Panasonic KX-TG8100FX Operating Instructions Manual

Multi-unit Operation37Operating additional unitsAdditional handsetsUp to 6 handsets can be registered to asingle base unit. Additional handsets willgive you the freedom to, for example, havean intercom call with another handset whilea third handset is on an outside call. Seepage 4 for information on ordering additionalhandsets.Important:L The additional handset modelrecommended for use with this unit isnoted on page 4. If other model handset isused, certain operations (handsetsettings, base unit settings, etc.) may notbe available.Additional base unitsHandsets can be registered to up to 4 baseunits, allowing you to add additional baseunits and extend the area in which yourhandset(s) can be used. If a handset movesout of range of its base unit when “Auto” isselected on base unit selection (page 38), itwill look for another base unit to make orreceive calls. A base unit and the handsets itcommunicates with is called a “radio cell”.Note:L Calls will be disconnected when thehandset moves from one radio cell toanother.Registering a handset to abase unitThe included handset and base unit arepreregistered. If for some reason thehandset is not registered to the base unit (forexample, w flashes even when the handsetis near the base unit), register the handsetmanually (page 37).To register an additional handset to abase unit (easy registration)After purchasing an additional handset,register it to the base unit. Ensure that theadditional handset is switched on. If it is noton, press and hold {ih} for few secondsto turn the handset on.1 Lift the additional handset and press{ih} to put the handset in standbymode.2 Press and hold {x} on the base unit forabout 3 seconds, until the registrationtone sounds.3 Place the additional handset on thebase unit. The registration tonecontinues to sound. With the handsetstill on the base unit, wait until aconfirmation tone sounds and w stopsflashing.Note:L If an error tone sounds, or if w is stillflashing, register the handset manually(manual registration; page 37).L If all registered handsets start ringing instep 2, press {x} to stop. Start again fromstep 1.L Charge the batteries of your additionalhandset for about 7 hours before initialuse.L This registration method cannot be usedfor handsets that have already beenregistered to a base unit. Register thehandset manually (manual registration;page 37).To register a handset to an additionalbase unit (manual registration)You can register a handset to a base unitmanually using the following method.1 " (middle soft key) i N i #2 “Registration” i #TG8100-8120FX(e).book Page 37 Wednesday, August 9, 2006 3:13 PM