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This unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s 
phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.

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 31). Change the unit’s display language as 
needed (page 14).

(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.

Operating Instructions

Model No.

 

KX-TG8280FX

Digital Cordless Answering System

TG8280FX(e).book  Page 1  Tuesday, September 11, 2007  1:52 PM

Summary of Contents for 2Line KX-TG8280FX

Page 1: ...ur country page 31 Change the unit s display language as needed page 14 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 Operating Instructions Model No KX TG8280FX Digital Cordless Answering System TG...

Page 2: ... Base unit settings 29 Special instructions for call options 31 Special instructions for other options 31 j Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 33 Caller list 34 Voice mail service 35 I Answering System Features Answering system 36 Turning the answering system on off 36 Greeting message 36 Listening to messages 38 Direct command operation using the handset 39 Remote operation 40 Answering sy...

Page 3: ...n 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 Declarations of Conformity for the relevant Panasonic products described in this manual are available for download by visiting http www doc panasonic de Contact to Autho...

Page 4: ...L Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries No Accessory items Quantity 1 AC adaptor for base unit Part No PQLV207CE 1 2 4 wire telephone line cord with green plugs 1 3 2 wire telephone line cord with transparent plugs 1 4 Rechargeable batteries AAA R03 size Part No HHR 55AAAB 2 5 Handset cover 1 1 6 Belt clip 1 No Model No Description 1 KX TGA828FX Ad...

Page 5: ...s cookers etc It should also not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 C or greater than 40 C Warning L To prevent the risk of electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or any other type of moisture L Unplug this product from power outlets if it emits smoke an abnormal smell or makes unusual noise These conditions can cause fire or electric shock Confirm that smoke has ...

Page 6: ...formation To protect your privacy confidentiality we recommend that you erase the information such as phonebook or caller list entries from the memory before you dispose transfer or return the product Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment private households This symbol on the products and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic produ...

Page 7: ... Line 2 indicator I STOP J Intercom indicator K TRANSFER INTERCOM L Speaker M Antenna N Charge contacts O MIC Microphone P REDIAL Q CONF Conference R HOLD S Navigator key Volume up V Volume down 7 Repeat 8 Skip T PAUSE U FLASH RECALL V MUTE W SP PHONE Speakerphone Speakerphone indicator Handset A Speaker B Charge contacts C Display D Soft keys E Headset jack LINE LINE1 LINE LINE2 M N L I H G K J A...

Page 8: ...play icons V Volume up Volume down Icon Meaning _ Indicates the selected line s for answering system operations and settings L When flashing The answering system is answering a call or playing a message on the line E Flashes when message memory is full Answering system answers calls with a greeting message and caller messages are not recorded Caller s recording time page 42 E Greeting message reco...

Page 9: ...e been recorded page 38 n Answering system is full Indicates the selected line s for answering system operations and settings Answering system answers calls with a greeting message and caller messages are not recorded 2 Caller s recording time page 42 1 Battery level e Alarm is on page 27 d Voice enhancer is set page 20 Icon Meaning rL2 L1 L2 L1 z Call privacy mode is on page 21 Ringer volume page...

Page 10: ...y cause it to become disconnected L The unit will not work during a power failure We recommend you connect a standard telephone on the same line for power protection Icon Action F Returns to the previous screen Selects line 1 or line 2 for making a call P Q Selects line 1 or line 2 Displays the menu Accepts the current selection C Displays the phonebook search menu Turns the key lock feature off p...

Page 11: ...e line telephone only page 11 Connect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base unit and telephone line jack Important L If you use a telephone line cord which is not supplied the unit may not work properly To connect to a 2 line telephone jack To connect to 2 single line telephone jacks If you use the unit as a single line telephone only To 2 line telephone jack 4 wire cord GREEN plug...

Page 12: ... Ni MH batteries AAA R03 size L Do NOT use Alkaline Manganese Ni Cd batteries L Ensure correct polarities S T when installing the batteries L Wipe the battery ends S T with a dry cloth L When installing the batteries avoid touching the battery ends S T or the unit contacts L When replacing batteries we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4 6 1 Press the notch on the ...

Page 13: ...erformance supplied batteries Note 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 L Even after the handset is fully charged the handset can be left on...

Page 14: ...ault setting for the handset used to select the region setting You must change the display language for all other handsets separately Display language 17 display languages are available 1 ih i 2 Select N by pressing V or i 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 rea...

Page 15: ...ss 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 Line selection mode The line selection mode determines which line is selected when you press C on the handset or SP PHONE on the base unit when making answering calls Auto default When making a call line 1 will be selected If that line i...

Page 16: ...ress or V to select Other Options i 4 Press or V to select Line Select i 5 Press or V to select the desired setting i i ih Note L You can select a line manually regardless of the line selection mode by pressing LINE 1 or LINE 2 Handset TG8280FX e book Page 16 Tuesday September 11 2007 1 52 PM ...

Page 17: ...r speaker volume Press or V while on a call Making a call using the redial list The last 10 phone numbers dialled are stored in the redial list each 24 digits max 1 R 2 V Select the desired number 3 C s L If s is pressed and the other party s line is engaged the unit will automatically redial multiple times While the handset is waiting to redial the ringer indicator will flash To cancel press ih E...

Page 18: ...hile on a call Redialling the last number dialled 1 SP PHONE L You can also select the line manually by pressing LINE 1 or LINE 2 2 REDIAL L If the other party s line is engaged the unit will automatically redial multiple times While the base unit is waiting to redial the speakerphone indicator will flash To cancel press SP PHONE Pause for PBX long distance service users A pause is sometimes requi...

Page 19: ...pressing LINE 1 or LINE 2 2 When finished talking press SP PHONE Adjusting the ringer volume when receiving a call Press or V L To turn the ringer volume off press and hold V until the beep sounds Useful features during a call Hold This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold 1 Press HOLD during an outside call 2 Press HOLD again L To release the hold press P or Q that is flashing on the...

Page 20: ...3 V High Tone or Low Tone i L d is displayed Handset 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 on To turn key lock on press middle soft key for about 2 seconds L is displayed L To turn key lock off press middle soft key for about 2 seconds Note L Calls to emergency numbers cannot...

Page 21: ...t tone will sound y or z on the handset or the line 1 or line 2 indicator on the base unit will flash rapidly You can answer the 2nd call while holding the 1st call During an outside call you can also make a call using the other line by holding the 1st call Example If you are using line 1 1 Press HOLD 2 times to put the 1st call line 1 on hold 2 Press Q to make or answer a 2nd call L To hold the 2...

Page 22: ...tures are available for Caller ID subscribers page 33 Changing category names 1 k i 2 V Category i 3 V Select the desired category i 4 V Category Name i 5 Edit the name 10 characters max page 49 i i ih Finding and calling a handset phonebook entry Scrolling through all entries 1 k 2 V Select the desired entry 3 C L You can also make a call by pressing then pressing P or Q Searching by first charac...

Page 23: ...Erase i 3 V Yes i i ih Erasing all entries 1 k i 2 V Erase All i 3 V Yes i 4 V Yes i i ih Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call This feature can be used for example to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the handset phonebook without having to dial manually 1 While on a call press k 2 V Se...

Page 24: ...e feature being programmed L To exit the operation press ih Note L The current item or setting is highlighted on the display Menu Sub menu default setting Sub menu 2 default setting Time Settings Set Date Time page 15 Alarm page 27 Ringer Setup Ringer Volume For handset Line1 Maximum 1 Line2 Maximum 1 Ext Ringtone For outside calls Line1 Ringtone 1 2 3 Line2 Ringtone 2 2 3 Int Ringtone For interco...

Page 25: ...ed with permission of 2006 Copyrights Vision Inc 4 Off Displays the current date and time only Handset Number Displays the handset number such as 1 5 The default display language will be as follows if you select the following regional codes when changing the unit s region setting page 31 Display Setup Wallpaper Wallpaper1 Display Colour Colour1 Standby Display Off 4 Select Language English 5 page ...

Page 26: ...ve listened to all new messages While message alert is on battery operating time is shortened page 13 7 If you set the line selection mode from Auto to Line1 or Line2 page 15 the auto talk feature will function for that line only If the other line receives a call the auto talk feature does not function TG8280FX e book Page 26 Tuesday September 11 2007 1 52 PM ...

Page 27: ...which the handset will not ring for outside calls This feature is useful for times when you do not want to be disturbed for example while sleeping Using the handset phonebook s category feature page 22 you can also select categories of callers whose calls will override night mode and ring the handset Caller ID subscribers only Set the date and time beforehand page 15 Note L We recommend turning th...

Page 28: ...handset will never ring during night mode 1 middle soft key i N i 2 V Ringer Setup i 3 V Night Mode i 4 V Ring Delay i 5 V Select the desired setting i i ih Note L When the answering system answers the call this feature does not work Selecting categories to bypass night mode 1 middle soft key i N i 2 V Ringer Setup i 3 V Night Mode i 4 V Select Category i 5 Press the desired category numbers i L T...

Page 29: ...ired setting i L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed L To exit the operation press ih Note L The current item or setting is highlighted on the display Menu Sub menu default setting Sub menu 2 default setting Ringer Setup Ringer Volume For base unit Line1 Medium 1 Line2 Medium 1 Ext Ringtone For outside calls Line1 Ringtone 1 Line2 Ringtone 2 Call Options Dial Mode Tone pag...

Page 30: ...calls 2 Change the recall flash time if necessary depending on the requirements of your service provider telephone company or PBX 3 When using the unit in Czech Slovakia Turkey select the recall flash time as follows Czech Slovakia 100 msec Turkey 200 msec If you change the unit s region setting reset the base unit the recall flash time will be reset to the default setting In this case select the ...

Page 31: ... for the corresponding extension L To turn call restriction off for an extension press the number again The number will stop flashing 7 8 V Select a memory location i 9 Enter the phone number or area code to be restricted 8 digits max i i ih L To erase a restricted number press C T Special instructions for other options Changing the unit s region setting Resetting the base unit 1 middle soft key i...

Page 32: ...nswering system announcement language changes as follows L After changing the unit s region setting resetting the base unit certain icons displayed on the base unit will disappear for a moment and w will flash on the handset momentarily This is normal The handset can be used once w stops flashing Türkiye Turkish Česká republika Czech Slovensko and Other English TG8280FX e book Page 32 Tuesday Sept...

Page 33: ...not answered the unit treats the call as a missed call y and the number of missed calls are shown on the display This lets you know if you should view the caller list to see who called while you were out Call Waiting Caller ID display Turkey only If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services the 2nd caller s information is displayed after you hear a Call Waiting tone ...

Page 34: ... Automatically uses the line you set in line selection mode page 15 to call back When the line selection mode is set to Auto the indicated line c or d is used for the call If the indicated line is already being used or you want to select the other line press P or Q Editing a caller s phone number before calling back 1 middle soft key i j i 2 V Select the desired entry i 3 V Edit and Call i 4 Edit ...

Page 35: ...our telephone When you have new messages e will be displayed on the handset followed by the line number s that received the messages Please consult your service provider telephone company for details of this service Note L If e still remains on the display even after you have listened to new messages turn it off by pressing and holding C T for 2 seconds L To use the voice mail service provided by ...

Page 36: ...ges flash on the base unit display MESSAGE on the base unit flashes rapidly Turning the answering system on off To turn on Press LINE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired line s i ANSWER ON L ANSWER ON lights up To turn off Press ANSWER ON L ANSWER ON turns off To turn on 1 middle soft key i I i 2 Press R repeatedly to select the desired line s 3 V Answer On i i ih To turn off 1 middle soft key...

Page 37: ...2 is set to Greeting Only caller messages will not be recorded and the unit will play a different pre recorded greeting message asking callers to call again Playing back the greeting message 1 Press LINE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired line s 2 GREETING 1 middle soft key i I i 2 Press R repeatedly to select the desired line s 3 V Play Greeting i 4 ih Erasing the greeting message If you era...

Page 38: ...ss LINE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired line s then press MESSAGE 1 middle soft key i I i 2 Press R repeatedly to select the desired line s 3 V Play New Msg or Play All Msg i Operations during playback To adjust the speaker volume Press or V To repeat a message for the base unit press 7 for the handset press If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message the previous message will be pl...

Page 39: ...ated line c or d is used for the call If the indicated line is already being used or you want to select the other line press P or Q Editing the number before calling back 1 Press during playback 2 V Edit and Call i 3 Edit the number 4 C L If the indicated line is already being used or you want to select the other line press then press P or Q Direct command operation using the handset You can opera...

Page 40: ...mber from a touch tone phone 2 After the greeting message starts enter your remote access code L The unit will announce the number of new messages 3 Enter remote commands Note L You can hang up at any time Remote commands 1 Select the desired line s while you are accessing the answering system if necessary For line 1 1 For line 2 2 For line 1 and line 2 0 2 Press the desired dial keys 0 Turn answe...

Page 41: ...g message and record your message after the beep Answering system settings If the base unit is reset to its default settings page 31 the following answering system related settings will be reset 6 Play greeting message 1 7 Record a greeting message for line 1 only 2 7 Record a greeting message for line 2 only 0 7 Record a common greeting message for both line 1 and line 2 1 8 Turn answering system...

Page 42: ...ed by your service provider telephone company ask your service provider telephone company to deactivate your voice mail service If your service provider telephone company cannot do this set this unit s Number of Rings setting so that this unit s answering system answers calls before your service provider telephone company s voice mail service tries to answer your calls It is necessary to check the...

Page 43: ...registration tone sounds L If all registered handsets start ringing press INTERCOM to stop then repeat this step L After pressing INTERCOM the rest of this procedure must be completed within 90 seconds 4 Wait until Enter Base PIN is displayed i Enter the base unit PIN default 0000 i L If you forget your PIN consult your nearest Panasonic service centre L When the handset has been registered succes...

Page 44: ...rcom Intercom calls can be made between a handset and the base unit between handsets Note L You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it handset locator Making an intercom call 1 INT 2 To page the base unit press 0 To page another handset enter its extension number 1 6 L To stop paging press ih 3 When you finish talking press ih 1 INTERCOM L When only 1 handset is registered the base unit pages...

Page 45: ...page all handsets press 0 L When you page all handsets only the handset user who answers first can take the transferred call 3 Wait for the paged party to answer L If the paged party does not answer press the flashing LINE 1 or LINE 2 to return to the outside call 4 To complete the transfer press SP PHONE Note L When more than 2 handsets are registered the base unit pages all handsets a few second...

Page 46: ...hone number 3 When the 2nd call is connected press CONF to make a conference call L To hang up only one line press LINE 1 or LINE 2 for the party with which you want to continue talking L To put both lines on hold press HOLD To talk with only one caller press LINE 1 or LINE 2 for the party with which you want to continue talking To resume both lines press CONF Conference call with an outside call ...

Page 47: ...andsets are registered the base unit pages all handsets a few seconds after pressing INTERCOM in step 1 Copying phonebook entries You can copy handset phonebook entries to the handset phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset Note L Category settings for phonebook entries are not copied Copying one entry 1 Find the desired handset phonebook entry page 22 i 2 V Copy i 3 Enter the handset nu...

Page 48: ...Useful Information 48 Using the belt clip Attaching the belt clip Removing the belt clip TG8280FX e book Page 48 Tuesday September 11 2007 1 52 PM ...

Page 49: ...se the character or number highlighted by the cursor Press and hold C T to erase all characters or numbers Press to switch between uppercase and lowercase To enter another character located on the same dial key press to move the cursor to the next space then press the appropriate dial key Character entry modes Several character entry modes can be used when entering text The characters that can be ...

Page 50: ...ter 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 TG8280FX e book Page 50 Tuesday September 11 2007 1 52 PM ...

Page 51: ...tries page 23 L Message memory is full Erase unnecessary messages page 38 You must first subscribe to Caller ID L You must subscribe to Caller ID service Once you receive caller information after subscribing to Caller ID service this message will not be displayed Problem Cause solution w is flashing L The handset is not registered to the base unit Register it page 43 L The handset is too far from ...

Page 52: ...ly contact your service provider telephone company L The dialling mode setting is incorrect Set to Tone or Pulse as needed page 15 L You dialled a call restricted number page 31 L The key lock feature is turned on Turn it off page 20 The unit does not ring L The ringer volume is turned off Adjust the ringer volume page 24 29 L The night mode feature is turned on Turn it off page 28 The batteries s...

Page 53: ...ephone company for details L Your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service page 55 I cannot register a handset to a base unit L The maximum number of handsets 6 are already registered to the base unit Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit page 43 L You entered the wrong PIN If you forget your PIN consult your nearest Panasonic service centre L Place the handset and t...

Page 54: ...annot operate the answering system with the handset L The base unit or another handset is being used Wait for the other user to finish L A caller is leaving a message Wait for the caller to finish L The handset is too far from the base unit Move closer When I try to operate the answering system with the base unit ANSWER ON on the base unit flashes for a few seconds and I cannot operate the answeri...

Page 55: ...the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack While recording a greeting message or listening to messages the unit rings and recording stops L A call is being received Answer the call and try again later Problem Cause solution TG8280FX e book Page 55 Tuesday September 11 2007 1 52 PM ...

Page 56: ...ission power Approx 250 mW Voice coding ADPCM 32 kbit s Power source 220 240 V 50 Hz Power consumption Base unit Standby Approx 1 6 W Maximum Approx 5 5 W Operating conditions 5 C 40 C 20 80 relative air humidity dry Dimensions Base unit Approx 55 mm 220 mm 140 mm Handset Approx 155 mm 48 mm 34 mm Mass weight Base unit Approx 440 g Handset Approx 140 g Note L Specifications are subject to change L...

Page 57: ...Wallpaper 25 H Handset Deregistration 43 Locator 44 Registration 43 Settings 24 Hold 19 I Intercom 44 K Key lock 20 Keytones 25 L Line selection mode 15 M Making calls Base unit 18 Handset 17 Message alert 25 Missed calls 33 Mute 19 N Night mode Handset 27 P Pause 18 Phonebook Handset phonebook 22 Phonebook copy 47 PIN 30 Power on off 14 R Recall Flash 20 29 Recording Greeting message 36 Telephone...

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Page 59: ...Notes 59 TG8280FX e book Page 59 Tuesday September 11 2007 1 52 PM ...

Page 60: ...panasonic com e mail servis praha eu panasonic com aktuální info na www panasonic cz Štúrova 11 811 02 Bratislava Slovenská republika Tel číslo 421 2 5292 1423 Fax 421 2 5292 1411 web www panasonic sk N Turkey Contact information Nemko Comlab AS Gasevikveien 8 P O Box 96 N 2027 Kjeller Norway Tel 47 64 84 57 00 Faks 47 64 84 57 05 E mail post comlab no Web http www comlab no index htm Panasonic Te...

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