KX-TG6443 - Cordless phone PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KX-TG6443 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System

DECT 6.0

Model shown is KX-TG6431.

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Standby power consumption reduced by 59%

Standby power consumption 1.1 W Compared to the 2005 model KX-TG2431 (2.7 W)

Model No. KX-TG6431

KX-TG6441

with 2 Handsets

Model No. KX-TG6432

KX-TG6442

with 3 Handsets

Model No. KX-TG6433

KX-TG6443

with 4 Handsets

Model No. KX-TG6434

KX-TG6444

with 5 Handsets

Model No. KX-TG6445

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

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.

For assistance, visit our website:

http://www.panasonic.com/help for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.

Accessory information.....4

Important Information

For your safety 6

Important safety instructions ..... 7

For best performance .....7

Specifications 8

Other information....8

Getting Started

Setting up 9

Note when setting up.....10

Controls....11

Display....12

Initial settings.....13

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls....14

Answering calls 15

Useful features during a call ..... 16

Shared Phonebook

Shared phonebook 18

Programming

Programmable settings ..... 20

Special programming ..... 25

Registering a unit 27

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service ..... 28

Caller list 29

Answering System

Answering system 31

Turning the answering system on/off. 31

Greeting message....32

Listening to messages using the base

unit 32

Listening to messages using the

handset 33

Voice memo....34

Remote operation 34

Answering system settings ..... 35

Voice Mail Service

Voice mail service.... 37

Intercom/Locator

Intercom 39

Handset locator 39

Transferring calls, conference calls . 40

Useful Information

Belt clip 42

Wall mounting.... 42

Error messages 44

Troubleshooting 45

FCC and other information ..... 50

Customer services 60

Warranty (For United States and Puerto

Rico) 61

Index

Index. 63

Introduction

Model composition

■ KX-TG6431 series

■ KX-TG6441 series
● Model shown is KX-TG6432.

● Model shown is KX-TG6442.

Series Model No.		Base unit Handset
		Part No. Part No. Quantity
KX-TG6431 series	KX-TG6431 KX-TG6431 KX-TGA641 1
	KX-TG6432 KX-TG6431 KX-TGA641 2
	KX-TG6433 KX-TG6431 KX-TGA641 3
	KX-TG6434 KX-TG6431 KX-TGA641 4
KX-TG6441 series	KX-TG6441 KX-TG6441 KX-TGA641 1
	KX-TG6442 KX-TG6441 KX-TGA641 2
	KX-TG6443 KX-TG6441 KX-TGA641 3
	KX-TG6444 KX-TG6441 KX-TGA641 4
	KX-TG6445 KX-TG6441 KX-TGA641 5

Feature differences

Series	Intercom		Making or answering calls with base unit
	Between base unit and handset	Between handsets
KX-TG6431 series - ●		*1	-
KX-TG6441 series ●	●	*1	●

*1 KX-TG6431/KX-TG6441: Intercom calls can be made between the handsets by purchasing and registering one or more optional handsets (page 5).

No.	Accessory item/ Order number	Quantity
		KX-TG 6431/ KX-TG 6441	KX-TG 6432/ KX-TG 6442	KX-TG 6433/ KX-TG 6443	KX-TG 6434/ KX-TG 6444	KX-TG 6445
①AC	adaptor/ PQLV219Z	1	2	3	4	5
②Telephone line cord/ PQJA10075Z		1	1	1	1	1
③Wall mounting adaptor*1		1	1	1	1	1
④Rechargeable batteries/ HHR-4DPA (Part No. HHR-65AAABU or N4DHYYY00002)		2	4	6	8	1
⑤Handset cover *2, *5		1	2	3	4	5
⑥Belt clip *3		1	2	3	4	5
⑦Charger *4		-	1	2	3	4

Introduction

Accessory information

Supplied accessories

No.	Accessory item/Order number	Quantity
		KX-TG6431/KX-TG6441	KX-TG6432/KX-TG6442	KX-TG6433/KX-TG6443	KX-TG6434/KX-TG6444	KX-TG6445
1AC	adaptor/PQLV219Z	1	2	3	4	5
2	Telephone line cord/PQJA10075Z	1	1	1	1	1
3	Wall mounting adaptor*1	1	1	1	1	1
4	Rechargeable batteries/HHR-4DPA(Part No.HHR-65AAABU orN4DHYYY00002)	2	4	6	8	1
5	Handset cover *2, *5	1	2	3	4	5
6	Belt clip *3	1	2	3	4	5
7	Charger *4	-	1	2	3	4

*1 PNKL1010Z1: Black metallic
*2 PNYNTGA641TR: Black metallic
*3 PNKE1029Z1: Black metallic
*4 PNWETG6432T: Black metallic PNWETG6432M: Metallic gray
*5 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.

Introduction

Additional/replacement accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information (page 60).

Accessory item Order number
Rechargeable batteries	HHR-4DPA^*1 ●To order, please call 1-800-332-5368 or visit http://www.panasonic.com/batterystore
	Battery requirement:–Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) type battery–2 AAA (R03) batteries for every handset
Headset KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA92, KX-TCA93, KX-TCA94
T-adaptor KX-J66
Battery back-up power supply	KX-TCA230

*1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries.

Expanding your phone system

You can expand your phone system by registering optional handsets (6 max.) to a single base unit.

- Optional handsets may be a different color from that of the supplied handsets.

Optional handset feature overview

Feature KX-TGA641 KX-TGA740
Handset
Display size 1.8 inches 2.1 inches
Control type Navigator key (Up/down) Joystick (Up/down/left/right)
Display mode*1	- ●
Message list*2	- ●

*1 This feature allows you to select how the display shows:
– multiple items at a time
- 1 item at a time in large characters
*2 The unit displays a list of all recorded messages and allows you to select the item to play back.

Important Information

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

• Use only the power source marked on the product.
• Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
• Completely insert the AC adaptor/power plug into the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause electric shock and/or excessive heat resulting in a fire.
• Regularly remove any dust, etc. from the AC adaptor/power plug by pulling it from the power outlet, then wiping with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust may cause an insulation defect from moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.
  ● Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262).
  ● Unplug from power outlets and never touch the inside of the product if its casing has been broken open.
• Never touch the plug with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists.

Installation

• To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.
• Do not place or use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to malfunction resulting in an accident.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy objects.

Operating safeguards

● Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
- Do not disassemble the product.
- Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or allow it to become wet at all. This may cause a fire. If the telephone line cord plug becomes wet, immediately pull it from the telephone wall jack, and do not use.

Medical

• Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product operates in the frequency range of 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz, and the RF transmission power is 115 mW (max..))
• Do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

CAUTION

Installation and relocation

• Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.
• Never install telephone line jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible.
• This product is unable to make calls when:
• the handset batteries need recharging or have failed.
• there is a power failure.

Important Information

Battery

• We recommend using the batteries noted on page 5. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if swallowed.
• Exercise care when handling the batteries. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteries and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns.
• Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only, in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
• Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) to charge the batteries. Do not tamper with the base unit (or charger). Failure to follow these instructions may cause the batteries to swell or explode.

Attention:

A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837) for information on how to recycle this battery.

Important safety instructions

When using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,

kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

1. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
2. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
3. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For best performance

Base unit location/avoiding noise

The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other.

• For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place your base unit:
• at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment.
  – away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or other phones.
• facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid putting the base unit on a bay window or near a window.)
• Coverage and voice quality depends on the local environmental conditions.
• If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move the base unit to another location for better reception.

Environment

• Keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
  ● The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
  ● The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.

Important Information

• When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the power outlet.
• The product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0^ (32°F) or greater than 40^ (104°F). Damp basements should also be avoided.
  ● The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
• Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances.

Routine care

●Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth.
- Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.

Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return

- This product can store your private/confidential information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that you erase information such as phonebook or caller list entries from the memory before you dispose of, transfer, or return the product.

Specifications

Standard:

DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications 6.0)

■Frequency range:

1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz

■RF transmission power: 115 mW (max.)

■Power source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

■Power consumption:

Base unit:

Standby: Approx. 1.1 W

Maximum: Approx. 4.4 W

Charger:

Standby: Approx. 0.1 W

Maximum: Approx. 2.6 W

■Operating conditions: 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F), 20 % – 80 % relative air humidity (dry)

Note:

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  ● The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.

Other information

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Notice

• This product is designed for use in the United States of America. Sale or use of this product in other countries may violate local laws.
• Cet appareil est conçu pour être utilisé aux États-Unis d'Amérique. La vente ou l'emploi de cet appareil dans certains autres pays peut constituer une infraction à la législation locale.
• Este producto está diseñado para usarse en los Estados Unidos de América.
  La venta o el empleo de este producto en ciertos países puede constituir violación de la legislación local.
• 本產品專為美國使用而設。若在其他國家銷售或使用，可能會違反當地法例。
• この製品は、日本国外での使用を目的として設計されており、日本国内での使用は法律違反となります。従って、当社では日本国内においては原則として修理などのサービスは致しかねます。

ENERGY STAR

As an ENERGY STAR® Participant, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Getting Started

Setting up

Connections

- Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV219.

■Base unit

Correct Wrong

*For DSL/ADSL service users

■Charger

Battery installation

• USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
• Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries.
• Confirm correct polarities (, ) .

Illustration of hands holding a handheld device with a scroll wheel (no text or symbols visible)

Battery charge

Charge for about 7 hours.

- When the batteries are fully charged, the charge indicator goes off.

Getting Started

Note when setting up

Note for connections

• The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
• The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected.

During a power failure

The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a corded-type telephone (without AC adaptor) to the same telephone line or to the same telephone line jack using a Panasonic T-adaptor (page 5).

Emergency power can be supplied to the unit by connecting a Panasonic battery back-up power supply noted on page 5.

Note for battery installation

• Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. For replacement, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 5, 7.
• Wipe the battery ends (⊕, ⊖) with a dry cloth.
• Avoid touching the battery ends (⊕, ⊖) or the unit contacts.

Note for battery charge

• It is normal for the handset to feel warm during charging.
• Clean the charge contacts of the handset, base unit, and charger with a soft and dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is exposed to grease, dust, or high humidity.

Battery level

Icon Battery level

High

Medium

Low

Needs charging.

Empty

Note:

●The batteries need to be charged if:
– the handset alerts you with a voice announcement (talking battery alert) after you finish talking or listening to a message.
– the handset beeps while you are engaged in a call or operating the answering system remotely.

Panasonic Ni-MH battery

performance (supplied batteries)

Operation Operating time
In continuous use	5 hours max.*1
Not in use (standby)	11 days max.

*1 When the clarity booster feature is turned on (page 17): 3 hours max.

Note:

• Actual battery performance depends on a combination of how often the handset is in use and how often it is not in use (standby).
• Even after the handset is fully charged, the handset can be left on the base unit or charger without any ill effect on the batteries.
  ● 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.

Getting Started

Controls

Handset (KX-TGA641)

①Charge indicator
Ringer indicator
Message indicator
②Speaker
③[\~] (TALK)
④[◀] (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)
⑤Headset jack
⑥Dial keypad (【*】: TONE)
⑦Receiver
⑧Display
⑨[OFF]
⑩ [FLASH] [CALL WAIT]
⑪Microphone

⑫Charge contacts

■Control type

Ⓐ 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.

⑧ Navigator key/ △ (Volume) key By pressing this key ([▲] or [▼]) repeatedly, you can:

- scroll through (up or down) various lists or items

- adjust the receiver or speaker volume (up or down) while talking

– move the cursor (left or right) to edit number or name

Base unit

■KX-TG6431 series (page 3)

①Charge contacts

②Speaker

③[ERASE]

④[■] (STOP)

⑤ [▲]/[▼] (VOL.: Volume up/down) [◀◀]/[▶▶▶] (Repeat/Skip)

⑥[▶] (Play)

Message indicator

⑦[LOCATOR]

⑧[ANSWER ON]

ANSWER ON indicator

Getting Started

■KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

Display

Handset display items

Item Meaning
Y	Within range of a base unit
Y	Out of range of a base unit
INUSE	The line is in use.●When flashing:– The call is put on hold.– The answering system is answering a call.●When flashing rapidly:An incoming call is now being received.
	Speaker is on. (page 14)
	Ringer volume is off.(page 23)
	Silent mode is on. (page 25)
BOOST	Clarity booster is on.(page 17)
	Alarm is on. (page 25)
	Handset number
	Battery level
	Blocked call (page 26)

①[■] (STOP)

②[ERASE]

③Charge contacts

④Dial keypad (【*】: TONE)

⑤Speaker

⑥ [▲]/[▼] (VOL.: Volume up/down) [◀◀]/[▶▶▶] (Repeat/Skip)

⑦[▶] (Play)

Message indicator

⑧MIC (Microphone)

⑨ [LOCATOR] [INTERCOM]

⑩[ANSWER ON]

ANSWER ON indicator

⑪ [REDIAL] [PAUSE]

⑫[HOLD]

⑬[SP-PHONE] (Speakerphone) SP-PHONE indicator

⑭ [FLASH] [CALL WAIT]

15[MUTE]

⑯[CONF] (Conference)

⑰[MEMO]

Getting Started

Initial settings

Symbol meaning:

Example: [▼]/[▲]: "Off"

Press [▼] or [▲] to select the words in quotations.

Display language

You can select either "English" or "Español" as the display language. The default setting is "English".

1 [MENU] → [#][1][1][0]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired setting.
3 Press the middle soft key to save. → [OFF]

Voice guidance language

You can select either "English" or "Español" as the voice guidance language of the answering system. This setting also determines the voice announcement language of the talking alarm clock and talking battery alert. The default setting is "English".

1 [MENU] → [#][1][1][2]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired setting.
3 [SAVE] → [OFF]

Dialing mode

If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. The default setting is "Tone".

"Tone": For tone dial service.

"Pulse": For rotary/pulse dial service.

1 [MENU] → [☐][1][2][0]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired setting.
3 [SAVE] → [OFF]

Date and time

1 [MENU] → [#][1][0][1]
2 Enter the current month, date, and year by selecting 2 digits for each. Example: July 15, 2009 [0][7] [1][5] [0][9]

3 [OK]

4 Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits for each. Example: 9:30 [0][9] [3][0]
5 [AM/PM]: Select "AM" or "PM".
6 [SAVE] → [OFF]

Note:

• When English is selected as the display language, 12-hour clock format is used. When Spanish is selected, 24-hour clock format is used.
• To correct a digit, press [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to the digit, then make the correction.
• The date and time may be incorrect after a power failure. In this case, set the date and time again.

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls

Using the handset

1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number.
• To correct a digit, press [CLEAR].

2 Press [→] or [CALL].

3 When you finish talking, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or charger.

Using the speakerphone

1 Dial the phone number and press 【】.
- Speak alternately with the other party.

2 When you finish talking, press [OFF].

Note:

• For best performance, use the speakerphone in a quiet environment.

- To switch back to the receiver, press [\~].

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume

Press [▲] or [▼] repeatedly while talking.

Making a call using the redial list

The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list (each 48 digits max.).

1 [REDIAL]

2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired phone number.

3 [\~]

Erasing a number in the redial list

1 [REDIAL]

2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired phone number. → [ERASE]

3 [▼]/[▲]: "Yes" → [SELECT]

4 [OFF]

Pause (for PBX/long distance service users)

A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service. When storing a calling card access number and/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is also needed (page 19).

Example: If you need to dial the line access number "9" when making outside calls with a PBX:

1 [9] → [PAUSE]

2 Dial the phone number. → [→]

Note:

- A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time [PAUSE] is pressed. Repeat as needed to create longer pauses.

Using the base unit

Available for:

KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

1 [SP-PHONE]

2 Dial the phone number.

3 When the other party answers, speak into the MIC.

- Speak alternately with the other party.

4 When you finish talking, press [SP-PHONE].

Note:

- Use the speakerphone in a quiet environment.

Making/Answering Calls

●While on a call, you can switch from the base unit to the handset:
- Press [◀] on the handset, then press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit.
- If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it.

Adjusting the speaker volume

Press [▲] or [▼] repeatedly while talking.

Redialing the last number dialed [SP-PHONE] → [REDIAL]

Answering calls

Using the handset

When a call is being received, the ringer indicator flashes rapidly.

1 Lift the handset and press [→] or [←] when the unit rings.

- You can also answer the call by pressing any dial key from [0] to [9], [*], or [++]. (Any key answer feature)

2 When you finish talking, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or charger.

Auto talk

You can answer calls simply by lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press [\~]. To turn this feature on, see page 22.

Adjusting the handset ringer volume

Press [▲] or [▼] repeatedly to select the desired volume while the handset is ringing for an incoming call.

Note:

- You can also program the handset ringer volume beforehand (page 23).

Temporary handset ringer off

While the handset is ringing for a call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing [∅].

Adjusting the base unit ringer volume

Press [▲] or [▼] repeatedly to select the desired volume.

- To turn the ringer off, press and hold [▼] until the unit beeps 2 times.

Note:

- When the ringer volume is set to off, the base unit rings at the low level for intercom calls. (KX-TG6441 series: page 3)

Using the base unit

Available for:

KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

When a call is being received, the SP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly.

1 Press [SP-PHONE] when the unit rings.
2 Speak into the MIC.
3 When you finish talking, press [SP-PHONE].

Making/Answering Calls

Useful features during a call

Hold

This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.

Handset

1 Press [HOLD], then press [OFF] during an outside call.
2 To release hold, press [\~].

- Another handset user can take the call by pressing [→].

- The base unit user can take the call by pressing [SP-PHONE]. (KX-TG6441 series: page 3)

Base unit

Available for: KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

1 Press [HOLD] during an outside call.
2 To release hold, press [SP-PHONE].

- A handset user can take the call by pressing [\~].

Note for handset and base unit:

• If a call is kept on hold for more than 9 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound and the ringer indicator on the handset flashes rapidly. After 1 additional minute on hold, the call is disconnected.
• If another phone is connected to the same line (page 10), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.
  ●While an outside call is on hold, the SP-PHONE indicator on the base unit flashes. (KX-TG6441 series: page 3)

Mute

While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.

Handset

1 Press [MUTE] during an outside call.
• [MUTE] flashes.
2 To return to the conversation, press [MUTE] again.

Note:

- [MUTE] is a soft key visible on the handset display during a call.

Base unit

Available for: KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

1 Press [MUTE] during an outside call.
●The SP-PHONE indicator on the base unit flashes.
2 To return to the conversation, press [MUTE] again.

Flash

[FLASH] allows you to use the special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services.

Note:

- To change the flash time, see page 23.

Making/Answering Calls

For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users

To use call waiting, you must first subscribe to the call waiting service of your service provider/telephone company.

This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. If you receive a call while on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone.

If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd caller's information is displayed after you hear the call waiting tone on the handset.

1 Press [CALL WAIT] to answer the 2nd call.

2 To switch between calls, press [CALL WAIT].

Note:

- Please contact your service provider/telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area.

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.).

Press 【✗】(TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.

Handset clarity booster

This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is used in an area where there may be interference. During an outside call, this feature is turned on automatically when necessary.

• When this feature is turned on, BOOST is displayed.
  ●While this feature is turned on, the battery operating time is shortened (page 10).

Call share

This feature allows you to join an existing outside call.

Handset

To join the conversation, press [\~] when the other handset is on an outside call.

Base unit

Available for:

KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

To join the conversation, press [SP-PHONE] when the handset is on an outside call.

Note for handset and base unit:

- A maximum of 4 parties (including 1 outside party) can join a conversation using 3 extensions.

Shared Phonebook

Shared phonebook

The shared phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. Any handset registered to the base unit can use the shared phonebook. You can add 50 names and phone numbers to the shared phonebook.

Important:

• Only 1 person can access the shared phonebook at a time.
• Caller ID subscribers can use ringer ID features (page 29).

Adding entries

1 [book]
2 [ADD]
3 Enter the party's name (16 characters max.). → [OK]
4 Enter the phone number (32 digits max.). → [OK]

- If you do not need to assign the ringer ID, go to step 7.

5 [▼]/[▲]: "Set Ringer ID" → [SELECT]

6 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired setting (page 29). → [OK]

7 [SAVE]

- To add other entries, repeat from step 2.

8 [OFF]

Note:

• If you select "No Ringer ID" (default), the handset uses the ringer tone you selected on page 23 when a call is received from that caller.
• When you assign the ringer ID to an entry in the shared phonebook using one handset, it is applied for all handsets.

Character table for entering names

Key Character
[1]&	' ( ) , - . / 1
[2]a	b c A B C 2
[3]d	e f D E F 3
[4]g	h i G H I 4
[5]j	k l J K L 5
[6]	m n o M N O 6
[7]	p q r s P Q R S 7
[8]	t u v T U V 8
[9]w	x y z W X Y Z 9
[0]Space 0
[*]	*
[‡]	#
[▼]	To move the cursor to the right
[▲]	To move the cursor to the left

- To enter another character that is located on the same dial key, first press [▼] to move the cursor to the next space.

Correcting a mistake

Press [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to the character or number you want to erase, then press [CLEAR]. Enter the appropriate character or number.
- Press and hold [CLEAR] to erase all characters or numbers.

Finding and calling a phonebook entry

Scrolling through all entries

1 [ ]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired entry.
3 [\~]

Shared Phonebook

Searching by first character (alphabetically)

1 [book] → [SEARCH]

2 Press the dial key ([0] - [9], [★], or [#]) which contains the character you are searching for (page 18).

- Press the same dial key repeatedly to display the first entry corresponding to each character located on that dial key.

- If there is no entry corresponding to the character you selected, the next entry is displayed.

3 [▼]/[▲]: Scroll through the phonebook if necessary.

4 [\~]

Editing entries

1 Find the desired entry (page 18). → [EDIT]

2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the information you want to edit.

■To change the name or phone number:

[▼]/[▲]: Select the name or phone number. → [SELECT] → Edit the information (page 18). → [OK]

■To change the ringer ID:

[▼]/[▲]: Select the current ringer ID. → [SELECT] → Select the desired setting. → [OK]

- To turn the ringer ID off, select "No Ringer ID".

3 [SAVE] → [OFF]

Erasing entries

1 Find the desired entry (page 18).

2 [ERASE]

3 [▼]/[▲]: "Yes" → [SELECT] → [OFF]

Chain dial

This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the phonebook, without having to dial manually.

1 During an outside call, press [☐].

2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired entry.

3 Press [CALL] to dial the number.

Note:

- When storing a calling card access number and your PIN in the phonebook as one phonebook entry, press [PAUSE] to add pauses after the number and PIN as necessary (page 14).

- If you have rotary/pulse service, you need to press 【★】(TONE) before pressing 【♡】in step 1 to change the dialing mode temporarily to tone.

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 20)

– using the direct commands (page 22)

- Direct command is the main method used in these operating instructions.

Programming by scrolling through the display menus

1 [MENU]

2 Press [▼] or [▲] to select the desired main menu. → [SELECT]

3 Press [▼] or [▲] to select the desired item in sub-menu 1. → [SELECT]

- In some cases, you may need to select from sub-menu 2. → [SELECT]

4 Press [▼] or [▲] to select the desired setting. → [SAVE]

- This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.

- To exit the operation, press [OFF].

Note:

- See page 22 for the default settings.

Main menu	Sub-menu 1	Sub-menu 2	Page
Caller list→)	-	-	29
Answering deviceoo	Play new msg. -	3	3
	Play all msg. -	3	3
	Erase all msg.*1	-	33
	Greeting Record g	^*1 greeting	32
		Check greeting 32
		Pre-recorded*1	32
	Settings Ring count	*1	35
		Recording time*1	36
		Remote code*1	34
	Answer on*1	-	31
	Answer off*1	-	31
V.M.access	-	-	38
Intercom•))	-	-	39

Programming

Main menu	Sub-menu 1	Sub-menu 2	Page
Initial setting ≈≈	Ringer setting Ri	nger volume -
		Ringer tone -
		Silent mode-On / Off-Start / End	25
	Set date / time D	ate and time *1	13
		Alarm 25
		Time adjust*1	-
	Talking CallerID	Handset 28
		Base unit*1
	Voice Mail Store	V.M. no. *1	37
		VM tone detect*1	37
	Call block*1	-	26
	Message alert -	3	6
	Display setting I	CD contrast -
	Key tone -	-
	Auto talk -	1 5
	Caller ID edit*1	-	29
	Set tel line Set	dial mode *1	13
		Set flash time*1	16
		Set line mode*1	-
	Registration Regi	ster handset 27
		Deregistration	27
	Change language D	display 13
		Voice prompt*1	13
Customer support ≈≈	-	-	-

*1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset.

Programming

Programming using the direct commands

1 [MENU] → [#]

2 Enter the desired feature code.

3 Enter the desired setting code. → [SAVE]

- This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.

• To exit the operation, press [OFF].

Note:

- In the following table, < > indicates the default settings.

Feature Feature	code	Setting code System	setting*1	Page
Alarm	[7][2][0]	[1]: Once [2]: Daily [0]:	-	25
Answer off	[3][2][8]	-	●	31
Answer on	[3][2][7]	-	●	31
Auto talk ^2	[2][0][0]	[1]: On [0]:	-	15
Block w/o num. (Block calls without phone number)	[2][4][0]	[1]: On [0]:	●	27
Call block	[2][1][7]	-	●	26
Caller ID edit (Caller ID number auto edit)	[2][1][4]	[1]: [0]: Off	●	29
Caller list	[2][1][3]	-	-	29
Check greeting	[3][0][3]	-	-	32
Customer support ^3	[6][8][0]	-	-	-
Date and time	[1][0][1]	-	●	13
Deregistration	[1][3][1]	-	-	27
Display (Change language)	[1][1][0]	[1]: [2]: Español	-	13
Erase all msg. (msg.: messages)	[3][2][5]	-	●	33
Intercom	[2][7][4]	-	-	39
Key tone ^4	[1][6][5]	[1]: [0]: Off	-	-
LCD contrast (Display contrast)	[1][4][5]	[1]-[6]: Level 1-6 <3>	-	-
Message alert	[3][4][0]	[1]: [0]: Off	-	36
Play all msg. (msg.: messages)	[3][2][4]	-	-	33

Programming

Feature	Feature code	Setting code	System setting*1	Page
Play new msg. (msg.: messages)	[3][2][3]	-	-	33
Pre-recorded (Reset to pre-recorded greeting)	[3][0][4]	-	●	32
Record greeting	[3][0][2]	-	●	32
Recording time	[3][0][5]	[1]: 1min [2]: 2min [3]: <3min> [0]: Greeting only	●36
Register handset	[1][3][0]	-	-	27
Remote code	[3][0][6]	<111>	●	34
Ring count	[2][1][1]	[2]-[7]: 2-7 rings <4> [0]: Toll saver	●35
Ringer tone*5, *6 (Handset)	[1][6][1]	[1]-[3]: Tone <1>-3 [4]-[7]: Melody 1-4	-	-
Ringer volume*7 (Handset)	[1][6][0]	[1]: Low [2]: Medium [3]: [0]: Off	-	-
Set dial mode	[1][2][0]	[1]: Pulse [2]:	●	13
Set flash time*8	[1][2][1]	[0]: 900ms [1]: <700ms> [2]: 600ms [3]: 400ms [4]: 300ms [5]: 250ms [★]: 200ms [Π]: 160ms [6]: 110ms [7]: 100ms [8]: 90ms [9]: 80ms	●16
Set line mode*9	[1][2][2]	[1]: A [2]:	●	-
Silent mode (On/Off)	[2][3][8]	[1]: On [0]:	-	25
Silent mode (Start/End)	[2][3][7]	<11:00 PM/06:00 AM>	-	25
Store V.M. no. (V.M.: Voice mail)	[3][3][1]	-	●	37
Talking CallerID (Handset)	[1][6][2]	[1]: [0]: Off	-	28
Talking CallerID (Base unit)	[*][1][6] [2]	[1]: On [0]:	●	28

Programming

Feature Feature	code	Setting code System	setting*1	Page
Time adjust*10(Caller ID subscribers only)	[2][2][6]	[1]:[0]: Manual	●-
V.M.access(V.M.: Voice mail)	[3][3][0]	-	-	38
VM tone detect(VM: Voice mail)	[3][3][2]	[1]:[0]: Off	●	37
Voice prompt(Change language)	[1][1][2]	[1]:[2]: Español	●13

*1 If "System setting" column is checked, you do not need to program the same item using another handset.
*2 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.
*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 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.
*5 If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service (such as IDENTA-RING), select a tone (tone 1 to 3). If you select a melody, you cannot distinguish lines by their ringers.
*6 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. You may either hear a dial tone or no one on the line when you answer the call.
*7 When the ringer volume is turned off, is displayed and the handset does not ring for outside calls. However even when the ringer volume is set to off, the handset rings at the low level for alarm (page 25), intercom calls, and paging (page 39).
*8 The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Contact your PBX supplier if necessary. The setting should stay at "700ms" unless pressing [FLASH] fails to pick up the waiting call.
*9 Generally, the line mode setting should not be adjusted. If INUSE is not displayed when another phone connected to the same line is in use, you need to change the line mode to "A".
*10This feature allows the unit to automatically adjust the date and time setting when caller information is received. To use this feature, set the date and time first.

Programming

Special programming

Silent mode

Silent 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. Silent mode can be set for each handset.

Important:

• Set the date and time beforehand (page 13).
• We recommend turning the base unit ringer off (page 15) and call screening off (page 31) in addition to turning the silent mode on.
• If you have set the alarm, the alarm sounds even if the silent mode is turned on.

Turning silent mode on/off

1 [MENU] → [#][2][3][8]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select "On" or "Off", → [SAVE]

- If you select "off", press [OFF] to exit.

3 Enter the desired hour and minute you wish to start this feature.
4 [AM/PM]: Select "AM" or "PM". → [OK]
5 Enter the desired hour and minute you wish to end this feature.
6 [AM/PM]: Select "AM" or "PM".
7 [SAVE] → [OFF]

- When the silent mode is set, Z_z is displayed.

Note:

- To correct a digit, press [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to the digit, then make the correction.

Changing the start and end time

1 [MENU] → [#][2][3][7]
2 Continue from step 3, "Turning silent mode on/off", page 25.

Alarm

You can set one of 2 different alarm options (once or daily) at a time for each handset. An alarm sounds at the set time for 1 minute. The following alarm sounds are available:

• "Tone/Melody": You can choose an alarm sound from 3 tones and 4 melodies.

• "Voice": You can choose one of the 7 pre-recorded announcements:

• "Good morning"

• "It's time for dinner"
• "It's time for lunch"
• "It's time for the game"
• "It's time for your meeting"
• "It's time to pick up the children"
• "Happy birthday"

The unit makes the selected announcement at the set time (talking alarm clock).

Important:

- Set the date and time beforehand (page 13).

1 [MENU] → [#][7][2][0]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired alarm option. → [SELECT]

Off Turns alarm off. Go to step 6.

Once An alarm sounds once at the set time. Enter the desired month, date, and year. → [OK]

Daily An alarm sounds daily at the set time.

3 Set the desired time. → [OK]

Programming

4 [▼]/[▲]: Select "Tone/Melody" or "Voice". → [SELECT]

5 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired item. → [SAVE]

- If you set a tone or melody, we recommend selecting a different one for outside calls.

6 [OFF]

- When the alarm is set, Ⓑ is displayed.

Note:

• To stop the alarm, press any dial key or place the handset on the base unit or charger.
• When the handset is in use, the alarm will not sound until the handset is in standby mode.
• If the talking alarm clock is set at the same time for two or more handsets, the first handset makes the announcement, while the other handsets only sound the tone.

- If the other unit is in use at the set time, the handsets sound the tone instead of the selected announcement.

- If you select "Once", the setting changes to "Off" after the alarm sounds.

Call block (Caller ID subscribers only)

This feature allows the unit to reject calls when:

• the unit receives a call from a phone number stored in the call block list as unwanted ("Storing unwanted callers", page 26).
• the unit receives a call without phone number ("Block calls without phone number", page 27).

When a call is received, the unit rings for a short time while the caller is being

identified. If the unit recognizes the call as unwanted, "Caller blocked" is displayed and the unit sends out a busy tone to the caller, and then disconnects the call.

Important:

- When the unit receives a call from a number that is stored in the call block list or a call without a recognized phone number, the call is logged in the caller list (page 29) with ✗ after the call is disconnected.

Storing unwanted callers

You can store up to 30 phone numbers in the call block list by using the caller list or by entering the numbers directly.

Important:

- You must store the phone number with an area code (10 digits) in the call block list.

■From the caller list:

1 [MENU] → [☐][2][1][3]

2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the entry to be blocked.

- To edit the number, press [EDIT] repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the 10-digit format.

3 [SAVE]

4 [▼]/[▲]: "Call block" → [SELECT]

5 [▼]/[▲]: "Yes" → [SELECT] → [OFF]

■By entering phone numbers:

1 [MENU] → [#][2][1][7] → [ADD]

2 Enter the phone number (32 digits max.).

• To erase a digit, press [CLEAR].

3 [SAVE] → [OFF]

Programming

Block calls without phone number You can reject a call without phone number including "Out of area", "Private caller", or "Long distance".

1 [MENU] → [☐][2][4][0]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired setting. → [SAVE] → [OFF]

Viewing/editing/erasing call block numbers

1 [MENU] → [☐][2][1][7]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired entry. • To exit, press [OFF].
3 Proceed with the desired operation.

$$ \begin{array}{l}\text {■Editing a number:}\\text {[ E D I T ]} \rightarrow \text {Edit the phone}\\text {number.} \rightarrow \text {[ S A V E ]} \rightarrow \text {[ O F F ]}\end{array} $$

$$ \begin{array}{l}\text {■Erasing a number:}\\text {[ E R A S E ]} \rightarrow [ \nabla ] / [ \triangle ]: \text {"Yes"}\\rightarrow [ \text {SELECT} ] \rightarrow [ \text {OFF} ]\end{array} $$

Note:

• When editing, press the desired dial key to add, [CLEAR] to erase.
• When viewing, [w/o NUM] appears if the block calls without phone number feature is turned on. To turn the feature off: [w/o NUM] → [▼] → [SAVE] → [OFF]

Registering a unit

Operating additional units

Additional handsets

Up to 6 handsets can be registered to the base unit.

Important:

- See page 5 for information on the available model.

Registering a handset to a base unit

The supplied handset and base unit are pre-registered. If for some reason the handset is not registered to the base unit, re-register the handset.

1 Handset:

$$ [ \text { MENU } ] \rightarrow [ \text { 口 } ] [ 1 ] [ 3 ] [ 0 ] $$

2 Base unit:

Press and hold [LOCATOR] for about 4 seconds until the registration tone sounds.

• If all registered handsets start ringing, press the same button to stop. Then repeat this step.
  ●The next step must be completed within 90 seconds.

3 Handset:

Press [OK], then wait until a long beep sounds.

4 [OFF]

Note:

• While registering, "Base regtr'ing" (Base registering) is displayed on all registered handsets.
• When you purchase an additional handset, refer to the additional handset's installation manual for registration.

Deregistering a handset

A handset can cancel its own registration (or the registration of another handset) that is stored to the base unit. This allows the handset to end its wireless connection with the system.

1 [MENU] → [#][1][3][1]
2 [3][3][5] → [OK]
3 Select the handset you want to cancel by pressing the desired handset number.
4 [▼]/[▲]: "Yes" → [SELECT]

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service

Important:

- 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.

Caller ID features

When an outside call is being received, the caller's name and phone number are displayed.

Caller information for the last 50 callers is logged in the caller list from the most recent call to the oldest.

- If the unit cannot receive caller information, the following is displayed:

- "Out of area": The caller dials from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service.

- "Private caller": The caller requests not to send caller information.

- "Long distance": The caller makes a long distance call.

- If the unit is connected to a PBX system, caller information may not be properly received. Contact your PBX supplier.

Missed calls

If a call is not answered, the unit treats it as a missed call. The display shows

"Missed call". This lets you know if you should view the caller list to see who called while you were away.

Phonebook name display

When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is displayed and logged in the caller list.

Talking Caller ID

This feature lets you know who is calling without looking at the display.

To use this feature, you must:

– subscribe to a Caller ID service of your service provider/telephone company.

- turn this feature on (page 23).

When caller information is received, the handsets and base unit announce the caller's name or phone number received from your service provider/telephone company following every ring.

The unit announces in English only.

- Name pronunciation may vary. This feature may not pronounce all names correctly.

- Caller ID service has a limit of how many characters can be displayed. If the caller's name is too long, the handset may not be able to display or announce the entire name.

●The announcement is heard at the same level as the ringer volume (page 15, 23).

- If you turn on the answering system and set the number of rings "2" (page 35), the unit does not announce the caller information. If "Toll saver" is selected and there is a new message, the unit does not announce the caller information.

- When you receive a call while on the phone, the 2nd caller's name is not announced even if you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services.

Phonebook name announcement

When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is announced.

Caller ID Service

Ringer ID

This feature can help you identify who is calling by using different ringers for different callers stored in the phonebook (page 18). You can assign a different ringer to each phonebook entry. When a call is received from a caller stored in the phonebook, the assigned ringer rings after the caller information is displayed.

Caller list

Important:

• Only 1 person can access the caller list at a time.
• Make sure the unit's date and time setting is correct (page 13).

Viewing the caller list and calling back

1 [MENU] → [#][2][1][3]
2 Press [▼] to search from the most recent call, or [▲] to search from the oldest call.
3 To call back, press [→]. To exit, press [OFF].

Note:

- If the entry has already been viewed or answered, "√" is displayed, even if it was viewed or answered using another handset.

Editing a caller's phone number before calling back

You can edit a phone number in the caller list by removing its area code and/or the long distance code "1".

1 [MENU] → [#][2][1][3]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired entry.

3 Press [EDIT] repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format.

①Local phone number Example:

321-5555

②Area code – Local phone number Example:

555-321-5555

③1 – Area code – Local phone number Example:

1-555-321-5555

4 [\~]

Caller ID number auto edit feature

Once you call back an edited number, the unit remembers the Area Code and Format of the Edited Number. Next time when someone calls from the same Area Code, caller information is customized by the unit as follows:

- When the call is being received, the Caller ID number is displayed in the same Format as the Edited Number. - After the call is ended, the phone number of the caller, when reviewed from the Caller list, is displayed in the same Format as the Edited Number.

For example, you can use this feature to set the unit to ignore the area code of callers in your area, so that you can call these local numbers using caller information without dialing the area code.

To activate this feature, you must edit an entry in the caller list, then call that number. After that, phone numbers from that caller's area code are edited automatically.

Caller ID Service

This feature can be turned on or off (page 22).

Note:

• Phone numbers from the 4 most recently edited area codes are automatically edited.
• If you move to another area, you can turn this feature off to erase previously edited area codes. To use this feature again, turn it on and reprogram the area codes you want to edit once again.

Erasing selected caller information

1 [MENU] → [#][2][1][3]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired entry.
3 [ERASE] → [▼]/[▲]: "Yes" → [SELECT] → [OFF]

Erasing all caller information

1 [MENU] → [#][2][1][3]
2 [ERASE] → [▼]/[▲]: "Yes" → [SELECT]

Storing caller information to the phonebook

1 [MENU] → [#][2][1][3]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired entry. • To edit the number, press [EDIT] repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format.
3 [SAVE]
4 [▼]/[▲]: "Phonebook" → [SELECT]
5 Continue from step 2, "Editing entries", page 19.

Answering System

announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded.

Answering system

The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone.

You can also set the unit to play a greeting message but not to record caller messages by selecting

"Greeting only" as the recording time setting (page 36).

Important:

• Only 1 person can access the answering system (listen to messages, record a greeting message, etc.) at a time.
• When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been set correctly (page 13).

Memory capacity

The total recording capacity (including your greeting message) is about 18 minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can be recorded.

Note:

- If message memory becomes full:

• "Messages full" is shown on the handset display.
• The ANSWER ON indicator on the base unit flashes rapidly when the answering system is turned on.

- When the message memory becomes full:

• If you use the pre-recorded greeting message, the unit automatically switches to another pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to call again later.
• If you recorded your own greeting message, the same message is still

Turning the answering system on/off

Base unit

Press [ANSWER ON] to turn on/off the answering system.

Handset

■To turn on:

1 [MENU] → [☐][3][2][7] 2 [OFF]

■To turn off:

1 [MENU] → [☐][3][2][8] 2 [OFF]

Note for base unit and handset:

- When the answering system is turned on, the ANSWER ON indicator on the base unit lights up.

Call screening

While a caller is leaving a message, you can listen to the call through the base unit's speaker. To adjust the speaker volume, press [▲] or [▼] repeatedly. You can answer the call by pressing

【→】on the handset.

- The base unit user can answer the call by pressing [SP-PHONE]. (KX-TG6441 series: page 3)

Turning off the call screening feature

While screening a call, press and hold [▼] until the sound goes off.

Note:

- If you adjust the speaker volume while listening to messages or talking on the

Answering System

intercom, the speaker volume for call screening is turned on again.

Greeting message

When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played to callers.

You can use either:

• your own greeting message
• a pre-recorded greeting message

Recording your greeting message using the handset

1 [MENU] → [#][3][0][2]
2 [▼]/[▲]: "Yes" → [SELECT]
3 After a beep sounds, speak clearly (2 minutes max.).
4 Press [STOP] to stop recording.

5 [OFF]

Using a pre-recorded greeting message

The unit provides 2 pre-recorded greeting messages:

• If you erase or do not record your own greeting message, the unit plays a pre-recorded greeting asking callers to leave a message.
• If the message recording time (page 36) is set to "Greeting only", callers' messages are not recorded and the unit plays a different pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to call again.

Erasing your greeting message (Resetting to a pre-recorded greeting message)

If you want to use a pre-recorded greeting message once you record your

own greeting message, you need to erase your own greeting message.

1 [MENU] → [#][3][0][4]
2 [YES] → [OFF]

Playing back the greeting message

1 [MENU] → [#][3][0][3]
2 [OFF]

Listening to messages using the base unit

When new messages have been recorded, the message indicator on the base unit flashes.

Press [▶].

• If new messages have been recorded, the base unit plays back new messages.
• If there are no new messages, the base unit plays back all messages.

Operating the answering system during playback

Key Operation
[▲] or [▼]Adjust the speaker volume
[◄◄]Repeat message *1
[►►]Skip message
[■](STOP)	Pause message- To resume playback, press [►].- To stop playback completely, press 【■] (STOP) again.
[ERASE]Erase currently playing message

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*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is played.

Erasing all messages

Press [ERASE] 2 times while the unit is not in use.

Listening to messages using the handset

When new messages have been recorded:

• "New message" is displayed.
• The message indicator on the handset flashes slowly if the message alert feature is turned on (page 36).

1 [MENU] → [PLAY]

• If new messages have been recorded, the handset plays back new messages.
• If there are no new messages, the handset plays back all messages.

2 When finished, press [OFF].

Note:

- In step 1, you can also perform the desired operation.

■To listen to new messages: [MENU] → [#][3][2][3]

■To listen to all messages: [MENU] → [☐][3][2][4]

- To switch to the receiver, press [→].

Operating the answering system during playback

Key Operation

【▲】or【▼】Adjust thereceiver/speakervolume

Key Operation
[1]Repeat message	*1
[2]Skip message
[STOP]Stop playback
[ERASE]Erase currently playing message

*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is played.

Calling back (Caller ID subscribers only)

If caller information is received for the call, you can call the caller back while listening to a message.

1 Press [SELECT] during playback. • To edit the number before calling back, press [EDIT] repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format (page 29).

2 [\~]

Erasing all messages

1 [MENU] → [#][3][2][5]
2 [▼]/[▲] "Yes" → [SELECT] → [OFF]

Answering System

Voice memo

Available for:

KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

Recording a voice memo

You can use the base unit to leave a voice memo (voice message) for yourself or someone else (3 minutes max.). Voice memos can be played back later with the same operation used to play back answering system messages.

1 [MEMO]
2 After the unit beeps, speak clearly about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC.
3 To stop recording, press [■] (STOP).

Remote operation

Using a touch-tone phone, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages or change answering system settings. The unit's voice guidance prompts you to press certain dial keys to perform different operations.

Remote access code

A 3-digit remote access code must be entered when operating the answering system remotely. This code prevents unauthorized parties from listening to your messages remotely. The default setting is "111".

1 [MENU] → [☐][3][0][6]

2 Enter the desired 3-digit remote access code. → [SAVE] → [OFF]

Using the answering system remotely

1 Dial your phone number from a touch-tone phone.
2 After the greeting message starts, enter your remote access code.

●The unit plays back new messages.
●The voice guidance announcements are different depending on the voice guidance language setting (page 13).

3 Follow the voice guidance prompts as necessary or control the unit using remote commands (page 35).

4 When finished, hang up.

Note:

- You can also leave a message just as any outside caller can. After the greeting message starts, press [★] to skip the greeting message and record your message after the beep.

Voice guidance

When the English voice guidance is selected

During remote operation, the unit's voice guidance starts and prompts you to press [1] to perform a specific operation, or press [2] to listen to more available operations. Operations are presented by voice guidance in the following order:

• Play back all messages
• Play back new messages
• Record your message
• Erase all messages

Note:

- If you do not press any dial keys within 10 seconds after a voice guidance prompt, the unit disconnects your call.

Answering System

When the Spanish voice guidance is selected

To start the voice guidance, press [9]. The voice guidance announces the available remote commands (page 35). See the Spanish quick guide for details (page 52).

Note:

- If you do not press any dial keys within 15 seconds after a voice guidance prompt, the unit disconnects your call.

Remote commands

You can press dial keys to access certain answering system functions without waiting for the voice guidance to prompt you.

Key Operation

[1]Repeat message(during playback) ^1

[2]Skip message(during playback)

[4]Play new messages

[5]Play all messages

[9]Stop playback ^2 Start voice guidance ^3

[0]Turn answering system off

[*][4]Erase currently playing message

[*][5]Erase all messages

*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is played.
*2 For English voice guidance only: To resume operation, enter a remote command within 15 seconds, or the voice guidance starts.
*3 For Spanish voice guidance only

Turning on the answering system remotely

If the answering system is off, you can turn it on remotely.

1 Dial your phone number from a touch-tone phone.
2 Let the phone ring 15 times.
●A long beep is heard.
3 Enter your remote access code within 10 seconds after the long beep.
●The greeting message is played back.
- You can either hang up, or enter your remote access code again and begin remote operation (page 34).

Answering system settings

Number of rings before the unit answers a call

You can change the number of times the phone rings "Ring count" before the unit answers calls. You can select 2 to 7 rings, or "Toll saver".

The default setting is "4".

"Toll saver": The unit's answering system answers at the end of the 2nd ring when new messages have been recorded, or at the end of the 4th ring when there are no new messages. If you call your phone from outside to listen to new messages (page 34), you know that there are no new messages when the phone rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang up without being charged for the call.

1 [MENU] → [#][2][1][1]

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2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired setting. → [SAVE] → [OFF]

For voice mail service subscribers

If you subscribe to a flat-rate service package that includes Caller ID, call waiting, voice mail, and unlimited local/regional/long distance calls, please note the following:

• To use the voice mail service provided by your service provider/telephone company rather than the unit's answering system, turn off the answering system (page 31).
• To use this unit's answering system rather than the voice mail service provided by your service provider/telephone company, please contact your service provider/telephone company to deactivate your voice mail service.

If your service provider/telephone company cannot do this:

• Set this unit's "Ring count" setting so that this unit's answering system answers calls before the voice mail service of your service provider/telephone company does. It is necessary to check the number of rings required to activate the voice mail service provided by your service provider/telephone company before changing this setting.
• Change the number of rings of the voice mail service so that the answering system can answer the call first. To do so, contact your service provider/telephone company.

Caller's recording time

You can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller. You can also select "Greeting only"

which sets the unit to greet callers but not record messages. The default setting is "3min".

1 [MENU] → [☐][3][0][5]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired setting. → [SAVE] → [OFF]

Note:

• If you want to select "Greeting only", follow the steps above and press [0] in step 2.
• When you select "Greeting only":

- If you do not record your own message, the unit will play the pre-recorded greeting-only message asking callers to call again later.

- If you use your own message, record the greeting-only message asking callers to call again later (page 32).

Message alert

You can select whether or not the message indicator on the handset flashes slowly when new messages are recorded. The default setting is "On".

Important:

- If you stored the voice mail access number (page 37), the message indicator also flashes for newly recorded voice mail messages (page 38).

1 [MENU] → [#][3][4][0]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired setting. → [SAVE] → [OFF]

Note:

- While message alert is on, battery operating time is shortened (page 10).

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. Messages are recorded by your service provider/telephone company, not your telephone. Please contact your service provider/telephone company for details of this service.

Important:

• To use the voice mail service provided by your service provider/telephone company rather than the unit's answering system, turn off the answering system (page 31). For details, see page 36.
• You need to store the voice mail access number to activate the message alert feature (page 36) for voice mail service.

Storing the voice mail (VM) access number

In order to listen to your voice mail messages, you must dial your service provider/telephone company's voice mail access number. Once you have stored your voice mail access number, you can dial it automatically (page 38).

1 [MENU] → [#][3][3][1]
2 Enter your access number (32 digits max.). → [SAVE] → [OFF]

Note:

- When storing your voice mail access number and your mailbox password, press [PAUSE] to add pauses (page 14) between the access number and

the password as necessary. Contact your service provider/telephone company for the required pause time.

Example:

1-222-333-4444

PPPP 8888

VM access number

Pauses Password

To erase the voice mail access number

1 [MENU] → [#][3][3][1]
2 Press and hold [CLEAR] until all digits are erased. → [SAVE] → [OFF]

Voice mail (VM) tone detection

Your service provider/telephone company sends special signals (sometimes called "voice mail tones" or "stutter tones") to the unit to let you know you have new voice mail messages. If you hear a series of dial tones followed by a continuous dial tone after you press [→], you have new voice mail messages. Minutes after you hang up a call or after the phone stops ringing, your unit checks the phone line to see if new voice mail messages have been recorded.

Turn this feature off when:

• You do not subscribe to voice mail service.
• Your service provider/telephone company does not send voice mail tones.
• Your phone is connected to a PBX.

If you are not sure which setting is required, contact your service provider/telephone company.

Voice Mail Service

Turning VM tone detection on/off The default setting is "On".

1 [MENU] → [☐][3][3][2]
2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired setting. → [SAVE] → [OFF]

Listening to voice mail messages

The unit lets you know that you have new voice mail messages in the following ways:

• "New Voice Mail" is displayed on the handset if message indication service is available.
• The message indicator on the handset flashes slowly if message alert feature is turned on ("Message alert"; page 36).

1 Press [→], then press [VM] within 15 seconds.

OR

[MENU] → [#][3][3][0]

●The speakerphone turns on.

2 Follow the pre-recorded instructions.
3 When finished, press [OFF].

Note:

• If [VM] is not displayed, the voice mail access number has not been stored. Store the number (page 37).
• If the handset still indicates there are new messages even after you have listened to all new messages, turn it off by pressing and holding [OFF] until the handset beeps.
• If your voice mail service uses voice mail tones and a message is over 3 minutes long, the handset may not indicate new messages.
• If your voice mail service uses voice mail tones, the tones are heard from any phone connected to the same

line. If you want to use another phone to listen to voice mail messages, you have to dial your access number manually.

Intercom/Locator

Intercom

Intercom calls can be made:

• between handsets
• between the handset and base unit (KX-TG6441 series: page 3)

Note:

- If you receive an outside call while talking on the intercom, you hear 2 tones.

• To answer the call with the handset, press [OFF], then press [\~].
• To answer the call with the base unit, press [SP-PHONE] 2 times. (KX-TG6441 series: page 3)

- When paging unit(s), the paged unit(s) beeps for 1 minute.

Making an intercom call

Handset

1 [MENU] → [#][2][7][4]

2 [▼]/[▲]: Select the desired unit. → [CALL]

- To stop paging, press [OFF].

3 When you finish talking, press [OFF].

Base unit

Available for: KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

1 Press [INTERCOM].

When 2 or more handsets are registered:

• To page a specific handset, enter the handset number.
• To page all handsets, press [0] or wait for a few seconds.
  • To stop paging, press [INTERCOM].

2 When you finish talking, press [INTERCOM].

Answering an intercom call

Handset

1 Press [→] to answer the page.
2 When you finish talking, press [OFF].

Base unit

Available for: KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

1 Press [INTERCOM] to answer the page.
2 When you finish talking, press [INTERCOM].

Handset locator

You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it.

1 Base unit: [LOCATOR]

- All registered handsets beep for 1 minute.

2 To stop paging:

Base unit:

Press [LOCATOR].

Handset:

■KX-TG6431 series: page 3 Press [OFF].
■KX-TG6441 series: page 3 Press [→], then press [OFF].

Intercom/Locator

Transferring calls, conference calls

Outside calls can be transferred or a conference call with an outside party can be made:

– between 2 handsets

– between the handset and base unit (KX-TG6441 series: page 3)

Handset

Example: When handset 1 transfers a call to handset 2 and/or establishes a conference call.

1 Handset 1:

During an outside call, press [HOLD] to put the call on hold.

2 Handset 1:

[▼]/[▲]: Select the desired unit. → [CALL]

- If the paged party does not answer, press [→] to return to the outside call.

3 Handset 2 (Receiver):

Press [\~] to answer the page.

●Handset 2 can talk with handset 1.

4 Proceed with the desired operation.

■To transfer the call:

① Handset 1: Press [OFF].

② Handset 2 (Receiver): Press [\~].

●Handset 2 can talk with the outside caller.

■To establish a conference call: Handset 1: Press [CONF].

● To leave the conference, press [OFF]. The other parties can continue the conversation.

- To put the outside call on hold, press [HOLD]. To resume the conference, press [CONF].

Note:

- If you transfer a call from a handset to the base unit, the base unit user should press [SP-PHONE] instead of [\~,], handset 2 (Receiver) operation in step 3 and 4 (KX-TG6441 series: page 3).

Base unit

Available for:

KX-TG6441 series (page 3)

Example: When the base unit transfers a call to a handset and/or establishes a conference call.

1 Base unit:

During an outside call, press [INTERCOM] to put the call on hold.

When 2 or more handsets are registered:

- To page a specific handset, enter the handset number.

- To page all handsets, press [0] or wait for a few seconds.

- If paged party does not answer, press [INTERCOM] to return to the outside call.

2 Handset:

Press [\~].

- Handset can talk with the base unit.

3 Proceed with the desired operation.

■To transfer the call:

① Base unit: Press [SP-PHONE].

② Handset: Press [\~].

- Handset can talk with outside caller.

Useful Information

Belt clip

■ To attach

■ To remove

Wall mounting

Base unit

1 Lead the AC adaptor cord and telephone line cord through the hole in the wall mounting adaptor in the direction of the arrow.

Diagram of a mechanical component with a tool inserted, showing internal parts and a directional arrow (no text or symbols)

2 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (①). Connect the AC adaptor cord and telephone line cord (②).

3 Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into holes A and B on the base unit.

4 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with rotation arrow (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a device with a tool and cable, showing internal components without any text or symbols

Useful Information

5 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit by inserting the mounting pins into the round openings on the adaptor (for pin B, use the round cut out at the bottom of the adaptor if you are using the 4 inch phone plate), then slide the unit down to secure it. Connect the AC adaptor to power outlet (page 9).

- There are 2 common types of wall phone plates. The distance between A and B may vary depending on the size of the wall phone plate installed.

To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the release levers (①), remove the adaptor (②).

Charger

1 Drive the screws (not supplied) into the wall.

2 Mount the charger (1), then slide it down (2) and to the right (3) until it is secure.

Useful Information

Error messages

If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display.

Display message Cause/solution
BusyorSystem busy. Try again later.	●The called unit is in use.●Other units are in use and the system is busy.Try again later.●The handset you are using is too far from the base unit. Move closer and try again.●The handset's registration may have been canceled. Re-register the handset (page 27).
Check tel line	●The supplied telephone line cord has not been connected yet or not connected properly.Check the connections (page 9).
Use rechargeable battery.	●A wrong type of battery such as Alkaline or Manganese was inserted. Use only the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries noted on page 5, 7.
Error!! ●The handset's registration has failed. Move the handset and base unit away from all electrical appliances and try again.
Invalid ●There is no handset registered to the base unit matching the handset number you entered.●The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register the handset (page 27).
No link. Reconnect base AC adaptor.	●The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit and try again.●Unplug the base unit's AC adaptor to reset the unit. Reconnect the adaptor and try again.●The handset's registration may have been canceled. Re-register the handset (page 27).
Requires subscription to Caller ID.	●You must subscribe to a Caller ID service.Once you receive caller information after subscribing to a Caller ID service, this message will not be displayed.
Store V.M. no.	●You have not stored the voice mail access number. Store the number (page 37).

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
The unit does not work.	Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 9).Fully charge the batteries (page 9).Check the connections (page 9).Unplug the base unit's AC adaptor to reset the unit. Reconnect the adaptor and try again.The handset has not been registered to the base unit. Register the handset (page 27).
I cannot hear a dial tone.	The base unit's AC adaptor or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the connections.If you are using a splitter to connect the unit, remove the splitter and connect the unit to the wall jack directly. If the unit operates properly, check the splitter.Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and connect the line to a known working telephone. If the working telephone operates properly, contact our service personnel to have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does not operate properly, contact your service provider/ telephone company.
The indicator on the handset flashes slowly.	New messages have been recorded. Listen to the new messages (page 33).New voice mail messages have been recorded. Listen to the new voice mail messages (page 38).

Programmable settings

Problem Cause/solution
I have changed the display language to a language I cannot read.	●Change the display language (page 13).
While programming, the handset starts to ring.	●A call is being received. Answer the call and start again after hanging up.

Useful Information

Problem Cause/solution
I cannot register a handset to a base unit.	●The maximum number of handsets (6) is already registered to the base unit. Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 27).●Place the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances.

Battery recharge

Problem Cause/solution
The handset beeps and/orflashes.	●Battery charge is low. Fully charge the batteries(page 9).
I fully charged thebatteries, butstillflashes oris displayed.	●Clean the charge contacts and charge again(page 10).●It is time to replace the batteries (page 9).
I fully charged thebatteries, but the operatingtime seems to be shorter.	● Clean the battery ends ( , ) and the chargecontacts with a dry cloth and charge again.

Making/answering calls, intercom

Problem Cause/solution
is displayed.	The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer.The base unit's AC adaptor is not properly connected. Reconnect AC adaptor to the base unit.You are using the handset or base unit in an area with high electrical interference. Re-position the base unit and use the handset away from sources of interference.The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it (page 27).
Noise is heard, sound cuts in and out.	You are using the handset or base unit in an area with high electrical interference. Re-position the base unit and use the handset away from sources of interference.Move closer to the base unit.If you use a DSL/ADSL service, we recommend connecting a DSL/ADSL filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL/ADSL provider for details.

Useful Information

Problem Cause/solution
The handset and/or base unit does not ring.	●The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust the ringer volume (page 15, 23).●Silent mode is turned on. Turn it off (page 25).
I cannot make a call.	●The dialing mode may be set incorrectly. Change the setting (page 13).●The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer and try again.
I cannot make long distance calls.	●Make sure that you have long distance service.

Caller ID/Talking Caller ID

Problem Cause/solution
Caller information is not displayed.	●You must subscribe to Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details.●If your unit is connected to any additional telephone equipment such as a Caller ID box or cordless telephone line jack, plug the unit directly into the wall jack.●If you use a DSL/ADSL service, we recommend connecting a DSL/ADSL filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL/ADSL provider for details.●The name display service may not be available in some areas. Contact your service provider/ telephone company for details.●Other telephone equipment may be interfering with this unit. Disconnect the other equipment and try again.
Caller information is not announced.	●The handset or base unit's ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 15, 23).●The Talking Caller ID feature is turned off. Turn it on (page 23).●The number of rings for the answering system is set to “2” or “Toll saver”. Select a different setting (page 35).●If the base unit and another handset are having an intercom call, your handset does not announce caller information.*1

Useful Information

Problem Cause/solution
Caller information is displayed or announced late.	●Depending on your service provider/telephone company, the unit may display or announce the caller's information at the 2nd ring or later. ●Move closer to the base unit.
The caller list/incoming phone numbers are not edited automatically.	●The Caller ID number auto edit feature is turned off. Turn it on and try again (page 22). ●You need to call back the edited number to activate Caller ID number auto edit.
I cannot dial the phone number edited in the caller list.	●The phone number you dialed might have been edited incorrectly (for example, the long distance "1" or the area code is missing). Edit the phone number with another pattern (page 29).
Time on the unit has shifted.	●Incorrect time information from incoming Caller ID changes the time. Set the time adjustment to "Manual" (off) (page 24).
The 2nd caller's information is not displayed during an outside call.	●In order to use Caller ID, call waiting, or Call Waiting Caller ID (CWID), you must first contact your service provider/telephone company and subscribe to the desired service. After subscribing, you may need to contact your service provider/telephone company again to activate this specific service, even if you already subscribed to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID).

*1 KX-TG6441 series: page 3

Answering system

Problem Cause/solution

The unit does not record new messages.

●The answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 31).●The message memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (page 32).●The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Change the setting (page 36).●If you subscribe to a voice mail service, messages are recorded by your service provider/telephone company, not your telephone. Change the unit’s number of rings setting or contact your service provider/telephone company (page 36).

Useful Information

Problem Cause/solution
I cannot operate the answering system.	Someone is using the unit. Wait for the other user to finish.A caller is leaving a message. Wait for the caller to finish.The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer.
I cannot operate the answering system remotely.	You are entering the wrong remote access code. If you forgot the remote access code, store a new remote access code (page 34).Press each key firmly.The answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 35).You are using a rotary/pulse telephone. Try again using a touch-tone phone.
While recording a greeting message or listening to messages, the unit rings and the operation stops.	A call is being received. Answer the call and try again later.

Liquid damage

Problem Cause/solution
Liquid or other form of moisture has entered the handset/base unit.	●Disconnect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord from the base unit. Remove the batteries from the handset and leave to dry for at least 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 an authorized service center.

Caution:

- To avoid permanent damage, do not use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process.

Useful Information

FCC and other information

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:ACJ----.

If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

• Registration No......(found on the bottom of the unit)
  • Ringer Equivalence No. (REN).....0.1B

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with the product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for the product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

This equipment is hearing aid compatible as defined by the FCC in 47 CFR Section 68.316.

When you hold the phone to your ear, noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid. Some Hearing Aids are not adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. If noise occurs, use an optional headset accessory or the speakerphone option (if applicable) when using this phone. Consult with your audiologist or Hearing Aid manufacturer about the availability of Hearing Aids which provide adequate shielding to RF energy commonly emitted by digital devices.

Useful Information

WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND(OR) MAKING TEST CALLS TO EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

1) Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.
2) Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evenings.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.

CAUTION:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference.

FCC RF Exposure Warning:

• This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the base unit must be installed and operated 20 cm (8 inches) or more between the product and all person's body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet).
• This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• The handset may be carried and operated with only the specific provided belt-clip. Other non-tested belt-clips or similar body-worn accessories may not comply and must be avoided.

Notice

- FCC ID can be found inside the battery compartment or on the bottom of the units.

Compliance with TIA-1083 standard:

Telephone handsets identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with T-Coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants.

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Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262), Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday - Sunday 10 am to 7 pm, EST.

TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855.

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks.)

TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277.

Appendix

Warranty (For United States and Puerto Rico)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Telephone Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("Limited Warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Parts

Labor

One (1) Year One (1) Year

During the "Labor" Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" Limited Warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product prepaid during the Limited Warranty period. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers products purchased as new.

Ship-In Service

For assistance in the continental United States and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs please ship the product prepaid to:

PSTC (Panasonic) Exchange Center,

4900 George McVay Drive, Suite B Door #12, McAllen, TX 78503 [e-mail]

When shipping the unit carefully pack in a padded shipping carton, include all accessories, and send it prepaid. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached. P.O. Boxes are not acceptable. Keep the tracking number for your records. A copy of valid registered receipt is required under the 1 year parts and labor Limited Warranty.

For Limited Warranty service for headsets if a headset is included with this product please follow instructions above.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help

Appendix

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, lost calls or messages, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

When you ship the product

• Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton.
• Attach a letter, detailing the symptom.
• Send the unit to PSTC (Panasonic) Exchange Center, prepaid and adequately insured.
• Do not send your unit to Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed on the back cover or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.

Index

Index

A Additional handset: 27

Alarm: 25

Answering calls: 15

Answering system

Call screening: 31

Erasing messages: 32, 33, 35

Greeting only: 36

Listening to messages: 32, 33, 34

Number of rings: 35

Recording time: 36

Remote access code: 34

Remote operation: 34

Ring count: 35

Toll saver: 35

Turning on/off: 31, 35

Auto talk: 15

B Battery: 9, 10

Belt clip: 42

Booster (Clarity booster): 17

C Call block: 26

Caller ID number auto edit: 29

Caller ID service: 28

Caller list: 29

Caller list edit: 29

Call share: 17

Call waiting: 17

Call Waiting Caller ID: 17

Chain dial: 19

Conference calls: 40

Control type: 11

Customer support: 22

D Date and time: 13

Dialing mode: 13

Direct commands: 22

Display

Contrast: 22

Language: 13

E Error messages: 44

F Flash: 16, 23

G Greeting message: 32

H Handset

Deregistration: 27

Locator: 39

Registration: 27

Hold: 16

I Intercom: 39

K Key tone: 22

L Line mode: 23

M Making calls: 14

MEMO: 34

Missed calls: 28

Mute: 16

P Pause: 14

Phonebook: 18

Power failure: 10

R Redialing: 14

Ringer tone: 23

Rotary/pulse service: 17

S Silent mode: 25

SP-PHONE (Speakerphone): 14

T Talking alarm clock: 25

Talking battery alert: 10

Talking caller ID: 28

Temporary tone dialing: 17

Time adjustment: 24

Transferring calls: 40

Troubleshooting: 45

TTY: 60

V VM (Voice mail): 37

Voice guidance language: 13

Voice mail: 36, 37

Volume

Receiver: 14

If your product is not working properly...

1. Read these Operating Instructions
2. Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/help

- FAQs and troubleshooting hints are available.

1. Contact us via the web at:
   http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
2. Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262)

• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm (EST),

Saturday/Sunday 10:00am - 7:00pm (EST)

To order replacement batteries, call 1-800-332-5368 or

visit http://www.panasonic.com/batterystore

For your future reference

We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under warranty.

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the base unit)

Name and address of dealer

Attach your purchase receipt here.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

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.

© Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2008

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