Panasonic KX-TG6844 - Manual

For your safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully beforeusing the product to ensure proper and safeoperation of your product. WARNING Power connection R Use only the power source marked on theproduct. R Do not overload power outlets andextension cords. T...

– the handset batteries need recharging or have failed. – there is a power failure. Battery R We recommend using the batteries notedon page 5. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. R Do not mix old and new batteries. R Do not open or mutilate the batteries.Released electrolyte from t...

R If the reception for a base unit location isnot satisfactory, move the base unit toanother location for better reception. Environment R Keep the product away from electrical noisegenerating devices, such as fluorescentlamps and motors. R The product should be kept free fromexcessive smoke, dust, h...

Specifications R Standard: DECT 6.0 (Digital EnhancedCordless Telecommunications 6.0) R Frequency range: 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz R RF transmission power: 115 mW (max.) R Power source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz R Power consumption:Base unit: Standby: Approx. 0.8 WMaximum: Approx. 3.6 W Charger: Standby: Approx. 0...

Setting up Connections n Base unit R Use only the supplied Panasonic ACadaptor PNLV226. Correct Incorrect To power outlet Press plug firmly. Hook “Click” To single-linetelephone jack(RJ11C) DSL/ADSL filter* “Click” *DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required ifyou have DSL/ADSL service. n Charger To...

Note when setting up Note for connections R The AC adaptor must remain connected atall times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feelwarm during use.) R The AC adaptor should be connected to avertically oriented or floor-mounted ACoutlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to aceiling-mounted AC outlet, as...

Controls Handset A B A BC H I JK G L A EF D Speaker M N (TALK) Headset jackDial keypad ( * : TONE) MZN (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) MicrophoneReceiverDisplay M OFF N M FLASH NM CALL WAIT N M NOISE REDUCTION N Charge contacts n Control type Soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. Bypressing a soft ke...

SpeakerDisplay M HOLD N M REDIAL N M PAUSE N M FLASH N M CALL WAIT N MZN (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) SP-PHONE indicator M ERASE N M ANSWER ON/OFF N ANSWER ON/OFF indicator M LOCATOR N M INTERCOM N M n N (STOP) (EXIT) M N (PLAY) Message indicatorDesk stand/Wall mounting adaptor R The adaptor is a remova...

Item Meaning Clarity booster is on.(page 18) In use Answering system is beingused by another handset or thebase unit. Line inuse Someone is using the line. Base unit display items Item Meaning Ringer volume is off.(page 17)Silent mode is on. (page 32) Call sharing mode is off.(page 29) In use Answer...

Voice guidance language You can select either “ English ” or “ Español ” as the voice guidance language of the answering system. The default setting is “ English ” . Handset 1 M MENU N#112 2 MbN : Select the desired setting. 3 M SAVE N a M OFF N Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this set...

Making calls Using the handset1 Lift the handset and dial the phonenumber. R To correct a digit, press M CLEAR N . 2 Press M N or M CALL N . 3 When you finish talking, press M OFF N or place the handset on the base unit orcharger. Using the speakerphone 1 Dial the phone number and press MZN . R Spea...

Pause (for PBX/long distanceservice users) A pause is sometimes required when makingcalls using a PBX or long distance service.When storing a calling card access numberand/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is alsoneeded (page 24). Example: If you need to dial the line access number “9” when making ou...

3 To release hold, press M N . R Another handset user can take the callby pressing M N . R The base unit user can take the call bypressing MZN . Base unit 1 Press M HOLD N during an outside call. 2 To release hold, press MZN . R A handset user can take the call bypressing M N . Note for handset and ...

Handset noise reduction This feature allows you to hear the voice ofthe person you are talking to clearly, byreducing the surrounding noise coming fromthe other party’s telephone.Press M NOISE REDUCTION N to turn on/off while talking. Note: R When this feature is turned on, is displayed while talkin...

Panasonic Ni-MH batteryperformance (supplied batteries)during power back-up mode When the batteries are fully charged,operating time of the handset in powerback-up mode varies depending on usage.– Continuous use of the handset in power back-up mode: 1.5 hours max. – Continuous use of the handset oth...

Shared phonebook The shared phonebook allows you to makecalls without having to dial manually. The baseunit and any handset registered to the baseunit can use the shared phonebook. You canadd 100 names and phone numbers to theshared phonebook, and assign eachphonebook entry to the desired group. Imp...

Changing group names The default group name is “ Group 1 ” to “ Group 9 ” . Handset 1 MFN a M MENU N 2 MbN : “ Group ” a M SELECT N 3 MbN : Select the desired group. a M SELECT N 4 MbN : “ Group name ” a M SELECT N 5 Edit the name (10 characters max.;page 22). a M SAVE N 6 M OFF N Finding and callin...

4 M OFF N Base unit 1 Find the desired entry (page 23). 2 M ERASE N a MbN : “ Yes ” a M SELECT N 3 M EXIT N Erasing all entries Handset 1 MFN a M MENU N 2 MbN : “ Erase all ” a M SELECT N 3 MbN : “ Yes ” a M SELECT N 4 MbN : “ Yes ” a M SELECT N 5 M OFF N Base unit 1 M N a M ERASE N 2 MbN : “ Yes ” ...

Speed dial You can assign 1 phone number to each ofthe dial keys ( 1 to 9 ) on the handset. Adding phone numbers to speeddial keys n By entering phone numbers: 1 Press and hold the desired speed dialkey ( 1 to 9 ). a M ADD N 2 MbN : “ Manual ” a M SELECT N 3 Enter the party’s name (16 charactersmax....

Programmable settings You can customize the unit by programming the following features.To access the features, there are 2 methods. Handset / Base unit n Scrolling through the display menus 1 M MENU N 2 Press MCN or MDN to select the desired main menu. a M SELECT N 3 Press MCN or MDN to select the d...

Special programming Alarm An alarm sounds at the set time for 3 minutesonce or daily. Alarm can be set for eachhandset. Important: R Set the date and time beforehand(page 14). Handset 1 M MENU N#720 2 MbN : Select the desired alarm option. a M SELECT N “ Off ” Turns alarm off. Go to step 7. “ Once ”...

Changing the start and end time Handset / Base unit 1 M MENU N#237 2 Continue from step 3 for handset or step3 for base unit, “Turning silent mode on/off”, page 32. Changing the handset name Each handset can be given a customizedname (“Bob”, “Kitchen”, etc.). This is usefulwhen you make intercom cal...

a M SAVE N a M OFF N (Handset) or M EXIT N (Base unit) Registering a unit Operating additional units Additional handsets Up to 6 handsets can be registered to thebase unit. Important: R See page 5 for information on the availablemodel. Registering a handset to thebase unit The supplied handset and b...

Using Caller ID service Important: R This unit is Caller ID compatible. To useCaller ID features, you must subscribe to aCaller ID service. Contact your serviceprovider/telephone company for details. Caller ID features Handset / Base unit When an outside call is being received, thecaller information...

Ringer ID for handset This feature can help you identify who iscalling by using different ringer tones fordifferent groups of callers. When adding anentry to the phonebook, you can assign it tothe desired group (page 22). When a call isreceived from a caller assigned to a group, theringer you select...

Answering system The answering system can answer and recordcalls for you when you are unavailable toanswer the phone.You can also set the unit to play a greetingmessage but not to record caller messages byselecting “ Greeting only ” as the recording time setting (page 46). Important: R Only 1 person...

Recording your greeting message Handset 1 M MENU N#302 2 MbN : “ Yes ” a M SELECT N 3 After a beep sounds, hold the handsetabout 20 cm (8 inches) away and speakclearly into the microphone (2 minutesmax.). 4 Press M STOP N to stop recording. 5 M OFF N Using a pre-recorded greetingmessage The unit pro...

Erasing all messages Press M ERASE N 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. 1 To listen to new messages: M PLAY N *1 or M MENU N#323 To listen to all messages: M MENU N#324 2 When finished, pre...

Advanced new message alerting features Audible message alert This feature allows the base unit to beep toinform you of a new message arrival whennew messages are recorded. The base unitbeeps 2 times every minute until you listen tothe messages, if the “ Base unit beep ” setting is turned on. The def...

Erasing the set phone number Handset 1 M MENU N#338 2 MbN : “ Notification to ” a M SELECT N 3 M MENU N a MbN : “ Erase ” a M SELECT N 4 MbN : “ Yes ” a M SELECT N a M OFF N R The new message alert setting isturned off. Activating/inactivating the remoteaccess code to play messages If you activate t...

2 After the greeting message starts, enteryour remote access code. 3 Follow the voice guidance prompts asnecessary or control the unit usingremote commands (page 45). 4 When finished, hang up. Voice guidance n When the English voice guidance isselected During remote operation, the unit’s voiceguidan...

For voice mail service subscribers If you subscribe to a flat-rate service packagethat includes Caller ID, call waiting, voice mail,and unlimited local/regional/long distancecalls, please note the following: R To use the voice mail service provided byyour service provider/telephone companyrather tha...

Voice mail service Voice mail is an automatic answering serviceoffered by your service provider/telephonecompany. After you subscribe to this service,your service provider/telephone company’svoice mail system answers calls for you whenyou are unavailable to answer the phone orwhen your line is busy....

Listening to voice mail messages The unit lets you know that you have newvoice mail messages in the following way:– “ New Voice Mail ” is displayed if message indication service is available. Handset 1 M VM N *1 or M MENU N#330 R The speakerphone turns on. 2 Follow the pre-recorded instructions. 3 W...

Intercom Intercom calls can be made:– between handsets– between a handset and the base unit Note: R When paging unit(s), the paged unit(s)beeps for 1 minute. R If you receive an outside call while talkingon the intercom, you hear 2 tones.– To answer the call with the handset, press M OFF N , then pr...

R To leave the conference, press M OFF N . The other 2 parties can continue theconversation. R To put the outside call on hold: M MENU N a MbN : “ Hold ” a M SELECT N To resume the conference: M MENU N a MbN : “ Conf. ” a M SELECT N R To cancel the conference: M MENU N a MbN : “ Stop conference ” a ...

Wall mounting The base unit can be mounted on a wall bychanging the wall mounting adaptor’s position. Note: R Make sure that the wall and the fixingmethod are strong enough to support theweight of the unit. Base unit1 To remove the wall mounting adaptor,push down the release levers ( A ). Remove the...

Error messages Display message Cause/solution Base no power or No link. Re-connect baseAC adaptor. or No link. R The handset has lost communication with the baseunit. Move closer to the base unit and try again. R Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.Reconnect the adaptor and try again...

Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit’sAC 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/solu...

Caller ID/Talking Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller information is notdisplayed. R You must subscribe to Caller ID service. Contact yourservice provider/telephone company for details. R If your unit is connected to any additional telephoneequipment such as a Caller ID box or cordless telephone...

Problem Cause/solution The 2nd caller’s information isnot displayed during an outsidecall. R In order to use Caller ID, call waiting, or Call WaitingCaller ID (CWID), you must first contact your serviceprovider/telephone company and subscribe to the desiredservice.After subscribing, you may need to ...

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 ...

Guía Rápida Española Instalación Unidad base L Use solo el adaptador de corriente Panasonic PNLV226 incluido. CARGUEAPROXIMADAMENTEDURANTE 7 HORAS Auricular Cargador L UTILICE SOLO baterías de Ni-MH tamaño AAA (R03). L NO utilice baterías Alcalinas, de Manganeso o de Ni-Cd. L Compruebe que las polar...

Fecha y hora (Auricular) 1 { MENU } ( 1 ) 1 2 Introduzca el día, mes y año actuales. s { OK } 3 Introduzca la hora y minuto actuales (formato de reloj de 24 horas). 4 { GUARDA } s { OFF } Operaciones básicas Cómo hacer y contestar llamadas (Auricular/Unidad base) Para hacer llamadas Auricular: Marqu...

Customer services 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.pa...

Warranty (For United States and Puerto Rico) PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “...

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 produ...

Index # 4-way conference: 19 A Additional handset: 35 Alarm: 32 Answering calls: 17 Answering system Call screening: 40 Erasing messages: 41 , 42 , 45 Greeting message: 40 Greeting only: 46 Listening to messages: 41 , 42 , 44 New message alerting: 43 Number of rings: 45 Recording time: 46 Remote acc...

1 Reconnect AC adaptor to the base unit. 2 Check if telephone line cord is connected. 3 Use rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. (Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries CANNOT be used.) 4 Read troubleshooting page in the Operating Instructions . If your product is not working properly. . . IMPORTANT! Visit our...