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 73. For assistance, visit our Web site: http://shop.panasonic.com/support for customers in the U.S.A. Please register your product: http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf...
Table of Contents Introduction Using assistive listening Model composition ....4 devices .........29 Accessory information ....4 Making/Answering Calls Graphical symbols for use on Making calls ......32 equipment and their Answering calls ....32 descriptions ......6 Useful features during a Important Information call ........33 For your safety .......7 Intercom .......35 Important safety...
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Table of Contents Useful Information Voicemail service ....60 Wall mounting .......61 Error messages ....63 Troubleshooting ....64 FCC and other information ...70 Guía Rápida Española Guía Rápida Española ..73 Appendix Customer services ....79 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ........80 Index Index........82 TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:37...
See page 5 for replacement battery information. The handset cover comes attached to the handset at the time of shipment. The belt clip comes attached to the handset at the time of shipment. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26...
This product can be purchased online. Please visit our Web site: http://shop.panasonic.com/support By registering the key detector (4 max.) to a Panasonic Digital Cordless Phone and attaching it to an easy-to-lose item in advance, you can locate and find the mislaid item to which the key detector is attached.
Insulation or Reinforced Insulation) Direct current (D.C.) “ON” (power) Protective earth “OFF” (power) Protective bonding earth Stand-by (power) Functional earth “ON”/“OFF” (power; push-push) For indoor use only Caution, risk of electric shock For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:37...
R Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support R Unplug from power outlets and never touch the inside of the product if its casing has been broken open.
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(or charger). Failure to follow these instructions may cause the batteries to swell or explode. Attention: A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837) for information on how to recycle this battery. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:37...
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For best performance Base unit location/avoiding noise The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other. R For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place your base unit: – at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment.
R This product can store your private/confidential information. To protect your privacy/ confidentiality, we recommend that you erase information such as phonebook or caller list entries from the memory before you dispose of, transfer, or return the product. Notice For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:37...
ADSL service. Note: R The AC adaptor and telephone line cord come connected to the base unit at the time of shipment. R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor. PNLV226: KX-TGM420 PNLV236: KX-TGM450 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf...
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Needs charging. Empty Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance Operation Operating time In continuous use 13 hours max. Not in use (standby) 9 days max. If eco mode is on and booster is off. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:37...
When the base unit is running on battery power and the remaining battery power is too low, “ ” flashes and the base unit beeps. Additionally, the base unit’s message indicator flashes. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance when operating on backup battery power Operation Operating time In continuous use 3 hours max.
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Remove the alkaline batteries when power is restored. Disconnect the telephone line cord (A). Open the battery cover (B). Install the batteries in the battery compartment (C). Close the cover (D), then reconnect the telephone line cord (E). For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:37...
Note for battery installation R Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. For replacement, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 5, 8. Note for battery charging R It is normal for the handset to feel warm during charging.
R This jack is used to connect an optional headset (page 5) or a user-supplied neckloop to the handset. You must set the “Headset type” setting to match the type of device connected (page 30). For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26...
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– VOL. (Volume: MDN or MCN): Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking. – MFN W: View the phonebook entry. – MEN REDIAL: View the redial list. – MCN CID (Caller ID): View the caller list. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
Alarm is on. (page 49) Handset number Battery level Blocked call (page 37) In use Answering system is being used by another handset or the base unit. Line in use Someone is using the line. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
R The setting will be applied in about 5 seconds. Date and time MMENUN#101 Enter the current month, date, and year by selecting 2 digits for each. Example: July 12, 2016 07 12 16 MOKN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. The default setting is “Tone”. “Tone”: For tone dial service. “Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service. MMENUN#120 MbN: Select the desired setting. a MSAVEN a MOFFN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
R To select one of the “Custom tone” settings, follow the instructions in “Using the MMENUN key”, page 23. n Using the MMENUN key Press MMENUN while talking. MbN: “Tone control” a MSELECTN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
(volume and volume booster features set to their highest settings), the product can output sound at up to 40 dB (KX-TGM420) or 50 dB (KX-TGM450). To prevent hearing damage, we recommend that you set this product to the lowest volume setting at which you can hear adequately.
The available settings vary by model and whether volume booster is turned on or off. BOOST indicator Volume booster Available volume settings Default Light off Turned off Receiver: 1–15 Speakerphone: 1–21 Headset: 1–15 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
Handset: – Phone numbers entered for dialing, phonebook, and memory dial. The unit can announce numbers (0 to 9), special keys (*, #, and MFLASHN), and dialing pauses (MDN). For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
The default setting is “Low”. Includes confirmation tones and error tones, etc. This feature can be set for each unit. For handset: MMENUN#165 For base unit (using a handset): MMENUN#*165 MbN: Select the desired setting. a MSAVEN a MOFFN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
R To disable an item, select it and press MSELECTN again. “ ” disappears. MSAVEN a MOFFN Note: R If the message indicator flashes when the handset is not placed on the base unit, the handset consumes battery power faster than usual. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
If you use hearing aids that are compatible with a neckloop, you can connect your neckloop to a handset and enjoy hands-free conversations. When talking on the phone, you can speak using For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
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“Neckloop with Mic”: Disables the handset’s microphone. The connected neckloop is used for talking and listening. “Neckloop w/o Mic”: Enables the handset’s microphone. The connected neckloop is used for listening only. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
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Accessibility MMENUN#786 MbN: Select the desired setting. a MSAVEN a MOFFN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
(page 24). R Pressing the MBOOSTN key activates the volume booster feature. Use this key with care. To prevent hearing damage, we For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
0 until the handset MUTEN. beeps. Base unit Press MRINGER OFFN to turn the ringer off. While the ringer is turned off, the base unit will not ring for calls. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:38...
R To prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside callers, turn call Temporary tone dialing (for sharing mode off (page 47). rotary/pulse service users) Press * before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
When you finish talking, press MOFFN. R All registered handsets ring. Note: R The outside call is put on hold. R You can also use the MINTERCOMN soft key, if displayed, to make intercom calls. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
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When you finish talking, press MZN. Answering an intercom call Handset Press MTALKN to answer the page. When you finish talking, press MOFFN. Base unit Press MZN to answer the page. When you finish talking, press MZN. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
MbN: “Block a single number” a phone number prefix or certain area codes. MSELECTN – “Block unknown CID”: The unit blocks MMENUN a MbN: “Add” a MSELECTN calls that have no phone number. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
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MMENUN#217 MbN: “One ring for blocked call” a MSELECTN MbN: Select the desired setting. a MSAVEN a MOFFN Viewing/editing/erasing call block numbers MMENUN#217 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
R If you do not press any dial key within 2 MFN W a MMENUN seconds after entering a character, the character is fixed and the cursor moves to MbN: “Group” a MSELECTN the next space. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
(page 39). Edit the name if necessary. a MOKN Edit the phone number if necessary. a MOKN MbN: Select the desired group (page 39). a MSELECTN 2 times a MOFFN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
Press and hold the desired memory dial key (1 to 9). a MMENUN MbN: “Edit” a MSELECTN Edit the name if necessary. a MOKN Edit the phone number if necessary. a MOKN a MSELECTN a MOFFN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
Play new message – – #323 Play all message – – #324 Erase all – – #325 message Greeting – #302 Record greeting Check greeting – #303 – #304 Pre-recorded (Reset to pre-recorded greeting) For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
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Date and time Memo alarm Alarm1-3 <Off>, Once, Daily, Weekly #720 *1, *3 – <Caller ID auto> #226 – Time adjustment Manual Main menu: “Memory dial” Operation Code Viewing the memory dial entry. #261 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
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– <11:00 PM/ 06:00 AM> Select group #241 Group 1-9 Silent mode On/Off #G238 – On – Base unit – <Off> Start/End #G237 – <11:00 PM/ 06:00 AM> Select group #G241 Group 1-9 For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
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– Base unit High Set date & time – #101 Date and time Memo alarm <Off> #720 – Alarm1-3 Once Daily Weekly *1, *3 <Caller ID #226 – Time adjustment auto> Manual For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
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– #331 Save VM access# (VM: Voicemail) <On> #332 VM tone detect – Level 1–4 <2> #145 – LCD contrast (Display contrast) Handset name – – #104 Display name – #105 <Off> For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
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300 ms 400 ms 600 ms <700 ms> 900 ms A <B> #122 – *1, *12 Set line mode – <On> #194 Call sharing Registration Register handset – #130 – #131 Deregistration For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
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*11 The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Contact your PBX supplier if necessary. The setting should stay at “700 ms” unless pressing MFLASHN fails to pick up the waiting call. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26...
Weekly: callers whose calls override silent mode and MbN: Select the desired day of the week ring the unit (Caller ID subscribers only). and press MSELECTN. a MOKN Set the desired time. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
” disappears. the base unit MSAVEN a MOFFN The supplied handset and base unit are pre-registered. If for some reason the handset is not registered to the base unit, re-register the handset. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:39...
MMENUN#131 R All handsets registered to the base unit are displayed. MbN: Select the handset you want to cancel. a MSELECTN MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN a MOFFN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
MDN to search from the oldest call. To call back, press MTALKN. Phonebook name display To exit, press MOFFN. When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
This feature can be set for each unit (page 47). The default setting is “On”. Note: R Phone numbers from the 4 most recently edited area codes are automatically edited. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
– If the message recording time (page 59) Press MANSWER ON/OFFN to turn on/off the is set to “Greeting only”, callers’ answering system. messages are not recorded and the unit For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
R If there are no new messages, the base MMENUN a MbN: “Answering device” a unit plays back all messages. MSELECTN Operation MjN or MkN Adjust the receiver/speaker volume (during playback) For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
Press MPAUSEN during playback. MbN: “Edit & Call” a MSELECTN Press MEDITN repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format (page 53). a MTALKN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
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R Even if the unit makes a new message alert MMENUN#338 call, the handset redial list does not show the record. MbN: “Notification to” a MSELECTN MMENUN a MbN: “Erase” a MSELECTN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
When the English voice guidance is selected Let the phone ring 15 times. During remote operation, the unit’s voice R A long beep is heard. guidance starts and prompts you to press For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
3rd time. You can then hang up without being charged for the call. MMENUN#211 MbN: Select the desired setting. a MSAVEN a MOFFN For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
MbN: Select the desired setting. a Note: MSAVEN a MOFFN R When storing your voicemail access number and your mailbox password, press MDN (Pause) to add pauses (page 32) between the access number and the For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
# until the handset beeps. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A). Connect the AC adaptor cord and telephone line cord (B). AC adaptor cord For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
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Mount the unit on a wall then slide down to secure in place. AC adaptor cord R This product is compliant with the following wall phone plate sizes (2 types). 83 mm (3 inches) 102 mm (4 inches) For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
Caller ID. message will not be displayed. R A wrong type of battery such as alkaline or manganese was rechargeable inserted. Use only the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries noted on battery. page 5, 8. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
R The batteries inserted in the base unit are depleted. You power failure. can insert 2 alkaline batteries into the base unit to provide backup power. Remove the alkaline batteries and reinsert the rechargeable batteries when power is restored (page 15). For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
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Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 51). Battery recharge Problem Cause/solution R Battery charge is low. Fully charge the batteries (page 13). The handset beeps and/or flashes. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
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I cannot use voice paging. R You cannot use voice paging if other units are in use. R Voice paging is not available when a range extender (KX-TGA405) is registered to the base unit. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:40...
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After subscribing, you may need to contact your phone service provider again to activate this specific service, even if you already subscribed to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID). For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
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You can also remove this notification by pressing and holding # until the unit beeps. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
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If the unit does not work properly, contact an authorized service center. Caution: R To avoid permanent damage, do not use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
Hearing Aid discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
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R The batteries are started to be charged. Note: R If the message counter is still on when you release the keys, the base unit is not in the charging only mode. Repeat from step 1. For assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
L El adaptador de CA y el cable de la línea de teléfono vienen conectados a la unidad base en el momento del envío. L Use solo el adaptador de corriente alterna Panasonic que se suministra. *1 PNLV226: KX-TGM420 PNLV236: KX-TGM450 Para obtener ayuda, visite http://shop.panasonic.com/support (solo en inglés)
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− {V} CID (identificador de llamadas): Vea la lista de personas que llamaron. Tecla de volumen Oprima {+} o {-} repetidamente: − ajustar el volumen del timbre. − ajustar el volumen del receptor o del altavoz mientras habla. Para obtener ayuda, visite http://shop.panasonic.com/support (solo en inglés) TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
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En la configuración de volumen más alto (las funciones de volumen y amplificador de volumen configuradas en su nivel máximo), el producto puede emitir sonidos de hasta 40 dB (KX-TGM420) o 50 dB (KX-TGM450). Para evitar daños auditivos, le recomendamos configurar este producto con el volumen mínimo en el cual pueda escuchar adecuadamente.
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Cómo hacer una llamada usando la s {TALK} lista de remarcación Para ajustar el volumen del timbre Oprima repetidamente {+} o {-} al costado para seleccionar el del auricular volumen deseado. Para obtener ayuda, visite http://shop.panasonic.com/support (solo en inglés) TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
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Para escuchar mensajes {P} (PLAY) Sistema contestador de llamadas (Auricular) Para escuchar mensajes Para escuchar mensajes nuevos: {REPROD.} o {MENU}(323 Para escuchar todos los mensajes: {MENU}(324 Para obtener ayuda, visite http://shop.panasonic.com/support (solo en inglés) TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
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¿Cómo se contestan las llamadas en L Oprima {FLASH} en el auricular o {CALL WAIT} en la unidad espera (segunda llamada)? base cuando escuche el tono de llamada en espera. Para obtener ayuda, visite http://shop.panasonic.com/support (solo en inglés) TGM420_450(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 2016/04/26 10:55:41...
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If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,...
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Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.