Panasonic KX-FPG381

2. Preparation

For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

LThe fax machine will start fax reception.

Note:

LTo receive fax documents using the

extension telephone, you must set the

remote fax activation to ON (feature #41 on

page 71) beforehand.

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Contents

Main 2.4 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System and Fax Operating Instructions 0519_FPG381PDF Page 1 Monday, May 19, 2003 6:46 PM 1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329) consumerproducts@panasonic.com www.panasonic.com Page Location of controls Page Safety Instructions 3 Important safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION: WARNING: OTHER INFORMATION: Safety Instructions 4 CAUTION: For Best Performance 5 For best performance Battery charge C Operating distance and noise A 1. Introduction and Installation Accessories Finding the Controls Installation (Base Unit) Installation (Handset) 8. Programmable Features 9. Option 10.Help 11.General Information 12.Index 1.1 Included accessories 1.2 Accessory information To place an order online (for customers in the U.S.A. ONLY) To place an order by fax (replacement film and batteries only) To place an order by telephone (replacement film and batteries only) 1.3 Overview 1.4 Description of base unit buttons 1.5 Description of handset buttons 11 B C 1.6 Description of base unit display 1.7 Description of handset display 1 2 33 7 8 456 12 1.8 Ink film 1.8.1 Installing the ink film 14 6 1.8.2 Replacing the ink film 1 2 3 4 1.9 Paper tray To use A4 size paper 1.10 Recording paper 1 2 1.11 Battery installation 1 2 1.12 Battery replacement 1 1.14 Headset (optional) 18 2.1 Connections ( ) 2.1.1 Base unit ( ) Using surge protectors If you use this unit with a computer or subscribe to an xDSL service 2.2 Wall mounting the charger Wall Template 20 2.3 Battery charge Battery strength Battery life Recharge 2.4 Selecting the way to use your fax machine 22 2.5 Case 1: TAM/FAX 2.5.1 Your situation 2.5.2 How to setup 2 4 2.6 Case 2: Distinctive Ring (1 phone line with 2 or more phone numbers) 2.6.1 Your situation 2.6.2 How to setup 1 2 3 2.7 Case 3: TEL ONLY 2.7.1 Your situation 2.7.2 How to setup 2 4 Page 2.8 Case 4: FAX ONLY 2.8.1 Your situation 2.8.2 How to setup 2.8.3 How to receive faxes 27 2.9 Base unit help function {CONF/FUNCTION} 1 2 2.10 Adjusting handset volume 2.10.1 Ringer volume 2.11 Adjusting base unit volume {SET} {A}{B} 2.11.1 Ringer volume 1 2 2.12 Date and time 2.12.1 Using the handset 2.12.2 Using the base unit 30 7 2.13 Your logo 2 4 6 To select characters with the dialing button To enter your logo To select characters using {A} or {B} Display order of characters 32 2.14 Your fax number + L Model shown is KX-TGA270S. 2 4 6 33 1 2 {MUTE} {OFF} 3.1 Making phone calls {<}{>}{e}{v} 3.1.1 Using the handset 1 2 3 To mute your conversation 3.2 Answering phone calls 3.2.1 Using the handset 1 2 Answering phone calls hands-free 3.3 Storing names and telephone numbers into the navigator directory 3.3.1 Using the handset 2 3 4 5 6 7 3.4 Making a phone call using the navigator directory 3.4.1 Using the handset 1 2 3 To search for a name by initial 3.5 Editing a stored item 3.5.1 Using the handset 3.5.2 Using the base unit 3.6 Erasing a stored item 3.6.1 Using the handset 3.7 Copying the directory 3.7.1 From a handset to the base unit or another handset 2 3 4 5 6 3.8 Caller ID service 3.8.1 How Caller ID is displayed Printing the Caller ID list (Base unit only) Call Waiting Caller ID feature 41 3.9 Viewing and calling back using caller information 3.9.1 Using the handset 1 2 3 What , means 3.9.2 Using the base unit 1 2 3 To change the display of the caller information 3.10 Caller ID number auto edit feature 3.10.1 Using the handset 2 3 4 3.12 Storing caller information into the navigator directory 3.12.1 Into the handset 3.12.2 Into the base unit 45 3 4 3.13 Intercom 3.13.1 Making intercom calls 1 3 4 3.14 Transferring a call 3.14.1 To transfer a call from the handset 1 3 4 3.15 Conference 3.15.1 Handset 1 3 3.15.2 Base unit 3.17 Room monitor feature 3.17.1 Turning ON the room monitor feature (Handset) 2 3 4 3.18 2-way radio communication (when the system has additional handsets) 2 3.18.1 To turn the 2-way radio mode ON 2 3 4 4.1 Sending a fax manually {HELP} {SET}{REDIAL/PAUSE} 1 2 4.2 Documents you can send 4.3 Sending a fax using the navigator directory 1 2 mm ( 4.4 Broadcast transmission 4.4.1 Programming items into the broadcast memory 4.4.2 Adding a new item into the broadcast memory 4.4.3 Erasing a stored item from the broadcast memory 4.4.4 Sending the same document to pre-programmed parties 4.5 Receiving a fax manually (AUTO ANSWER OFF) 4.5.1 Activating TEL mode OFF 54 How to receive calls/faxes with the base unit 4.6 Receiving a fax automatically (AUTO ANSWER ON) 4.6.1 Activating TAM/FAX mode 1 2 {SET}{A}{B} 4.6.2 Activating FAX ONLY mode 1 2 5. Distinctive Ring 56 5.1 Distinctive Ring service from your phone company 5.2 Using two or more phone numbers on a single telephone line 5.2.1 Activating the Distinctive Ring feature 2 3 5.3 Using three or more phone numbers on a single telephone line 5.4 Programming the ring pattern assigned for fax 6. Copy 58 6.1 Making a copy {COPY} {START}{>}{A}{B} 1 2 6. Copy 59 To collate multiple copies 60 7.1 Mailbox features 7.1.1 To use a mailbox 1 2 3 7.2 Recording your greeting message {ERASE} 1 2 3 7.3 Leaving a message for others or yourself {INTERCOM/TRANSFER} 1 FLASH/LIGHT 2 7.4.2 Erasing recorded messages To erase all messages 7.4.3 Transferring a call to a mailbox 64 1 7.5 Remote operation with the handset 7.5.1 Listening to recorded messages 1 2 3 7.5.2 Remote operation using the direct commands 66 7.6 Operating from a remote location 7.6.1 Summary of remote operation 1 2 3 4 7.6.2 Remote operations following voice menu 7.6.3 Remote operation using the direct commands Turning ON the AUTO ANSWER mode 7.6.4 Interrupting remote operation 1 8.1 Base unit programming 8.1.1 Programming basic features 2 3 5 8.3 Advanced features Page Page Page 8.4 Handset programming 8.4.1 Function menu table 8.4.2 Programmable functions {CONF/FUNCTION} Setting ringer tone for external calls Setting incoming call tone Changing the handset display contrast Setting auto talk feature Setting dialing mode Setting the flash time Setting line mode Changing the ring setting in TAM/FAX mode Changing the maximum recording time for each incoming message Setting remote operation code Setting the mailbox 2 or 3 password Setting the room monitor feature 9. Option 77 9.1 Canceling the handset registration 2 3 4 5 9. Option 78 10.1 Error messages Reports 10.2 Error messages Display 10.2.1 Base unit 80 10.2.2 Handset 82 10.3 When a function does not work, check here 10.3.1 Initial settings 10.3.2 General 84 10.3.3 Cordless handset Page 86 10.3.4 Fax sending 10.3.5 Fax receiving 10.3.6 Copying 10.3.7 Answering machine ABC 88 10.3.8 If a power failure occurs 10.4 Recording paper jams 10.4.1 When the recording paper has jammed in the unit 1 2 3 10.4.2 When the recording paper was not fed into the unit properly 90 10.5 Document jams sending 1 2 10.6 Document feeder cleaning 1 10.7 Thermal head cleaning Page 93 11.1 Reference lists and reports (Base unit only) 1 2 3 4 11.2 Technical data about this product 11.2.1 Base unit Paper specifications Note for recording paper: 11.2.2 Handset 11.2.3 Charger unit 11.3 FCC and Other Information CAUTION: NOTE: FCC RF Exposure Warning: 11.4 Limited Warranty Panasonic Facsimile Product Limited Warranty FAX categories Parts Labor Laser Facsimile Thermal Transfer Facsimile 6 Months 1 (one) Year 6 Months 1 (one) Year Page 11.5 Customer Services directory 12. Index 102 12.1 Index H # A B 12. Index 103 I W J Free peace of mind, direct from Panasonic NO EXTRA COST P DVANTAGE A