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For Best Performance

Battery charge

The handset is powered by a rechargeable Nickel-
Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery for 
about 

6 hours

 before initial use (p. 13).

Base unit location/Noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio 
waves. 

For maximum distance and noise-free operation

, the recommended 

base unit 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.

Away from electrical appliances
such as a TV, personal computer
or another cordless phone.

In a HIGH and CENTRAL location 
with no obstructions such as walls.

Raise the 
antennas.

Summary of Contents for KXTG5243 - KXTG5240M TOT 3 H/S

Page 1: ...Phone System Operating Instructions Model No KX TG5240M Pulse or tone dialing capability PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE Panasonic World Wide Web address http www panasonic com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Caller ID Compatible Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use ...

Page 2: ...D this phone will display a caller s name and phone number then announce the displayed caller s name Name and telephone number Caller ID service is required for the Talking Caller ID feature 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 service CWID AAC Adapto...

Page 3: ... 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 TGA520M and KX TGA523S A charger is included with each accessory handset To order contact your dealer or call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 to locate a dealer System capabilities Operating more than one handset Up to 4 extensions 4 handsets or 3 handsets and the...

Page 4: ... Caller ID 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 Dialing 42 Editing an Item in the Phone Book 43 Erasing an Item in the P...

Page 5: ... Code 72 Voice Menu 73 Direct Remote Operation 74 Belt Clip 75 Optional Headset 75 Wall Mounting 76 Direct Commands 79 Canceling Registration Re registration 81 Canceling the Handset Registration 81 Re registering the Handset 82 If the Following Appear on Your Display 83 openLCR Service for Caller IQ 91 Setting Caller IQ to OFF and ON 91 Downloading Data 92 Important Safety Instructions 95 FCC and...

Page 6: ...ded base unit 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 Away from electrical applia...

Page 7: ... p 52 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 and Indicator p 55 FLASH CALL WAIT Button p 56 60 TONE Button p 56 LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER Button and Indicator p 47 REDIAL PAUSE Button p 30 55 Display p 11 STOP Button p 68 GREETING REC Button p 23 MEMO Button p 70 ERASE Button p 24 69 ANSWER...

Page 8: ... Speakerphone Button 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 56 60 Navigator Key d B p 9 Ringer Indicator p 26 31 TONE Button p 56 ...

Page 9: ...ions the soft keys are indicated by their icons such as and C Throughout these 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...

Page 10: ...ions 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 a during an intercom call p 47 or a conference call p 52 b while monitoring a room p 54 Backlit LCD displays The lighted handset display will light for a few secon...

Page 11: ...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 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 70 while downloading data from openLCR p 92 5 If there are new messages in a mailbox its ...

Page 12: ... unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID you cannot access Caller ID services This unit will not function during a power failure If you want to connect a standard telephone to the same telephone jack use the Panasonic KX J66 T adaptor Telephone Line Cord Single Line Telephone Jack RJ11C Hook Fasten the AC adaptor cord AC Adaptor Power Outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz Raise the antennas ...

Page 13: ...se the cover and charge the handset for about 6 hours Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit for about 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...

Page 14: ...ending on usage conditions and ambient temperature Clean the charge contacts of the handset and the base unit 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 battery is fully charged you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until Recharge battery is displayed and or 3 flashe...

Page 15: ...econds the unit will exit programming mode If the unit detects a problem an error message will be displayed p 83 85 Make sure the handset and the 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...

Page 16: ...ast Key tone Auto talk Room monitor Set flash time Set line mode C WTG options 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 ...

Page 17: ... press d or B 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 clock is set and E disappears from the base unit display If 3 beeps sound the setting is not correct Start again from step 3 6 Press OFF The displayed time may be incorrect after a power failure When E flashes on the base unit display adjust the date time For Cal...

Page 18: ...n press the soft key 4 Select the language by pressing the soft key or You can also select the display language by pressing d or B 5 Press the soft key or 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 Press the soft key at Set dial mode 5 Select Pulse or Tone by pressing d or B 6 Press the s...

Page 19: ...to view Caller ID information after you lift the handset to answer a call leave the Auto Talk feature 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 ...

Page 20: ... handset displays Ringer off while not in use You can also adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing Press d or B while the handset is ringing To set to OFF press and hold d until Ringer volume off is displayed 1 Press MENU 2 Press the soft key at Ringer setting 3 Press the soft key at Ringer volume 4 Select the desired volume by pressing d or B The volume will change and ring The ...

Page 21: ...e base unit is ringing To set to OFF press and hold d until is displayed Ringer Tone You can select one of 7 ringer patterns for outside calls Tone 1 to Tone 3 are bell ringer patterns Melody 1 to Melody 4 are preset melody patterns The factory preset is Tone 1 Handset ringer tone 1 Press MENU 2 Press the soft key at Ringer setting 3 Press the soft key at Ringer tone 4 Select the desired ringer to...

Page 22: ...ng 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 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 set to OFF p 21 the base unit will not ring 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Scr...

Page 23: ...ges Greeting 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 63 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 ...

Page 24: ...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 Thank you for your call...

Page 25: ...l not record any incoming messages The base unit will display instead of the number of messages 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of Caller s Recording Time on page 24 2 Press the soft key at Number of rings 3 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 4 Press the soft key then press OFF Toll saver When you call the unit from a remo...

Page 26: ... Battery operating time will be shortened when using this feature p 14 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of Caller s Recording Time on page 24 2 Scroll to Recording mode by pressing d or B then press the soft key 3 Select the recording mode by pressing d or B You can also select the recording mode by pressing 1 Standard or 2 Enhanced 4 Press the soft key then press OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting...

Page 27: ...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 Hands free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance please note the following Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room If you or the other party h...

Page 28: ... last number dialed is displayed 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 Press HOLD INTERCOM twice during a conversation Hold is displayed To transfer the ...

Page 29: ...g d or B then press the soft key 3 Select On or Off by pressing d or B 4 Press the soft key then press OFF Clarity Booster This feature combines two voice paths helping the handset to improve clarity in an area where there may otherwise be interference When you use the handset in an area with interference this feature is automatically turned on If required you can manually turn it on as follows 1 ...

Page 30: ...nimum level the base unit beeps 3 times To redial the last number dialed Press SP PHONE then press REDIAL PAUSE 1 Press SP PHONE The SP PHONE indicator lights 2 Dial a phone number If you misdial press SP PHONE and start again from step 1 3 When the other party answers talk into the MIC microphone 4 To hang up press SP PHONE The indicator light goes out Hands free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For b...

Page 31: ...g Calls When a call is received the unit rings Incoming call is displayed on the handset and the Ringer indicator and the IN USE indicator flash rapidly 1 Press C or s You can also answer a call by pressing any button except d B and OFF 2 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit Auto Talk If you set the Auto Talk feature to ON p 19 you can answer a call by lifting the handset off...

Page 32: ... answered If the unit does not receive caller ID information one of the following will 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 ...

Page 33: ...he second caller s information will be displayed but not announced For Call Waiting Service Users p 56 Name pronunciation may 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 d...

Page 34: ...U 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 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 display will show the number of calls you missed 2 Press the soft key or d or B to review other calls logged...

Page 35: ... the most recent call will be recorded After viewing a caller s information u2 to u9 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 or B to e...

Page 36: ...ber is rearranged into one of 3 patterns F G H 1 The order in which patterns F H are displayed depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step 2 4 To call the number press C or s If Caller ID Number Auto Edit is turned on factory preset on phone numbers with the same area code as the number you edited will now be edited in the Caller List and each time you receive a call To save the numbe...

Page 37: ...on and off this feature using the handset The factory preset is ON To turn this feature ON OFF 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 pattern p 36 When this feature is set to OFF the unit will still be able to display Caller ID but incoming Caller ID numbers will not be automatically ed...

Page 38: ...r a name by performing 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...

Page 39: ...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 digits press and hold the soft key 5 Press d If you need to edit the name and number press th...

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: ...d If there are no items beginning with the 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 ...

Page 42: ... before pressing MENU in step 1 to change the dialing mode temporarily to tone 1 While you are on a call Press MENU 2 Press the soft key at 1 Phone book or press 1 The display shows the number of stored items 3 Search for the desired item by pressing d or B To search for an item by initial see page 41 4 Press the soft key The phone number is dialed If required repeat steps 1 to 4 for any remaining...

Page 43: ... cursor press the soft key or 4 Edit the phone number then press d If you do not need to change the number press d then go to step 5 To delete a digit press the soft key To delete all of the digits press and hold the soft key 5 Press the soft key 6 Press OFF 1 Press the soft key C then scroll to the desired item by pressing d or B To search for the item by initial see page 41 2 Press the soft key ...

Page 44: ...will stop To copy one phone book item to another handset 1 Make sure the destination handset is not in use 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 to the desired ph...

Page 45: ...e soft 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 You can continue copying items to ano...

Page 46: ...o 9 for the phone number to be 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 of the entered number is displayed If you misdial press PROGRAM and start again from step 1 3 Press AUTO 4 Press a memory station nu...

Page 47: ...er handset press 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 ...

Page 48: ...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 call by pressing any button except d B and OFF 2 To disconnect the intercom press OFF 1 Press SP PHONE or LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER 2 To disconnect the intercom press SP PHONE or L...

Page 49: ...cement to all handsets press 5 You will hear a ringback tone and all registered handsets will beep To stop paging press SP PHONE or LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER 3 After the ringback tones stop announce the page through the MIC All handset users will hear your voice through the speakers after beeps and Call from Base will be displayed on the handsets 4 After one of the handsets answers talk into the M...

Page 50: ... number 1 to 4 To page all handsets press 0 To make a voice announcement to all handsets press 5 then speak into the MIC after the ringback tones stop 3 Wait for the handset user to answer then you can announce the transfer If the paged party does not answer press SP PHONE twice to return to the outside call 2 Handset Press C s or HOLD INTERCOM to answer the page 3 Base unit To complete the transf...

Page 51: ...lete If the paged party does not answer for the handset press C or s to return to the outside 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 SP PHONE C or s If you do not answer the call within 4 m...

Page 52: ...ximum 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 55 To join a conversation Call Share Press C or s Conference is displayed Press SP PHONE A maximum of four parties including the outs...

Page 53: ...onitor feature to allow other users to monitor through your handset To prevent your handset from being monitored select Off in step 4 To turn on the base unit Room Monitor feature 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 R...

Page 54: ...must not be in use and off the base unit 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 You can place the handset on the charger but you cannot place it on the base unit and continue monitoring Placing the handset on the base unit will disconnect room monitoring To switch ba...

Page 55: ...rivacy feature Press the soft key during a conversation PRIVACY will be displayed To turn the feature off press the soft 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 o...

Page 56: ...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 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 while talking the display...

Page 57: ...uxe turn the C WTG Call Waiting options mode on by using the handset Please contact your telephone company for details and availability in your area To turn the C WTG Call Waiting options mode on To turn the C WTG Call Waiting options mode off select Off by pressing d or B in step 5 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 pres...

Page 58: ... about voice mail services Drop Hangs up the current call and answers the waiting call Conf Conference Answers the second call and combines it with the first call to make a conference call During a conference call you can choose either Drop caller1 or Drop caller2 to hang up the first or second call Return Returns to the waiting caller while keeping the current call on hold 1 When you hear a call ...

Page 59: ...tion After selecting Conf Conference or Conference You can choose one of the following options Drop caller1 to hang up the first call Drop caller2 to hang up the second call 1 Press FLASH CALL WAIT to display the option menu 2 Enter a displayed option number 1 or 2 to select the desired option In step 2 you can also select the desired option by pressing d or B until the option flashes then pressin...

Page 60: ...owing 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 the ...

Page 61: ...ing the handset 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 pressing d or B th...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...e 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 press and 3 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 f...

Page 64: ... press 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 ...

Page 65: ... the unit will announce Memory full You will need to erase any unnecessary messages before new messages can be recorded p 69 If you do not want the unit to answer calls press ANSWER ON again to turn off the Answering System The indicator goes out and Answer off is heard You can also turn on the Answering System remotely from an outside p 74 If you turn the Answering System on when E is flashing E ...

Page 66: ...s in the mailbox When Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password 1 Press MAILBOX 2 or MAILBOX 3 Enter Mailbox password will be heard 2 Enter the Mailbox password p 64 The unit announces Mailbox No and the number of new messages in the mailbox and plays back the new messages If there are no new messages all messages in the mailbox will be played back During playback the display shows the mailbox number and mess...

Page 67: ... time if it is less than 3 minutes If you hear Memory full after playback erase unnecessary messages p 69 1 Press the soft key A beep sounds and Please select Mailbox will be heard from the speaker To switch to the receiver press C To switch back to the speaker press s The icons for mailboxes that have new messages will flash 2 Press the soft key or If Enter Mailbox password is announced and displ...

Page 68: ... call back see page 36 2 Press the soft key C or s The unit stops playback and 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 playback the previous message will be played To skip a message ...

Page 69: ... message Press 4 while the message you want to erase is being played The unit beeps then plays the next message Erasing all messages in the mailbox 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 the MAILBOX button MAILBOX 1 MAILBOX 2 or MAILBOX 3 You can also select the mailbox by pressing the mailbox number 1 to 3...

Page 70: ... or while the message is being played The Caller ID information will be recorded in the Caller List p 34 if the transferred call is an incoming call 1 Press MEMO Please 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 M...

Page 71: ...eck mailboxes and you answer the call repeat steps 1 and 2 of Transferring a Call to a Mailbox on page 70 The user can then access a mailbox by entering the remote code or the mailbox password see Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Call your unit from a touch tone phone To access Mailbox 1 enter the remote code p 72 during or after the greeting Mailbox 1 and the number of new messages of Mai...

Page 72: ...e 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 3 beeps sound the entered remote code is the same as the password p 64 and cannot be used Start agai...

Page 73: ...or your call will be heard and the call will be disconnected 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...

Page 74: ...e greeting 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 en...

Page 75: ...ne conversation Please use only a Panasonic KX TCA60 KX TCA86 KX TCA88 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 Pre...

Page 76: ...ll 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 ...

Page 77: ... Telephone System 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 CHARGE indicator lights ...

Page 78: ...Wall Mounting 78 To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the RELEASE LEVERS A remove the adaptor B 2 1 1 RELEASE LEVERS ...

Page 79: ... 0 Off p 61 Date and time 4 Go to Step 3 on page 17 Voice enhancer 5 1 On 0 Off p 29 Activate Caller IQ 2 7 1 View information 3 7 2 Go to Step 4 on page 94 Get new information 3 7 3 Go to Step 4 on page 93 Turn Caller IQ off 3 7 4 p 91 Turn Caller IQ on 3 7 5 p 91 Talking Caller ID Handset 9 1 On 0 Off p 33 Copy phone book Copy 1 item 1 p 44 Copy phone book Copy all items 2 p 45 LCD contrast 0 1 ...

Page 80: ...ll 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 0 0 9 9 00 99 p 72 Recording mode 0 6 4 1 Standard recording 2 Enhanced recording p 26 Set mailbox 2 3 0 6 5 Go to Step 5 on page 64 Change language 0 8 1 English 2 Spanish p 18 Room monitor Handset 0 9 1 On 0 Off p 53 Message alert 0 1 On 0 Off p 26 Ringer tone Base unit 0 1 1 3 Tone patte...

Page 81: ...register the handset to the base unit by performing steps 5 and 6 on page 82 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 delete the registration memory If you enter a wrong code re enter 3 3 5 6 Press the ...

Page 82: ...ssing d or B then press the soft key 3 Handset Scroll to Registration by pressing d or B 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 6 Handset 1 Press the soft key 2 Wait until a long beep sounds and the display shows the new extension number Registration is complete If you h...

Page 83: ...essed while the handset was on the base unit or the charger for accessory handset users p 3 Lift the handset and press the button again Busy The called unit is in use Privacy mode is on for the call you tried to join p 55 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 ba...

Page 84: ...ne book see page 43 You can copy all of the items again or copy the items which have not been copied one by one p 44 45 If the copy is stopped and Phone book full is not displayed it may indicate the destination handset is out of area or the destination unit user may have pressed C or s Incomplete Tom Jones 098 765 4321 The name number is an example The destination unit is out of area The destinat...

Page 85: ...handset s registration from the base unit For the KX TG5240 base unit 1 Press and hold LOCATOR INTERCOM TRANSFER for 3 seconds and 2 Press and hold that handset number 1 to 4 for 5 seconds Download incomplete Try again When you tried to download data from openLCR the unit lost communication with openLCR Re access the openLCR web site and try again p 93 Download incomplete Phone book full When you ...

Page 86: ...e handset display is blank fully charge the battery p 12 You cannot program any function items Programming is not possible while the unit is being used Do not pause for over 60 seconds while programming Walk closer to the base unit While another user is listening to messages or the Answering System is handling a call you cannot program Try again later If more than three other units are in use you ...

Page 87: ...he Caller ID information will not be displayed If a separate Caller ID box is connected between the unit and the telephone wall jack disconnect the Caller ID box or plug the unit directly into the wall jack The handset display exits the Caller List or phone book Do not pause for over 60 seconds while searching You cannot redial If the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long the number will...

Page 88: ... Make sure you entered the correct remote code p 72 If Enter Mailbox password is heard Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password which must be entered p 64 The Answering System may not respond if the tones are too short to activate the unit Press each button firmly The Answering System is off Turn it on p 74 You cannot erase messages in the mailbox While another user is accessing a mailbox or a caller is leav...

Page 89: ...e OFF p 20 21 The Talking Caller ID feature is OFF p 33 The unit does not announce the displayed caller s name properly Name pronunciation may 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 n...

Page 90: ...the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY When you try to download the data from openLCR the voice prompt is not announced from the handset while Listen follow phone guidance is being displayed Check the settings p 12 14 Dialing to openLCR may have been disconnected Try again p 93 If you cannot solve a problem consult openLCR see below For more information about Caller IQ Call openLCR s customer service departm...

Page 91: ... ANY OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY OPENLCR NOR ASSUME NOR CREATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND ON BEHALF OF OPENLCR Setting Caller IQ to OFF and ON 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 set Caller IQ to OFF When Caller IQ is ON To set Caller IQ from OFF to ...

Page 92: ...without notice 1 Access the openLCR s web site at www openLCR com and click on the Manage Account tab 2 Enter your openLCR account ID and password when prompted 3 Follow the on screen instructions Phone book data To create the phone book data enter a name of up to 16 characters and a phone number of up to 32 digits If you have already stored items into the phone book of the unit you need to enter ...

Page 93: ...reen to create the data 3 Click to download the phone book date then go to step 3 4 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 within 60 seconds The unit will dial openLCR automatically A voice prompt will be heard 4 Follow the voice prompt to...

Page 94: ...e 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 the...

Page 95: ...overload wall outlets and extension cords This can result 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 cover...

Page 96: ...mat US ACJ If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company Registration No found on the bottom of the unit Ringer Equivalence No REN 0 1B A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with thi...

Page 97: ...rmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this device Note This equipment has been tested and found...

Page 98: ...re the temperature is less than 5 C 41 F or greater than 40 C 104 F Allow 10 cm 4 clearance around the unit for proper ventilation Avoid excessive smoke dust mechanical vibration shock or direct sunlight Medical consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF radio frequency energy The unit operates in the fr...

Page 99: ...y booster 29 Conference calls 52 Copy phone book 44 D Date and time 17 Deregistration 81 Dialing mode 18 Displays 10 Display language 18 E Erasing messages 69 Erasing all messages 69 Error messages 83 Extension number 47 82 F FCC and other information 96 FLASH button 60 Flash time 60 Function menu Direct commands 79 80 Function menu selection 15 Function menu table 16 G Greeting Message 23 H Heads...

Page 100: ...te operation handset 67 Remote operation touch tone Phone 71 Ringer off 20 21 Ringer tone 21 22 Ringer volume 20 21 Room monitor 53 Rotary service tone dialing 56 S Safety instructions 95 Shipping product for service Back cover Soft key 9 Speed dialer 46 Specifications 103 SP Phone base unit 30 SP Phone handset 27 T Talking Caller ID 32 33 Toll saver 25 Transferring a call 49 Troubleshooting Answe...

Page 101: ...t please call Panasonic Call Center at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 When shipping the unit carefully pack include all accessories and send it prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A S...

Page 102: ...iterature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com support or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Pan...

Page 103: ...6 lb Security Codes 1 000 000 N Base unit Power Supply AC adaptor 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption Standby Approx 3 8 W Maximum Approx 6 0 W Frequency 5 76 GHz 5 84 GHz Dimensions H x W x D Approx 107 mm x 251 mm x 134 mm 4 7 32 x 9 7 8 x 5 9 32 Mass Weight Approx 460 g 1 01 lb N Dialing Mode Tone DTMF Pulse N Operating Environment 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Specifications are subject to change without n...

Page 104: ...ly insured Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices These locations do not repair consumer products 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 6...

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