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Panasonic KX-TG6481FX Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Cordless Answering System
KX-TG6481FX
Model No.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. You must subscribe to the
appropriate service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
To use this unit in your country, first change the unit's region setting
to match your country (page 24). Change the unit's display language
as needed (page 15).
(For Czech and Slovakia)
This cordless telephone is possible to use according to General licence
No.: VO-R/8/08.2005-23 (for Czech), VPR-7/2001 (for Slovakia).
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save
them for future reference.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TG6481FX Model No. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. You must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/telephone company. Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 2 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Table of Contents Introduction Answering System Accessory information ... . . 3 Answering system ....34 General information.

  • Page 3: Accessory Information

    Handset cover Belt clip *1 See page 3 for replacement battery information. *2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Model number Rechargeable P03P or HHR-4MRE...

  • Page 4: General Information

    L For use in other countries, please contact your equipment supplier. Declaration of Conformity: L Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 5 TG6481FX(e).book Page 5 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Introduction 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.

  • Page 6: Important Information

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 6 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Important Information Operating safeguards For your safety L Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ aerosol cleaners. property, read this section carefully before L Do not disassemble the product.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Base unit location/avoiding noise L We recommend using the batteries noted on page 3. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni- The base unit and other compatible Panasonic MH batteries AAA (R03) size. units use radio waves to communicate with L Do not mix old and new batteries.

  • Page 8: Other Information

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 8 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Important Information L Operating the product near electrical Information for Users on Collection and appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances. Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries Routine care L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 9 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Important Information Note for the battery symbol This symbol (2) might be used in combination with a chemical symbol (3). In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    L USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. Connections L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni- Cd batteries. L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC L Confirm correct polarities (S, T). adaptor PQLV219CE. Release the battery cover latch and ■ Base unit lift the cover open.

  • Page 11: Note When Setting Up

    L Use the supplied rechargeable Charge for about 7 hours. batteries. For replacement, we L When the batteries are fully charged, recommend using the Panasonic the charge indicator goes off. rechargeable batteries noted on page 3, 7. L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a Charge indicator dry cloth.

  • Page 12: Controls

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 12 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Getting Started Panasonic Ni-MH battery Controls performance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating time Handset In continuous 17 hours max. Not in use 180 hours max. (standby) Note: L It is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at the initial charge.

  • Page 13: Display

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 13 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Getting Started J {ic} (Off/Power) K {C/T} (Clear/Mute) Display L {INT} (Intercom) M Microphone Handset display items N Charge contacts Item Meaning ■ Control type A Soft keys Within range of a base The handset features 3 soft keys.

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On/Off

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 14 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Getting Started Item Meaning Icon Action Blocked call (page 25, Selects a character entry mode. New SMS message Stops recording or received. (page 32) playback. Your written SMS Inserts a dialling pause. message is over 160 Erases the selected item.

  • Page 15: Display Language

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 15 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Getting Started {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. Display language i M i {ic} Important: Date and time L When the language selection is K (middle soft key) displayed after installing the batteries for the first time, perform {V}/{^}: “Handset Setup”...

  • Page 16: Making/Answering Calls

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 16 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Making/Answering Calls {V}/{^}: “Yes” i M i {ic} Making calls Pause (for PBX/long distance service users) Lift the handset and dial the phone A pause is sometimes required when number. making calls using a PBX or long L To correct a digit, press {C/T}.

  • Page 17: Useful Features During A Call

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 17 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Making/Answering Calls the 2nd caller’s information is displayed Adjusting the handset ringer volume after you hear the call waiting tone on the Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the handset. desired volume while the handset is Press {R/E} to answer the 2nd call.

  • Page 18: Key Lock

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 18 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Making/Answering Calls Key lock The handset can be locked so that no calls or settings can be made. Incoming calls can be answered, but all other functions are disabled while key lock is To turn key lock on, press K (middle soft key) for about 3 seconds.

  • Page 19: Phonebook

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 19 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Phonebook Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which contains the character you are Handset phonebook searching for (page 44). L Press the same dial key The phonebook allows you to make calls repeatedly to display the first without having to dial manually.

  • Page 20: Copying Phonebook Entries

    (page 19). Copying phonebook entries You can copy phonebook entries to the phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset. Copying an entry Find the desired entry (page 19). {V}/{^}: “Copy” i M Enter the handset number you wish...

  • Page 21: Programming

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 21 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Programming Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the handset. Programming by scrolling through the display menus K (middle soft key) Press {V} or {^} to select the desired top-menu. i M Press {V} or {^} to select the desired item in sub-menu 1.
  • Page 22 TG6481FX(e).book Page 22 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Programming Top-menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page – – Base Unit Setup Ringer Volume <Medium> – Dial Mode <Tone> – – Privacy Mode <Off> *10, *11 – Recall/Flash <600 msec.> – Base Unit PIN <0000>...
  • Page 23 TG6481FX(e).book Page 23 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Programming *9 To prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside callers, turn this feature on. *10The recall/flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Contact your PBX supplier if necessary. *11When using the unit in Czech/Slovakia, select “100 msec.”...

  • Page 24: Special Programming

    {V}/{^}: Select the desired alarm reveal the PIN to you. If you forget option. i M your PIN, contact your nearest Panasonic service centre. “Off” Turns alarm off. Press M again, K (middle soft key) then press {ic} to exit.
  • Page 25 TG6481FX(e).book Page 25 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Programming {V}/{^}: Select the desired country. This is normal and the handset can be used once w stops flashing. countries Incoming call barring (Caller except Czech and Slovakia ID subscribers only) Czech Slovakia This feature allows the unit to reject calls...

  • Page 26: Registering A Unit

    Wait until “Enter Base PIN” is displayed. i Enter the base unit PIN (default: “0000”). i M L If you forget your PIN, contact Registering a unit your nearest Panasonic service centre. Operating additional units L When the handset has been registered successfully, w stops Additional handsets flashing.

  • Page 27: Base Unit

    Increasing the range of the base unit You can increase the signal range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 3. Contact your Panasonic dealer for details. Important:...

  • Page 28: Caller Id Service

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 28 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Caller ID Service Phonebook name display Using Caller ID service When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the Important: phonebook, the stored name in the L This unit is Caller ID compatible.
  • Page 29 TG6481FX(e).book Page 29 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Caller ID Service Editing a caller’s phone number before calling back K (middle soft key) {V}/{^}: “Caller List” i M {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. {V}/{^}: “Edit and Call” i Edit the number. L Press dial key ({0} to {9}) to add, {C/T} to delete.

  • Page 30: Sms (Short Message Service)

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 30 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM SMS (Short Message Service) Using SMS Storing SMS message centre numbers SMS allows you to send and receive text messages between other fixed-line and SMS message centre numbers must be mobile phones that support compatible stored in order to send and receive SMS SMS networks and features.

  • Page 31: Sending A Message

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 31 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM SMS (Short Message Service) from other messages. Contact your service provider/telephone company Sending a message for details. L If your phone is connected to a PBX, Writing and sending a new store the PBX line access number (page 33).

  • Page 32: Receiving A Message

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 32 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM SMS (Short Message Service) Editing/forwarding a message Receiving a message While reading a received message, When an SMS message is received: press K. – “Receiving SMS Message” is {V}/{^}: “Edit Message” i M displayed.

  • Page 33: Sms Settings

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 33 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM SMS (Short Message Service) SMS settings If the base unit is reset to its default settings (page 24), the following SMS- related settings will be reset. The contents of the receive and send lists will be erased.

  • Page 34: Answering System

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 34 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM 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 Turning the answering unavailable to answer the phone. system on/off You can also set the unit to play a greeting message but not to record...

  • Page 35: Greeting Message

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 35 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Answering System {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. recorded greeting message asking callers to call again. i M i {ic} Erasing your greeting message (Resetting to a pre-recorded greeting Greeting message message) If you want to use a pre-recorded When the unit answers a call, a greeting greeting message once you record your...

  • Page 36: Listening To Messages Using The Handset

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 36 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Answering System Note: Note: L When the answer on indicator on the L To switch to the receiver, press {C}. base unit flashes rapidly, the message memory is full (“Memory capacity”, Operating the answering page 34).

  • Page 37: Remote Operation

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 37 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Answering System *1 If pressed within the first 5 Remote access code seconds of a message, the A 3-digit remote access code must be previous message is played. entered when operating the answering *2 You can also erase as follows: system remotely.

  • Page 38: Answering System Settings

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 38 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Answering System L The greeting message is played Remote commands back. L You can either hang up, or enter Operation your remote access code again Repeat message and begin remote operation (page (during playback) 37).

  • Page 39: Voice Mail Service

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 39 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Answering System no new messages. If you call your phone – Change the number of rings of the from outside to listen to new messages voice mail service so that the (page 37), you know that there are no answering system can answer the new messages when the phone rings for...

  • Page 40: Voice Mail Service

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 40 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM 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.

  • Page 41: Intercom/Locator

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 41 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Intercom/Locator Intercom Transferring calls, conference calls Intercom calls can be made between handsets. Outside calls can be transferred Note: between 2 handsets. L If you receive an outside call while During an outside call, press {INT} talking on the intercom, you hear to put the call on hold.
  • Page 42 TG6481FX(e).book Page 42 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Intercom/Locator Answering a transferred call Press {C} to answer the page. Note: L After the paging party disconnects, you can talk to the outside caller.

  • Page 43: Useful Information

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 43 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Useful Information Belt clip ■ To attach ■ To remove Wall mounting ■ Base unit 75 mm Screws (Not supplied) Hooks Space (6 mm) Longer than 20 mm...

  • Page 44: Character Entry

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 44 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Useful Information Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The characters that can be entered depend on the character entry mode (page 44).
  • Page 45 TG6481FX(e).book Page 45 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Useful Information Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table (O) (Not available for SMS) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P) (Not available for SMS)

  • Page 46: Error Messages

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 46 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Useful Information Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. Display message Cause/solution L The supplied telephone line cord has not been Check Phone Line connected yet or not connected properly.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 47 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn on the handset.
  • Page 48 Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 27). L You entered the wrong PIN. If you forget your PIN, contact your nearest Panasonic service centre. L Place the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances.
  • Page 49 TG6481FX(e).book Page 49 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Useful Information Battery recharge Problem Cause/solution The handset beeps and/or 3 L Battery charge is low. Fully charge the flashes. batteries (page 11). I fully charged the batteries, but L Clean the charge contacts and charge again 3 still flashes.
  • Page 50 TG6481FX(e).book Page 50 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot make a call. L The dialling mode may be set incorrectly. Change the setting (page 15). L The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer and try again.
  • Page 51 TG6481FX(e).book Page 51 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Useful Information SMS (Short Message Service) Problem Cause/solution The SMS message centre L Someone tried to send you a message while number is logged in the caller SMS is turned off. Turn it on (page 30). list and the message is not received.
  • Page 52 TG6481FX(e).book Page 52 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Useful Information Answering system Problem Cause/solution The unit does not record new L The answering system is turned off. Turn it on messages. (page 34). L The message memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (page 36).
  • Page 53 Insert the batteries and charge fully before use. If the unit does not work properly, contact your nearest Panasonic service centre. Caution: L To avoid permanent damage, do not use a microwave oven to speed up the drying...

  • Page 54: Index

    TG6481FX(e).book Page 54 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Index Key lock: 18 Keytones: 21 Index M Making calls: 16 Missed calls: 28 Additional handsets: 26 Mute: 17 Alarm: 24 Answering calls: 16 Pause: 16 Answering system: 34 Phonebook: 19 Call screening: 34 PIN: 24 Erasing messages: 36, 38...
  • Page 55 TG6481FX(e).book Page 55 Friday, June 5, 2009 8:50 AM Notes...
  • Page 56 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan 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.

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