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1. Use only the battery(ies) specified.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local

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3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and

may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if
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The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the AC outlet is
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Summary of Contents for KX TG5240 - 5.8 GHz EXPANDABLE CORDLESS PHONE

Page 1: ...ty Model shown is KX TG5240 The unit is Caller ID compatible To display the caller s name and phone number you must subscribe to Caller ID service PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE Panasonic World Wide Web address http www panasonic com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use ...

Page 2: ... and phone number Call Waiting Caller ID which displays a second caller s name and phone number while the user is on another call requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services CWID AAC Adaptor for Base Unit p 12 Order No PQLV1Z PQLV1 one ATelephone Line Cord p 12 Order No PQJA10075Z one AWall Mounting Adaptor p 74 Order No PQKL10063Z1 one AHandset Cover p 13 Or...

Page 3: ... can add one more accessory handset sold separately The included handsets are pre registered at the factory and assigned extension numbers 1 2 and 3 After purchasing accessory handsets you must register each to the base unit Please read the accessory handset s Installation Manual The model numbers of the accessory handsets are KX TGA520 and KX TGA523 A charger unit is included with each accessory ...

Page 4: ... 33 Using the Caller List 34 Viewing the Caller List 35 Calling Back from the Caller List 35 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 36 Caller ID Number Auto Edit 37 Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book 38 Erasing Caller Information 38 Phone Book 39 Storing Names and Numbers 39 Dialing from the Phone Book 41 Chain Dial 42 Editing an Item in the Phone Book 43 Erasing an Item in the Phone Book 43 ...

Page 5: ...de 71 Voice Menu 72 Direct Remote Operation 73 Wall Mounting 74 Belt Clip 77 Optional Headset 77 Direct Commands 78 Canceling Registration Re registration 80 Canceling the Handset Registration 80 Re registering the Handset 80 If the Following Appear on Your Display 82 openLCR Service for Caller IQ 90 Turning on or off Caller IQ Feature 90 Downloading Data 91 Important Safety Instructions 94 FCC an...

Page 6: ...location is Note If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used noise may be heard from the receiver or the speaker Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit If you use the handset near another cordless phone s base unit noise may be heard Move away from the other cordless phone s base unit and closer to your base unit KX TG5243 only AND Away from electrical a...

Page 7: ...tton p 53 CHARGE Indicator p 13 Charge Contacts p 14 Speaker Navigator Key B d H G p 9 PROGRAM Button p 46 AUTO Button p 46 IN USE Indicator p 31 MUTE Button p 56 FLASH CALL WAIT Button p 57 58 TONE Button p 57 LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER Button and Indicator p 47 REDIAL PAUSE Button p 30 56 Display p 11 STOP Button p 66 GREETING REC Record Button p 23 MEMO Button p 68 ERASE Button p 24 67 ANSWER ON...

Page 8: ...utton p 27 MENU Button p 15 Microphone p 27 Charge Contacts p 14 Antenna Display p 10 OFF Button p 15 27 HOLD INTERCOM Button p 28 47 REDIAL Button p 28 Soft Keys p 9 Receiver FLASH CALL WAIT Button p 57 58 Navigator Key d B p 9 Ringer Message Alert Indicator p 26 31 TONE Button p 57 Charge Contacts p 14 CHARGE Indicator p 13 ...

Page 9: ...Operating Instructions the handset navigator key is indicated by the arrows d or B Throughout these Operating Instructions the base unit navigator key is indicated by the arrows d B H or G How to use the soft keys navigator keys Handset soft keys Three soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each key Functions displayed above each key will change depending on the state of u...

Page 10: ...information etc 8 The icons on the bottom line indicate the functions of the corresponding soft keys which are located directly below the display p 9 Ex The soft key below C phone book icon is used when storing or viewing phone book items p 39 41 9 D extension icon and extension numbers are displayed ex base unit 0 handset 1 1 a during an intercom call p 47 or a conference call p 53 b while monito...

Page 11: ...ter shows the total number of recorded messages in all mailboxes If the recording time is set to Greeting only will be displayed p 25 the selected volume level while you are adjusting the speaker volume p 24 30 when PROGRAM is pressed to store a phone number p 46 when your greeting message or memo message was not recorded correctly p 23 68 5 If there are new messages in a mailbox its icon will fla...

Page 12: ...th DSL service you may hear noise from the receiver or speaker during conversations or the unit may not display caller s name and or phone number properly We recommend connecting a noise filter contact your DSL service provider to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack Charger unit KX TG5243 only Hook Bottom of the base unit Fasten the AC adaptor cord Single Line Tele...

Page 13: ...er and charge the handset for 6 hours Battery Charge Place the handsets on the base unit and charger for 6 hours before initial use The unit beeps once the CHARGE indicator lights and Charging is displayed When the battery is fully charged Charge completed is displayed if there are no new calls in the Caller List Battery strength You can confirm the battery strength on the handset display Battery ...

Page 14: ...ly talk on the handset will be shortened Actual battery performance depends on a combination of how often the handset is in TALK mode and how often it is in Standby mode Clean the charge contacts of the handset the base unit and charger with a soft dry cloth once a month Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease dust or high humidity Otherwise the battery may not charge properly If the bat...

Page 15: ...ing mode If the unit detects a problem an error message will be displayed p 82 84 and or error beeps will sound Make sure the handset and base unit are not being used The handset must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit 1 Press MENU The main menu is displayed p 16 2 Scroll to the desired item by pressing d or B 3 Press the soft key to select the desired item 4 If the item ha...

Page 16: ...LCD contrast Key tone Auto talk Room monitor Set flash time Set line mode Registration HS registration Deregistration Message alert Turn CIQ off Set dial mode Incoming call Room monitor Talk Caller ID Ringer tone Change language Display Main menu Sub menu I Ringer setting Date and time Caller IQ Initial setting Sub menu II Voice enhancer Copy 1 item Copy all items Copy phone book Talk Caller ID Nu...

Page 17: ...0 If you enter a wrong number press the soft key or or press B or d to move the cursor to the incorrect number Enter the correct number 4 Select AM or PM by pressing 5 Press the soft key The date and time are set and E disappears from the base unit display If the handset beeps 3 times the date and time were not set correctly Start again from step 3 6 Press OFF The date and time may be incorrect af...

Page 18: ...panish press the soft key To change from Spanish to English press the soft key The display changes to the selected language You can also select the display language by pressing d or B 5 When Spanish is selected press the soft key then press OFF When English is selected press the soft key then press OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to ...

Page 19: ...tion after you lift the handset to answer a call leave the Auto Talk feature turned off 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to Set tel line by pressing d or B then press the soft key 4 Scroll to Set line mode by pressing d or B then press the soft key 5 Select A or B by pressing d or B 6 Press the soft key then press OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scrol...

Page 20: ...so adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing Press d or B while the handset is ringing Temporary ringer off While the handset is ringing for an outside call you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing OFF The handset will ring again as normal the next time a call is received 1 Press MENU 2 Press the soft key at Ringer setting 3 Press the soft key at Ringer volume 4 Select t...

Page 21: ...e factory preset is Tone 1 You cannot change the ringer tone for intercom calls If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service such as IDENTA RING from your telephone company with 2 or 3 consecutive rings select a bell ringer pattern Tone 1 to 3 If you select a melody pattern you will not be able to distinguish lines by their ringers If you select one of the melody ringer patterns the ringer will ...

Page 22: ... 7 Melody patterns 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to Set base unit by pressing d or B then press the soft key 4 Press the soft key at Ringer tone 5 Follow steps 4 and 5 of Handset ringer tone on page 21 When selecting the ringer tone the base unit will ring If the base unit ringer volume has been turned off p 21 the base unit will not r...

Page 23: ...message samples N Hello this is your name and or number Sorry I cannot take your call Please leave a message after the beep Thank you N To instruct callers to leave a message in a specific mailbox Mailbox 1 Mailbox 2 or Mailbox 3 for mailboxes see page 61 Hello this is your name and or number Sorry we cannot take your call If you have a message for John press and 1 for Jane press and 2 for Jack pr...

Page 24: ...ording time is set to 1 minute 2 minutes or 3 minutes Hello we are not available now Please leave your name and phone number after the beep We will return your call If recording time runs out the unit will automatically switch to the Greeting only mode see below and no new messages will be recorded N When the recording time is set to Greeting only Hello we are not available now Please call again T...

Page 25: ...y incoming messages The base unit will display instead of the number of messages 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Press the soft key at Set answering 4 Press the soft key at Number of rings 5 Select the number of rings by pressing d or B You can also select the number of rings by pressing 0 Toll saver or 2 to 7 The unit will announce a caller s ...

Page 26: ... will flash rapidly when a call is received whether this feature is on or off Battery operating time may be shortened when using this feature p 14 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Press the soft key at Set answering 4 Scroll to Recording mode by pressing d or B then press the soft key 5 Select the recording mode by pressing d or B You can also s...

Page 27: ...r for KX TG5243 or accessory handset users p 3 To have a hands free phone conversation 1 Press s SP phone is displayed 2 Dial a phone number The dialed number is displayed After a few seconds the display will show the length of the call 3 When the other party answers talk into the microphone 4 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit or charger Hands free Digital Duplex Speakerph...

Page 28: ...isplayed 2 Scroll to the desired number by pressing d or B You can also scroll down through the list by pressing REDIAL To exit the list press OFF 3 Press C or s To erase an item scroll to the item then press the soft key If No items stored is displayed the list is empty To put a call on hold 1 Press HOLD INTERCOM during a conversation Press extension to transfer is displayed To transfer the call ...

Page 29: ...is used in an area where there may be interference During an outside call this feature will be turned on automatically when necessary This feature will turn off when you hang up put a call on hold or make a conference call It will not turn off automatically during a call You can also turn this feature on or off manually 1 Press MENU during an outside call 2 Press 2 to select 2 Booster on or 2 Boos...

Page 30: ...ndicator flash To return to the call press SP PHONE The handset users can also take the call by pressing C or s If another phone is connected on the same line p 12 you can also take the call by lifting its handset If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes an alarm tone will start to sound After 4 additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected 1 Press SP PHONE The indicator lights 2 Dial a ...

Page 31: ...ed 1 Press C or s You can also answer a call by pressing any button except d B or OFF 2 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit or charger Auto Talk If the Auto Talk feature is turned on p 19 you can answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or charger for KX TG5243 or accessory handset users p 3 1 Press SP PHONE 2 Talk into the MIC 3 To hang up press SP PHON...

Page 32: ... be displayed Depending on radio communications with the base unit the handset may not display Caller ID information immediately after the first ring If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID you cannot access Caller ID service Name display service may not be available in some areas For further information please contact your telephone company If you subscribe to both Cal...

Page 33: ... vary Name pronunciation quality is based on names most commonly used in the United States The unit will announce each letter of abbreviations such as Co and Inc Caller ID supports names of up to 15 letters If the caller s name has more than 15 letters the name will not be displayed or announced correctly If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service such as IDENTA RING from your telephone compan...

Page 34: ...Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to Set base unit by pressing d or B then press the soft key 4 Scroll to Talk Caller ID by pressing d or B then press the soft key 5 Select Off or On by pressing d or B 6 Press the soft key then press OFF 1 The handset display will show the number of calls you missed 2 Press the soft key d or B to review other calls logge...

Page 35: ...nd time of the most recent call will be recorded After viewing a caller s information 2 to 9 will be replaced with Calling Back from the Caller List In some cases you may have to edit the number before dialing p 36 Ex You may have to delete 1 and the area code If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information you cannot call that caller back from the Caller List 1 Press the soft key d o...

Page 36: ...l the edited number press C or s If Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature is turned on factory preset is on phone numbers with the same area code as the number you edited will now be updated in the Caller List and each time you receive a call You can press OFF immediately after pressing C or s if you wish to activate the Auto Edit feature without actually dialing the number you just edited To save th...

Page 37: ...s are reset to pattern H Phone numbers from the 4 most recently edited area codes will be automatically edited You can turn this feature on or off using the handset The factory preset is ON To turn on or off Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature If you fail to reach your destination when making a call the phone number you dialed might have an incorrect pattern Edit the phone number with another patte...

Page 38: ... the following steps 1 enter the name p 40 2 press d and 3 press the soft key If a name is not required press d then press the soft key To continue storing other items repeat from step 2 To exit programming mode press OFF Handset C I D SAVE SAVE SAVE Handset 1 Press the soft key d or B to enter the Caller List 2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing d or B 3 Press the soft key Erased is display...

Page 39: ... on your telephone company 1 Press the soft key C The display will show the number of stored items 2 Press the soft key 3 Enter a name of up to 16 characters with the dialing buttons 0 to 9 p 40 then press d To move the cursor press the soft key or If a name is not required press d then go to step 4 4 Enter a phone number of up to 32 digits To delete a digit press the soft key To erase all of the ...

Page 40: ... soft key or to move the cursor to the incorrect character 2 Press the soft key to delete the character Each time you press the soft key a character is erased To erase all characters press and hold the soft key 3 Enter the correct character Keys Characters Keys Characters 1 1 6 m n o M N O 6 2 a b c A B C 2 7 p q r s P Q R S 7 3 d e f D E F 3 8 t u v T U V 8 4 g h i G H I 4 9 w x y z W X Y Z 9 5 j...

Page 41: ... character you selected the first item in the next alphabetical index will be displayed 3 Press d repeatedly until the desired name is displayed Index table 1 Press the soft key C The display shows the number of stored items You can press the soft key to view the first item 2 Scroll to the desired item To scroll down press d To scroll up press B 3 Press C s or the soft key The phone number is dial...

Page 42: ... Search and dial from the phone book 1 800 012 3456 Calling card access number The voice guidance may be announced 2 Search and dial from the phone book 1234 Calling card PIN 3 Search and dial from the phone book 1 555 012 3456 Destination Number If you have rotary or pulse service you need to press before pressing MENU in step 1 to change the dialing mode temporarily to tone 1 While you are on a ...

Page 43: ...hone number then press d If you do not need to change the number press d then go to step 6 To delete a digit press the soft key To delete all of the digits press and hold the soft key 6 Press the soft key To continue editing other items repeat from step 2 7 Press OFF 1 Press the soft key C 2 Scroll to the desired item by pressing d or B To search for the item by initial see page 41 3 Press the sof...

Page 44: ...therwise copying will stop To copy one phone book item to another handset Make sure the destination handset is not in use 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Copy phone book by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Press the soft key at Copy 1 item 4 Select the destination extension number 1 to 4 by pressing d or B You can also select the extension number by pressing 1 to 4 5 Press the soft key 6 Scroll ...

Page 45: ... key 3 Scroll to Copy all items by pressing d or B then press the soft key 4 Select the destination extension number 1 to 4 by pressing d or B You can also select the extension number by pressing 1 to 4 5 Press the soft key When all items have been copied Complete is displayed The destination handset displays Phone book Receiving then Phone book Received To continue copying items to another extens...

Page 46: ...tored number 1 Press PROGRAM then press AUTO 2 Press the memory station number 0 to 9 for the phone number to be erased A long beep sounds and the phone number is erased Dialing a Stored Phone Number Speed dial numbers stored in the base unit can only be dialed from the base unit 1 Press PROGRAM The IN USE indicator flashes and is displayed 2 Enter a phone number of up to 32 digits The last digit ...

Page 47: ...ss its extension number 1 to 4 The paged unit will ring for 1 minute To stop paging press OFF 3 When the paged party answers start talking You can switch to the speaker by pressing s To switch back to the receiver press C 4 To disconnect the intercom press OFF 1 Press LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER The LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER and SP PHONE indicators light 2 To page all handsets press 0 To page a spec...

Page 48: ...ar two tones incoming call tone p 59 and the IN USE indicator on the base unit will flash rapidly To answer the call if using the handset press OFF then press C or s if using the base unit press SP PHONE twice 1 Press C s or HOLD INTERCOM You can also answer a page by pressing any button except d B or OFF 2 To disconnect the intercom press OFF 1 Press SP PHONE or LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER 2 To dis...

Page 49: ...ger for KX TG5243 or accessory handset users p 3 or press OFF It is not possible to specify which handset s will hear the voice announcement The announcement is heard at the handset ringer volume p 20 1 Press LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER The LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER and SP PHONE indicators light 2 To make a voice announcement to all handsets press 5 You will hear a ringback tone two short beeps and ...

Page 50: ...o complete the transfer press OFF 1 Base unit 1 During a call press LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER The call is put on hold 2 To page a specified handset press its extension number 1 to 4 To page all handsets press 0 Wait for the handset user to answer then you can announce the transfer OR To make a voice announcement to all handsets press 5 then speak into the MIC when the SP PHONE indicator stops flas...

Page 51: ... from step 1 OR To transfer the call to a mailbox to allow the caller to leave a message perform the following three steps 1 Tell the caller to press the pound sign and the mailbox number of the person they want to leave a message for after you end the call p 61 2 Press HOLD INTERCOM 3 Press 9 to transfer the caller to the Answering System greeting p 69 The caller will hear the greeting and can se...

Page 52: ...de call for the base unit press SP PHONE to return to the outside call If the paged party does not answer within 60 seconds after you hang up your phone will ring and the call will be returned to your phone You may speak to the caller again by pressing C s or SP PHONE If you do not answer the call within 4 minutes the call will be disconnected After speaking to the caller you may also transfer the...

Page 53: ...l To join the conference call press C s or SP PHONE A maximum of four parties including the outside party can take part in a conference call Call Share This feature allows the base unit or the handset to join an existing outside call To prevent other users from joining your conversation turn the Call Privacy feature on p 56 To join a conversation Call Share Press C or s Conference is displayed Pre...

Page 54: ...r through your handset To prevent your handset from being monitored select Off in step 4 To turn Room Monitor on for the base unit to allow other users to monitor through your base unit To prevent your base unit from being monitored select Off in step 4 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to Room monitor by pressing d or B then press the sof...

Page 55: ...n use and off the base unit If the Room Monitor feature of the destination handset is off or the handset is on the base unit busy tones will sound 1 Press HOLD INTERCOM then press the soft key 2 To call the base unit press 0 To call another handset press its extension number 1 to 4 To monitor from the speaker press s If the handset is placed on the base unit monitoring will be stopped You can plac...

Page 56: ...ft key again during a conversation While the Call Privacy feature is turned on other users cannot join the conversation Call Privacy will turn off after you hang up the call Using the PAUSE Button For PBX Line Long Distance Calls We recommend you press the soft key on the handset or press REDIAL PAUSE on the base unit if a pause is required for dialing with a PBX or to make a long distance call is...

Page 57: ...he first call is put on hold or the Answering System is handling a call If this function does not operate properly consult your telephone company for details Call Waiting Caller ID display If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services CWID when a second call is received while talking the second caller s information will be displayed After you hear a call waiting tone ...

Page 58: ...llowing flash times 700 600 400 300 250 110 100 or 90 ms milliseconds The factory preset is 700 ms If PBX functions do not work correctly consult your PBX supplier for the correct settings 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to Set tel line by pressing d or B then press the soft key 4 Scroll to Set flash time by pressing d or B then press th...

Page 59: ... for the handset and base unit Handset incoming call tone Base unit incoming call tone 1 Press MENU 2 Press the soft key at Ringer setting 3 Scroll to Incoming call by pressing d or B then press the soft key 4 Select On Off or 2 by pressing d or B 5 Press the soft key then press OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to Set base unit by pre...

Page 60: ...error tone The factory preset is ON 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to Key tone by pressing d or B then press the soft key 4 Select Off or On by pressing d or B 5 Press the soft key then press OFF Handset SELECT Initial setting SELECT Key tone Key tone On SAVE ...

Page 61: ...take your call If you have a message for John press and 1 for Jane press and 2 for Jack press and 3 before the beep Or just stay on the line and leave a message after the beep Thank you Callers wait until the greeting ends then they can leave a message Messages will be automatically recorded into Mailbox 1 if no mailbox is specified Useful information You can leave a memo message for other users i...

Page 62: ... OFF You can access the mailbox without entering the password 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Press the soft key at Set answering 4 Scroll to Set mailbox2 3 by pressing d or B then press the soft key 5 Select the mailbox by pressing B Mailbox 2 or d Mailbox 3 6 Enter a 2 digit password 00 99 If you entered the wrong password re enter the correc...

Page 63: ...ering System The indicator goes out and Answer off is heard You can also turn on the Answering System remotely from an outside phone p 73 If you subscribe to Caller ID p 32 Caller ID information automatically adjusts the date and time when a call is received provided you have already set the date and time manually p 17 Monitoring Incoming Calls While a caller is leaving a message you can monitor t...

Page 64: ...MAILBOX 2 or MAILBOX 3 Enter Mailbox password will be heard 2 Enter the Mailbox password p 62 The unit announces Mailbox No and the number of new messages in the mailbox then plays back the new messages If the mailbox also contains old messages only new messages will be played back When the mailbox has no new messages the unit announces Mailbox No and No new messages All message playback then play...

Page 65: ...ear Memory full after playback erase unnecessary messages p 67 When memo messages are played p 68 MEMO is displayed When the mailbox has no messages the unit announces Mailbox No and No messages During playback you can turn the Answering System on or off To turn the system on press 8 during playback To turn off press 0 1 Press the soft key A beep sounds and Please select Mailbox will be heard from...

Page 66: ... the soft key The unit stops playback If you need to edit the phone number to call back see page 36 2 Press the soft key C or s The unit dials the phone number To adjust the speaker volume To increase press B To decrease press d You can also adjust the receiver volume on the handset To repeat a message Base unit Press H Handset Press the soft key or 1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of playb...

Page 67: ...the next message is played To exit remote operation mode press OFF Erasing all messages in the mailbox All recorded messages except the greeting message can be erased at one time Information in the Caller List will not be erased To erase caller information see page 38 1 Press ERASE while the base unit is not being used To erase all messages please select Mailbox is heard 2 Within 10 seconds press ...

Page 68: ...ease select Mailbox is heard 2 Within 10 seconds press a MAILBOX button MAILBOX 1 MAILBOX 2 or MAILBOX 3 You can also select a mailbox by pressing the mailbox number 1 to 3 After the long beep talk clearly 20 cm 8 inches away from the MIC The base unit display shows the elapsed recording time If the elapsed recording time exceeds 99 seconds the counter continues from 00 to indicate 100 seconds 3 W...

Page 69: ...s an incoming call 1 Base unit Press LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER during a call Handset Press HOLD INTERCOM during a call The call is put on hold 2 Press 9 to hang up the call The caller will then hear the greeting p 23 and while that message is playing the caller can press and the mailbox number 1 to 3 Then the caller will hear Please leave your message The caller can leave a message in the mailbox ...

Page 70: ...ll your unit from a touch tone phone Enter the remote code p 71 during or after the greeting Mailbox 1 and the number of new messages of Mailbox 1 are heard and the new messages will be played To access Mailbox 2 or 3 press and the mailbox number 2 or 3 after entering the remote code The mailbox number and the number of new messages in the mailbox are heard and the new messages will be played If M...

Page 71: ...1 To confirm the remote code repeat steps 1 to 4 The remote code is displayed When finished press OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Press the soft key at Set answering 4 Scroll to Remote code by pressing d or B then press the soft key 5 Enter a 2 digit remote code 00 99 6 Press the soft key If the handset beeps 3 times the entered remote code...

Page 72: ...cted Press 1 to play back all messages Press 2 for other functions All Message Playback All recorded messages in the mailbox are played back At the end of the last message End of final message is heard Press 1 to play back new messages Press 2 for other functions New Message Playback Only new messages in the mailbox are played back At the end of the last message End of final message is heard Press...

Page 73: ...eting After calling your unit press during the greeting The unit skips the rest of the greeting and you can start recording your message after the long beep 4 Plays back new messages 5 Plays back all messages 1 Repeats the current message If pressed within the first 5 seconds of playback the previous message will be played 2 Skips the current message 9 Stops the current operation To resume enter a...

Page 74: ... phone plate 1 Connect the AC adaptor 2 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor A Connect the telephone line cord B 3 Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes A and B on the base unit To Power Outlet 1 2 A B A B ...

Page 75: ...ystem 4 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place 5 Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit then slide it down Raise the antennas 6 To charge the handset battery Place the handset on the base unit The unit beeps once and the CHARGE indicator lights ...

Page 76: ...unit KX TG5243 only The charger can be wall mounted Connect the AC adaptor Install screws using the wall template see below Mount the charger A Slide it down B then slide down to the right C until it is secured 2 1 1 RELEASE LEVERS A B C Screws To Power Outlet 2 45 cm 31 32 2 45 cm 31 32 Wall Template for the Charger unit ...

Page 77: ...sation Please use only a Panasonic KX TCA60 KX TCA86 KX TCA88 KX TCA88HA KX TCA91 KX TCA92 or KX TCA98 headset To order call the accessories telephone number on page 2 Connecting an optional headset Open the headset jack cover and insert the headset plug into the headset jack as shown below Headset sold separately Model shown here is KX TCA88 To switch to the speakerphone while using the headset P...

Page 78: ...Activate Caller IQ 2 7 1 View information 4 7 2 5 Go to Step 4 on page 93 Get new information 3 7 3 5 Go to Step 4 on page 92 Turn Caller IQ off 3 7 4 5 p 90 Turn Caller IQ on 3 7 5 5 p 90 Talking Caller ID Handset 9 1 On 0 Off p 33 Copy phone book Copy 1 item 1 Go to Step 4 on page 44 Copy phone book Copy all items 2 Go to Step 4 on page 45 LCD contrast 0 1 1 6 Level 1 6 p 22 Key tone 0 2 1 On 0 ...

Page 79: ... After pressing 7 make sure View Info is displayed then press the next command If Caller IQ is turned off Turn CIQ on is displayed after pressing 7 Number of rings 0 6 1 2 7 2 7 rings 0 Toll saver p 25 Recording time 0 6 2 1 1 minute 2 2 minutes 3 3 minutes 0 Greeting only p 24 Remote code 0 6 3 Go to Step 5 on page 71 Recording mode 0 6 4 1 Standard recording 2 Enhanced recording p 26 Mailbox 2 3...

Page 80: ...ister it to that base unit The handset will be given a new extension number of that base unit Only one handset can be registered at a time near the base unit 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to Registration by pressing d or B then press the soft key 4 Scroll to Deregistration by pressing d or B then press the soft key 5 Press 3 3 5 to del...

Page 81: ... then press the soft key 4 Handset Press the soft key at HS registration 5 Base unit Press and hold LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER for 3 seconds The CHARGE indicator flashes After the CHARGE indicator starts flashing the rest of the procedure must be completed within 1 minute 6 Handset 1 Press the soft key 2 Wait until a long beep sounds and the display shows the new extension number ex extension numbe...

Page 82: ...ed to join p 56 The handset you tried to send phone book items to is in use The handset you are calling is too far from the base unit Invalid The called handset has not been registered to the base unit You selected your own extension number Error When you tried to register or deregister the handset the handset and base unit could not link for some reason such as interference from electrical applia...

Page 83: ...The name number is an example The destination handset is out of area The destination handset user may have pressed C or s Phone book No items stored Your phone book is empty No items were copied to the destination unit Denied The Room Monitor feature is turned off on the destination handset or base unit and cannot be monitored p 54 The called handset was on the base unit The handset must be off th...

Page 84: ... base unit away from other electrical appliances p 6 Walk closer to the base unit Raise the base unit antennas Turn on the Clarity Booster feature p 29 If the unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service you may hear noise from the receiver or speaker during conversations We recommend connecting a noise filter contact your DSL service provider to the telephone line between the unit and t...

Page 85: ...t will operate as a pause button p 56 You cannot make long distance calls Please make sure you have long distance service Check if Caller IQ feature is turned on Turn Caller IQ feature off p 90 The handset does not display the caller s name and or phone number You need to subscribe to Caller ID Other telephone equipment may be interfering with your phone Disconnect it and try again Other electrica...

Page 86: ...more than 15 letters the name will not be announced correctly The handset cannot automatically edit the Caller List incoming phone numbers The Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature is turned off Turn it on p 37 and try again You need to press C or s after editing the number The handset display exits the Caller List or phone book Do not pause for over 60 seconds while searching The Ringer Message Aler...

Page 87: ...ser is listening to messages or the Answering System is handling a call you cannot access the mailbox Try again later You cannot access a mailbox from a touch tone phone Make sure you entered the correct remote code p 71 If Enter Mailbox password is heard Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password which must be entered p 62 The Answering System may not respond if the tones are too short to activate the unit Pr...

Page 88: ...he dialing mode setting is correct p 18 Fully charge the battery p 13 Clean the charge contacts and charge again p 14 Check battery installation p 13 Unplug the base unit s AC adaptor to reset it Plug in and try again The handset has not been registered to the base unit Register the handset p 81 steps 5 and 6 Re install the battery p 13 and fully charge it Problem Cause Remedy Function Factory pre...

Page 89: ...battery may need to be replaced If you install a new battery fully charge it p 13 14 The CHARGE indicator does not go out after the battery has been charged This is normal If you cannot solve your problem Visit our website http www panasonic com support Contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Call our customer call center at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Problem Cause Remedy When you tr...

Page 90: ...REATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND ON BEHALF OF OPENLCR Turning on or off Caller IQ Feature After the first download to your phone Caller IQ features are automatically turned on If you wish you can turn off Caller IQ When Caller IQ is on CIQ is displayed while talking To turn off Caller IQ feature when it is already on To turn on Caller IQ feature after it was turned off If you turn on or off ...

Page 91: ...se unit display To create data on the openLCR web site The description on the openLCR web screen is subject to change without notice 1 Access the openLCR s web site at www openLCR com and click on the Manage Account Login tab 2 Enter your Telephone Number and Password then click 3 Follow the on screen instructions Phone book data To create the phone book data enter a name of up to 16 characters an...

Page 92: ...All box then click Then go to step 3 3 Start again from step 1 To download data from openLCR 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Caller IQ by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scroll to Get new Info by pressing d or B then press the soft key The unit will dial openLCR automatically A voice prompt will be heard 4 Follow the voice prompt to start downloading If you have rotary or pulse service you need...

Page 93: ...s the ringer tone The melody ies you download from openLCR are stored in the base unit and handsets and will be heard when you receive an outside call The names of each melody up to 14 characters are also downloaded To select the desired melody go to the Ringer tone menu in the Ringer setting menu p 21 Downloaded melody 1 and 2 can also be selected by If using the handset press d B 8 or 9 If using...

Page 94: ...t in the risk of fire or electric shock 10 Never push any objects through slots in this unit This may result in the risk of fire or electric shock Never spill any liquid on the unit 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this unit Take the unit to an authorized servicenter when service is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks In...

Page 95: ...sive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed 4 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery to conductive materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery and or conductor may overheat and cause burns 5 Charge the battery ies provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructi...

Page 96: ...will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modificati...

Page 97: ...one should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference is experienced move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR This will often reduce or eliminate interference Operating near 5 8GHz electrical appliances may cause interference Move away from the electrical appliances FCC RF Exposure Warning This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an...

Page 98: ...h as pacemakers or hearing aids to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF radio frequency energy The unit operates in the frequency range of 5760MHz to 5840MHz and the power output level can range 0 25 to 0 5 watts Do not use the unit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipm...

Page 99: ...g 38 Caller List viewing 35 Calling back from the Caller List 35 Chain dial 42 CID Caller ID 34 Clarity booster 29 CONF Conference 53 Conference calls 53 Copy phone book 44 D Date and time 17 Deregistration 80 Dialing mode 18 Direct commands 78 79 Displays 10 Display language 18 E Erasing messages 67 Erasing all messages 67 Error messages 82 Extension number 47 80 81 F FCC and other information 96...

Page 100: ...Registration 80 81 Registration canceling 80 Remote code 71 Remote operation handset 65 Remote operation touch tone phone 70 Ringer off 20 21 31 Ringer tone 21 22 Ringer volume 20 21 Room monitor 54 Rotary service tone dialing 57 S Safety instructions 94 Shipping product for service Back cover Soft keys 9 Speed dialer 46 Specifications 103 SP phone base unit 30 SP phone handset 27 T Talking Caller...

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Page 103: ... W x D Approx 107 mm x 251 mm x 135 mm 4 7 32 x 9 7 8 x 5 5 16 Mass Weight Approx 480 g 1 06 lb N Charger KX TG5243 only Power Supply AC adaptor 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption Standby Approx 0 8 W Maximum Approx 4 0 W Dimensions H x W x D Approx 69 mm x 74 mm x 100 mm 2 23 32 x 2 29 32 x 3 15 16 Mass Weight Approx 120 g 0 26 lb N Dialing Mode Tone DTMF Pulse N Operating Environment 5 C 40 C 41 F...

Page 104: ...regional sales offices These locations do not repair consumer products For your future reference Serial No Date of purchase found on the bottom of the unit Name and address of dealer Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Ave ...

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