Panasonic kx-tg8120fx Operating instructions

PQQW15190ZA DC0306DT0

FX-2/3

Digital Cordless Phone

Model No. KX-TG8100FX

Digital Cordless Answering System

Model No. KX-TG8120FX

To use this product in Czech or Slovakia, change the unit’s region setting to match your

country.

Refer to “Changing the unit’s region settings” in the operating instructions.

1 Connections

Quick Guide

(220–240 V, 50 Hz)

To telephone network

Hook

Use only the included AC adaptor

and telephone line cord.

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2 Battery installation/

Battery charge (Initial charge: 7 hours)

Note:

L Use only the included rechargeable batteries.

3 Screen saver mode

The backlight will turn off completely after 1 minute of inactivity if the handset is not on

the base unit.

To use the handset when it is in screen saver mode, first press {ih} to turn the display on

again.

4 Symbols used in these operating instructions

*1 KX-TG8100 only

*2 KX-TG8120 only

Symbol Meaning

" Press " (middle soft key).

i Proceed to the next operation.

# Press # (middle soft key).

j (“Caller List”)

X (“SMS”)

K (“Time Settings”)

I (“Answer System”)

N (“Handset Setup”)

L (“Base Unit Setup”)

M (“Display Setup”)

Select the mentioned handset menu icon.

Example: N (handset setup menu icon)

Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}.

“” Select the words in quotations shown on the display (e.g.,

“Time Settings”) by pressing {^} or {V}.

*The pictured model is KX-TG8100.

Charge contact

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Display language

16 display languages are available.

You can select “Deutsch”, “English”, “Magyar”, “Polski”, “slovensky”,

“ČeŠtina”, “Hrvatski”, “Slovenscina”, “Eesti”, “LIETUVIŠKAI”, “LatvieŠu”,

“Românã”, “БЪЛГАРСКИ”, “Srpski”, “МАКЕДОНСКИ”, or “Shqiptar”.

1 {ih} i " (middle soft key)

2 Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # (middle soft key)

3 Press {^} or {V} to select “Display Setup”. i #

4 Press {^} or {V} to select “Select Language”. i #

5 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired language. i # i {ih}

Note:

L If you select a language you cannot read, press {ih}, ", press {V}, press #, press

{V} 2 times, press #, press {V} 3 times, press #, select the desired language, then

press #. Press {ih}.

Dialling Mode

" (middle soft key)

2 Select L by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # (middle soft key)

3 Press {^} or {V} to select “Call Options”. i #

4 Press {^} or {V} to select “Dial Mode”. i #

5 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired setting. i # i {ih}

Date and time

" (middle soft key)

2 Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # (middle soft key)

3 Press {^} or {V} to select “Time Settings”. i #

4 Press {^} or {V} to select “Set Date & Time”. i #

5 Enter the current day, month, and year.

6 Enter the current hour and minute.

7 # i {ih}

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5 Basic operations

Answering system (KX-TG8120 only)

Feature Operation

Making a call Dial the phone number. i {C}/{s}

Answering a call {C}

Hanging up {ih}

Receiver/speaker volume Press {^} or {V} while on a call.

Last number redial B (right soft key) i {C}

Making a call with redial list B (right soft key) i Press {^} or {V} to select the

desired number. i {C}

Handset phonebook: storing

an entry (name and phone

numbers)

H (left soft key) i " i “New Entry” i #

i Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.). i #

i Enter the party’s phone number (24 digits max.). i

# i Select the desired category. i # i

“Save” i # i {ih}

L To enter a name, see the character table in the

operating instructions.

Handset phonebook:

making a call

H (left soft key) i Press {^} or {V} to display the

desired entry. i {C}

Handset ringer volume " (middle soft key) i N i # i “Ringer

Setup” i # i “Ringer Volume” i # i

Press {^} or {V} to select the desired volume. i #

i {ih}

Changing ringtone

(outside calls)

" (middle soft key) i N i # i “Ringer

Setup” i # i “Ext. Ringtone” i # i

Select the desired ringtone. i # i {ih}

Feature Operation

Answering on/off " (middle soft key) i I i # i “Answer On”

or “Answer Off” i # i {ih}

Listening to messages " (middle soft key) i I i # i “Play New

Msg.” or “Play All Msg.” i #

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6 Frequently asked questions

Question Cause & solution

What kind of power outlet

should I connect the AC

adaptor to?

Connect the AC adaptor to a 220–240 V outlet.

Why is w flashing? L The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer.

L The AC adaptor is not connected. Check the

connections.

L You are using the handset or base unit in an area with

high electrical interference. Place the handset and base

unit away from interference sources, such as antenna

and mobile phones.

L The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it.

" (middle soft key) i N i # i

“Registration” i # i “Register H.set” i

# i Select a base unit number. i # i Press

and hold {x} on the base unit for about 3 seconds, until the

registration tone sounds. i Wait until “Enter Base

PIN” is displayed. i Enter the base unit PIN (default:

“0000”). i #

Why can I not make calls? The dialling mode setting is incorrect. Set to “Tone” or

“Pulse” as needed.

Why is the handset display

blank?

L The handset is in screen saver mode. Press {ih} to

activate the handset display again.

L The handset is not turned on. To turn the power on, press

{ih} for about 1 second.

What should I do when the

handset does not turn on?

L Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly.

L Fully charge the batteries.

L Clean the charge contacts and charge again.

How long should I charge new

batteries?

Charge the batteries for about 7 hours.

How long is the battery

operating time?

When you are using fully-charged Ni-MH batteries

(included batteries);

In continuous use: 12 hours max.

In continuous standby mode: 150 hours max.

L It is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at the

initial charge. Maximum battery performance is reached

after a few complete cycles of charge/discharge (use).

L Actual battery performance depends on a combination of

how often the handset is in use and how often it is not in

use (standby).

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7 Optional services (Caller ID and SMS)

If you subscribe to Caller ID service, you can:

Can I keep the handset on the

base unit when I am not using

it?

L Even after the handset is fully charged, the handset can

be left on the base unit without any ill effect on the

batteries.

When should I replace the

batteries?

If the batteries are fully charged until

is displayed, but

is displayed after a few calls, replace the batteries with

new ones.

What is a PIN? The PIN is a 4-digit number that must be entered in order

to change certain base unit settings. The default PIN is

“0000”.

What do I need to do to

display caller information?

L You need to subscribe to Caller ID service. Consult your

service provider/telephone company for details.

L The message “You must first subscribe to

Caller ID.” will be displayed until you receive caller

information after subscribing to Caller ID service.

– display caller information

– identify who is calling by using different display colours and ringtones

(handset phonebook category)

To use SMS, you must subscribe to Caller ID and/or appropriate service.

SMS (Short Message Service)

Question Cause & solution

Tom

012345

Tom

012345

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