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Panasonic KX-TGF342 User Manual

Panasonic KX-TGF342
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Operating Instructions
Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No.
KX-TGF340
KX-TGF342
KX-TGF343
KX-TGF344
KX-TGF345
Model shown is KX-TGF340.
Before initial use, see “Getting Started”
on page 9.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.
Consulte “Guía Rápida Española”, página 62.
For assistance, visit our Web site: www.panasonic.com/support for customers in
the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
Please register your product: www.panasonic.com/prodreg
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Panasonic KX-TGF342 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelKX-TGF342
CategoryCordless Telephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Model composition

Details the base unit and handset components for each model.

Accessory information

Lists the quantities of supplied accessories for different unit configurations.

Important Information

For your safety

Provides critical warnings to prevent severe injury and loss of life.

Important safety instructions

Outlines basic safety precautions to reduce risk of fire, shock, and injury.

For best performance

Offers advice on base unit placement for optimal coverage and call quality.

Other information

Covers environmental considerations, routine care, and product changes.

Specifications

Lists the technical standards, frequency, power, and operating conditions.

Getting Started

Setting up

Details the initial setup process for the base unit and charger.

Controls

Handset

Describes the buttons and functions of the telephone handset.

Control type

Explains how soft keys and the navigator key operate.

Controls (continued)

Base unit

Describes the buttons and functions of the telephone base unit.

Display icons

Explains the meaning of icons shown on the handset and base unit displays.

Display icons (continued)

Base unit display items

Lists and explains icons displayed on the base unit.

Language settings

Display language

Allows selection of display language between English and Español.

Date and time

Handset

Instructions for setting the date and time on the handset.

Recording your greeting message

Handset

Provides steps to record a custom greeting message on the handset.

Other settings

Dialing mode

Instructions for changing dialing mode between Tone and Pulse.

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls

Details how to make calls using the handset, speakerphone, and base unit.

Making/Answering Calls (continued)

Answering calls

Explains how to answer calls using the handset and base unit.

Useful features during a call

Covers features like Hold and Mute during an active call.

Making/Answering Calls (continued)

Flash

Explains how to use the Flash function for PBX features.

Handset clarity booster

Describes how to improve sound clarity in noisy areas.

Making/Answering Calls (continued)

Transferring calls, conference calls

Guides on transferring calls between units or establishing conference calls.

Intercom

Provides instructions for making intercom calls between units.

Making/Answering Calls (continued)

Making an intercom call

Details steps for initiating an intercom call from handset or base unit.

Power backup operation

Explains how the handset supplies power to the base unit during a power failure.

Call Block

Using the (CALL BLOCK) button

Describes how to use the button to block calls and add numbers.

Storing unwanted callers

Explains how to store numbers or ranges to block specific calls.

Phonebook

Adding phonebook entries

Guides on how to add new names and phone numbers to the phonebook.

Phonebook (continued)

Storing caller information to the phonebook

Details how to save incoming call information into the phonebook.

Changing group names/setting ringer ID

Explains how to customize group names and assign ringer tones.

Finding and calling from a phonebook entry

Provides methods to search for and call contacts from the phonebook.

Phonebook (continued)

Editing entries

Instructions for modifying existing phonebook entries.

Erasing entries

Guides on how to delete single or all phonebook entries.

Chain dial

Explains how to dial stored numbers while on a call.

Speed dial

Details how to assign numbers to speed dial keys.

Programming

Menu list

Explains two methods to access features: scrolling menus or direct command codes.

Programming (continued)

Greeting

Covers settings for recording or using pre-recorded greeting messages.

New message alert*1

Details settings for alerting users about new messages.

Settings

Covers various system settings like ring count and recording time.

Answer on*1 / Answer off*1

Settings to control the answering system's response.

Voicemail access

Section for accessing voicemail messages.

Intercom

Instructions for paging units via intercom.

Set date & time

Details for setting the date, time, and memo alarms.

Programming (continued)

Time adjustment*1,*3

Settings for automatic or manual time adjustment.

Speed dial

Operation for viewing speed dial entries.

Settings

Covers ring adjustments and silent mode settings.

Set date & time

Covers date/time setting, memo alarm, and time adjustment.

Talking caller ID

Setting to enable or disable talking caller ID.

Programming (continued)

Key detector setting*6

Covers settings related to key detectors, including registration.

Call block*1

Details settings for blocking specific numbers or ranges of calls.

Speed dial

Code for speed dial operation.

Record greeting*1

Code for recording greetings.

Voicemail

Settings related to voicemail access and tone detection.

LCD contrast (Display contrast)

Adjusts the screen contrast.

Handset name

Allows customization of handset names.

Display name

Setting to display or hide handset names.

Auto intercom

Controls the auto intercom feature.

Key tone

Settings for key tone sounds.

Caller ID edit (Caller ID number auto edit)

Features for editing caller ID numbers automatically.

Programming (continued)

Auto talk*9

Controls the auto talk feature for answering calls.

Set tel line

Settings for telephone line modes, flash time, and dial mode.

Call sharing*1

Controls the call sharing feature.

Registration

Instructions for registering new handsets to the base unit.

Power failure

Details operation and settings related to power failure.

Change language

Allows changing the display and voice prompt languages.

Baby monitor

Covers settings and operation for the baby monitor feature.

Programming (continued)

Key detector

Main menu for key detector settings.

Phonebook

Main menu for phonebook operations.

Caller list

Main menu for caller list operations.

Answer device

Main menu for answering device settings.

Settings

Covers ring adjustments, silent mode, and call blocking.

Programming (continued)

Auto intercom

Controls the auto intercom feature.

Caller ID edit (Caller ID number auto edit)

Features for editing caller ID numbers automatically.

Change language (Display)

Allows changing the display language.

Cust. Support

Provides access to customer support information.

Baby monitor

Main menu for baby monitor settings.

Alarm

Handset

Details how to set and manage alarms on the handset.

Silent mode

Turning silent mode on/off

Explains how to activate or deactivate silent mode for handsets.

Silent mode (continued)

Changing the start and end time

Instructions for setting the active period for silent mode.

Selecting groups to bypass silent mode

Guides on selecting groups whose calls override silent mode.

Baby monitor

Setting the baby monitor

Provides instructions for configuring the baby monitor feature.

To monitor with a unit

Explains how to listen in on a room using the internal baby monitor.

Baby monitor (continued)

To monitor from an outside line

Details how to monitor remotely via an external phone call.

Turning off the baby monitor

Instructions for deactivating the baby monitor feature.

Editing an outside monitoring number

Guides on modifying the phone number for remote monitoring.

Erasing an outside monitoring number

Instructions for removing a remote monitoring number.

Baby monitor sensitivity

Handset

Adjusts the sensitivity level for the baby monitor feature.

Other programming

Changing the handset name

Allows customization of handset names for easier identification.

Displaying the handset name

Enables or disables the display of handset names in standby.

Registering a unit

Information on adding new units like extra handsets.

Registering a handset to the base unit

Handset

Steps for registering a handset to the base unit.

Deregistering a handset

Handset

Instructions for cancelling a handset's registration from the base unit.

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service

Introduction to using Caller ID features and requirements.

Caller ID features

Explains how caller information is displayed and logged.

Missed calls

Describes how missed calls are indicated and cleared.

Phonebook name display

Explains how stored names appear with incoming calls.

Talking Caller ID

Details the feature that announces the caller's name or number.

Phonebook name announcement

Explains phonebook name announcement for incoming calls.

Caller list

Important notes on using the caller list.

Caller ID Service (continued)

Viewing the caller list and calling back

Guides on viewing call history and calling back contacts.

Editing a caller's phone number

Instructions for modifying phone numbers in the caller list.

Caller ID number auto edit feature

Explains the automatic editing of caller ID numbers.

Erasing selected caller information

Guides on how to delete specific entries from the caller list.

Answering system

Answering system

Overview of the answering system's capabilities.

Memory capacity (including your greeting message)

Details the recording capacity and message limits.

Turning the answering system on/off

Instructions for enabling or disabling the answering system.

Greeting message

Explains how greeting messages are played to callers.

Recording your greeting message

Provides steps to record a custom greeting message.

Using a pre-recorded greeting message

Describes the use of the unit's built-in pre-recorded greetings.

Answering system (continued)

Resetting to a pre-recorded greeting message

Guides on reverting to pre-recorded greetings from custom ones.

Playing back the greeting message

Instructions for listening to greeting messages.

Listening to messages

Details how to listen to recorded messages.

Calling back (Caller ID subscribers only)

Explains how to call back callers from the message playback.

Erasing all messages

Instructions for deleting all recorded messages.

Answering system (continued)

Operating the answering system

Covers operations during message playback like volume and skipping.

Calling back (Caller ID subscribers only)

Details on calling back callers after listening to messages.

Editing the number before calling back

Instructions for editing a caller's number before initiating a callback.

Erasing all messages

Instructions for clearing all recorded messages.

Advanced new message alerting features

Covers features for alerting users to new messages.

Answering System (continued)

Listening to messages

Details how to listen to messages after a new message alert call.

Remote operation

Explains how to operate the answering system remotely.

Remote access code

Details the 3-digit code for remote operation and security.

Voice guidance

Explains the voice guidance prompts during remote operation.

Remote commands

Lists dial keys for direct control of answering system functions.

Answering System (continued)

Call screening

Allows listening to a caller's message as it's being recorded.

Number of rings before the unit answers a call

Allows changing the ring count before the unit answers calls.

For landline voicemail service subscribers

Notes for users with phone service provider voicemail.

Answering System (continued)

Caller's recording time

Allows changing the maximum message recording time per caller.

Selecting "Greeting only"

Details the setting to play a greeting but not record messages.

Useful Information

Voicemail service

Information about phone service provider's voicemail service.

Storing the voicemail (VM) access number

Instructions for saving the number to access voicemail messages.

Voicemail (VM) tone detection

Explains the feature that detects voicemail tones.

Turning VM tone detection on/off

Instructions for enabling or disabling VM tone detection.

Listening to voicemail messages

Details on how to listen to voicemail messages.

Useful Information (continued)

Wall mounting

Provides instructions for mounting the base unit on a wall.

Useful Information (continued)

Error messages

Lists common error messages and their solutions.

Useful Information (continued)

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for general problems with the unit.

Useful Information (continued)

Troubleshooting

Continues troubleshooting steps for common issues.

Useful Information (continued)

Caller ID/Talking Caller ID

Addresses issues related to Caller ID and Talking Caller ID features.

Useful Information (continued)

Answering system

Troubleshooting common problems with the answering system.

Voicemail

Troubleshooting messages related to voicemail.

Useful Information (continued)

Liquid damage

Provides guidance on handling liquid damage to the unit.

Useful Information (continued)

FCC and other information

Details FCC compliance, registration, and safety information.

Useful Information (continued)

FCC and other information

Covers FCC rules, RF exposure, and operating conditions.

Useful Information (continued)

Compliance with TIA-1083 standard

Information on compatibility with hearing aids.

Guía Rápida Española

Conexiones

Instructions for connecting the base unit and charger.

Guía Rápida Española (continued)

Instalación y carga de la batería

Details battery installation and charging procedures.

Sugerencias de operación

Explains basic operation tips for function keys and navigator.

Guía Rápida Española (continued)

Cambio de idiomas (predeterminado: “English")

Instructions for changing display and voice guidance languages.

Fecha y hora (Auricular)

Steps to set the date and time on the handset.

Operaciones básicas

Covers basic operations like making/answering calls and adjusting volume.

Guía Rápida Española (continued)

Operaciones básicas

Details phonebook entries, call answering, and basic operations.

Preguntas frecuentes

Q&A for common issues like noise or registration problems.

Appendix

Customer services

Information on accessing customer support and accessories.

Appendix (continued)

Warranty (For United States and Puerto Rico)

Details the limited warranty coverage and service procedures.

Appendix (continued)

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

Outlines what is covered and not covered by the limited warranty.

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