Brand: Panasonic
Category: Cordless Phone
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for KX-TGF973
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:31 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2021-11-01
Warranty Information
Panasonic offers a 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor on this telephone within the USA.
- Setup: Connect the AC adapter and telephone line cord to the base unit. Install rechargeable Ni-MH batteries in the handset.
- Making/Answering Calls: Use the handset or base unit to make and answer calls using either the landline or paired cellular phones.
- Link to Cell: Pair your Bluetooth cellular phone to the base unit to make and answer cellular calls using your phone system.
- Answering System: Set up and use the answering system to record and retrieve messages.
- Phonebook: Store and manage contacts for quick dialing.
- Bluetooth Devices: Pair a Bluetooth headset for hands-free conversations.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Question | Cause and Solution |
|---|---|
| Why does ? appear? | The handset is too far from the base unit. Move it closer. The base unit AC adapter is not connected correctly. Reconnect the AC adapter to the base unit. The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it. 1 Handset: [MENU]#130 2 Base unit: Press and hold [LOCATOR] for approx. 5 seconds. 3 Handset: Press [OK], then wait for a long beep. |
| Why is it not possible to pair a cellular phone with the base unit? | Depending on the cellular phone's compatibility, it may not be possible to pair it with the base unit. For more information, visit: http://shop.panasonic.com/bluetooth-phone. Confirm that your cellular phone's Bluetooth function is turned on. You may need to turn on this function depending on your cellular phone. The cellular phone has not been paired with the base unit. Pair the cellular phone. |
| Why is there no dial tone? (cellular line) | The cellular phone has not been paired with the base unit. Pair the cellular phone. |
| How to increase the handset volume? | Press the volume up key (▲) repeatedly while talking. |
| Why is there noise or the conversation cuts out? | Try repositioning the base unit to minimize the distance to the handset. If the problem persists even when the handset is near the base unit, visit: http://shop.panasonic.com/support |
| Is it possible to add another accessory handset to my base unit? | Yes, you can add up to 6 handsets (including those sold with your unit) to a single base unit. For additional accessory handsets (KX-TGA97), visit: http://shop.panasonic.com/support TTY users can call 1-877-833-8855. |
| Is it possible to keep the batteries charging all the time? | You can leave the handset on the base unit or charger at any time. This does not damage the batteries. |
| How to answer a call waiting (second call)? | Press [FLASH] on the handset and [CALL WAIT] on the base unit when you hear the call waiting tone. |