Panasonic Kx Ta824 Installation Manual

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Feature Manual References
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Section 3
Guide for KX-TA Maintenance Console
This section explains how to install and use KX-TA 
Maintenance Console, a PC-based programming utility. 
						

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3.1 Installing KX-TA Maintenance Console
3.1.1 Installing KX-TA Maintenance Console on a PC
To program and administer the PBX by PC (Personal Computer), you need to install KX-TA 
Maintenance Console onto the PC.
System Requirements
Required Operating System
 Microsoft  Windows  98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
Minimum Hardware Requirements
 CPU: 300 MHz Intel  Celeron  microprocessor
 HDD: 100 MB of available hard disk space
 RAM: 128 MB of available RAM
Setting the Password and Password Security
To maintain system security, a password is required to perform system programming. When KX-TA 
Maintenance Console is started for the first time, the Quick Setup utility will ask you to set the system 
password. To avoid unauthorized access and possible fraudulent dialing, do not disclose the 
password.
Warning to the Installer regarding the system password
1.Please inform the customer of the importance of the password and the possible dangers if 
it becomes known to others.
2.To avoid unauthorized access and possible fraudulent dialing, maintain the secrecy of the 
password.
3.We strongly recommend that you change the default password value to something else for 
reasons of system security. It is best to use a password of 7 digits.
4.Please change the password periodically.
5.If a system password is forgotten, it can be found by loading a backup of the system data 
into a PC, and checking the password using the KX-TA Maintenance Console software. If 
you do not have a backup of the system data, you must reset the PBX to its factory defaults 
and reprogram it. Therefore, we strongly recommend maintaining a backup of the system 
data. 
For more information on how to back up the system data, refer to the on-line help that 
appears by selecting the Help menu during PC programming. However, as system 
passwords can be extracted from backup copies of the system data file, do not allow 
unauthorized access to these files.
Note
This PBX has only one system password. It can be changed by either PT programming or PC 
programming. For this reason, the password can consist of numerals only.
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Installing KX-TA Maintenance Console
Notes
 Before installing or uninstalling the software, be sure to close any open applications.
 To install or uninstall the software on a PC running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows 
XP Professional, you must be logged in as a user in the Administrators group.
Programming Manual References
3.2 PC Programming
Feature Manual References
1.1.99 PC Programming1.Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
The main screen will appear automatically.
2.Click Maintenance Console.
3.Double-click the setup file to run the installer. (Its icon is shown here, on the left.)
4.Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the installation wizard. 
						

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3.2 Connection
3.2.1 Connection
PBX features and settings can be customized using a PC and the KX-TA Maintenance Console 
software. 
Programming can be performed both on-site, using a PC connected directly to the PBX, and off-site, 
by accessing the PBX via modem.
Serial Interface Connection
A PC can be connected to the RS-232C port of the PBX, or to the USB port for faster access.
Notes
 For pin assignments and maximum cabling distance, refer to 2.8 Connecting Peripherals.
 When connecting the KX-TA Maintenance Console to the PBX using an RS-232C cable, 
assign the following values to the Serial Interface (RS-232C) port of the PBX through system 
programming, [800] SMDR RS-232C Parameter: 
 Baud Rate: 9600 bps
 Word Length: 8 bits
 Parity Bit: None
 Stop Bit: 1 bit
Installing the USB Driver
CAUTION
Installing the USB driver may prevent the USB driver for KX-TDA series or PC Console/Phone 
Software from functioning correctly. In this case, update the USB drivers as necessary from the 
following folders on the included CD-ROM:
RS-232C Port
USB Port
PC
PC
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KX-TDA Series: CD-ROM Drive:\TDA_USB Driver\TDA_USB Driver
PC Console/Phone Software: CD-ROM Drive:\TDA_USB Driver\T7601_USB Driver
Note
Before installing or uninstalling the driver, be sure to close any open applications.
Windows 98SE
1.Connect the PC to the PBX with a USB cable. 
The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear.
2.Click Next.
3.Select Search for the best driver for your device. [Recommended], then click Next.
4.Select Specify a location, then click Browse.
5.Specify the folder containing the USB driver, CD-ROM Drive:\USB driver\Win98, then click OK.
6.Click Next.
7.Click Next.
8.Click Finish.
Note
If a dialog box appears asking you to restar t your PC, restart the PC.
Windows Me
1.Connect the PC to the PBX with a USB cable. 
The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear.
2.Select Specify the location of the driver [Advanced], then click Next.
3.Select Search for the best driver for your device. [Recommended].
4.Select Specify a location, then click Browse.
5.Specify the folder containing the USB driver, CD-ROM Drive:\USB driver\WinMe, then click OK.
6.Click Next.
7.Click Next.
8.Click Finish.
Note
If a dialog box appears asking you to restar t your PC, restart the PC.
Windows 2000
1.Connect the PC to the PBX with a USB cable. 
The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.
2.Click Next.
3.Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. [Recommended], then click Next.
4.Select Specify a location, then click Next.
5.Click Browse, and specify the folder containing the USB driver, CD-ROM Drive:\USB 
driver\Win2000, then click Open.
6.Click OK.
7.Click Next.
8.Click Finish. 
						

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Windows XP
1.Connect the PC to the PBX with a USB cable. 
The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.
2.Select Install from a list or specific location [Advanced], then click Next.
3.Select Search for the best driver in these locations.
4.Select Include this location in the search:, then click Browse.
5.Specify the folder containing the USB driver, CD-ROM Drive:\USB driver\WinXP, then click OK.
6.Click Next.
7.Click Continue Anyway.
8.Click Finish.
Programming Manual References
4.1 Software Modes
6.1 Connect
Feature Manual References
1.1.99 PC Programming 
						

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3.2.2 Starting KX-TA Maintenance Console for the first time
When you start the KX-TA Maintenance Console with the Installer Level Programmer Code and 
connect to the PBX for the first time after initialization (with factory default setting), Quick Setup will 
launch automatically. During Quick Setup, you will setup:
 The date and time. The PBX uses the date and time set to the PC.
 The System Password.
 The operator extension number.
 Automatic Configuration for CO Line Type (DTMF [Dual Tone Multi-Frequency]/Pulse). 
 The feature numbers for Operator Call and Automatic Line Access.
 Extension numbers and names.
 The Numbering Plan type.
 Ringing assignment for each outside (CO) line (either all extensions, or a specific extension).
Note
The screenshots shown here are for reference only, and may differ from the screens displayed 
on your PC.
Note
Software features, design, and system requirements are subject to change.
Programming Manual References
4.1 Software Modes
6.1 Connect
8.2 Quick Setup1.Start the KX-TA Maintenance Console software 
from the start menu. (Start → Programs → KX-TA 
Maintenance Console)
2.Type the Installer Level Programmer Code that was 
set during the KX-TA Maintenance Console 
installation.
3.
a.Click the check box to connect to the PBX. 
Options will appear as shown here, on the left.
b.Type the System Password. (default: 1234)
c.Select the method of connection.
d.Click OK to log in.
4.Quick Setup starts. Follow the on-screen 
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3.2.3 Accessing PBX via Internal Modem
When the mode of the PBX outside (CO) line that will be accessed is MODEM:
1.For Dial Number, enter the telephone number assigned to the internal modem of the PBX.
2.Select Auto (Tone) or Auto (Pulse) for Dial Type.
3.Click OK.
4.Click OK. The PC will connect to the PBX.
When the mode of the PBX outside (CO) line that will be accessed is DISA:
1.For Dial Number, enter the telephone number assigned to the internal modem of the PBX, 
several pause symbols (,) and the Remote Maintenance feature number (for example: 
01234567,,,,,729).
2.Select Auto (Tone) for Dial Type.
3.Click OK.
4.Click OK. The PC will connect to the PBX.
Notes
 The number of pause symbols to be inserted differs depending on the PC modem used.
 Auto (Pulse) Dial Type cannot be used.
When the mode of the PBX outside (CO) line that will be accessed is Normal:
1.For Dial Number, enter the pause symbol (,).
2.Select Manual for Dial Type.
3.Click Initialize.
4.Click OK.
5.Click OK.
6.Dial the telephone number assigned to the outside (CO) line from a telephone connected in 
parallel with the PC.1.Start the KX-TA Maintenance Console software 
from the star t menu on your PC. (Start → Programs 
→ KX-TA Maintenance Console)
2.Type the Installer Level Programmer Code that was 
set during the KX-TA Maintenance Console 
installation.
3.Click the check box to connect to the PBX. Options 
will appear as shown here, on the left.
4.Type the System Password. (default: 1234)
5.Select Modem, and click Setup.