Panasonic KX-TG7873 - Manual

*2 By installing this unit, you can extend the range of your phone system to include areas where reception was previously not available. This product can be purchased online. Pleasevisit our Web site: http://www.panasonic.com/RangeExtender *3 By registering the key detector (4 max.) to a Panasonic D...

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 4. 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)Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 R Frequency range: 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz (DECT)2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz (Bluetooth) R RF transmission power: 115 mW (max.) R Power source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz R Power consumption:Base unit:...

Setting up Connections R If you do not connect the telephone linecord and use only cellular lines, set thecellular line only mode to use this unit moreconveniently (page 19). n Base unit (KX-TG7841 series: page 3) R Use only the supplied Panasonic ACadaptor PNLV226. Correct Incorrect To power outlet...

Battery installation R USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03)size. R Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cdbatteries. R Confirm correct polarities ( , ). Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY R When the date and time setting isdisplayed, see page 16. Battery charging Charge for about 7 hours. R When the batteries are fu...

Panasonic Ni-MH batteryperformance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating time In continuous use 10 hours max. *1 Not in use (standby) 8 days max. *1 *1 If eco mode is on. Note: R Actual battery performance depends onusage and ambient environment. R Even after the batteries are fully charged,the h...

M NOISE REDUCTION N Charge contacts n Control type Soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. Bypressing a soft key, you can select thefeature shown directly above it on thedisplay. After a cellular phone is paired, M CELL N is displayed. Navigator key – MDN , MCN , MFN , or MEN : Scroll through va...

Charging the cellular phone byUSB Available for: KX-TG7871 series (page 3) By connecting a USB cable (not supplied) tothe cellular phone and the base unit, you cancharge a cellular phone. However, the cellularphone cannot exchange data with the baseunit through a USB cable. Belt clip n To attach n T...

Item Meaning Clarity booster is on. *2 (page 23) In use Answering system is beingused by another handset orthe base unit. Cell1 inuse Someone is using thecellular line. Cell2 inuseLine inuse Someone is using thelandline. *1 Corresponding cellular line(s) is(are) indicated next to the item. *2 During...

Initial settings n Direct command code: Programmable settings can be accessed bypressing M MENU N , # , and then the corresponding code on the dial keypad(page 36). Example: Press M MENU N#101 . n Symbol meaning: Example: MbN : “ Off ” Press MCN or MDN to select the words in quotations. Date and tim...

Link to cell feature To use this feature, you must first pair andconnect your cellular phones to the base unit(page 17).Your cellular phones must have Bluetoothwireless technology that is compatible with thisproduct.This feature allows you to:– make or answer cellular calls using your home phone (ha...

Link to cell settings Selecting which unit receivescellular calls You can select which unit rings and receivescalls for a cellular line. When “ All ” is selected, all handsets and the base unit ring. Handset 1 For CELL 1: M MENU N#6271 For CELL 2: M MENU N#6272 2 MbN : Select the desired handset or ...

– will be displayed on the handset momentarily. The handset can be usedonce is displayed. When you use the landline again Before connecting the telephone line to thebase unit, select “ Off ” in step 2, “Cellular line only mode (If you do not use the landline)”,page 19. Cellular line selection This f...

Making cellular calls Important: R Only 1 cellular line can be used at a time. R Before making calls, confirm that the CELL1 or CELL 2 indicator lights up (page 15). 1 Lift the handset and dial the phonenumber. R To correct a digit, press M CLEAR N . 2 M CELL N R The unit starts dialing when:– only ...

3 M N Storing a number to the phonebook Phone numbers of up to 24 digits can bestored in the phonebook. n When a cellular phone is paired: 1 MEN REDIAL 2 MbN : Select the desired phone number. a M MENU N 3 MbN : “ Save ” a M SELECT N 4 To store the name, continue from step3, “Editing entries”, page ...

*1 The call is taken when: – only 1 cellular phone is paired.– a specific line is set to make cellular calls (page 20). R The base unit user can take the call bypressing M CELL 1 N or M CELL 2 N . To release hold on the landline: Press M N . R Another handset user can take the callby pressing M N . ...

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...

n When 2 or more handsets are registered: When the unit rings, use a handset which isnot supplying power to the base unit. Forthe operation, please see “Answering calls”,page 22. R Do not use or lift the handset which isplaced on the base unit during powerback-up mode. Note: R During a call with the...

Making cellular calls 1 Dial the phone number. 2 Press M CELL 1 N or M CELL 2 N . 3 When the other party answers, speak intothe microphone. R Speak alternately with the other party. 4 When you finish talking, press MZN . Note: R For best performance, use thespeakerphone in a quiet environment. R Whi...

Answering calls When a landline call is being received, theSP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly.When a cellular call is being received, theCELL 1 or CELL 2 indicator and SP-PHONEindicator flash rapidly. 1 Press MZN when the unit rings. R You can also answer the cellular callby pressing M CELL 1 N or M...

2 To make a 2nd call: Dial the phone number. a MZN To answer a 2nd call: MZNR To hold the 2nd call, press M HOLD N . 3 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the1st call (cellular call), press MZN , then press M CELL 1 N or M CELL 2 N . For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 31 Ma...

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 3,000 names and phone numbers to theshared phonebook, and assign eachphonebook entry to the desired group( “...

4 MbN : Select the desired entry. 5 To make a cellular/landline call, continuefrom step 3 for handset or step 3 for baseunit, “Scrolling through all entries”,page 33. Editing entries Handset 1 Find the desired entry (page 33). 2 M MENU N a MbN : “ Edit ” a M SELECT N 3 Edit the name if necessary (16...

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...

*17 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. *18 The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Contact your PBX supplier if necessary. The setting should stay at “ 700 ms ”...

5 Enter the desired hour and minute youwish to end this feature. 6 * : Select “ AM ” or “ PM ” . 7 M SAVE N a M OFF N R When the silent mode is set, is displayed. Base unit 1 M MENU N#238 2 MbN : Select the desired setting. a M SAVE N R If you select “ Off ” , press M EXIT N to exit. 3 Enter the des...

3 Proceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: M OFF N Base unit: M EXIT N Viewing/editing/erasing call blocknumbers Handset 1 M MENU N#217 2 MbN : Select the desired entry. R To exit, press M OFF N . 3 To edit a number: M EDIT N a Edit the phone number. a M SAVE N a M OFF N To erase a number:...

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 You can select the desired ringer tone to agroup that each phonebook entry is assigned(page 32). When a call is received from acaller assigned to a group, the ringer tone youselected for that group rings instead of thecalled line’s ringer tone (page 18, 38, 39) aftercaller info...

Editing a caller’s phone numberbefore calling back You can edit a phone number in the caller listby removing its area code and/or the longdistance code “1”. Handset n When a cellular phone is paired: 1 MCN CID 2 MbN : Select the desired entry. 3 Press M SELECT N , then press * repeatedly until the p...

Note: R Phone numbers from the 4 most recentlyedited area codes are automatically edited. Erasing selected callerinformation Handset / Base unit 1 Proceed with the operation for your unit. Handset: MCN CID Base unit: M CID N 2 MbN : Select the desired entry. 3 M ERASE N a MbN : “ Yes ” a M SELECT N ...

Copying phonebook from a cellular phone (phonebook transfer) You can copy phonebook entries from thepaired cellular phones or other cellular phones(not paired) to the unit’s shared phonebook. Acellular phone must be compatible withBluetooth wireless technology. Important: R If a copied entry has 2 o...

To store “ National access ” : #119 3 Enter the desired number. a M SAVE N 4 M EXIT N Note: R After you copy the entries, confirm that thenumbers were transferred correctly. Text message alert Available for: KX-TG7871 series (page 3) This feature sets the handset and base unit tonotify the arrival o...

Pairing a headset to the base unit Important: R Make sure that the Bluetooth headset is notconnected to any other Bluetooth device. 1 Your headset: Set your headset to pairing mode. R Refer to the headset operatinginstructions. 2 Handset: M MENU N#621 3 If your headset PIN is “ 0000 ”, go to step 4....

Answering system for landline 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 62). Important: R ...

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 MENU N#323 To listen to all messages: M MENU N#324 2 When finished, press M OFF N . No...

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 61). 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 for landline 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 ...

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 MENU N#330 R The speakerphone turns on. 2 Follow the pre-recorded instructions. 3 When finished,...

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...

5 To complete the transfer: Press M OFF N . R The outside call is being routed to thedestination unit. To establish a conference call: M MENU N a MbN : “ Conf. ” a M SELECT N R To leave the conference, press M OFF N . The other 2 parties can continue theconversation. R To put the outside call on hol...

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. R Model shown is KX-TG7841 series. Base unit1 To remove the wall mounting adaptor,push down t...

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...

Display message Cause/solution Use rechargeable battery. R A wrong type of battery such as Alkaline orManganese was inserted. Use only the rechargeableNi-MH batteries noted on page 4, 7. Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the b...

Problem Cause/solution I cannot connect a cellularphone to the base unit. R Confirm that your cellular phone is turned on. R Confirm that your cellular phone is within base unit range(page 14). R Depending on the state of the wireless environment, suchas the presence of any electrical interference, ...

Problem Cause/solution I cannot make a call using thelandline. R The dialing mode may be set incorrectly. Change thesetting (page 16). R The cellular line only mode is turned on. Turn it off(page 19). I cannot make long distancecalls. R Make sure that you have long distance service. Caller ID/Talkin...

Problem Cause/solution The caller list/incoming phonenumbers are not editedautomatically. R The Caller ID number auto edit feature is turned off. Turnit on and try again (page 40, 43). R You need to call back the edited number to activate CallerID number auto edit. I cannot dial the phone numberedit...

Answering system Problem Cause/solution The unit does not record newmessages. R The answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 56). R The answering system does not answer or record callsfrom cellular lines. R The message memory is full. Erase unnecessarymessages (page 57). R The recording time...

Liquid damage Problem Cause/solution Liquid or other form of moisturehas entered the handset/baseunit. R Disconnect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord fromthe base unit. Remove the batteries from the handset andleave to dry for at least 3 days. After the handset/baseunit are completely dry, reco...

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 ...

manufacturer about the availability of Hearing Aids which provide adequate shielding to RF energy commonly emitted by digital devices. 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...

Guía Rápida Española Conexiones L Use solo el adaptador de corriente Panasonic PNLV226 incluido. *Se requiere un filtro DSL/ADSL (no incluido) si tiene servicio de DSL/ADSL. L Use solo el adaptador de corriente Panasonic PNLV234 incluido. *Se requiere un filtro DSL/ADSL (no incluido) si tiene servic...

Instalación de la batería/Carga de las baterías Cargue aproximadamente durante 7 horas. Nota: 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 polaridades son las correctas ( S , T ). Sugerencias de operación Teclas de f...

Cambio de idioma (predeterminado: “ English ”) Cuando instale las baterías por primera vez, es posible que aparezca “ Date and time Press SELECT ” . Oprima { OFF } para salir. Idioma de la pantalla (Auricular/Unidad base) 1 { MENU } ( 11 ) s { r } : “ Español ” s { GUARDA } 2 Continúe operando su un...

Cómo conectar o desconectar el teléfono celular Conexión automática al teléfono celular La unidad se conecta al teléfono celular a intervalos regulares si se pierde la conexión. Consulte las instrucciones de operación para cambiar el intervalo (predeterminado: “ 1 min ” ). L Cuando está usando una l...

Cómo usar dispositivos Bluetooth Copiado de entradas del directorio telefónico desde un teléfono celular con Bluetooth (transferencia del directorio telefónico) Puede copiar entradas del directorio telefónico desde los teléfonos celulares emparejados o desde otros teléfonos celulares (no emparejados...

Cómo usar un audífono Bluetooth (opcional) para llamadas por la línea terrestre Al emparejar un audífono Bluetooth con la unidad base, podrá tener conversaciones inalámbricas a manos libres para llamadas terrestres. L La conexión del audífono con Bluetooth no está disponible mientras alguien se encu...

Preguntas frecuentes Pregunta Causa y solución ¿Por qué aparece _ ? L El auricular está demasiado lejos de la unidad base. Acérquelo. L El adaptador para corriente de la unidad base no está conectado correctamente. Conecte de nuevo el adaptador para corriente a la unidad base. L El auricular no está...

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 # 3-way conference: 24 , 30 A Additional handset: 47 Alarm: 44 Answering calls: 22 , 29 Answering system Call screening: 56 Erasing messages: 57 , 58 , 61 Greeting message: 56 Greeting only: 62 Listening to messages: 57 , 58 , 60 New message alerting: 59 Number of rings: 61 Recording time: 62 ...

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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...