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Panasonic KX-TGH264 User Manual

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Operating Instructions
Link-to-Cell Bluetooth Convergence Solution
Model No.
KX-TGH260
KX-TGH262
KX-TG472SK
KX-TGH263
KX-TG473SK
KX-TGH264
Model shown is KX-TGH260.
Before initial use, see “Getting Started”
on page 10.
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 72.
For assistance, visit our Web site: http://www.panasonic.com/help for customers
in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
Please register your product: http://www.panasonic.com/prodreg
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Panasonic KX-TGH264 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCordless Phone
Expandable up to6 Handsets
Answering SystemYes
Answering MachineYes
Caller IDYes
Call Waiting Caller IDYes
SpeakerphoneYes
DECT 6.0 TechnologyYes
IntercomYes
Ring Tones10
Headset JackYes
Battery TypeNi-MH
Battery Life (Talk Time)13 Hours
Frequency1.9 GHz
RangeUp to 1000 feet
Key Finder CompatibleYes
Noise ReductionYes
Power Back-Up OperationYes
DisplayLCD
Backlit DisplayYes
Phonebook Capacity50 entries
Battery Life (Standby Time)120 hours
Weight (Handset)4.8 oz

Summary

Introduction

Model composition

Details the different models and their base/handset parts.

Accessory information

Lists the accessories included with the product and their quantities.

Introduction

Other information

General notes on design changes, illustrations, and product specifications.

Expanding your phone system

Information about expanding the phone system with optional handsets.

Bluetooth® devices

Details on expanding the system with Bluetooth devices like phones and headsets.

Introduction

Trademarks

Information about trademarks and logos used in the manual.

Important Information

For your safety

Essential safety precautions to prevent injury and property loss.

Installation and location

Guidelines for safely installing and locating the phone system.

Important Information

Important safety instructions

Crucial safety precautions when using the product to avoid risks.

For best performance

Recommendations for optimal placement of the base unit for best reception.

Important Information

Environment

Guidance on keeping the product away from environmental hazards.

Routine care

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the product.

Other information

Notes on battery replacement warnings and product disposal.

Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return

Recommendations for handling private information before disposing or transferring.

Notice

Information regarding product usage in the US and potential local law violations.

Important Information

Specifications

Technical specifications for the phone system, including standards and power.

Getting Started

Setting up

Guidance on initial setup procedures for the phone system.

Connections

Step-by-step guide for connecting the base unit and charger.

Battery installation

Instructions for correctly installing the rechargeable batteries.

Getting Started

Battery charging

Guidance on how to charge the handset batteries and battery performance.

Note when setting up

Important notes regarding setup, connections, battery installation, and charging.

Battery level

Displays icons and corresponding battery level indicators.

Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries)

Information on operating time for supplied Ni-MH batteries.

Intelligent eco mode

Explanation of the eco mode feature for power saving.

Getting Started

Controls

Identifies and explains the controls and buttons on the unit.

Handset

Identifies and explains the controls and buttons on the handset.

Base unit

Identifies and explains the controls and indicators on the base unit.

Control type

Explains soft keys and the navigator key functions.

Getting Started

Display icons/Indicators

Explains the icons and indicators shown on the handset display.

Handset display items

Details the icons and indicators displayed on the handset.

CELL indicators on the base unit

Details the status indicators for cellular lines on the base unit.

Getting Started

Bluetooth HEADSET indicator on the base unit

Explains the status indicators for the Bluetooth headset on the base unit.

Language settings

Instructions for changing the display and voice guidance languages.

Date and time

Steps to set the current date and time on the unit.

Recording your greeting message

Guide on how to record a personalized greeting message.

Getting Started

Other settings

Covers additional settings like Smart function key, dialing mode, and screen saver.

Setting the Smart function key

How to configure and use the Smart function key for quick access to features.

Dialing mode

How to change the dialing mode to match your phone line service.

Screen saver mode

Information on activating the screen saver mode for the handset display.

Link to Cell

Link to cell feature

Overview of how to connect and use cellular calls via Bluetooth.

Pairing a cellular phone

Step-by-step guide to pair a cellular phone to the base unit.

Unpairing a cellular phone

Instructions on how to remove a paired cellular phone from the base unit.

Link to Cell

Link to cell settings

Configuration options for the Link to Cell feature.

Selecting which unit receives cellular calls

How to choose which unit rings for incoming cellular calls.

Ring as cell mode

How to use your cellular phone's ringer tone for incoming calls.

To use the handset ringer tone instead of your cellular phone's ringer tone

Instructions on how to revert to handset ringer tones.

To change the handset ringer tone for a cellular line

Guidance on changing specific ringer tones for cellular lines.

Auto connection to the Bluetooth devices (cellular phones or headset)

How Bluetooth devices automatically reconnect to the base unit.

Link to Cell

Auto connection

Settings for automatic reconnection of Bluetooth devices to the base unit.

Connecting/disconnecting the cellular phone manually

How to manually connect or disconnect a paired cellular phone.

Cellular line only mode (If you do not use the landline)

Instructions for setting the unit to use only cellular lines.

Link to Cell

When you use the landline again

Steps to take when reconnecting the landline after using cellular line only mode.

Cellular line selection

How to select which cellular line is used for calls.

Changing the Bluetooth PIN (Personal Identification Number)

Instructions for changing the Bluetooth PIN for security.

Making/Answering Calls

Making cellular calls

Step-by-step guide on how to make calls using a cellular line.

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume

How to adjust the audio volume during a call.

Making a cellular call using the redial list

How to make a call using numbers from the redial list.

Erasing a number in the redial list

Instructions on how to delete entries from the redial list.

Making landline calls

Step-by-step guide on how to make calls using the landline.

Using the speakerphone

How to use the speakerphone function for calls.

Making a call using the redial list

How to make calls using numbers from the redial list.

Making/Answering Calls

Pause (for PBX/long distance service users)

How to insert a pause when dialing for PBX or long distance services.

Answering calls

Instructions on how to answer incoming calls.

Any key answer

Information on answering calls by pressing any key.

Auto talk

How to answer calls by simply lifting the handset.

Temporary handset ringer off

How to temporarily turn off the handset ringer.

Using the Smart function key

How to use the Smart function key to answer calls.

Adjusting the ringer volume

How to adjust the ringer volume for handset and base unit.

Useful features during a call

Details on call features like Hold and Mute.

Making/Answering Calls

Flash for landline calls

Using the FLASH function for PBX features and services.

For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users

How to use call waiting and Caller ID features.

Temporary tone dialing for landline calls (for rotary/pulse service users)

Using tone dialing for rotary/pulse service users.

Handset clarity booster

Improving sound clarity in areas with interference.

Handset noise reduction

Reducing background noise for clearer conversations.

Handset equalizer

Adjusting sound for clearer voice and better understanding.

Call share

How to join an existing outside call.

Making/Answering Calls

Transferring calls, conference calls

How to transfer calls or set up conference calls.

Transferring a cellular call between the handset and a cellular phone

How to transfer cellular calls between handset and paired cell phone.

Answering a 2nd call

How to handle a second incoming call while on another call.

Answering a 2nd call during a landline call

How to answer a second call during an active landline call.

Making/Answering Calls

Answering a 2nd call during a cellular call

How to answer a second call during an active cellular call.

Intercom

How to make and answer intercom calls between handsets.

Making an intercom call

Steps to initiate an intercom call to another handset.

Answering an intercom call

How to respond to an incoming intercom call.

Using the Smart function key

How to use the Smart function key to answer intercom calls.

Power back-up operation for landline

How the handset provides power during a power failure for landline calls.

Making/Answering Calls

Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) during power back-up mode

Battery performance details during power back-up operation.

Making calls during a power failure

Instructions for making calls during a power outage.

Making a call using the redial list

How to make calls from the redial list during a power failure.

Making a call using the phonebook

How to make calls from the phonebook during a power failure.

Answering calls during a power failure

Instructions for answering calls during a power outage.

Phonebook

Phonebook

Information on storing up to 3000 phonebook entries with names and numbers.

Adding phonebook entries

Step-by-step guide to add new entries to the phonebook.

Storing a redial list number to the phonebook

How to save numbers from the redial list into the phonebook.

Storing caller information to the phonebook

How to save incoming call information into the phonebook.

Phonebook

Character table for entering names

Table showing characters and corresponding dial keys for name entry.

Erasing the character or number

How to erase characters or numbers during entry.

Groups

How groups help organize entries and assign ringer IDs.

Changing group names/setting ringer ID

Instructions for customizing group names and setting ringer IDs.

Finding and calling from a phonebook entry

How to locate and make calls from phonebook entries.

Phonebook

Editing entries

How to modify existing phonebook entries.

Erasing entries

Instructions for deleting phonebook entries.

Phonebook

Chain dial

How to dial stored numbers from the phonebook while on a call.

Speed dial

How to assign phone numbers to speed dial keys.

Adding phone numbers to speed dial keys

Steps to add numbers to speed dial keys, manually or from phonebook.

Editing an entry

How to edit a speed dial entry.

Erasing an entry

How to remove a speed dial entry.

Phonebook

Viewing an entry/Making a call

How to view phonebook entries and make calls using them.

Programming

Menu list

Overview of accessing features via display menus or direct command codes.

Display menu tree and direct command code table

Table showing menu operations, their codes, and corresponding pages.

Programming

New message alert

Settings for alerts when new messages are received.

Settings

Configuration options for ring count, recording time, remote code, and screen call.

Voice Mail access

Accessing voice mail messages from the service provider.

Intercom

Paging desired units for intercom calls.

Ring adjustments

Adjusting ringer volume, ringer tone, and interrupt tone.

Programming

Silent mode

Setting periods when the handset will not ring for outside calls.

Start/End

Setting the start and end times for silent mode.

Select group

Allowing specific caller groups to ring during silent mode.

Key detector

Information and operations related to the key detector feature.

Programming

Bluetooth

Settings and operations for Bluetooth connectivity.

Link to cell

Settings and operations related to linking cell phones via Bluetooth.

Ringer volume

Adjusting ringer volume for handset and base unit for Bluetooth connections.

Ringer tone

Selecting ringer tones for Bluetooth linked calls.

Select unit to ring

Choosing which unit rings for incoming cellular calls.

Ring as cell (limited)

Using cellular phone's ringtone for calls, with limitations.

Text message alert

Setting up alerts for text messages received on the paired cell phone.

Pair

Pairing Bluetooth devices like cell phones and headsets.

Unpair

Removing paired Bluetooth devices.

Phonebook transfer

Transferring phonebook entries from a cell phone.

Headset

Pairing and managing Bluetooth headsets.

Programming

Settings

Configuration options for auto connect, cell area code, PIN, and codes.

Auto connect

Configuring automatic reconnection for Bluetooth devices.

Cell area code

Setting the area code for cellular calls.

Cell line only mode

Enabling a mode that uses only cellular lines.

Cell line select

Selecting which cellular line to use for calls.

Set PIN

Setting the Personal Identification Number for Bluetooth pairing.

International code

Setting the international dialing code.

Country code

Setting the country code for international calls.

Trunk prefix

Setting the trunk prefix for domestic calls.

Phonebook

Viewing phonebook entries.

Settings

Configuration for ring adjustments and silent mode.

Ring adjustments

Adjusting ringer volume and selecting ringer tones.

Silent mode

Setting periods when the handset will not ring for outside calls.

Programming

Set date & time

Setting the current date, time, and memo alarms.

Talking caller ID

Setting caller ID announcements for handset and base unit.

Key detector setting

Configuring settings for the key detector feature.

Call block

Features for rejecting unwanted callers based on numbers or no number displayed.

Speed dial

Assigning phone numbers to speed dial keys.

Record greeting

Recording a personalized greeting message for the answering system.

Voice mail

Settings related to voice mail access and tone detection.

Programming

Display

Customizing display settings like wallpaper, clock, color, and backlight.

Smart function key

Enabling or disabling the Smart function key.

Key tone

Setting the audible feedback for key presses.

Caller ID edit (Caller ID number auto edit)

Automatically editing caller information format based on dialed numbers.

Auto talk

Enabling or disabling the auto-answer feature.

Set tel line

Configuring line settings such as dial mode, flash time, and line mode.

Call sharing

Enabling or disabling call sharing between units.

Registration

Registering or deregistering handsets and other units.

Power failure

Setting the power failure operation mode.

Programming

Customer support

Information on how to contact customer support.

Change language

Changing the display and voice prompt languages.

Set date & time

Setting the current date, time, and memo alarms.

Time adjustment

Adjusting how the unit handles time synchronization.

Programming

Alarm

Setting alarms with options for once, daily, or weekly, and text memos.

Programming

Silent mode

Setting periods when the handset will not ring for outside calls.

Turning silent mode on/off

Instructions to enable or disable silent mode.

Changing the start and end time

Setting the duration for silent mode.

Selecting groups to bypass silent mode

Allowing specific caller groups to ring during silent mode.

Call block

Features for rejecting unwanted callers based on numbers or no number displayed.

Programming

Storing unwanted callers

Methods for blocking unwanted callers.

Storing a single phone number

How to block a specific phone number.

Storing a range of numbers

How to block a range of phone numbers.

Blocking incoming calls that have no phone number

How to reject calls with no caller ID information.

Setting the first ring for the call block list

Option to disable the first ring for blocked calls.

Programming

Viewing/editing/erasing call block numbers

Managing numbers in the call block list.

Erasing all call block numbers

How to clear all blocked numbers from the list.

Other programming

Settings for handset name and display.

Changing the handset name

Customizing the name displayed for each handset.

Displaying the handset name

Setting whether the handset name is displayed in standby mode.

Registering a unit

Procedures for operating and registering additional units.

Operating additional units

Information on managing additional units like handsets.

Additional handsets

Information on the maximum number of additional handsets supported.

Registering a handset to the base unit

Steps to register a handset to the base unit.

Deregistering a handset

How to remove a handset's registration from the base unit.

Programming

Deregistering a handset

Instructions to cancel a handset's wireless connection to the system.

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service

How to use Caller ID features and requirements.

Caller ID features

Information displayed for incoming calls, including 'Out of area' and 'Private caller'.

Missed calls

How the unit handles unanswered calls and displays 'Missed call'.

Phonebook name display

How stored phonebook names appear with incoming calls.

Talking Caller ID

Feature to announce caller information audibly.

Phonebook name announcement

Announcing stored phonebook names for incoming calls.

Caller list

How to view the caller list and make a call back.

Caller ID Service

Using a cellular line

How to view the caller list and call back using a cellular line.

Using the landline

How to view the caller list and call back using the landline.

Using the Smart function key

Using the Smart function key to access the caller list for missed calls.

Editing a caller's phone number

How to edit phone numbers in the caller list.

Caller ID number auto edit feature

Automatically editing caller information format based on dialed numbers.

Erasing selected caller information

How to delete specific entries from the caller list.

Caller ID Service

Erasing all caller information

How to clear all information from the caller list.

Using Bluetooth Devices

Copying phonebook from a cellular phone (phonebook transfer)

Copying phonebook entries from a cellular phone to the unit.

Setting conversion codes

Setting dialing codes before transferring phonebook data.

Using Bluetooth Devices

Text message (SMS) alert

Notifying the handset about text messages received on the paired cell phone.

Setting text message (SMS) alert

Configuring alert settings for text messages.

Turning text message (SMS) alert on/off

Enabling or disabling text message alerts.

Selecting the alerting tone

Choosing the sound for text message alerts.

Using Bluetooth Devices

Using a Bluetooth wireless headset (optional) for landline calls

Using a Bluetooth headset for hands-free landline conversations.

Pairing a headset to the base unit

Steps to pair a Bluetooth headset with the base unit.

Connecting/disconnecting a headset

How to connect or disconnect a headset.

Unpairing a headset

Removing a paired Bluetooth headset.

Operating a Bluetooth wireless headset using a landline

Using the headset for landline operations.

Answering landline calls with your headset

How to answer landline calls using the headset.

Using Bluetooth Devices

Switching between the base unit and your headset

Switching audio between the base unit and headset for messages.

Call sharing between your headset and the handset

Sharing calls between the headset and handset.

Adjusting your headset receiver volume

Adjusting the headset volume.

Answering System for Landline

Answering system for landline

Overview of the answering system's capabilities.

Memory capacity (including your greeting message)

Information on the total recording capacity and message limit.

Turning the answering system on/off

How to activate or deactivate the answering system.

Greeting message

Explains the greeting message played to callers.

Recording your greeting message

Step-by-step guide to record a personalized greeting.

Using a pre-recorded greeting message

Information on using the unit's built-in greeting messages.

Answering System for Landline

Resetting to a pre-recorded greeting message

How to revert to a pre-recorded greeting after recording your own.

Playing back the greeting message

How to listen to the greeting message.

Listening to messages

How to play and manage recorded messages.

Using the base unit

How to play messages using the base unit.

Operating the answering system during playback

Controls for playback operations like volume, skip, stop, and erase.

Erasing all messages

How to delete all recorded messages.

Using the handset

How to listen to messages using the handset.

Using the Smart function key

Using the Smart function key to access new messages.

Listening to messages from the message list

How to select and play specific messages from a list.

Answering System for Landline

Operating the answering system

Controls for operating the answering system via menu.

Calling back (Caller ID subscribers only)

How to call back a caller using a cellular or landline.

Editing the number before calling back

Modifying a caller's number before initiating a call back.

Erasing all messages

How to erase all recorded messages.

Advanced new message alerting features

Features for alerting users about new messages.

Audible message alert

Base unit beeping to alert of new messages.

Answering System for Landline

New message alert by a call

Receiving a notification call for new messages.

Storing a phone number to which the unit makes an alert call

Setting a number to receive notification calls for new messages.

Turning on/off the new message alert setting

Enabling or disabling the new message alert feature.

Editing the set phone number

Modifying the phone number for new message alerts.

Erasing the set phone number

Removing the phone number for new message alerts.

Activating/inactivating the remote access code to play messages

Setting whether a remote access code is required for messages.

Answering System for Landline

Listening to messages

How to listen to messages after a new message alert call.

Remote operation

Accessing the answering system remotely via a touch-tone phone.

Remote access code

Setting a secure code for remote access to messages.

Deactivating remote operation

Removing the remote access code.

Using the answering system remotely

Steps to remotely operate the answering system.

Voice guidance

Using voice prompts for remote operation.

Remote commands

Using dial keys for direct access to answering system functions remotely.

Answering System for Landline

Turning on the answering system remotely

How to turn on the answering system remotely.

Answering system settings

Configuration options for call screening and ring count.

Call screening

Listening to incoming messages as they are recorded.

Number of rings before the unit answers a call

Setting the number of rings before the answering system activates.

For voice mail service subscribers

Notes for using voice mail service instead of the unit's system.

Answering System for Landline

Caller's recording time

Adjusting the maximum recording time per caller.

Selecting "Greeting only"

Setting the system to announce a greeting but not record messages.

Useful Information

Voice mail service for landline

Information about landline voice mail services from providers.

Storing the voice mail (VM) access number

How to store the voice mail access number for automatic dialing.

To erase the voice mail access number

Instructions to remove the stored voice mail access number.

Voice mail (VM) tone detection

How the unit detects new voice mail messages.

Turning VM tone detection on/off

Enabling or disabling the voice mail tone detection feature.

Listening to voice mail messages

How the unit indicates new voice mail messages.

Useful Information

Using the Smart function key

Using the Smart function key to access voice mail messages.

Wall mounting (Charger only)

Instructions for mounting the charger unit on a wall.

Useful Information

Error messages

Common error messages and their causes/solutions.

Useful Information

Display message

Explains specific display messages like 'Requires subscription to Caller ID'.

Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting steps for common issues.

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues with pairing cellular phones, connecting, or hearing dial tone.

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues with handset registration, battery recharge, and call making/answering.

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues with cellular calls, landline calls, and distance calls.

Caller ID/Talking Caller ID

Troubleshooting issues with caller information display or announcement.

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues with caller information announcement, auto-editing, time shifts, and second caller display.

Useful Information

Using Bluetooth devices

Troubleshooting issues with phonebook copying, headset conversations, noise, connection, and features.

Useful Information

Using Bluetooth devices

Troubleshooting text message alerts and Bluetooth device usage.

Answering system

Troubleshooting issues with recording messages, remote operation, and ring counts.

Useful Information

Bluetooth PIN

How to recover or change the Bluetooth PIN if forgotten.

Voice mail

How to remove the 'Voice mail msg. via phone co.' display notification.

Liquid damage

Instructions for dealing with moisture or liquid damage to the unit.

Useful Information

FCC and other information

Compliance information regarding FCC rules and telephone company connections.

Useful Information

FCC and other information

Further FCC compliance, safety warnings, and RF exposure information.

Useful Information

Compliance with TIA-1083 standard

Information about compatibility with hearing aids.

Appendix

Customer services

Contact information and resources for customer support and assistance.

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Information on purchasing parts and accessories online and via mail.

Appendix

Warranty (For United States and Puerto Rico)

Details of the limited warranty coverage for Panasonic telephone products.

Panasonic Telephone Products Limited Warranty

Specific terms and conditions of the limited warranty.

Mail-In Service--Online

How to submit repair requests and check status online.

Appendix

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

Specific exclusions and limitations of the product's limited warranty.

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