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Panasonic KX-TG8412C Operating Instructions Manual

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Standby power consumption
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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This unit is compatible with Call Display. You must subscribe to the
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Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
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Operating Instructions

Expandable Digital Cordless Phone
KX-TG8412C
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Panasonic’s Green Products. Standby power consumption reduced by 59% Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. This unit is compatible with Call Display. 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

    TG8412C(e).book Page 2 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Table of Contents Introduction Error messages ....35 Troubleshooting ....36 Model composition .

  • Page 3: Model Composition

    Handset cover Belt clip Charger *1 See below for replacement battery information. *2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Order number Rechargeable HHR-4DPA batteries Battery requirement: –...

  • Page 4: Expanding Your Phone System

    TG8412C(e).book Page 4 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM 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. Optional handset feature overview Feature KX-TGA840C...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    TG8412C(e).book Page 5 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Important Information Operating safeguards For your safety L Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ aerosol cleaners. property, read this section carefully before L Do not disassemble the product.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Base unit location/avoiding noise L Only use a compatible base unit (or The base unit and other compatible Panasonic charger) to charge the batteries. Do not units use radio waves to communicate with tamper with the base unit (or charger).

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Routine care ENERGY STAR ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any efficiency.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Setting up L USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. Connections L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni- Cd batteries. L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC L Confirm correct polarities (S, T). adaptor PQLV219. ■ Base unit “Click” Hook Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY Hook Press plug firmly.

  • Page 9: Note When Setting Up

    L Use the supplied rechargeable *1 When the clarity booster feature is batteries. For replacement, we turned on (page 15): 3 hours max. recommend using the Panasonic Note: rechargeable batteries noted on page L Actual battery performance depends 3, 6.

  • Page 10: Controls

    TG8412C(e).book Page 10 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Getting Started ■ Control type A Soft keys Controls The handset features 2 soft keys and a joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by Handset pressing the centre of the joystick, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display.

  • Page 11: Display

    TG8412C(e).book Page 11 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Getting Started Display Temporary switch of the display mode Handset display items Available for: Item Meaning KX-TGA840C/KX-TGA740C handset Within range of a base unit You can select to display either a single Out of range of a base unit item or multiple items on one screen at a The line is in use.

  • Page 12: Screen Saver Mode

    TG8412C(e).book Page 12 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Getting Started L When “Multi items” is selected as “Tone”: For tone dial service. the display mode, you can switch the “Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service. screen to confirm the detailed {MENU} (centre of joystick) i information by pressing {SINGLE}.

  • Page 13: Making/Answering Calls

    TG8412C(e).book Page 13 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Making/Answering Calls {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} Making calls {OFF} Lift the handset and dial the phone Pause (for PBX/long distance service number. users) L To correct a digit, press {CLEAR}. A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long Press {C} or {CALL}.

  • Page 14: Useful Features During A Call

    TG8412C(e).book Page 14 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Making/Answering Calls Press {MUTE} during an outside Adjusting the handset ringer volume call. Push the joystick up or down repeatedly L {MUTE} flashes. to select the desired volume while the To return to the conversation, press handset is ringing for an incoming call.

  • Page 15: Call Share

    TG8412C(e).book Page 15 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Making/Answering Calls Temporary tone dialing (for rotary/pulse service users) You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to tone when you need to access touch-tone services (for example, answering services, telephone banking services, etc.).

  • Page 16: Shared Phonebook

    TG8412C(e).book Page 16 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Shared Phonebook tone you selected on page 21 when a call is received from that caller. Shared phonebook L If you select “No Colour ID” (default), the handset uses the display The shared phonebook allows you to colour you selected on page 20 when make calls without having to dial...

  • Page 17: Erasing Entries

    TG8412C(e).book Page 17 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Shared Phonebook L To turn the ringer ID off, select Finding and calling a “No Ringer ID”. phonebook entry ■ To change the colour ID: {V}/{^}: Select the current colour Scrolling through all entries ID.

  • Page 18: Programming

    TG8412C(e).book Page 18 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Programming Programmable settings You can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset. To access the features, there are 2 methods: – scrolling through the display menus (page 18) –...
  • Page 19 TG8412C(e).book Page 19 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Programming Main menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page – Initial setting Ringer setting Ringer volume " – Ringer tone Night mode – On / Off – Start / End Set date / time Date and time Alarm –...
  • Page 20 TG8412C(e).book Page 20 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Programming Programming using the direct commands {MENU} (centre of joystick) i {#} Enter the desired feature code. Enter the desired setting code. i {SAVE} L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed. L To exit the operation, press {OFF}.
  • Page 21 TG8412C(e).book Page 21 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Programming Feature Feature Setting code System Page code setting {3}{4}{0} {1}: <On> {0}: Off – Message alert {2}{3}{8} {1}: On {0}: <Off> – Night mode (On/Off) {2}{3}{7} <11:00 PM/06:00 AM> – Night mode (Start/End) –...
  • Page 22 TG8412C(e).book Page 22 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Programming *3 The handset can display the Internet address where you can download the operating instructions or get further information for this product, using your computer. *4 Available for: KX-TGA840C handset *5 Turn this feature off if you prefer not to hear key tones while you are dialing or pressing any keys, including confirmation tones and error tones.

  • Page 23: Special Programming

    TG8412C(e).book Page 23 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Programming L If you select “Once”, the setting changes to “Off” after the alarm Special programming sounds. Alarm Night mode You can set one of 2 different alarm Night mode allows you to select a period options (once or daily) at a time for each of time during which the handset will not handset.
  • Page 24 TG8412C(e).book Page 24 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Programming {V}/{^}: Select the entry to be Changing the start and end time blocked. i {SELECT} {MENU} (centre of joystick) i L To edit the number, press {EDIT} repeatedly until the {#}{2}{3}{7} phone number is shown in the Continue from step 3, “Turning night...

  • Page 25: Registering A Unit

    TG8412C(e).book Page 25 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Programming ■ Erasing a number: L When {MULTI} or “Multi items” is {ERASE} i {V}/{^}: “Yes” selected as the display mode, you can move screens by pushing the joystick i {SELECT} i {OFF} right or left, without scrolling down or Note: up through the list:...
  • Page 26 TG8412C(e).book Page 26 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Programming Handset: Press {OK}, then wait until a long beep sounds. {OFF} Note: L While registering, “Base regtr’ing” (Base registering) is displayed on all registered handsets. L When you purchase an additional handset, refer to the additional handset’s installation manual for registration.

  • Page 27: Call Display Service

    TG8412C(e).book Page 27 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Call Display Service Phonebook name display Using Call Display When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the service phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is displayed and logged in Important: the caller list.
  • Page 28 TG8412C(e).book Page 28 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Call Display Service Important: Displayed Function L Please contact your service provider/ option telephone company for details and The caller will hear Announce availability of this service in your area. the pre-recorded L This feature must be turned on before busy message it can be used.

  • Page 29: Caller List

    TG8412C(e).book Page 29 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Call Display Service {SINGLE} when “Multi items” Displayed Function is selected as the display mode option (page 25). Disconnects Drop To call back, press {C}. (drops) the 2nd call caller2 To exit, press {OFF}. during a conference call.
  • Page 30 TG8412C(e).book Page 30 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Call Display Service Erasing selected caller information {MENU} (centre of joystick) i {#}{2}{1}{3} {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. {ERASE} i {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i {OFF} Erasing all caller information {MENU} (centre of joystick) i {#}{2}{1}{3} {ERASE} i {V}/{^}: “Yes”...

  • Page 31: Voice Mail Service

    TG8412C(e).book Page 31 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Voice Mail Service Example: Voice Mail service 1-222-333-4444 PPPP 8888 Voice Mail is an automatic answering VM access Pauses Password service offered by your service provider/ number telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, your service provider/ To erase the Voice Mail access telephone company’s Voice Mail system...

  • Page 32: Message Alert

    TG8412C(e).book Page 32 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Voice Mail Service {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. have to dial your access number manually. i {SAVE} i {OFF} Listening to Voice Mail Message alert messages You can select whether or not the message indicator on the handset The unit lets you know that you have flashes slowly when new messages are...

  • Page 33: Intercom/Locator

    TG8412C(e).book Page 33 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Intercom/Locator Intercom Transferring calls, conference calls Intercom calls can be made between handsets. Outside calls can be transferred or a Note: conference call with an outside party can L If you receive an outside call while be made between 2 handsets.

  • Page 34: Useful Information

    TG8412C(e).book Page 34 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Useful Information Belt clip ■ To attach ■ To remove Wall mounting Drive the screws (not supplied) into the wall. 25.4 mm (1 inch) Screws (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Mount the charger (A), then slide it down (B) and to the right (C) until it is secure.

  • Page 35: Error Messages

    TG8412C(e).book Page 35 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM 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 The called unit is in use. Busy L Other units are in use and the system is busy.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TG8412C(e).book Page 36 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor, then reconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor. Remove the batteries from the handset, and then insert the batteries into the handset again. General use Problem Cause/solution...
  • Page 37 TG8412C(e).book Page 37 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Useful Information Programmable settings Problem Cause/solution I have changed the display L Change the display language (page 12). language to a language I cannot read. While programming, the L A call is being received. Answer the call and start handset starts to ring.
  • Page 38 TG8412C(e).book Page 38 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution Noise is heard, sound cuts L You are using the handset or base unit in an area in and out. with high electrical interference. Re-position the base unit and use the handset away from sources of interference.
  • Page 39 TG8412C(e).book Page 39 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot dial the phone L The phone number you dialed might have been number edited in the caller edited incorrectly (for example, the long distance list. “1”...

  • Page 40: Industry Canada Notices And Other Information

    TG8412C(e).book Page 40 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Useful Information Industry Canada Notices and other information NOTICE: Caution: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Users should not attempt to make such Canada Terminal Equipment Technical connections themselves, but should contact Specifications.
  • Page 41 TG8412C(e).book Page 41 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Useful Information RF Exposure Warning: L This product complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. L To comply with IC RF exposure requirements, the base unit must be installed and operated 20 cm (8 inches) or more between product and a person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrists and...

  • Page 42: Warranty

    PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 43: Index

    TG8412C(e).book Page 43 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:41 PM Index Night mode: 23 Index Pause: 13 Phonebook: 16 Power failure: 9 Additional handset: 25 Alarm: 23 Redialing: 13 Answering calls: 13 Ringer tone: 21 Auto talk: 13 Rotary/pulse service: 15 Battery: 8, 9 SP-PHONE (Speakerphone): 13 Belt clip: 34...
  • Page 44 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 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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