Panasonic KXTG5243 5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s

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  • Panasonic KXTG5243 | 5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s - Page 1
    5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System Operating Instructions Model No. KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability 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
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    Order No. PQKL10063Z1 one one A Handset Cover (p. 13) A Battery (p. 13) Order No. PQKK10142Z1 Order No. HHR-P104 one A Belt Clip (p. 77) Order No. PQKE10377Z1 KX-TG5240: one KX-TG5243: three KX-TG5240: one KX-TG5243: three A Charger Unit (p. 12) (KX-TG5243 only) Order No. PQLV30024ZM AC
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    Your Phone For KX-TG5240 users KX-TG5240 includes one handset and one base unit. You can expand the system by adding up to 3 accessory handsets, sold separately. A maximum of 4 handsets can be registered to the base unit. KX-TG5240 Up to 3 accessory handsets can be added. KX-TGA520 KX-TGA523
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    10 Installation 12 Connections 12 Installing the Battery in the Handset 13 Battery Charge 13 Programmable Settings 15 Programming Message Alert 26 Telephone System Making Calls 27 Using the Handset 27 Using the Base Unit 30 Answering Calls 31 Caller ID Service 32 Talking Caller ID
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    82 Troubleshooting 84 openLCR Service for Caller IQ 90 Turning on or off Caller IQ Feature 90 Downloading Data 91 Important Safety Instructions 94 FCC and Other Information . . . 96 Index 99 Warranty 101 Specifications 103 Important Throughout these Operating Instructions, Handset and
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    -TG5243 only) Base unit location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is: Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer or another cordless phone
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    Answering System Useful Information CHARGE Indicator (p. 13) IN USE Indicator (p. 31) [CONF] (Conference) Button (p. 53) [AUTO] Button (p. 46) [PROGRAM] Button (p. 46) Navigator Key ([B], [d], [H], [G]) (p. 9) [HOLD] Button (p. 30) [FLASH/CALL WAIT] Button (p. 57, 58) [SP-PHONE] (Speakerphone
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    Handset Back side Speaker Ringer/Message Alert Indicator (p. 26, 31) Antenna Display (p. 10) Headset Jack (p. 77) [ ] (TALK) Button (p. 27) [ ] (Speakerphone) Button (p. 27) [ ] (TONE) Button (p. 57) [HOLD/INTERCOM] Button (p. 28, 47) [FLASH/CALL WAIT] Button (p. 57, 58) Charger unit (KX-TG5243
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    Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Location of Controls How to use the soft keys/navigator keys Handset soft and the phone book. Increases [B] or decreases [d] the handset ringer and receiver/speaker volumes. Throughout these Operating Instructions, the handset navigator key
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    being used. Flashing A call is on hold on the handset or base unit, or the Answering System is answering a call (p. 63). Flashing rapidly A call Other extension users cannot join your conversation. 5 The battery icon indicates battery strength (p. 13). 6 The extension number of your handset is
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    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. be shown. Telephone System Answering System Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 11
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    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) Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) • Charger unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1
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    charged, "Charge completed" is displayed if there are no new calls in the Caller List. AND (KX-TG5243 only) CHARGE Indicator Battery strength You can confirm the battery strength on the handset display. Battery strength is indicated by the icons shown in the chart to the right. Display prompt
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    • If you want to keep the battery fully charged at all times, place the handset on the base unit or charger when the handset is not used. The battery cannot be overcharged. • When the Clarity Booster feature is turned on automatically or manually, battery operating time may be shortened (p. 29). 14
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    System Answering System Useful Information Programming Guidelines Handset the menu Make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. The handset must be operated near the base unit and programming mode. • If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 82-84) and/
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    93 Get new Info.? p. 92 Turn CIQ off? p. 90 Copy phone book Talk Caller ID p. 33 Initial setting Copy 1 item p. 44 Copy CIQ?" is displayed if you have not subscribed to openLCR service. "Turn CIQ on?" is displayed when Caller IQ is handsets, you will not need to program the same item using another
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    Settings Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Date and Time Handset We recommend you • The current date and time are displayed. When finished, press [OFF]. For Caller ID service users (p. 32) • When a call is received, Caller ID information adjusts the date and time
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    a language you cannot read, change the display language again using direct commands (p. 79). Dialing Mode Handset If you have touch tone service, set the dialing mode to "Tone". For rotary or pulse service, set to "Pulse". The factory preset is "Tone". 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Initial setting
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    soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF]. Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Auto Talk Handset The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer calls by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). You do not need to press [C] or
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    until "Off ?" is displayed. Ex. High Ringer volume Low High Ex. Off Ringer volume Off ? 5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ). • If the handset ringer is turned off, the handset displays "Ringer off" while not in use. • You can also adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing. Press [d] or
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    System Answering System tone for intercom calls. • If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as IDENTA-RING) from your telephone company with 2 or - another person answers the call using another phone connected on the same line. Handset ringer tone Handset 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press the soft
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    to "Set base unit" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). 4 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) 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
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    Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Preparing the Answering System Greeting Message , 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
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    (0-8) are available while using the Answering System. The level is displayed on the base we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call." until you erase them. Caller's Recording Time Handset You can select "1 minute", "2 minutes",
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    any incoming messages. The base unit will display " " instead of the number of messages. Number of Rings Handset You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System answers a call, from "2" to "7" or "Toll saver"*. The factory preset is "4". 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to
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    Preparing the Answering System Recording Mode Handset Two recording handset is in use. • The Ringer/Message Alert indicator acts as a ringer indicator and as a message alert indicator. This indicator will flash rapidly when a call is received whether this feature is on or off. • Battery operating
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    the call. 3 To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or charger (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
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    ] again. • "Hold" is displayed. To return to the call, press [C] or [s]. • The base unit user can also take the call by pressing [SP-PHONE]. • Another handset user 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
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    System Answering System Useful Information Voice Enhancer Technology Panasonic When this feature is turned on automatically or manually, battery operating time may be shortened (p. 14). • The or lifting the handset off the base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). They
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    To put a call on hold Press [HOLD] during a conversation. • The SP-PHONE indicator and IN USE indicator 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
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    (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). [OFF] 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. Base Unit 1 Press [SP-PHONE]. 2 Talk
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    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
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    and base unit, other handsets will ring, but the caller's name will not be announced. • If you have Call Waiting service, the second caller's information will be displayed but not announced (For Call Waiting Service Users, p. 57). • Name pronunciation may vary. Name pronunciation quality is based
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    ID Service Base unit Talking Caller ID feature Handset This feature must be turned on or off for the base unit by using the handset. 1 calls you missed while you were out or unavailable to answer the phone. 10 missed calls 1 1 The handset display will show the number of calls you missed. C I D
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    Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List Handset 1 Press the soft phone number. • Each handset has its own Caller List. If you viewed the Caller List or answered a call on one handset, the same information in the other handsets
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    "Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book" on page 38, from step 3. • Even if the Auto Edit feature is turned on, phone numbers in the Caller List and the phone book will not be updated. To update the numbers in the phone book, it is necessary to manually store the phone numbers from Caller List
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    Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Using the Caller List Caller ID Number Auto Edit Handset Once you call back an edited number (p. 36), this unit can automatically edit incoming phone numbers from the same area code in the Caller List and each time you receive a
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    , repeat from step 2. • To exit programming mode, press [OFF]. • You cannot store Caller List items in the phone book if a phone number is not displayed. Erasing Caller Information Handset To erase a specific caller To erase all entries 1 Press the soft key ( C I D ), [d], or [B] to enter the
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    Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Phone Book The handset can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in its phone book. You can make a call by selecting a name or number from the phone book, and copy phone book items from one handset to another (p. 44, 45). Storing
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    Phone Book Selecting characters to enter names Enter names using the dialing buttons. Press each button until the desired character is displayed. • Pressing each button selects a
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    Book Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Dialing from the Phone Book Handset 1 Press the soft key (C). • The display shows the number of stored items. • You can press the soft key ( SEARCH ) to view the first item. 2 Scroll
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    Book Chain Dial Handset You can dial a combination of phone book or manual key pad entries while making a call. This feature can be used, for example, to first automatically dial a calling card access number that you have stored in the phone book, then manually or automatically dial your PIN and
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    Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Phone Book Editing an Item in the Phone Book Handset 1 Press the other items, repeat from step 2. 7 Press [OFF]. Erasing an Item in the Phone Book Handset 1 Press the soft key (C). 2 Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d]
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    the copy has started, do not place your handset on the base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3) until copying finishes, otherwise 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
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    copied, "Complete" is displayed. • The destination handset displays "Phone book Receiving" then "Phone book Received". • To continue copying items to 10 • You can exit phone book copying mode by pressing [OFF]. Telephone System Answering System Useful Information For assistance, please call:
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    function as memory stations. Make sure the base unit is not being used. 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
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    Useful Information Intercom calls can be made between a handset and the base unit, and between two handsets (when the system has two or more handsets, p. 3). You can page all handsets at once from the base unit, and announce the page to all handsets (Voice Paging, p. 49). Page the desired unit
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    base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). Base Unit When the base unit is being paged, it rings and the LOCATOR/INTERCOM/ TRANSFER indicator flashes. 1 Press [SP-PHONE] or [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER]. 2 To disconnect the intercom, press [SP-PHONE] or [LOCATOR/INTERCOM
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    base unit, you may hear feedback while making the voice announcement. Place the handset on the base unit or charger (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
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    /INTERCOM] to answer the page. • You can also answer a page by pressing any button except [d], [B] or [OFF]. 3 Base unit: To complete the transfer, press [SP-PHONE]. • When the base unit user calls all handsets, only the handset user who answers first can take the transferred call. 50
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    handset user can also answer a page by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). • Any user can answer a transferred call by pressing [C], [s], or [SP-PHONE to transfer the caller to the Answering System greeting (p. 69). (The caller
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    number [1] ( ) to [4] ( ), or press [0] to page all handsets. 3. Press [SP-PHONE] to hang up. • The call will be transferred directly. • The paged INTERCOM] on the handset or [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/ TRANSFER] on the base unit. (3) Press [9] to transfer the caller to the Answering System greeting (p. 69).
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    System Answering System Useful Information Conference Calls While you are talking with an outside caller, the base unit user or a handset user can join the conversation and establish a conference call. Handset the conference, press [OFF] on the handset or press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit. The two
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    . You can call the destination unit to monitor the room. The called unit will not ring. When the system has two or more handsets (p. 3), you can monitor one handset using another. To allow other users to monitor through your unit, turn this feature on. If you want to prevent your unit from being
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    monitor 00-00-05 D01 3 To end monitoring, press [OFF]. • The monitored user can stop being monitored by: - on the handset, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit. - on the base unit, press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] or [SP-PHONE]. • "Room monitor" is also displayed on the monitored
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    between the receiver and speaker, the mute will be released. Base Unit Press [MUTE]. • The SP-PHONE indicator flashes. • To release the mute, press [MUTE] again. Call Privacy Handset Call Privacy allows you to prevent other users from joining your conversation with an outside caller. To allow other
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    CALL WAIT] again. • Call Waiting service cannot be used when the 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 Handset If you subscribe to both Caller ID
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    host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services such as call waiting. • Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] cancels the mute or the Temporary Tone Dialing mode (p. 56, 57). Selecting the flash time Handset The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX
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    Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Special Features Incoming Call Tone Handset Base Unit 5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF]. Base unit incoming call tone Handset 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Initial setting" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the
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    can select whether or not the handset keys will sound tones (key tone, confirmation tone, error tone). The factory preset is ON. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Initial setting" by pressing [d] or [B], then
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    phones can specify a mailbox in which to leave a message. If callers do not specify a mailbox or call from rotary telephones, messages will be recorded into Mailbox 1. When someone calls When the Answering System • You can leave a memo message for other users in a mailbox with the base unit (p. 68
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    If you entered the wrong password, re-enter the correct one. Ex. Entered 22. Set password Mailbox2 :22 7 Press the soft key ( SAVE ). • If the handset beeps 3 times, you entered the same password as the other mailbox or the remote code (p. 71), or you entered a one-digit password. Start again from
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    Automatic Answering Operation Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information The Answering System allows the unit to To answer a call while monitoring, press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit or press [C] or [s] on the handset. To turn the incoming call monitoring feature off When
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    on (p. 26), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded and the handset is not in use. To play back messages Press the stops. To answer the call, press [SP-PHONE]. For playback, start again from the beginning after hanging up. 64
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    Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Listening to Messages Using the Handset (Remote Operation) Handset If " PLAY " flashes, there are new messages. If there are only old messages " PLAY " is displayed but will not flash. • If the Message Alert is
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    exit remote operation. For Caller ID service users (p. 32) During playback, the handset display shows the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played. To call the displayed number: 1. Press the soft key ( CALL ). • The unit stops playback. • If you need to edit the phone number
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    base unit. - ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on). Erase unnecessary messages. We recommend you erase unnecessary Handset Press [*][4] while the message you want to erase is being played. • A beep sounds, then the next message is played. To exit remote operation
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    voice memo message of up to 3 minutes in the desired mailbox for other users or yourself. 1 Press [MEMO]. • "Please select Mailbox" is heard. BOX 1 , BOX 2 , or BOX 3 ) on the base unit and " PLAY " on the handset flash. • If you record for over 3 minutes in step 2, the unit will stop recording. •
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    System Answering System Useful Information Transferring a Call to a Mailbox Base Unit Handset if you subscribe to Caller ID service (p. 32), Caller ID information will user can then access a mailbox, by entering the remote code or the mailbox password (see "Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
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    from a Touch Tone Phone While outside, you can operate the Answering System from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you through the Answering System (p. 72). • To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 73. Summary of remote operation Call your unit from
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    Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Remote Code Handset The ). Ex. Entered 35. Remote code :35 6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ). • If the handset beeps 3 times, the entered remote code is the same as the password (p. 62) and cannot be
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    Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded parts are voice prompts. Press 1 to to another mailbox to listen to messages, press [#] and the mailbox number ([1] to [3]) during remote operation. If you hear "Enter Mailbox password", Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password (p. 62) which must
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    Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Once you have accessed one of the mailboxes (p. 70), you can also control your unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote operation, hang
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    Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 1 Connect the AC adaptor. To Power Outlet 2 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A). Connect the telephone line cord (B). 1 2 3 Insert the
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    5 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide it down. • Raise the antennas. Telephone System Answering System Useful Information 6 To charge the handset battery: Place the handset on the base unit. • The unit beeps once and the CHARGE indicator lights. For assistance, please call
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    Wall Mounting To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the RELEASE LEVERS (A), remove the adaptor (B). 1 1 RELEASE 2 LEVERS Charger 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
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    Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Belt Clip You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversation. Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88, KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA91, KX-TCA92, or KX-TCA98 headset. To
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    4 on page 93. Go to Step 4 on page 92. p. 29 - - - p. 90 p. 90 Talking Caller ID (Handset) Copy phone book -Copy 1 item [9] [#] [1] [1] : On [0] : Off Go to Step 4 on page 44. p. 33 - Copy phone book [#] [2] Go to Step 4 on page 45. - -Copy all items LCD contrast [0] [1] [1]-[6] : Level
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    Direct Commands Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Menu item Command Selection items Page Number of rings [0] Change language [0] [8] [1] : English [2] : Spanish p. 18 Room monitor (Handset) [0] [9] [1] : On [0] : Off p. 54 Message alert [0] [#]
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    with a different base unit of the same model, it is necessary to cancel the handset's registration from the current base unit. Only one handset can be canceled at a time. Make sure the handset and the base unit near each other and are not being used. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Initial setting
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    number from the previous base unit, see the base unit's Operating Instructions. For the KX-TG5240/KX-TG5243 base unit: (1) Press and hold [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] for 3 seconds, and (2) Press and hold the handset number [1] ( ) to [4] ( ) that you do not want for 5 seconds. A long beep sounds
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    on the base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). Lift the handset and press the button again. Busy • The called base unit or handset is in use. • Privacy mode is on for the call you tried to join (p. 56). • The handset you tried to send phone book items to is in use
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    45). • The destination handset is out of area. • The destination handset user may have pressed [C] or [s]. • Your phone book is empty. No handsets to another base unit without deleting its registration to this base unit. Erase the handset's registration from the base unit. For the KX-TG5240/KX-TG5243
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    TG6500 base unit. The accessory handsets for this base unit are KX-TGA520 and KX-TGA523. To order, see page 3. Troubleshooting If the handset display shows error messages, see "If the Following Appear on Your Display..." (p. 82-84) for the Cause & Remedy. Telephone System Problem "No link to base
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    Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Troubleshooting Problem While programming or searching, the handset or base unit starts to ring and the program/search stops. You cannot make an intercom/ outside call. You cannot redial. You cannot make long distance calls. The handset does
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    Troubleshooting Problem The handset and/or base unit does not announce the displayed caller's name. The handset and/or base unit does not announce the displayed caller's name properly. The handset cannot automatically edit the Caller List/incoming phone numbers. The handset display exits the Caller
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    Useful Information Troubleshooting Answering System Problem The Answering System is on, but incoming messages are not recorded. " FULL " flashes and the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly. No new messages are recorded. You cannot access a mailbox from the base unit or the handset. You cannot
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    Troubleshooting Problem You cannot remember your mailbox password. You cannot retrieve the messages from your mailbox. Cause & Remedy • Confirm the mailbox password using the handset (p. 62). • If you cannot use the handset 700ms Line mode B mode Answering System On Number of rings 4
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    Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Troubleshooting Problem "Recharge battery" is displayed, "3" flashes, or the handset beeps intermittently. "Charge for 6 HRS" and "4" are displayed and the handset does not work. You charged the battery fully, but "Recharge battery" is
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    service, call openLCR's customer service department at 1-866-openLCR(1-866-673-6527). • NEITHER PANASONIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY OPENLCR, NOR ASSUME NOR CREATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND ON BEHALF OF OPENLCR. Turning on or off Caller IQ Feature Handset After the first download to your phone
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    then click Accept . 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. Ringer melodies: • The unit stores up to 2 ringer melodies in the handset and base unit separately and you can select
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    service, you need to press [*] to change the dialing mode temporarily to tone, before following the voice prompt. • After downloading starts, the handset must be off-hook. DO NOT PLACE the handset on the base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). Placing the handset phone
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    Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information openLCR Service for Caller IQ • If the handset beeps 3 times and the following is Download displayed, some items could not be stored in the phone incomplete. book. Store items by following the steps below. Phone book full. 1.
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    when service is operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an authorized servicenter. E. If the unit has been dropped or physically damaged. F. If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless
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    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 instructions and limitations specified in this manual. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY
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    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 modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment
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    System Answering System Useful Information CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate instructions Some cordless telephones operate at The handset unit may be carried and operated with phone.
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    there is any trouble - disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, have your unit repaired by one of the authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your
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    3 Answering calls, base unit 31 Answering calls, handset 31 Answering System 63 Auto talk 19, 31, 48 B Backlit LCD 29 Base unit location 6 Battery charge 6, 13 − Battery information 14 Battery replacement 13, 14 Battery strength 13 Belt clip 77 − Booster 29 C Call share 53 Call Waiting
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    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 ID 32, 33, 34 Toll saver 25 − Transferring a call 50 Troubleshooting, Answering System 87 Troubleshooting, general
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    Power Consumption: Standby: Approx. 2.5 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 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
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    For product service • Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/support • Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Call us at: setup or operation, please call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Panasonic Consumer Electronics
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5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System
Operating Instructions
Model No.
KX-TG5240
KX-TG5243
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
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:
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.