft key) i X i # “Public” i # “Settings” i # “Private Mailbox”...
  • Page 32: I Answering System Features (Kx-Tg8120/Kx-Tg8122)

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 32 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Answering System Features (KX-TG8120/KX-TG8122) Answering system The KX-TG8120 and KX-TG8122 contain an answering system which can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. You can also record phone conversations (page 14).
  • Page 33: Listening To Messages

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 33 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Answering System Features (KX-TG8120/KX-TG8122) Erasing the greeting message If you erase your own greeting message, the unit will play a prerecorded greeting message for callers. " (middle soft key) i I i # “Erase Message”...
  • Page 34: Direct Command Operation Using The Handset

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 34 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Answering System Features (KX-TG8120/KX-TG8122) Calling back (Caller ID subscribers only) If caller information was received for the call, you can call the caller back while listening to a message. Press " during playback. “Call Back”...
  • Page 35: Using The Answering System

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 35 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Answering System Features (KX-TG8120/KX-TG8122) Note: L If you have stored the remote access code, you can turn on answering system by calling the unit even when it is turned off. This call may be answered before the ring delay feature of the night mode (page 22) activates.
  • Page 36: Answering System Settings

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 36 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Answering System Features (KX-TG8120/KX-TG8122) Answering system settings Answering Default system setting setting Answering Answer On system on/off Remote — access code Number of 4 Rings rings Caller’s 3 Minutes recording time Call screening Changing the number of rings You can change the number of times the...
  • Page 37: Multi-Unit Operation

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 37 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Operating additional units Additional handsets Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a single base unit. Additional handsets will give you the freedom to, for example, have an intercom call with another handset while a third handset is on an outside call.
  • Page 38: Cancelling A Handset

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 38 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Multi-unit Operation “Register H.set” i # Select a base unit number. i # L This number is used by the handset as a reference only. Press and hold {x} on the base unit for about 3 seconds, until the registration tone sounds.
  • Page 39: Intercom Between Handsets

    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 4. Consult your Panasonic dealer for details. Important: L Before registering the repeater to this base unit, you must turn the repeater mode on.
  • Page 40: Copying Phonebook Entries

    Multi-unit Operation Copying phonebook entries You can copy handset phonebook entries to the handset phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset. Copying one entry Find the desired handset phonebook entry (page 16). i " “Copy” i # Enter the handset number you wish to send the handset phonebook entry to.
  • Page 41: Useful Information

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 41 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM 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). For SMS messages, Alphabet (ABC), Numeric (0-9), Greek (F), and Extended (G) modes are available.
  • Page 42 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 42 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM 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) Helpline Tel.
  • Page 43 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 43 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Useful Information When writing SMS messages Alphabet character table (ABC) Numeric entry table (0-9) Greek character table (M) Extended character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Helpline Tel.
  • Page 44: Error Messages

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 44 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Useful Information Error messages Error message Answer Sys. Full Error Failed Incomplete Invalid Number Memory Full SMS Full You must first subscribe to Caller ID. *1 KX-TG8120 and KX-TG8122 only Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the handset.
  • Page 45 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 45 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Problem The handset display is blank. The handset will not turn on. I have changed the display language to a language I cannot read. I cannot make or receive calls. The unit does not ring. The batteries should be charging but the battery icon does not change.
  • Page 46 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 46 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Useful Information Problem Static is heard, sound cuts in and out. Interference from other electrical units. Noise is heard during a call. The handset/base unit stops working while being used. Pressing B does not display/dial the last number dialled.
  • Page 47 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 47 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Problem I cannot remember the PIN. SMS (Short Message Service) Problem I cannot send or receive SMS messages. The SMS message centre number is logged in the caller list and the message is not received.
  • Page 48 TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 48 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Useful Information Answering system (KX-TG8120 and KX-TG8122 only) Problem The unit does not record new messages. The other party complains that they cannot leave a message. I cannot operate the answering system with the handset.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 49 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Specifications ■ Standard: DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications), GAP (Generic Access Profile) ■ Number of channels: 120 Duplex Channels ■ Frequency range: 1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz ■ Duplex procedure: TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) ■...
  • Page 50: Conditions Of Guarantee

    8. The guarantee period applicable to this product shall be 12 months. Please keep these operating instructions with your receipt. Panasonic Business Systems U.K. Receipt No. Model No. Helpline Tel. No.: U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333 Date of purchase Serial No.
  • Page 51: Index

    TG8100-8120E(e).book Page 51 Friday, March 3, 2006 10:34 AM Index A Additional base units: 37 Additional handsets: 37 Alarm: 21 Answering calls: 15 Answering system: 32 Listening to messages: 33 Remote operation: 34 Turning on/off: 32 Auto talk: 15, 20 B Base unit Cancelling: 38 Selecting: 38...
  • Page 52 L Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk L Most major credit and debit cards accepted. L All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. L It couldn ’ t be simpler! L Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

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