Panasonic Integrated Telephone System Kx Ts840 Operating Instructions

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Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save
them for future reference.
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Model No. KX-TS840
Integrated Telephone System   

Introduction
Accessory information .........................3
Important Information
For your safety ..
..................................4
Important safety instructions ...............4
For best performance ..........................4
Other information ................................4
Specifications ......................................5
Preparation
Controls ...............................................6
Connections .. ......................................7
Initial setting...

For your future reference
We 
r
ecommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair
under warranty.
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer Accessory information
Supplied accessories
To 
o

rder replacement accessories, please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for
sales information (page 25). No. Accessory item Quantity
A Handset
Orde

r no. : PQJXF1002Z (White)
                   PQJXF1001Z (Black) 1
B Handset cord
Orde

r...

For your safety
T
o
 prevent severe injury and loss of life/
property, read this section carefully before
using the product to ensure proper and safe
operation of your product. WARNING
Installation
R
To

 prevent the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the product to rain or
any type of moisture.
R Unplug this unit 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 stopped and contact the...

dial, speed dial or caller list entries from the
m
em
ory before you dispose of, transfer, or
return the product. Information on Disposal in other Countries
ou
t

side the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European
Uni

on. If you wish to discard these items,
please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal. Specifications
R Po w

er source:
From telephone line
R Dimensions (H x W x D):
Approx. 93 mm x 172 mm x 220 mm R
Mass (Weight):
Approx....

Controls
A
Headset jack (page 15) LMMUTE N (page 9)
B ME XIT N 
(page 11, 13) MMSP-PHONE N  (Speakerphone) (page
8, 9, 11, 12, 13)
M HEADSET N (page 15)
C
MH OLD/MODE N 
 (page 7, 9,
10, 14) NSTATUS indicator (SP-PHONE/Mute/
H
 old/Program/Headset) (page 7,
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15)
D
MR EDIAL N 
(page 8)
E MP ROGRAM N 
 (page 7, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14) OVOL.  (Volume)  MD N
 MC N (page 8,
15)
F MA UTO/LOWER N 
 (page 11, 12,
13) PME MERGENCY N 
 (page 11, 14)
G MP AUSE N 
(page 8, 11, 13) QOne-touch dial...

Connections
C o
nnect the handset cord ( A) to the handset and the unit. Connect the telephone
line cord until it clicks into the unit and telephone line jack ( B). After line connection,
lift the handset to check for a dial tone. R
Use only a Panasonic handset for KX-TS840.
R U

se only the supplied telephone line cord. Using another telephone line cord may
not allow the unit to work properly.
*DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if you have DSL/ADSL service. Initial setting
Dialing mode
I f...

Making calls
1 Li
ft the handset and dial the phone
number.
2 When you finish talking, place the
handset on the cradle. Using the speakerphone
1
MS P

-PHONE N
R Status indicator light will turn ON.
2 Dial a phone number.
RSpeak alternately with the other
party.
R If you have misdialed, press
MSP-PHONE N and start again
from step 1.
3 When you finish talking, press
MSP-PHONE N.
R Status indicator light will turn OFF.
Note:
R For best performance, use the
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
If necessary,...

Note:
R
Th
e ringer indicator will flash when
– a telephone number is dialed using another phone which is in PULSE
mode, or
– someone picks up or hangs up another phone connected to the
same phone line.
This is normal. Adjusting the unit ringer volume
Y
o

u can select the ringer volume to
HIGH, LOW or OFF. The default setting
is HIGH. Useful features during
a
 

call Hold
T h

is feature allows you to put an outside
call on hold.
1 Press  MHOLD/MODE N during an
outside call.
R If using the handset, you...

transferring an extension call, or
a
c
cessing optional telephone services. Flash time
T h

e flash time depends on your
telephone exchange or host PBX. The
default setting is 600ms.
1 Lift the handset.
2 MPROGRAM N
R Status indicator light will start
double flashing at an interval.
3 MHOLD/MODE N ®  M 2 N
4 Press  M0 N to  M9 N or  MG N to select the
desired setting.
M1 N:
8 0

ms M
2 N:
90 ms M
3 N:
10 0ms
M 4 N:
1 1

0ms M
5 N:
16 0ms M
6 N:
20 0ms
M 7 N:
2 5

0ms M
8 N:
30 0ms M
9 N:
40 0ms
M G N:
6...