Power Backup Operation For Landline - Panasonic KX-TGF973 Operating Instructions Manual

Power backup operation
for landline
When a power failure occurs, the charged
handset temporarily supplies power to the
base unit (power backup mode). This allows
you to make and receive landline calls using a
handset during a power failure. The base unit
will not perform any other functions. However,
some functions such as Caller ID and
phonebook are available only when using a
handset other than the handset supplying
power to the base unit. You can program
"Power failure" and the default setting is
"Auto" (page 59).
Important:
R If a handset is not placed on the base unit
when a power failure occurs, "Power
outage Press OFF" is displayed. After
pressing MOFFN on the handset, place it on
the base unit to start power backup mode.
R Power backup mode will not work if the
battery level of the power supplying
handset is or .
R Do not lift the power supplying handset
from the base unit during power backup
mode.
Ni-MH battery performance (supplied
batteries) during power backup mode
When the batteries are fully charged,
operating time of the handset in power backup
mode varies depending on usage.
– Continuous use of the handset in power
backup mode: 1 hours max.
– Continuous use of the handset other than a
handset in power backup mode: 1.5 hours
max.
– Not in use in power backup mode: 1.5
hours max.
Making calls during a power
failure
n When only 1 handset is registered:
1
Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
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Making/Answering Calls Using the Handset
2
Within 1 minute, place the handset on
the base unit.
R Wait until speakerphone is turned
on automatically and the call is
made.
3
When the other party answers the call,
keep the handset on the base unit and
talk using the speakerphone.
4
When you finish talking, press MOFFN.
n When 2 or more handsets are registered:
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying the power, and use
another handset for making calls.
Note:
R The range of the base unit is limited during
a power failure. Please use the handset
close to the base unit.
Making a call using the redial list
n When only 1 handset is registered:
1
Lift the handset.
2
MEN REDIAL
3
MbN: Select the desired entry.
4
Within 1 minute, place the handset on
the base unit.
R Wait until speakerphone is turned
on automatically and the call is
made.
n When 2 or more handsets are registered:
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying the power, and use
another handset for making calls.
Making a call using the phonebook
There must be at least 2 handsets
registered to the base unit in order for the
phonebook feature to be used during a
power failure.
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying the power, and use another
handset for making calls.
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