Panasonic Kx Tge260 Operating Instructions Manual

							only mode (If you do not use the landline)”,
p
age 20. Cellular line selection
T
 his feature determines which cellular line is
selected to make cellular calls when:
– you press  MCELL N on the handset.
– you press  M N
 
or  MZ N on the handset
while the cellular line only mode is turned
on.
– you press  MZ N on the base unit while the
cellular line only mode is turned on.
(KX-TGE270 series: page 3)
The following settings are available:
– “Manual ” (handset only: default): You can
select the desired cellular line when making
a call.
– “Cellphone 1 ”*1
 (base unit default):
CELL 1 is selected.
– “Cellphone 2 ”*1
: CELL 2 is selected.
1 For handset:  MMENU N#634
For base unit *2
: MMENU N#*634
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
*2 KX-TGE270 series: page 3 Storing your area code (for
d
 ialing only a 7-digit phone
number to make a local call)
You need to add your area code when making
cellular calls to a phone number in your area.
Once you store your area code, it is
automatically added to the beginning of the
7-digit phone number when making cellular
calls.
1 MMENU N#633
2 Enter the 3-digit area code.
RTo correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N Changing the Bluetooth PIN
(
 Personal Identification Number)
The PIN is used to pair cellular phones to the
base unit. The default PIN is  “0000 ”. To
prevent unauthorized access to this product,
we recommend that you change the PIN, and
keep it confidential.
Important:
R Please make note of your new PIN. The
unit does not reveal the PIN to you. If you
forget your PIN, see page 75.
1 MMENU N#619
R If the unit prompts you to enter the old
PIN (when the default has been
changed), enter the current 4-digit PIN.
2 Enter the new 4-digit PIN.  a M OK N
3 Enter the new 4-digit PIN again.  a
M SAVE N
4 MOFF N
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							Making cellular calls
I mportant:
R The unit can be used to talk on 2 lines at
the same time (for example, 2 cellular lines,
or the landline and 1 cellular line).
R Only 2 Bluetooth devices can be used with
the unit at the same time (for example, 2
cellular lines, or the headset and 1 cellular
line).
R Before making calls, confirm that the
corresponding CELL indicator on the base
unit lights up (page 15).
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
RTo correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 MCELL N
R The unit starts dialing when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make cellular
calls (page 21).
Go to step 4.
3 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N
4 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
Note:
R To switch to the speaker, press  MZ N.
To switch back to the receiver, press  MZ N/
M N
. Adjusting the receiver or speaker
v
 olume
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while talking. Making a cellular call using the redial
l
 ist
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in
the redial list (each 48 digits max.).
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
3 MCELL N
R The unit starts dialing when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired. – a specific line is set to make cellular
c
 alls (page 21).
4 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N Erasing a number in the redial list
n
W

hen a cellular phone is paired:
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M MENU N
3 Mb N:  “Erase ” a  M SELECT N
4 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
5 MOFF N
n When a cellular phone is not paired:
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M ERASE N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
4 MOFF N Making landline calls
1 L

ift the handset and dial the phone
number.
R To correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 M N
3 W

hen you finish talking, press  MOFF N or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger. Using the speakerphone
1 D

ial the phone number and press  MZ N.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N.
Note:
R To switch back to the receiver, press  MZ N/
M N
. Making a call using the redial list
T
 he last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in
the redial list (each 48 digits max.).
1 ME N REDIAL
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							2
Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
3 M N
Pause (for PBX/long distance service
u
 sers)
A pause is sometimes required when making
calls using a PBX or long distance service.
When storing a calling card access number
and/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is also
needed (page 35).
Example:  If you need to dial the line access
number “9” when making outside calls with a
PBX:
1 9 a  M D N (Pause)
2 Dial the phone number.  a M N
N

ote:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
MD N (Pause) is pressed. Answering calls
W
 hen a call is being received, the ringer
indicator and   indicator flash rapidly.
1 L

ift the handset and press  M N
 
or  MZ N
when the unit rings.
R To answer a cellular call, you can also
press  MCELL N.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
Any key answer:  You can answer the call by
pressing any dial key.
Auto talk:  You can answer calls simply by
lifting the handset (page 43).
Temporary handset ringer off:  You can turn
the ringer off temporarily by pressing  M N
. Using the Smart function key
W

hen the   indicator flashes rapidly, press
M N
.
R Y

ou can answer the call even if the handset
is placed on the base unit or charger
(page 16). You can finish talking by pressing 
MO
 FFN
without lifting up the handset. Adjusting the handset ringer volume
P
 ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume while ringing. Useful features during a
c

all Hold
1 P

ress MMENU N during an outside call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To release hold on the cellular line:
Press  MCELL N.*1
R Another handset user can take the call
by pressing  MCELL N.*1
*1 If you press  MCELL N and the
selection list is displayed, select
the desired cellular line and press
M SELECT N.
R The base unit user can take the call by
pressing  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
(KX-TGE270 series: page 3)
To release hold on the landline:
Press  M N
.
R A

nother handset user can take the call
by pressing  M N
.
R T

he base unit user can take the call by
pressing  MZ N. (KX-TGE270 series:
page 3)
Note:
R After holding for 10 minutes, the call is
disconnected. Mute
1 P

ress MMUTE N during a call.
2 To return to the call, press  MMUTE N.
Note:
R M MUTE N is a soft key visible on the display
during a call.
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							Flash for landline calls
M F
LASH N allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as transferring
an extension call, or accessing optional
telephone services.
Note:
R To change the flash time, see page 43. For call waiting or Call Waiting
C
 aller ID service users
To use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID,
you must first subscribe with your service
provider/telephone company.
This feature allows you to receive calls while
you are already talking on the phone. If you
receive a call while on the phone, you will hear
a call waiting tone.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID services,  the 2nd
caller’s information is displayed after you hear
the call waiting tone on the handset.
1 Press  MCALL WAIT N to answer the 2nd
call.
2 To switch between calls, press  MCALL
WAIT N.
Note:
R Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area. Temporary tone dialing for
l
 andline calls (for rotary/pulse
service users)
Press  * (TONE) before entering access
numbers which require tone dialing. Handset clarity booster
T
 his feature can improve sound clarity when
the handset is used in an area where there
may be interference. During an outside call,
this feature is turned on automatically when
necessary.
R When this feature is turned on,   is
d

isplayed. However, during a cellular call,  is not displayed even though the
f

eature is activated. Handset noise reduction
T
 his feature allows you to hear the voice of
the person you are talking to clearly, by
reducing the surrounding noise coming from
the other party’s telephone.
Press  M N
 
to turn on/off while talking.
Note:
R Depending on the environment where this
handset is being used, this feature may not
be effective.
R This feature is not available using the
speakerphone. Handset equalizer
T
 his feature clarifies the voice of the person
you are talking to, producing a more
natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear
and understand.
1 Press  MMENU N while talking.
2 Mb N:  “Equalizer ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
4 Press  MOK N to exit.
Note:
R Depending on the condition and quality of
your telephone line, this feature may
emphasize existing line noise. If it becomes
difficult to hear, turn this feature off.
R This feature is not available while using the
speakerphone.
R When both the  “Equalizer ” setting and
noise reduction are activated,   is
s

hown on the display. Call share
Y
 ou can join an existing outside call.
n While another unit is on a cellular call:
1 To join the conversation, press
MCELL N.
R You can join the conversation when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired.
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							– a specific line is set to make
c ellular calls (page 21).
2 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.
a  M SELECT N
n While another unit is on a landline call:
To join the conversation, press  M N
.
N

ote:
R A maximum of 3 parties (including 1 outside
party) can join a conversation using 2
extensions.  (3-way conference)
R To prevent other users from joining your
conversations with outside callers, turn call
sharing mode off (page 43). Transferring calls, conference
c
 alls
Outside calls can be transferred or a
conference call with an outside party can be
made between 2 handsets.
1 During an outside call, press  MMENU N.
2 Mb N:  “Intercom ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired unit.  a M SELECT N
4 Wait for the paged party to answer.
RIf the paged party does not answer,
press  M N
 
to return to the outside
call.
5 To complete the transfer:
Press  MOFF N.
To establish a conference call:
M MENU N a  M b N:  “Conference ” a
M SELECT N
R To leave the conference, press  MOFF N.
The other 2 parties can continue the
conversation.
R To put the outside call on hold:
MMENU N a  M b N:  “Hold ” a
M SELECT N
To resume the conference:  MMENU N
a  M b N:  “Conference ” a  M SELECT N
R To cancel the conference:  MMENU N a
M b N:  “Stop conference ” a
M SELECT N
You can continue the conversation
with the outside caller. Transferring a cellular call
b

etween the handset and a
cellular phone Transferring a cellular call from the
h

andset to a cellular phone
1 Press  MMENU N during a cellular call.
2 Mb N:  “Transfer to cell ” a
M SELECT N
R The cellular call is transferred to the
cellular phone.
Note:
R Depending on your cellular phone type, you
may need to set the cellular phone to be
ready to talk before transferring. For
example, if your cellular phone has a top
cover, open it beforehand. Transferring a cellular call from a
c

ellular phone to the handset
During a conversation using a cellular phone,
the call cannot be transferred to the handset
by the cellular phone. Perform the following
with the handset.
1 During a conversation using a cellular
phone, press  MCELL N.
R The call is transferred to the handset
when:
– only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make cellular
calls (page 21).
2 Mb N: Select the desired cellular phone.  a
M SELECT N
R The call is transferred to the handset. Answering a 2nd call
I

f you receive a call while talking on the phone,
the interrupt tone sounds (page 41) and the
2nd caller’s information is displayed if you
subscribe to Caller ID (page 49). Answering a 2nd call during a
l

andline call
1 Press  MMENU N during a landline call.
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							2
Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To answer the 2nd call:
Press  MCELL N while the 2nd call is being
received.
4 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (landline call), press  MOFF N, then
press  M N
. Answering a 2nd call during a cellular
c

all
1 Press  MMENU N during a cellular call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To answer the 2nd call:
Press  M N
 
or  MCELL N while the 2nd call
is being received.
4 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (cellular call), press  MOFF N, then
press  MCELL N*1
.
*1 If you press  MCELL N and the selection list
is displayed, select the desired cellular
line and press  MSELECT N. Power back-up operation
f
 or landline
When a power failure occurs, the charged
handset temporarily supplies power to the
base unit (power back-up mode). This allows
you to make and receive landline calls using a
handset during a power failure. The base unit
will not perform any other functions. However,
some functions such as Caller ID and
phonebook are available only when using a
handset other than the handset supplying
power to the base unit. You can program
“ Power failure ” and the default setting is
“ Auto ” (page 43).
Important:
R If a handset is not placed on the base unit
when a power failure occurs,  “Base no
power Press OFF ” is displayed. After
pressing  MOFF N on the handset, place it on
the base unit to start power back-up mode. R
P
ower back-up mode will not work if the
battery level of the power supplying
handset is   or  .
R D

o not lift the power supplying handset
from the base unit during power back-up
mode. Panasonic Ni-MH battery
p

erformance (supplied batteries)
during power back-up mode
When the batteries are fully charged,
operating time of the handset in power
back-up mode varies depending on usage.
– Continuous use of the handset in power back-up mode: 1.5 hours max.
– Continuous use of the handset other than a handset in power back-up mode: 2 hours
max.
– Not in use in power back-up mode: 2 hours max. Making calls during a power
f

ailure
n When only 1 handset is registered:
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
2 Within 1 minute, place the handset on
the base unit.
RWait until speakerphone is turned
on automatically and the call is
made.
3 When the other party answers the call,
keep the handset on the base unit and
talk using the speakerphone.
4 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N.
n When 2 or more handsets are registered:
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying the power, and use
another handset for making calls.
Note:
R The range of the base unit is limited during
a power failure. Please use the handset
close to the base unit.
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							Making a call using the redial list
n
W
hen only 1 handset is registered:
1 Lift the handset.
2 ME N REDIAL
3 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
4 Within 1 minute, place the handset on
the base unit.
RWait until speakerphone is turned
on automatically and the call is
made.
n When 2 or more handsets are registered:
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying the power, and use
another handset for making calls. Making a call using the phonebook
T

here must be at least 2 handsets
registered to the base unit in order for the
phonebook feature to be used during a
power failure.
You should leave one handset on the base
unit for supplying the power, and use another
handset for making calls. Answering calls during a power
f

ailure
n When only 1 handset is registered:
1 When the unit rings, keep the handset
on the base unit and press  M N
 
or
M Z N.
R Speakerphone is turned on.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N.
n When 2 or more handsets are registered:
When the unit rings, use a handset which is
not supplying power to the base unit.
R Do not use or lift the handset which is
placed on the base unit during power
back-up mode.
Note:
R The range of the base unit is limited during
a power failure. Please use the handset
close to the base unit.
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							Making cellular calls
Available for:
K X-TGE270 series (page 3) 1
P
ress  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
2 Dial the phone number.
3 When the other party answers, speak into
the microphone.
4 When you finish talking, press  MZ N.
Note:
R For best performance, use the
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
R While on a call, you can switch from the
base unit to the handset:
– With the call sharing mode on
(page 43), press  MCELL N*1
 on the
handset.  a M b N: Select the desired
cellular phone.  a M SELECT N a  Press
M Z N on the base unit.
– If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it.
*1 The call is taken when: – only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to make cellularcalls (page 21). Adjusting the speaker volume
P
 ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while talking. Redialing the last number dialed
1 P

ress MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
2 MREDIAL NMaking landline calls
1 MZ N
2 D

ial the phone number.
3 When the other party answers, speak into
the microphone.
4 When you finish talking, press  MZ N. Note:
R
W

hile on a call, you can switch from the
base unit to the handset:
– Press  M N
 
on the handset, then press
M Z N on the base unit with the call
sharing mode on (page 43).
– If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it. Redialing the last number dialed
M
Z N a  M R

EDIALN Pause (for PBX/long distance service
u
 sers)
A pause is sometimes required when making
calls using a PBX or long distance service.
When storing a calling card access number
and/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is also
needed (page 35).
Example:  If you need to dial the line access
number “9” when making outside calls with a
PBX:
1 MZ N
2 9 a  M PAUSE N
3 Dial the phone number.
Note:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
MPAUSE N is pressed. Answering calls
W
 hen a landline call is being received, the
SP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly.
When a cellular call is being received, the
CELL indicator and SP-PHONE indicator flash
rapidly.
1 Press  MZ N when the unit rings.
R You can also answer the cellular call
by pressing  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
2 Speak into the microphone.
3 When you finish talking, press  MZ N.
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							Adjusting the base unit ringer volume
P ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume while ringing.
R To turn the ringer off, press and hold  Mk N
until the unit beeps. Useful features during a
c

all Hold
1 P

ress MHOLD N during an outside call.
2 To release hold on the cellular line:
Press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
R A handset user can take the call:
MCELL N*1
 a  M SELECT N
*1 The call is taken when: – only 1 cellular phone is paired.
– a specific line is set to makecellular calls (page 21).
To release hold on the landline:
Press  MZ N.
R A handset user can take the call by
pressing  M N
.
N

ote:
R While a landline call is on hold, the
SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
R After holding for 10 minutes, the call is
disconnected. Mute
1 P

ress MMUTE N during a call.
R The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
2 To return to the call, press  MMUTE N. Flash for landline calls
M F

LASH N allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as transferring
an extension call, or accessing optional
telephone services.
Note:
R To change the flash time, see page 43. For call waiting service users
T
 o use call waiting, you must first subscribe
with your service provider/telephone company.
This feature allows you to receive calls while
you are already talking on the phone. If you
receive a call while on the phone, you will hear
a call waiting tone.
1 Press  MCALL WAIT N to answer the 2nd
call.
2 To switch between calls, press  MCALL
WAIT N.
Note:
R Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area. Temporary tone dialing for
l
 andline calls (for rotary/pulse
service users)
Press  * (TONE) before entering access
numbers which require tone dialing. Call share
Y
 ou can join an existing outside call.
To select the line that is being used for the call:
– for a cellular line press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL
2 N.
– for the landline press  MZ N.
Note:
R A maximum of 3 parties (including 1 outside
party) can join a conversation using 2
extensions.  (3-way conference)
R To prevent other users from joining your
conversations with outside callers, turn call
sharing mode off (page 43). Transferring calls, conference
c
 alls
Outside calls can be transferred or a
conference call with an outside party can be
made between a handset and the base unit.
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							1
During an outside call, press
MINTERCOM N.
When 2 or more handsets are
registered:
– To page a specific handset, enter the handset number.
– To page all handsets, press  0 or wait
for a few seconds.
2 Wait for the paged party to answer.
RIf paged party does not answer, press
MINTERCOM N to return to the outside
call.
3 To complete the transfer:
Press  MZ N.
R The outside call is being routed to the
handset.
To establish a conference call:
Press  MCONF N.
R To leave the conference, press  MZ N.
The other 2 parties can continue the
conversation.
R To put the outside call on hold, press
MHOLD N. To resume the conference,
press  MCONF N. Transferring a cellular call
b

etween the base unit and a
cellular phone Transferring a cellular call from the
b

ase unit to a cellular phone
During a cellular call, press and hold  MCELL
1 N or  MCELL 2 N until the SP-PHONE indicator
goes out.
R The cellular call is transferred to the cellular
phone. Transferring a cellular call from a
c

ellular phone to the base unit
During a conversation using a cellular phone,
press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
R The cellular call is transferred to the base
unit. Answering a 2nd call
I

f you receive a call while talking on the phone,
the interrupt tone sounds (page 41). Answering a 2nd call during a
l

andline call
1 Press  MHOLD N during a landline call.
2 To answer the 2nd call:
Press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
3 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (landline call), press  MZ N 2 times. Answering a 2nd call during a cellular
c

all
1 Press  MHOLD N during a cellular call.
2 To answer the 2nd call:
MZ N,  MCELL 1 N, or  MCELL 2 N
3 To hang up the 2nd call and return to the
1st call (cellular call), press  MZ N, then
press  MCELL 1 N or  MCELL 2 N.
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