Panasonic KX-TG8321AL Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic KX-TG8321AL Operating Instructions Manual

Digital cordless answering system

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Model shown is KX-TG8321.
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.

Operating Instructions

Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No.
KX-TG8321AL
KX-TG8322AL
KX-TG8323AL

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TG8321AL Model No. KX-TG8322AL KX-TG8323AL Model shown is KX-TG8321. 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Listening to messages using the handset..... . . 38 Product information ....3 Remote operation.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Product information Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic digital cordless phone. Important: L The suffix (AL) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions: KX-TG8321AL/KX-TG8322AL/KX-TG8323AL Notable differences between the models KX-TG8321 series L Model shown is KX-TG8323.
  • Page 4: Accessory Information

    *1 The telephone line cord comes connected with the telephone plug. *2 See page 4 for replacement battery information. *3 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Model number DECT repeater...
  • Page 5: Expanding Your Phone System

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

    Introduction Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to For your safety malfunction resulting in an accident. L It is advised not to use the equipment To prevent severe injury and loss of at a refuelling point. Users are life/property, read this section carefully reminded to observe restrictions on before using the product to ensure...
  • Page 7 Introduction L Charge the batteries provided with or CAUTION identified for use with this product only, in accordance with the Installation and relocation instructions and limitations specified in this manual. L Never install telephone wiring during L Only use a compatible base unit (or an electrical storm.
  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    5 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp The base unit and other compatible basements should also be avoided. Panasonic units use radio waves to L The maximum calling distance may be communicate with each other. shortened when the product is used in...
  • Page 9 Introduction Routine care L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft cloth. L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return L This product can store your private/confidential information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that you erase the information such as phonebook or...
  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Handset Controls Base unit C D E A Charge contacts B Speaker C {4} (Erase) A Charge indicator D {■} (Stop) Ringer indicator E {^} (Volume up) B Speaker {V} (Volume down) C Soft keys {7} (Repeat) D Headset socket {8} (Skip) E {C} (Talk) F {6} (Play)
  • Page 11: Display

    Preparation Item Meaning Using the joystick The handset joystick can be used to Handset is accessing navigate through menus and to select base unit. (intercom, items shown on the display by pushing it paging, changing base up {^}, down {V}, left {<}, or right {>}. unit settings, etc.) To adjust the receiver or speaker Handset is on an outside...
  • Page 12: Ringer Setup

    Preparation Item Meaning Soft key icons Call matches an entry in Icon Action the bar call list. Returns to the previous (page 30, 34) screen. New voice mail Displays the menu. message received. (page 43) Accepts the current selection. L Someone is using the line.
  • Page 13: Connections

    The charger can be mounted on the wall, the base unit and telephone line socket if required. (C). L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV209AL. Base unit L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC 25.4 mm adaptor PQLV207AL.
  • Page 14: Battery Installation And Replacement

    – Caller ID features do not function – Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/ properly. Ni-Cd batteries. – We recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 7. To socket Firmly press the notch on the handset cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 15: Battery Charge

    High & Medium L When flashing: Battery charge Needs charging. Place the handset on the base unit or Panasonic Ni-MH battery charger for about 7 hours before performance (supplied batteries) initial use. L While charging, “Charging” is Operation Operating time...
  • Page 16: Screen Saver Mode

    Preparation L The battery level may not be displayed correctly after you replace Turning the power the batteries. In this case, place the on/off handset on the base unit or charger and let it charge for at least 7 hours. Power on Press {ih} for about 1 second.
  • Page 17: Belt Clip

    Preparation Date and time Belt clip K (centre of joystick) i N i You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the supplied belt clip. {V}/{^}: “Time Settings” i To attach the belt clip {V}/{^}: “Set Date & Time” i Enter the current date, month, and year.
  • Page 18: Making/Answering Calls

    Making/Answering Calls indicator flashes. To cancel, press {ih}. Making calls Editing/erasing/storing Lift the handset and dial the phone number. j (right soft key) L To correct a digit, press {C/T}. {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone number. i K When you finish talking, press Proceed with the desired operation.
  • Page 19: Answering Calls

    Making/Answering Calls Example: If you need to dial the line access number “0” when making outside Useful features during calls with a PBX: a call {0} i l Dial the phone number. i {C} Mute Note: L A 3 second pause is inserted each While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party time l is pressed.
  • Page 20: Key Lock

    Making/Answering Calls Note: Recording a telephone L This feature will turn off after you hang conversation up the call. Important: L Before recording a conversation, you should inform the other party that the Key lock conversation is to be recorded. The handset can be locked so that no Press K during an outside call.
  • Page 21: Phonebook

    Phonebook Edit the name (10 characters max.; page 46). i M i {ih} Handset phonebook Finding and calling a The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can phonebook entry add 200 names and phone numbers, assign each phonebook entry to the Scrolling through all entries desired category.
  • Page 22 Phonebook Searching by category One touch dial n (left soft key) i k Assigning an entry in the phonebook {V}/{^}: “Category Search” i to a one touch dial key Dial keys {1} to {9} can each be used as {V}/{^}: Select the desired a one touch dial key, allowing you to dial category.
  • Page 23: Copying Phonebook Entries

    You can copy phonebook entries to the example, to dial a calling card access phonebook of another compatible number or bank account PIN that you Panasonic handset. have stored in the phonebook, without having to dial manually. Note: L Category settings for phonebook During an outside call, press n.
  • Page 24: 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 25 Programming Top-menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page — Handset Setup Display Setup Wallpaper <Wallpaper1> — Display Colour <Colour1> — Standby Display <Off> — LCD Dimming <On> Select Language <English> — Contrast <Contrast 3> Registration Register H.set — Select Base <Auto> —...
  • Page 26 Programming *5 This feature allows the handset to switch itself to dimmed backlight mode after being placed on the base unit or charger. – “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.
  • Page 27: Special Instructions For Programmable Settings

    Programming L We recommend selecting a different ringer tone to the one Special instructions used for outside calls. for programmable L When the alarm is set, E is displayed. settings {ih} Note: Memo alarm L You can skip to step 3 by pressing An alarm sounds at the set time for 3 {R/E} in standby mode.
  • Page 28: Night Mode

    Programming {V}/{^}: “Time Adjustment” i Note: L To correct a digit, use the joystick to move the cursor to the digit, then {V}/{^}: Select “Caller make the correction. ID[Auto]” or “Manual”. i M i {ih} Turning night mode on/off Night mode K (centre of joystick) i N i Night mode allows you to select a period of time during which the handset will not...
  • Page 29 Programming Press the desired category L If you forget your PIN, contact numbers. i M your nearest Panasonic service centre. L The selected category number flashes. Set which handsets to be restricted L To cancel a selected category by pressing the desired handset number, press the number again.
  • Page 30: Registering A Unit

    Programming Viewing/editing/erasing bar call Incoming call barring (Caller numbers ID subscribers only) K (centre of joystick) i # i This feature allows the unit to reject calls from specified phone numbers that you do not want to answer such as junk calls. {V}/{^}: Select the desired item.
  • Page 31: Base Unit

    If a handset moves out of range of L If you forget your PIN, contact its base unit when “Auto” is selected on your nearest Panasonic service base unit (page 31), it looks for another centre. base unit to make or receive calls. A...
  • Page 32 You can increase the signal range of the handset number. i M base unit by using a DECT repeater. L The selected handset number(s) Please use only the Panasonic DECT flashes. repeater noted on page 4. Contact your L To cancel a selected handset Panasonic dealer for details.
  • Page 33: Caller Id Service

    Caller ID Service L If the phone number is stored in the phonebook with its name, the caller’s Using Caller ID service name will also be displayed. L Please contact your service provider/ Important: telephone company for details and L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To availability in your area.
  • Page 34: Caller List

    Caller ID Service to a category, the category’s display Viewing the caller list and colour and ringer tone you selected are calling back used. K (centre of joystick) i j i Changing category ringer tones If you select “Default Ringer”, the Push the joystick down to search unit uses the ringer tone you set on from the most recent call, or push...
  • Page 35: Erasing Caller Information

    Caller ID Service Erasing caller information K (centre of joystick) i j i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. {V}/{^}: Select “Erase” or “Erase All”. i M {V}/{^}: “Yes” i M i {ih} Storing caller information to the phonebook K (centre of joystick) i j i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
  • Page 36: Answering System

    Answering System – If you recorded your own greeting message, the same message is still Answering system announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded. The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone.
  • Page 37: Greeting Message

    Answering System Playing back the greeting Greeting message message When the unit answers a call, callers K (centre of joystick) i I i hear a greeting message. You can record your own greeting message or {V}/{^}: “Play Greeting” i use a pre-recorded greeting message. Recording your greeting {ih} message...
  • Page 38: Listening To Messages Using The Handset

    Answering System Operating the answering Operating the answering system system You can also operate the answering Operation system by pressing dial keys or soft keys {^} or {V} Adjust the speaker on the handset. volume K (centre of joystick) i I i M Repeat message Operation (during playback)
  • Page 39: Remote Operation

    Answering System *1 If pressed within the first 5 Remote access code seconds of a message, the A 3-digit remote access code must be previous message is played. entered when operating the answering *2 You can also erase as follows: system remotely.
  • Page 40: Answering System Settings

    Answering System Enter your remote access code Remote commands within 10 seconds after the long beep. You can press dial keys to access certain answering system functions L The greeting message is played without waiting for the voice guidance to back.
  • Page 41: Voice Mail Service

    Answering System K (centre of joystick) i I i “Number of Rings” to a shorter duration on your unit so your unit’s answering machine can pick up the {V}/{^}: “Settings” i M call prior to the voice mail provided by {V}/{^}: “Number of Rings”...
  • Page 42: Call Screening

    Answering System Call screening You can set the call screening feature “On” or “Off”. For details, see page 36. The default setting is “On”. K (centre of joystick) i I i {V}/{^}: “Settings” i M {V}/{^}: “Call Screening” i {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. i M i {ih}...
  • Page 43: Voice Mail Service

    Voice Mail Service Voice mail service Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, your service provider/telephone company’s voice mail system answers calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone or when your line is busy.
  • Page 44: Intercom/Locator

    Intercom/Locator Intercom Transferring calls, conference calls Intercom calls can be made between handsets in the same radio cell. Outside calls can be transferred Note: between 2 handsets in the same radio L If you receive an outside call while cell. talking on the intercom, you hear 2 handsets in the same radio cell can interrupt tones.
  • Page 45: 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 46: Useful Information

    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 47 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 48: Error Messages

    Useful Information Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. Display message Cause/solution L Erase unnecessary messages (page 38). Answer Sys. Full L The supplied telephone line cord has not been Check Tel Line connected yet or not connected properly.
  • Page 49: 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 Cause/solution The unit does not work.
  • Page 50 Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 32). 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 51 Useful Information Making/answering calls, intercom Problem Cause/solution w is flashing. L The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it (page 31). L The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer. L The base unit’s AC adaptor is not connected. Check the connections.
  • Page 52 Useful Information Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller information is not L You must subscribe to a Caller ID service. displayed. 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 53 Insert the batteries and charge fully before use. If the unit does not work properly, contact your nearest Panasonic service centre. Caution: L To avoid permanent damage, do not use a microwave oven to speed up the drying...
  • Page 54: Instructions To Customer

    Useful Information Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this telephone is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).
  • Page 55 Useful Information If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is not connected by means of a modern plug and socket.
  • Page 56: Specifications

    Useful Information ■ Mass (weight): Base unit: Approx. 170 g Specifications Handset: Approx. 120 g Charger : Approx. 60 g ■ Standard: GAP (Generic Access Profile) *1 KX-TG8322/KX-TG8323 ■ Number of channels: Note: 120 Duplex Channels L Design and specifications are subject ■...
  • Page 57: Index

    Index Handset Deregistration: 32 Index Locator: 45 Registration: 31 Additional base units: 30 Headset, optional: 17 Additional handsets: 30 Incoming call barring: 30 Alarm: 27 Intercom: 44 Answering calls: 19 Answering system: 36 Key lock: 20 Call screening: 36, 42 Keytones: 25 Erasing messages: 38, 40 M Making calls: 18...
  • Page 58 Notes...
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  • Page 60 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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