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Panasonic KX-TG1861AL Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Cordless Phone
KX-TG1861AL
Model No.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these
features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your
service provider/telephone company.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 1 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone KX-TG1861AL Model No. This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your service provider/telephone company.
  • Page 2 TG1861AL(e).book Page 2 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a new Panasonic digital cordless phone. For your future reference Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty. Serial No. (found on the bottom of the base unit)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 3 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Table of Contents Preparation X SMS (Short Message Service) Accessory information ....4 Important information ....5 Using SMS (Short Message Service).

  • Page 4: Accessory Information

    (Part No. PQKL10074ZA1-H295) *1 The telephone line cord comes connected with the telephone plug. *2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Model No. Description HHR-4EPT 2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries,...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 5 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Preparation Warning: Important information L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or any other type of moisture. General L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it L Use only the AC adaptor included with this emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes product, noted on page 4.
  • Page 6 TG1861AL(e).book Page 6 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Preparation L This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails. L When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect the power supply cord immediately and return this unit to an authorised service centre.

  • Page 7: Instructions To Customer

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 7 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Preparation Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this telephone is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).
  • Page 8 TG1861AL(e).book Page 8 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Preparation If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is not connected by means of a modern plug and socket.

  • Page 9: Controls

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 9 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Preparation Base unit Controls Handset A Charge contact B {x} (Page) C Ringer Displays A Speaker Display icons B Charge contact C Display Display Meaning D Soft keys icon E Headset jack Within range of a base unit F {C} (Talk) L When flashing: Handset is...
  • Page 10 TG1861AL(e).book Page 10 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Preparation Display Meaning Soft keys icon The handset features 3 soft keys. By Night mode is on. (page 22) pressing a soft key, you can select the feature or operation indicated by the soft key Handset number (standby icon shown directly above it.

  • Page 11: Connections

    L When replacing batteries, we recommend telephone line or to the same telephone using the Panasonic rechargeable socket using a telephone double adaptor. batteries noted on page 4, 5. L The unit is not designed to be used with Press the notch on the handset cover rotary (pulse dialling) services.

  • Page 12: Battery Charge

    Battery icon Battery strength Insert the batteries negative (T) High terminal first. Close the handset cover. Medium When flashing: Needs to be charged. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (included batteries) Operation Operating time Battery charge In continuous use Approx. 12 hours max.

  • Page 13: Screen Saver Mode

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 13 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Preparation Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # (middle soft key) Screen saver mode Press {^} or {V} to select “Display The backlight will turn off completely Setup”.

  • Page 14: C Making/Answering Calls

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 14 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Making/Answering Calls To edit a number in the redial list before Making calls calling it B (right soft key) Lift the handset and dial the phone number. Press {^} or {V} to select the desired number.

  • Page 15: Other Features

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 15 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Making/Answering Calls provider/telephone company call waiting Other features instructions to operate this service. Pause button (for PBX/long distance Voice enhancer service users) You can change the tone quality of the receiver while you are on a call. A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance Press "...

  • Page 16: Answering Calls

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 16 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Making/Answering Calls Answering calls Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} when the unit rings. L You can also answer a call by pressing any dial key from {0} to {9}, {*}, {#}, or {INT}.

  • Page 17: Phonebook

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 17 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Phonebook Finding and calling a handset Handset phonebook phonebook entry Handset phonebook entries can be The handset phonebook allows you to make searched for by first character, by category, calls without having to dial manually. You or by scrolling through all handset can add 200 names and phone numbers to phonebook entries.
  • Page 18 TG1861AL(e).book Page 18 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Phonebook Press {^} or {V} to scroll through the number from the handset phonebook by phonebook if necessary. simply pressing a dial key. Find the desired entry (page 17). i Editing entries in the handset "...

  • Page 19: Chain Dial

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 19 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Phonebook Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the handset phonebook, without having to dial manually.

  • Page 20: N Handset Settings

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 20 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Handset Settings Handset settings L When customising the handset, the current item or setting is highlighted. To customise the handset: " (middle soft key) Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # (middle soft key) Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the handset settings menu.
  • Page 21 TG1861AL(e).book Page 21 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Handset Settings Handset settings Sub-menu Sub-menu 2 Feature (default setting) menu — New message alert Other Options New Msg. Alert (“Off”) — Keytones on/off (“On”) Keytones — Auto talk on/off (“Off”) Auto Talk *1 When the ringer volume is turned off, U is displayed.

  • Page 22: Time Settings

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 22 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Handset Settings times when you do not want to be disturbed, for example, while sleeping. Time settings Using the handset phonebook’s category feature (page 17), you can also select categories of callers whose calls will Alarm override night mode and ring the handset An alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set...
  • Page 23 TG1861AL(e).book Page 23 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Handset Settings “Ringer Setup” i # “Night Mode” i # “Ring Delay” i # Select the desired setting. i # i {ih} Selecting categories to bypass night mode " (middle soft key) i N i # “Ringer Setup”...

  • Page 24: L Base Unit Settings

    *1 Change the recall time, if necessary, depending on the requirements of your service provider/telephone company or PBX. *2 If you change the PIN, please make note of your new PIN. The unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre.

  • Page 25: Call Options

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 25 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Base Unit Settings L Flashing numbers indicate call restriction is turned on for the Call options corresponding handset. L To turn call restriction off for a handset, Selecting area codes to be press the number again.

  • Page 26: Caller Id Service

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 26 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Caller ID Service information while talking. After you hear a call-waiting tone, the caller’s phone number Using Caller ID service will be displayed. You can answer the 2nd call, keeping the 1st Important: call on hold.

  • Page 27: Caller List

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 27 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Caller ID Service Select a category. i # want the unit to delete automatically (page 25). Select the current setting of the category ringtone. i # Editing a caller’s phone number Select the desired ringtone.

  • Page 28: Voice Mail Service

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 28 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Caller ID Service Voice mail service Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company. If you subscribe to this service, your service provider/telephone company’s voice mail system will answer calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone or when your line is busy.

  • Page 29: Sms (Short Message Service)

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 29 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM SMS (Short Message Service) number may be more than 47 if length of messages is less than 160 Using SMS (Short characters/message. Message Service) L If the unit is connected to a PBX system, you may not be able to use SMS features.

  • Page 30: Sending A Message

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 30 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM SMS (Short Message Service) Note: Sending a message L This unit supports SMS messages of up to 612 characters, however, the maximum number of characters you can send or Writing and sending a new receive may be limited by your SMS service provider/telephone company.

  • Page 31: Receiving A Message

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 31 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM SMS (Short Message Service) Select the desired mailbox. i # i Reading a received message Enter its password. “Send List” i # " (middle soft key) i X i # Press {^} or {V} to select the message. To access the public mailbox “Public”...

  • Page 32: Sms Settings

    L If you forget the password assigned to a While reading a received message, mailbox, consult your nearest Panasonic press ". service centre. “Edit and Call” i # Changing private mailbox Edit the number.
  • Page 33 TG1861AL(e).book Page 33 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM SMS (Short Message Service) Enter a 4-digit password for the mailbox. “Save” i # i {ih} Note: L If you erase a mailbox, its messages will also be erased. Storing the PBX line access number (for PBX users only) Store your PBX line access number (4 digits max.) so that SMS messages are sent...

  • Page 34: Multi-Unit Operation

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 34 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Multi-unit Operation is near the base unit), register the handset manually (page 34). Operating additional units To register an additional handset to a Additional handsets base unit (easy registration) After purchasing an additional handset, Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a register it to the base unit.

  • Page 35: Cancelling A Base Unit

    Cancelling a handset use only the Panasonic DECT repeater A maximum of 6 handsets can be registered noted on page 4. Consult your Panasonic to a base unit. A handset can cancel its own dealer for details. registration (or the registration of another...

  • Page 36: Intercom Between Handsets

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 36 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Multi-unit Operation Important: Example: When handset 1 transfers a call to handset 2 L Before registering the repeater to this base unit, you must turn the repeater Handset 1: mode on. During an outside call, press {INT}.

  • Page 37: Copying Phonebook Entries

    Multi-unit Operation Copying phonebook entries You can copy handset phonebook entries to the handset phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset. Copying one entry Find the desired handset phonebook entry (page 17). i " “Copy” i # Enter the handset number you wish to send the handset phonebook entry to.

  • Page 38: Useful Information

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 38 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Useful Information Mount the unit by inserting the screws into the round openings on the wall- Wall-mounting mounting adaptor, then sliding the unit down to secure it. Connect the AC Note: adaptor to power outlet (page 11) and L Be sure to choose a location close enough the telephone line cord to the telephone...

  • Page 39: Character Entry

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 39 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Useful Information Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The available character entry modes are Alphabet (ABC), Numeric (0-9), Greek (F), Extended 1 (G), Extended 2 (H), and Cyrillic (I).
  • Page 40 TG1861AL(e).book Page 40 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Useful Information Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table (O) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P)
  • Page 41 TG1861AL(e).book Page 41 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Useful Information When writing SMS messages Alphabet character table (ABC) Numeric entry table (0-9) Greek character table (M) Extended character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase:...

  • Page 42: Error Messages

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 42 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Useful Information Error messages Error message Cause & solution L Phonebook copy failed. Confirm the other handset Failed (the receiver) is in standby mode and try again. L The receiver’s phonebook memory is full. Erase the Incomplete unnecessary phonebook entries from the other handset (the receiver) and try again.
  • Page 43 TG1861AL(e).book Page 43 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Useful Information Problem Cause & solution The handset will not turn on. L Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly (page 11). L Fully charge the batteries (page 12). L Clean the charge contacts and charge again (page 12).
  • Page 44 Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 35). L You entered the wrong PIN number. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. L Place the handset and the base unit away from...
  • Page 45 TG1861AL(e).book Page 45 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Useful Information SMS (Short Message Service) Problem Cause & solution I cannot send or receive SMS L You have not subscribed to the appropriate service. messages. Consult your service provider/telephone company. L The SMS message centre number(s) are not stored or are incorrect.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Plugging an optional headset into the GAP (Generic Access Profile) handset allows hands-free phone conversations. We recommend using the ■ Number of channels: Panasonic headset noted on page 4. 120 Duplex Channels ■ Frequency range: Connecting an optional headset 1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz ■...

  • Page 47: Index

    TG1861AL(e).book Page 47 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM Index M Making calls: 14 Message alert: 21 Index Missed calls: 26 Mute: 15 A Additional base units: 34 N Night mode Additional handsets: 34 Handset: 22 Alarm: 22 Answering calls: 16 O One touch dial: 18 Auto talk: 16, 21 P Pause: 15...
  • Page 48 3 Ping Xi 8 Lu, Nanping Keji Gongye Yuan, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China 519060 Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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