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KX-TG1855
This unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller's
phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.
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.
Operating Instructions
Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No.
KX-TG1855AL
KX-TG1857AL
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Caller ID service. 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. Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TG1855AL Model No. KX-TG1857AL... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Preparation Introduction ..... 3 Accessory information ... . . 4 Important information . -
Page 3: 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) Date of purchase... -
Page 4: Accessory Information
AC adaptor for charger (Part No. PQLV209AL) *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. HHR-4EPT/2B KX-TGA185AZ... -
Page 5: Important Information
Important information General L Use only the AC adaptor supplied with this product, noted on page 4. L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC outlet other than a standard 220–240 V AC outlet. L This product is unable to make calls when: –... - Page 6 L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. L Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte from the battery(ies) is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin.
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Page 7: Instructions To Customer
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 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.
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Page 9: Controls
Controls Base unit C D E F G H A Speaker B {4} (Erase) C {7} (Repeat) D {8} (Skip) E {s} (Answer on)/Answer on indicator F Charge contacts G {x} (Page) H {<}{>} (Volume) I {6} (Play)/Message indicator J {■} (Stop) Handset A Speaker B {j/OK} (Menu/OK) -
Page 10: Displays
Displays Display icons Icon Meaning Within range of a base unit L When flashing: Handset is searching for base unit. (page 37) Handset is accessing base unit. (intercom, paging, changing base unit settings, etc.) Handset is on an outside call. Answering system is on. -
Page 11: Battery Installation And Replacement
Charger (KX-TG1857) (220–240 V, 50/60 Hz) USE ONLY the supplied AC adaptor (smaller). Note: L Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) L The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor- mounted AC outlet. -
Page 12: Battery Charge
L When installing the batteries, avoid touching the battery ends (S, T) or the unit contacts. L When replacing batteries, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 5. Press the notch on the handset cover firmly and slide it in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 13: Turning The Power On/Off
Battery level Battery icon Battery level High Medium L When flashing: Needs to be charged. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) Operation In continuous use In continuous standby mode Note: L It is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at the initial charge. -
Page 14: Date And Time
Date and time {j/OK} Press {^} or {V} to select “Handset Setup”. i {>} Press {^} or {V} to select “Time Settings”. i {>} Press {^} or {V} to select “Set Date & Time”. i {>} Enter the current date, month, and year. -
Page 15: Making/Answering Calls
Making calls Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {C/T}. When finished talking, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Speakerphone During a conversation, press {s} to turn on the speakerphone. L Speak alternately with the caller. -
Page 16: Useful Features During A Call
Handset locator Using this feature, you can locate the handset if it has been misplaced. Press {x} on the base unit. To stop paging, press {x} on the base unit or press {ih} on the handset. Useful features during a call Mute While mute is turned on, you will be able to hear the other party, but the other... -
Page 17: Phonebook
Handset phonebook The handset phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 50 names and phone numbers. Adding entries {k} i {j/OK} {^}/{V}: “New Entry” i {>} Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.; page 34). i {j/OK} Enter the party’s phone number (24 digits max.). -
Page 18: Chain Dial
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 19: Handset Settings
Handset settings To customise the handset: {j/OK} Press {^} or {V} to select “Handset Setup”. i {>} Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the handset settings menu. i {>} Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the sub-menu. i {>} Press {^} or {V} to select the desired setting then press {>}. -
Page 20: Special Instructions For Time Settings
Special instructions for time settings Alarm An alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set time once or daily. Set the date and time beforehand (page 14). {j/OK} {^}/{V}: “Handset Setup” i {>} {^}/{V}: “Time Settings” i {>} {^}/{V}: “Alarm” i {>} 2 times {^}/{V}: Select an alarm mode. -
Page 21: Base Unit Settings
“Call Waiting” instructions to operate this service. *2 If you change the PIN, please make note of your new PIN. The unit will not reveal the PIN to you. *3 If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. Sub-menu Details (default setting) —... -
Page 22: Special Instructions For Call Options
Special instructions for call options Selecting area codes to be deleted automatically In some situations, phone numbers stored automatically in the Caller ID list (page 23) will include area codes. If you do not want to dial the area codes when making calls from the Caller ID list, you can store the area codes which you want the unit to delete automatically. -
Page 23: Caller Id Service
Using Caller ID service Important: L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features (such as displaying caller phone numbers), you must subscribe to Caller ID service. Consult your service provider/telephone company for details. Caller ID features When an outside call is received, the caller’s phone number will be displayed. -
Page 24: Voice Mail Service
L If the item has already been viewed or answered, “Q” is displayed, even if it was viewed or answered using another handset. Note: L If you do not want to dial the area codes when making calls from the Caller ID list, you can store the area codes which you want the unit to delete automatically (page 22). -
Page 25: Answering System Features
Answering system The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. Important: L Only 1 person can access the answering system (listen to messages, record a greeting message, etc.) at a time. L When callers leave messages, the unit records the date and time of each message. -
Page 26: Listening To Messages
Playing back the greeting message {j/OK} {^}/{V}: “Answer System” i {>} {^}/{V}: “Play Greeting” i {>} {ih} Erasing the greeting message If you erase your own greeting message, the unit will play a pre-recorded greeting message for callers. {j/OK} {^}/{V}: “Answer System” i {>} {^}/{V}: “Erase Message”... -
Page 27: Direct Command Operation Using The Handset
{^}/{V}: “Erase All” i {>} {^}/{V}: “Yes” i {>} i {ih} Calling back (Caller ID subscribers only) If caller information was received for the call, you can call the caller back while listening to a message. Press {j/OK} during playback. {^}/{V}: “Call Back”... -
Page 28: Using The Answering System
{j/OK} {^}/{V}: “Answer System” i {>} {^}/{V}: “Settings” i {>} {^}/{V}: “Remote Code” i {>} To turn on remote operation, enter a 3-digit remote access code. L To turn off remote operation, press {*}. {j/OK} i {ih} Using the answering system remotely Dial your phone number from a touch-tone phone. -
Page 29: Answering System Settings
Your service provider/telephone company may use a “Stutter” dial tone to indicate that you have Voice Mail left. L To use the unit’s answering machine rather than the Voice Mail service provided by your service provider/telephone company, please consult your service... -
Page 30: Call Screening
Note: L Provider Voice Mail can capture messages that can be missed while the customer is on the Internet. Caller’s recording time You can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller, or set the unit to greet callers but not record messages. -
Page 31: Multi-Unit Operation
Wait until “Enter Base PIN” is displayed. i Enter the base unit PIN (default: “0000”). i {j/OK} L If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. L When the handset has been registered successfully, w will stop flashing. If the key tone is turned on (page 19), a confirmation tone will be heard. -
Page 32: Intercom Between Handsets
Increasing the range of the base unit You can increase the signal range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 4. Consult your Panasonic dealer for details. Important:... -
Page 33: Conference Calls
To establish a conference call, press {3}. 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 {j/OK} {^}/{V}: “Copy” i {>}... -
Page 34: 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 35 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)
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Page 36: Error Messages
Error messages Error message Answer Sys. Full Error Failed Incomplete Memory Full No link to base. Move closer to base, try again. You must first subscribe to Caller ID. Cause & solution L Erase unnecessary messages (page 26). L Recording was too short. Try again. L Phonebook copy failed. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit AC adaptor and turn on the handset. Telephone Problem w is flashing. The handset display is blank. - Page 38 Problem I cannot make or receive calls. The unit does not ring. L The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust the ringer The batteries should be charging but the battery icon does not change. A busy tone is heard when {C} is pressed. Static is heard, sound cuts in and out.
- Page 39 Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 31). L You entered the wrong PIN. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. L Place the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances.
- Page 40 Problem I cannot operate the answering system with the handset. When I try to operate the answering system with the base unit, the answer on indicator on the base unit flashes for a few seconds and I cannot operate the answering system.
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Page 41: Specifications
Specifications ■ Standard: GAP (Generic Access Profile) ■ Number of channels: 120 Duplex Channels ■ Frequency range: 1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz ■ Duplex procedure: TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) ■ Channel spacing: 1,728 kHz ■ Bit rate: 1,152 kbit/s ■... -
Page 42: Index
Index Additional handsets: 31 Alarm: 20 Answering calls: 15 Answering system: 25 Listening to messages: 26 Remote operation: 27 Settings: 29 Turning on/off: 25 Auto talk: 15, 19 Base unit Settings: 21 Battery: 11, 13 Caller ID service: 23 Call privacy: 16 Call share: 16 Call waiting: 16 Chain dial: 18... - Page 43 Notes...
- Page 44 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan 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.