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Panasonic KX-TG8301NZ Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Cordless Phone
KX-TG8301NZ
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
them for future reference.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone KX-TG8301NZ 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Product information ....3 Accessory information ... . . 3 For your safety ....5 Important safety instructions .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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 Belt clip *1 See page 3 for replacement battery information.

  • Page 4: Expanding Your Phone System

    Introduction Expanding your phone system You can expand your phone system by registering optional handsets (max. 6) to a single base unit. Handset (optional): KX-TGA830AZ...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Introduction 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...
  • Page 8 Introduction L 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 5 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also be avoided. L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near obstacles...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Controls Base unit A Charge contacts B {x} (Locator) Handset A Charge indicator Ringer indicator B Speaker C Soft keys D Headset jack E {C} (Talk) F {s} (Speakerphone) G Dial keypad H {R/E} R: Recall/Flash E: Alarm shortcut key I Receiver J Display K {ih} (Off/Power)

  • Page 10: Display

    Preparation Using the joystick The handset joystick can be used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display by pushing it up {^}, down {V}, left {<}, or right {>}. To adjust the receiver or speaker volume, push the joystick up to increase the volume, or down to decrease the volume repeatedly while talking.

  • Page 11: Connections

    (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.

  • Page 12: Battery Installation And Replacement

    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.

  • Page 13: Battery Charge

    Battery level Battery icon Battery level & High Medium L When flashing: Needs charging. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating time In continuous use 15 hours max. Not in use 250 hours (standby) (10 days) max.

  • Page 14: Screen Saver Mode

    Preparation L The battery level may not be displayed correctly after you replace the batteries. In this case, place the handset on the base unit or charger and let it charge for at least 7 hours. 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.

  • Page 15: Belt Clip

    You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the supplied belt clip. To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Headset (optional) Connecting a headset to the handset allows for hands-free conversations. We recommend using the Panasonic headset noted on page 3. Preparation...

  • Page 16: Making/Answering Calls

    Making/Answering Calls Making calls 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}.

  • Page 17: Answering Calls

    Example: If you need to dial the line access number “0” when making outside calls with a PBX: {0} i l Dial the phone number. i {C} Note: L A 3 second pause is inserted each time l is pressed. Repeat as needed to create longer pauses.

  • Page 18: Key Lock

    Making/Answering Calls Note: L Please contact your service provider/ telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area. Handset voice enhancer This feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, producing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand.

  • Page 19: Phonebook

    Handset phonebook The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 200 names and phone numbers, assign each phonebook entry to the desired category. Adding entries n (left soft key) i K {V}/{^}: “New Entry” i M Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.;...

  • Page 20: Editing Entries

    Phonebook {V}/{^}: Select the desired category. i M L If you select “All”, the unit ends the category search. {V}/{^}: Scroll through the phonebook if necessary. Editing entries Find the desired entry (page 19). {V}/{^}: “Edit” i M Edit the name if necessary (16 characters max.;...

  • Page 21: Copying Phonebook Entries

    PIN as necessary (page 16). Copying phonebook entries You can copy phonebook entries to the phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset. Note: L Category settings for phonebook entries are not copied. Copying an entry Find the desired entry (page 19).

  • Page 22: Programming

    Programming Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the handset. Programming by scrolling through the display menus K (centre of joystick) Select the desired top-menu by pushing the joystick in any direction. i M Push the joystick down or up to select the desired item in sub-menu 1.
  • Page 23 Top-menu Handset Setup Base Unit Setup Incoming No. Bar *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.
  • Page 24 Programming – “On”: Backlight is dimmed. – “Off”: Backlight turns off after 10 seconds of charging. *6 Turn this feature off if you prefer not to hear key tones while you are dialling or pressing any keys, including confirmation tones and error tones. *7 If you subscribe to a Caller ID service and want to view the caller’s information after lifting up the handset to answer a call, turn off this feature.

  • Page 25: Special Instructions For Programmable Settings

    Special instructions for programmable settings Memo alarm An alarm sounds at the set time for 3 minutes. A text memo can also be displayed for the alarm. A total of 3 separate alarm times can be programmed for each handset. You can set one of 2 different alarm options (once or daily) for each alarm time.

  • Page 26: Night Mode

    Programming {V}/{^}: “Time Adjustment” i {V}/{^}: Select “Caller ID[Auto]” or “Manual”. i M i {ih} Night mode Night mode allows you to select a period of time during which the handset will not ring for outside calls. This feature is useful for time periods when you do not want to be disturbed, for example, while sleeping.
  • Page 27 {V}/{^}: “Call Restrict” i Enter the base unit PIN (default: “0000”). Programming L If you forget your PIN, contact your nearest Panasonic service centre. Set which handsets to be restricted by pressing the desired handset number. L All the registered handset numbers are displayed.

  • Page 28: Registering A Unit

    Programming Incoming call barring (Caller ID subscribers only) This feature allows the unit to reject calls from specified phone numbers that you do not want to answer such as junk calls. You can store up to 20 phone numbers in the bar call list by using the caller list or by entering the numbers directly.

  • Page 29: Registering A Handset To A Base Unit

    Wait until “Enter Base PIN” is displayed. i Enter the base unit PIN (default: “0000”). i M L If you forget your PIN, contact your nearest Panasonic service centre. L When the handset has been registered successfully, w stops flashing.
  • Page 30 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:...

  • Page 31: 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.

  • Page 32: Caller List

    Caller ID Service Category settings for phonebook Category settings can help you identify who is calling by using different ringer tones and display colours for different categories of callers. When adding an entry to the phonebook you can assign it to the desired category (page 19).
  • Page 33 {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. {V}/{^}: “Edit and Call” i Edit the number. L Press dial key ({0} to {9}) to add, {C/T} to delete. Erasing caller information K (centre of joystick) i j i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. {V}/{^}: Select “Erase”...

  • Page 34: Voice Mail Service

    Voice Mail Service 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...

  • Page 35: Intercom/Locator

    Intercom Intercom calls can be made between handsets in the same radio cell. Note: L If you receive an outside call while talking on the intercom, you hear interrupt tones. To answer the call, press {ih}, then press {C}. L When paging the handset for an intercom call, the paged handset beeps for 1 minute.

  • Page 36: Handset Locator

    Intercom/Locator Transferring a call without speaking to the other handset user During an outside call, press {INT}. i Enter the desired handset number. L k flashes to indicate the outside call is on hold. {ih} L The outside call rings at the other handset.

  • Page 37: Useful Information

    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).
  • Page 38 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)

  • Page 39: Error Messages

    Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. Display message Check Tel Line Failed Incomplete Memory Full No link to base. Reconnect AC adaptor. Use rechargeable battery. You must first subscribe to Caller ID.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 41 Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 29). 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.
  • Page 42 Useful Information Making/answering calls, intercom Problem w is flashing. Noise is heard, sound cuts in and out. The handset does not ring. I cannot make a call. Cause/solution L The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it (page 29). L The handset is too far from the base unit.
  • Page 43 Caller ID Problem Caller information is not displayed. Caller information is slow to display. Time on the unit has shifted. Cause/solution L You must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details. L If your unit is connected to any additional telephone equipment, remove and plug the unit directly into the wall socket.
  • Page 44 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.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications ■ Standard: GAP (Generic Access Profile) ■ Number of channels: 120 Duplex Channels ■ Frequency range: 1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz ■ Duplex procedure: TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) ■ Channel spacing: 1,728 kHz ■ Bit rate: 1,152 kbit/s ■...

  • Page 46: Index

    Index Index Additional base units: 28 Additional handsets: 28 Alarm: 25 Answering calls: 17 Area code: 27 Auto talk: 17, 23 Base unit Cancelling: 30 Selecting: 29 Battery: 12, 13 Belt clip: 3, 15 Caller ID service: 31 Caller list: 32 Caller list edit: 32 Call privacy: 18 Call restriction: 27...
  • Page 47 Notes...
  • Page 48 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan 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.

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