Model shown is KX-TG8622. Before initial use, see “Getting Started” on page 9. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 2 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Table of Contents Introduction Greeting message ....43 Listening to messages using the Model composition ....3 handset.
KX-TG8622 KX-TG8621 KX-TGA860 series KX-TG8623 KX-TG8621 KX-TGA860 L The suffix (AZ) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions: KX-TG8622AZ/KX-TG8623AZ Accessory information Supplied accessories Quantity Accessory item/Part number KX-TG8622 KX-TG8623 AC adaptor/PNLV226AL Telephone line cord (for Australia)
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 4 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Introduction Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Model number Rechargeable HHR-4MRT/2B batteries Battery type: – Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) – 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 5 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Important Information equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in For your safety progress. To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ Operating safeguards property, read this section carefully before L Unplug the product from power outlets using the product to ensure proper and safe before cleaning.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 6 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Important Information – the key lock feature is turned on. on local power, is available for emergency use. Battery For New Zealand L Disconnect the telecom connection before L We recommend using the batteries noted disconnecting the power connection prior to on page 4.
Routine care Base unit location/avoiding noise L Wipe the outer surface of the product The base unit and other compatible Panasonic with a soft moist cloth. units use radio waves to communicate with L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any each other.
Getting Started ■ Base unit (for New Zealand) Setting up “Click” Use only the supplied Connections telephone line cord. L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PNLV226AL. To single-line ■ Base unit (for Australia) telephone socket “Click” Hook “Click”...
Note for battery installation the charge indicator goes off and “Fully charged” is displayed. L Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. For replacement, we recommend using the Panasonic Confirm “Charging” is displayed. rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 6. Charge indicator L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry cloth.
Base unit dust, or high humidity. Battery level Icon Battery level High & Medium Needs charging. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating time In continuous 12 hours max. A {x} (Locator) Not in use 250 hours max. (standby)
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 12 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Getting Started ■ Control type Handset A Soft keys The handset features 3 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 13 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Getting Started Item Meaning Item Meaning Missed call (page 40) Bluetooth is activated. Ready to make/receive The base unit calls on a Bluetooth transmission power is headset. (page 54) set to “Low”. (page 15) Making/Answering calls The key backlight is off.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 14 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Getting Started Icon Action Handset main menu icons Places a call on hold. The following icons are shown when you press down on the middle soft key in Opens the phonebook. standby mode.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 15 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Getting Started Note: L The date and time may be incorrect Initial settings after a power failure. In this case, set the date and time again. ■ Direct command code: Programmable settings can be accessed by pressing 1 (middle soft key), y and then the One touch eco mode...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 16 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Getting Started Display mode You can select to display either a single item or multiple items on one screen at a time for the following features: – handset main menu icons in function menu –...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 17 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Making/Answering Calls indicator flashes. To cancel, press {ic}. Making calls Erasing a number in the redial list Lift the handset and dial the phone number. j (right soft key) or {4} (R) L To correct a digit, press ^.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 18 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Making/Answering Calls L If another phone is connected to the Auto talk same line, you can also take the call You can answer calls simply by lifting the by lifting its handset. handset off the charger.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 19 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Making/Answering Calls is being recorded. In addition, the Recording a telephone principles enumerated in the Privacy conversation Act 1993 shall be complied with in respect to the nature of the personal Important: information collected, the purpose for L Before recording a conversation, you...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 20 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Phonebook local number. Do not dial the “0” prefix or the area code. Handset phonebook Categories The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can Categories can help you find entries in add 500 names and phone numbers, the phonebook quickly and easily.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 21 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Phonebook {r}: Select the desired category. s Searching by first character n (left soft key) L If you select “All”, the unit ends L Change the character entry mode the category search. if necessary: {r}: Scroll through the phonebook if b s {r}: “Character Set”...
L When all entries have been entries copied, “Completed” is displayed. You can copy phonebook entries {ic} between 2 handsets. *1 Panasonic compatible handset Note: L Category settings for phonebook entries are not copied. Copying multi entries You can copy selected entries (up to 100).
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 23 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Speed Dial edited entry does not transfer to the speed dial key. Speed dial Editing an entry You can assign 1 phone number to each of the dial keys (1 to 9) on the Press and hold the desired speed handset.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 24 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the handset. To access the features, there are 2 methods. ■ Scrolling through the display menus 1 (middle soft key) Press {V}, {^}, {4}, or {3} to select the desired main menu.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 25 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code 2–9: 2-9 Rings #211 Settings Number of Rings 5: <5 Rings> 0: Auto 1: 1 Minute #305 Recording Time 3: <3 Minutes> 0: Greeting Only –...
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 26 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming Main menu: z “Time Settings” Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code – – #101 Set Date/Time 1–5: Alarm1-5 1: Once #720 Memo Alarm 2: Daily 3: Weekly 0: <Off> – 1: <Caller ID>...
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 27 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming Main menu: E “Initial Setup” Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code 0–6: Off–6 <6> #160 Ringer Setup Ringer Volume *4, *5 <Ringtone 1> #161 – Ringtone 1: On 0: <Off> #238 Night Mode –...
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 29 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming *7 When Bluetooth mode is off, these menus are not displayed. *8 After the Bluetooth device is registered, the device name is displayed. *9 You can set the wallpaper to display with or without date and time by pressing Z.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 30 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming Enter a text memo (30 characters max.; page 56). s M Special programming {r}: Select the desired alarm tone. Alarm L We recommend selecting a An alarm sounds at the set time for 1 different ringer tone from the one minute and is repeated 5 times at 5 used for outside calls.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 31 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming L If you have set the alarm, the alarm Selecting categories to bypass night sounds even if the night mode is mode turned on. 1 (middle soft key) y241 Turning night mode on/off Select your desired categories by 1 (middle soft key) y238 pressing 1 to 9.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 32 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming busy tone to the caller, and then Note: disconnects the call. L When editing, press the desired dial key to add, ^ to erase. Important: L When the unit receives a call from a Storing an area code to be number that is stored in the call barred list, the call is logged in the caller list...
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 33 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming Select the handsets to be restricted 1 (middle soft key) y136 by pressing 1 to 6. {r}: Select the desired country. s L All handsets registered to the base unit are displayed. L “Q”...
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 34 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming L When the handset is in use, the alarm Calendar/Schedule will not sound until the handset is in You can program 20 schedule alarms for standby mode. each handset using the calendar. A Viewing entries schedule alarm sounds at the set time for 1 minute.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 35 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming recommend leaving the monitored Erasing all entries handset on the charger. 1 (middle soft key) s j s L The monitored handset never rings during the monitoring mode. m s 1 Setting the baby monitor {r}: “Erase All”...
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 36 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming edited entry does not transfer to the Erasing an outside monitoring monitor. number ■ By entering phone numbers: Press 1 on the handset being 1 (middle soft key) y268 monitored. {r}: “On”...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 37 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming Important: Answering the baby monitor L The additional handset model ■ When monitoring with a handset: recommended for use with this unit is noted on page 4. If another handset Press {C} to answer calls.
If the handset is out of range of that base unit by using a DECT repeater. base unit, no calls can be made. Please use only the Panasonic DECT 1 (middle soft key) y137 repeater noted on page 4. Contact your {r}: Select the desired base unit Panasonic dealer for details.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 39 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Programming Note: L After turning the repeater mode on or off, _ is displayed on the handset momentarily. This is normal and the handset can be used once w is displayed. Registering the DECT repeater (KX- A405AL) to the base unit Note:...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 40 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Caller ID Service Caller ID features Using Caller ID service When an outside call is being received, the caller’s phone number is displayed. Important: Caller information for the last 50 callers L This unit is Caller ID compatible.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 41 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Caller ID Service after you hear the call waiting tone on the Call waiting and Caller ID handset. compatible (for Australia) Press {ECO/R} to answer the 2nd If you subscribe to Caller ID service, call.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 42 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Caller ID Service L Make sure the unit’s date and time L Press dial key (z to 9) to add, setting is correct (page 15). ^ to delete. Viewing the caller list and calling back Erasing selected caller information...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 43 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Answering System greeting message asking callers to call again later. Answering system – If you recorded your own greeting message, the same message is still The answering system can answer and announced to callers even though record calls for you when you are their messages are not recorded.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 44 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Answering System – a pre-recorded greeting message Listening to messages Recording your greeting using the handset message When new messages have been 1 (middle soft key) y3z2 recorded, K is displayed on the {r}: “Yes”...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 45 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Answering System *3 To resume playback: Operating the answering {r}: “Play” s M system *4 You can also erase as follows: W s {r}: “Yes” s M 1 (middle soft key) s s s M Operation Calling back (Caller ID {^} or {V}...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 46 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Answering System Important: without waiting for the voice guidance to prompt you. L In order to operate the answering system remotely, you must first set a Operation remote access code. Repeat message 1 (middle soft key) y3z6 (during playback) To turn on remote operation, enter...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 47 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Answering System and begin remote operation (page To use this service you will be required 45). to leave your answering machine off on your unit. This will allow the voice mail to receive any messages.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 48 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Answering System your service provider/telephone company, please contact your service provider/telephone company to have it removed or deactivated permanently or temporarily. Alternatively you can leave this service connected and change the “Number of Rings” to a shorter duration on your unit so your unit’s answering machine can pick up the call prior to the service provided by...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 49 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Voice Mail Service Voice mail service For Australia Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/ telephone company. For New Zealand To receive Call Minder or Message Mailbox messages, please note the following: “Call Minder”...
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 50 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Intercom/Locator Intercom Handset locator Intercom calls can be made between You can locate a misplaced handset by handsets in the same radio cell. paging it. Note: Base unit: Press {x}. L If you receive an outside call while L All registered handsets beep for 1 talking on the intercom, you hear 2 minute.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 51 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Intercom/Locator To resume the conference: 1 s {r}: “Conference” s Note: L If you want to return to the outside call after the paged party answers, press Answering a transferred call Press {C} to answer the page.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 52 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Using Bluetooth devices Important: L Some mobile phones may not be Using Bluetooth compatible with this feature. devices L If a copied entry has 4 or more phone numbers (6 max.), 3 phone numbers The handset is Bluetooth wireless are stored as one entry.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 53 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Using Bluetooth devices Handset: Changing the Bluetooth PIN When “Downloading (Personal Identification Number) Phonebook” is displayed: The PIN is used to register a mobile Go to step 6. phone. The default PIN is “0000”. To When “Select Mode”...
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 54 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Using Bluetooth devices Panasonic Ni-MH battery Connecting/disconnecting a performance during use of a headset Bluetooth headset If you cannot connect the headset and When the batteries are fully charged, handset by using the headset, you can operating time of the handset using a connect by using the handset.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 55 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Using Bluetooth devices Making calls After dialling the phone number using the handset, you can operate the call with your headset. Refer to your headset operating instructions for further details. Answering calls To answer a call, turn on your headset referring to your headset operating instructions.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 56 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Useful Information Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The characters that can be entered depend on the character entry mode (page 56).
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 57 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM 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)
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 58 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Useful Information Error messages Display message Cause/solution L The handset has lost communication with the base Base no power unit. Move closer to the base unit and try again. No link to base. L Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 59 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM 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.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 60 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Useful Information Programmable settings Problem Cause/solution The display is in a L Change the display language (page 15). language I cannot read. While programming, L A call matching an entry in the call barred list is being the display returns to received.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 61 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Useful Information Making/answering calls, intercom Problem Cause/solution _ is displayed. L The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer. L The base unit’s AC adaptor is not properly connected. Reconnect AC adaptor to the base unit.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 62 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot make a call. L The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer and try again. L Another unit is in use. Wait and try again later. L Answering system is being used.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 63 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution Caller information is L Depending on your service provider/telephone slow to display. company, the unit may display the caller’s information at the 2nd ring or later. L Move closer to the base unit. Time on the unit has L Incorrect time information from incoming Caller ID shifted.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 64 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Useful Information Using Bluetooth devices Problem Cause/solution I cannot copy L Confirm that your mobile phone supports Bluetooth phonebook entries wireless technology. from my mobile L Confirm that your mobile phone supports the Object phone.
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TG862xAZ(e).book Page 65 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Useful Information Liquid damage Problem Cause/solution Liquid or other form of L Disconnect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord moisture has entered from the base unit. Remove the batteries from the the handset/base handset and leave to dry for at least 3 days.
TG862xAZ(e).book Page 66 Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:39 PM Useful Information Belt clip ■ To attach ■ To remove Wall mounting Note: L Make sure that the wall and the fixing method are strong enough to support the weight of the unit. ■...
6) Damage to the product caused by accident, misuse or Act of God. 7) Repairs when the product has been dismantled, repaired, modified or serviced by other than a Panasonic Authorised Dealer authorised to service that type of product. IF YOUR PANASONIC PRODUCT FAILS WITHIN THE...