Panasonic KX-TG7341AL Operating Instructions Manual

Digital cordless answering system

Advertisement

Model shown is KX-TG7341.
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.

Operating Instructions

Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No.
KX-TG7341AL
KX-TG7343AL

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Panasonic KX-TG7341AL

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TG7341AL Model No. KX-TG7343AL Model shown is KX-TG7341. 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Listening to messages using the handset..... . . 32 Product information ....3 Remote operation.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Product information Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic digital cordless phone. Important: L The suffix (AL) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions: KX-TG7341AL/KX-TG7343AL Model composition KX-TG7341 series L Model shown is KX-TG7343. Base unit Handset Model No.
  • Page 4: Expanding Your Phone System

    Introduction Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Model number DECT repeater KX-A272AL Replacement battery information: L Replace batteries only with a nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) type of battery. This model requires 2 AAA (R03) batteries for every handset. For best performance, we recommend using Panasonic rechargeable batteries (Model No.
  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    Introduction Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to For your safety malfunction resulting in an accident. L It is advised not to use the equipment To prevent severe injury and loss of at a refuelling point. Users are life/property, read this section carefully reminded to observe restrictions on before using the product to ensure...
  • Page 6 Introduction L Charge the batteries provided with or CAUTION identified for use with this product only, in accordance with the Installation and relocation instructions and limitations specified in this manual. L Never install telephone wiring during L Only use a compatible base unit (or an electrical storm.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    5 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp The base unit and other compatible basements should also be avoided. Panasonic units use radio waves to L The maximum calling distance may be communicate with each other. shortened when the product is used in...
  • Page 8 Introduction Routine care L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft cloth. L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return L This product can store your private/confidential information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that you erase the information such as phonebook or...
  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Handset Controls Base unit A B C D E F G K L M P Q R A Charge contacts A Speaker B Speaker B Soft keys C {■} (Stop) C {C} (Talk) D {4} (Erase) D {s} (Speakerphone) E {6} (Play) E Dial keypad Message indicator...
  • Page 10: Display

    Preparation Item Meaning Using the navigator key The handset navigator key can be used Handset is accessing to navigate through menus and to select base unit. (intercom, items shown on the display by pressing paging, changing base {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. unit settings, etc.) To adjust the receiver or speaker Handset is on an outside...
  • Page 11: Connections

    Charger Turns the key lock feature off. (page 19) Available for: Selects a character entry KX-TG7343 mode. L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC Stops recording or adaptor PQLV209AL. playback. Inserts a dialling pause. Erases the selected item. No function Hooks (220–240 V AC,...
  • Page 12: Battery Installation And Replacement

    Ni-Cd batteries. corded-type telephone (without AC – We recommend using the adaptor) to the same telephone line or to Panasonic rechargeable batteries the same telephone line socket using a noted on page 4, 6. telephone double adaptor. Firmly press the notch on the...
  • Page 13: Battery Charge

    Battery level High Medium L When flashing: Battery charge Needs charging. Place the handset on the base unit or Panasonic Ni-MH battery charger for about 7 hours before performance (supplied batteries) initial use. Operation Operating L While charging, “Charging” is...
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting

    Preparation Wall mounting template Wall mounting Base unit Base unit 65 mm Screws (Not supplied) Hook Space (6.5 mm) Longer than 20 mm Charger Available for: Charger KX-TG7343 25.4 mm Screws (Not supplied) Hooks Space (2 mm) Longer than 20 mm...
  • Page 15: Symbols Used In These Operating Instructions

    Preparation Symbols used in these Setting up the unit operating instructions before use Symbol Meaning Display language The words in the K (middle soft key) brackets indicate button names on the handset {V}/{^}: “Handset Setup” i and base unit. Example: {V}/{^}: “Display Setup”...
  • Page 16 Preparation Note: L To correct a digit, press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the digit, then make the correction. L The date and time may be incorrect after a power failure. In this case, set the date and time again.
  • Page 17: Making/Answering Calls

    Making/Answering Calls {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone number. i K i M Making calls {V}/{^}: “Yes” i M i {ih} Using the handset Using the base unit Lift the handset and dial the phone number. Dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {C/T}. When the other party answers, speak into the microphone.
  • Page 18: Answering Calls

    Making/Answering Calls Note: Handset L You can also program the handset {0} i l ringer volume beforehand (page 23). Dial the phone number. i {C} Using the base unit Base unit When a call is being received, the in use indicator flashes rapidly.
  • Page 19: Useful Features During A Call

    Making/Answering Calls Base unit Useful features during To join the conversation, press {s} a call when the handset is on an outside call. Call privacy (Handset) Mute Call privacy allows you to prevent other While mute is turned on, you can hear users from joining your conversations the other party, but the other party with outside callers.
  • Page 20: Handset Phonebook

    Handset phonebook entry corresponding to each character located on that dial key. Handset phonebook L If there is no entry corresponding to the character you selected, the The phonebook allows you to make calls next entry is displayed. without having to dial manually. You can L To change the character entry add 100 names and phone numbers.
  • Page 21: Copying Phonebook Entries

    17). Copying phonebook entries You can copy phonebook entries to the phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset. Copying an entry Find the desired entry (page 20). {V}/{^}: “Copy” i M Enter the handset number you wish to send the phonebook entry to.
  • Page 22: Base Unit Speed Dial

    Base unit speed dial Making a call using the speed Base unit speed dial dial keys You can assign one phone number to {s} i {l} each of the 10 dial keys ({0} – {9}) on Press the desired dial key ({0} – the base unit.
  • Page 23: Programming

    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. i M L In some cases, you may need to select from sub-menu 2.
  • Page 24 Programming Top-menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page – Base Unit Setup Recall/Flash <100 msec.> – Area Code – Base Unit PIN <0000> – Repeater Mode <Off> *1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset.
  • Page 25: Special Instructions For Programmable

    Programming Note: L You can skip to step 4 by pressing Special instructions {R/E} in standby mode. for programmable L To stop the alarm, press any dial key or place the handset on the base unit settings or charger. L When the handset is in use, the alarm Alarm will not sound until the handset is in standby mode.
  • Page 26: Registering A Unit

    {V}/{^}: “Handset Setup” i reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, contact your nearest {V}/{^}: “Register H.set” i Panasonic service centre. K (middle soft key) Base unit: {V}/{^}: “Base Unit Setup” i Press and hold {x} for about 5 seconds, until the registration tone sounds.
  • Page 27: Base Unit

    You can increase the signal range of the L When the handset has been base unit by using a DECT repeater. registered successfully, w stops Please use only the Panasonic DECT flashing. repeater noted on page 4. Contact your Note: Panasonic dealer for details.
  • Page 28: Caller Id Service

    Caller ID Service L If the phone number is stored in the phonebook with its name, the caller’s Using Caller ID service name will also be displayed. L Please contact your service provider/ Important: telephone company for details and L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To availability in your area.
  • Page 29: Calling Back

    Caller ID Service {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. Viewing the caller list and calling back {V}/{^}: Select “Erase” or “Erase All”. i M K (middle soft key) {V}/{^}: “Yes” i M i {ih} {V}/{^}: “Caller List” i M Press {V} to search from the most Storing caller information to recent call, or press {^} to search the phonebook...
  • Page 30: Answering System

    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 caller messages.
  • Page 31: Greeting Message

    Answering System different pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to call again. Greeting message Playing back the greeting When the unit answers a call, callers hear a greeting message. You can message record your own greeting message or use a pre-recorded greeting message. Base unit Press {d}.
  • Page 32: Listening To Messages Using The Base Unit

    Answering System Listening to messages Listening to messages using the base unit using the handset When new messages have been When new messages have been recorded, {6} on the base unit flashes. recorded, u is displayed on the Press {6}. handset with the total number of new messages.
  • Page 33: Remote Operation

    Answering System {V}/{^}: “Edit and Call” i Operation Turn answering Edit the number. i {C} system on {9} or O Stop recording Stop playback Remote operation Turn answering system off Using a touch-tone phone, you can call Erase currently {*}{4} your phone number from outside and playing message access the unit to listen to messages or...
  • Page 34: Answering System Settings

    Answering System After the greeting message starts, *1 If pressed within the first 5 enter your remote access code. seconds of a message, the L The unit announces the number of previous message is played. new messages. Follow the voice guidance prompts Turning on the answering as necessary or control the unit system remotely...
  • Page 35: Voice Mail Service

    Answering System before the unit answers a call. You can messages in your voice mail service. select 2 to 7 rings, or “Auto”. Your service provider/telephone The default setting is “4 Rings”. company may use a “Stutter” dial tone “Auto”: The unit’s answering system to indicate that you have voice mail answers at the end of the 2nd ring when left.
  • Page 36: Call Screening

    Answering System Note: L You may create your own greeting- only message by following the steps on page 31. The unit plays the pre-recorded greeting-only message asking callers to call again if your own greeting-only message is not recorded. Call screening You can set the call screening feature on/off.
  • Page 37: Voice Mail Service

    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 38: Intercom/Locator

    Intercom/Locator Note: L When more than 2 handsets are Intercom registered, the base unit pages all handsets a few seconds after Intercom calls can be made: pressing {x} in step 1. – between handsets. – between the handset and base unit. Answering an intercom call Note: L If you receive an outside call while...
  • Page 39: Conference Calls

    Intercom/Locator L The outside call is routed to the To page a specific handset, enter paged party. the handset number. To page all handsets, press {0}. Base unit L The outside call rings at the During an outside call, press {x} to handset.
  • Page 40: Handset Locator

    Intercom/Locator Wait for the paged party to answer. Press {INT}, then press {ih}. L If the paged party does not Note: answer, press {INT} to return to L Even when the ringer volume for the outside call. outside calls is set to off (page 23), the To establish a conference call, press handset rings at a high level for paging.
  • Page 41: Useful Information

    Useful Information Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The available character entry modes are Alphabet (ABC), Numeric (0-9), Greek (F), Extended 1 (G), Extended 2 (H), and Cyrillic (I).
  • Page 42 Useful Information Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table (O) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P)
  • Page 43: Error Messages

    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 Erase unnecessary messages (page 32, 33). Answer Sys. Full L The supplied telephone line cord has not been Check Tel Line connected yet or not connected properly.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    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. General use Problem Cause/solution The unit does not work.
  • Page 45 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 46 Useful Information Making/answering calls, intercom Problem Cause/solution w is flashing. L The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it (page 26). L The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer. L The base unit’s AC adaptor is not connected. Check the connections.
  • Page 47 Useful Information Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller information is not L You must subscribe to a Caller ID service. displayed. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details. L If your unit is connected to any additional telephone equipment, remove and plug the unit directly into the wall socket.
  • Page 48 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 49: Instructions To Customer

    Useful Information Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this telephone is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).
  • Page 50 Useful Information If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is not connected by means of a modern plug and socket.
  • Page 51: Specifications

    Useful Information : Approx. 51 mm × 75 mm × Charger 88 mm Specifications ■ Mass (weight): Base unit: Approx. 270 g ■ Standard: Handset: Approx. 130 g DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced Charger : Approx. 60 g Cordless Telecommunications 6.0) GAP (Generic Access Profile) *1 KX-TG7343 ■...
  • Page 52: Index

    Index Base unit: 17 Handset: 17 Index Missed calls: 28 Mute: 19 Additional handsets: 26 Pause: 17 Alarm: 25 Phonebook: 20 Answering calls Phonebook copy: 21 Base unit: 18 PIN: 26 Handset: 18 Power failure: 12 Answering system: 30 Power on/off: 15 Call screening: 30, 36 Erasing messages: 32, 33, 34 Recall/flash: 19, 24...
  • Page 53 Notes...
  • Page 54 Notes...
  • Page 55 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Kx-tg7343al

Table of Contents