Panasonic KX-TG5240M Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic KX-TG5240M Operating Instructions Manual

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5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System

Operating Instructions

Model No.
KX-TG5240
KX-TG5243
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Caller ID service. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico 5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System Operating Instructions Model No.
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 94 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number.
  • Page 3: Expanding Your Phone

    Expanding 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 •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Recording Mode ... 26 Message Alert ... . . 26 Telephone System Making Calls ....27 Using the Handset.
  • Page 5 Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users). . 57 For Call Waiting Service Users ....57 FLASH Button ... . . 58 Incoming Call Tone .
  • Page 6: For Best Performance

    For Best Performance Battery charge The handset is powered by a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use (p. 13). Base unit location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and handset using wireless radio waves.
  • Page 7: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Base unit Display (p. 11) [ERASE] Button (p. 24, 67) [MEMO] Button (p. 68) Charge Contacts (p. 14) Antenna (p. 6) Speaker CHARGE Indicator (p. 13) IN USE Indicator (p. 31) [CONF] (Conference) Button (p. 53) [HOLD] Button (p. 30) [SP-PHONE] (Speakerphone) Button and Indicator (p.
  • Page 8 Location of Controls Handset Back side Speaker 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 only) Charge Contacts (p.
  • Page 9 How to use the soft keys/navigator keys Handset soft keys SPIPRIVACY1 IN USE C I D P LAY Pressing the right soft key selects the Phone Book “ C ”. Pressing the middle soft key selects message playback “ Pressing the left soft key reviews Caller ID information in the Caller List “...
  • Page 10: Displays

    Displays Handset “ ” functions as follows. IN USE Off (invisible) Flashing Flashing rapidly “SP” is shown when you are using the handset speakerphone. “ ” indicates Voice Enhancer mode is on (p. 29). “PRIVACY” indicates Call Privacy mode is on (p. 56). Other extension users cannot join your conversation.
  • Page 11 Base unit 1 2 3 FULL R R INGER Message counter shows: — the total number of recorded messages in all mailboxes. If the recording time is set to “Greeting only”, “ — the selected volume level while you are adjusting the speaker volume (p.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Connections Base unit Raise the antennas. • Base unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z). • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) •...
  • Page 13: Installing The Battery In The Handset

    Installing the Battery in the Handset Insert the battery (1), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment (2). Close the cover. To replace the battery: Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new one (p.
  • Page 14: Battery Information

    Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: While in use (TALK) While not in use (Standby) While using the Clarity Booster feature (p. 29) •...
  • Page 15: Programmable Settings

    Programmable Settings Programming Guidelines The unit has several programmable functions which can be selected from the function menu on the display (p. 16). The soft key works BACK as the key. Navigator key scrolls through the menu. How to select a function item from the menu Make sure the handset and base unit are not being used.
  • Page 16: Function Menu Table

    Programmable Settings Function Menu Table You can use the following functions to customize your unit. See the corresponding pages for function details. • After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], [*] and [#]) instead of using the soft keys (p. 78–79). Main menu Ringer setting Date and time...
  • Page 17: Date And Time

    Date and Time Handset We recommend you set the date and time so that the unit will announce the day and time each message was recorded when you play back messages. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( (1) Enter 2 digits each for the month, day and year.
  • Page 18: Display Language

    Programmable Settings Display Language You can select either “English” or “Spanish” as the display language. The factory preset is “English”. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Change language” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( To change from English to Spanish, press the soft key (...
  • Page 19: Line Mode

    Line Mode Handset The line mode is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If “ not displayed on the handset properly, the line mode selection is incorrect. Set line mode to “A”. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Set tel line”...
  • Page 20: Ringer Volume

    Programmable Settings Ringer Volume You can set the handset and base unit ringer volumes to high, medium, low, or off. The factory preset is HIGH. If the handset or base unit ringer is turned off, the handset or base unit will ring at the low level for intercom calls, and will not ring for outside calls.
  • Page 21: Ringer Tone

    • If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as IDENTA-RING) from your telephone company with 2 or 3 consecutive rings, select a bell ringer pattern (Tone 1 to 3). If you select a melody pattern, you will not be able to distinguish lines by their ringers.
  • Page 22: Lcd Contrast

    Programmable Settings Base unit ringer tone Base Unit Make sure the base unit is not being used. Press [H] or [G]. • The base unit will ring using the current ringer tone. If the ringer volume has been turned off, the base unit will not ring (p. 21). Press [H] or [G] repeatedly to select the desired tone.
  • Page 23: Preparing The Answering System

    Preparing the Answering System Greeting Message You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for callers (p. 24). The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is about 16 minutes.
  • Page 24: Caller's Recording Time

    Preparing the Answering System To review the greeting Press [GREETING CHECK]. To adjust the speaker volume, press [d] or [B] during playback. • 9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System. The level is displayed on the base unit. To erase the greeting Press [GREETING CHECK], then press [ERASE] while the recorded message is being played.
  • Page 25: Number Of Rings

    Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Select the recording time by pressing [d] or [B]. • You can also select the recording time by pressing [1], [2], [3], or [0] (Greeting only). Press the soft key ( If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the greeting message, and then hang up.
  • Page 26: Recording Mode

    Preparing the Answering System Recording Mode Two recording modes are available. The factory preset is “Standard recording (16 min)”, which provides more recording time (16 min) and standard sound quality. “Enhanced recording (8 min)” provides less recording time (8 min) but clearer sound quality.
  • Page 27: Making Calls

    Making Calls System capabilities (Operating more than one handset, p. 3) Up to 3 extensions (3 handsets or 2 handsets and the base unit) can operate at a time. The maximum operating number may decrease depending on the state of use. Using the Handset Press [C].
  • Page 28 Making Calls To dial after confirming the entered number 1. Enter a phone number. 3334444| • If you misdial, press the soft key ). Enter the correct phone CLEAR number. • If a pause is required when dialing, press the soft key ( needed (p.
  • Page 29: Voice Enhancer Technology

    Voice Enhancer Technology Panasonic’s Voice Enhancer Technology clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand. Voice Enhancer Technology can be turned on or off. The factory preset is OFF.
  • Page 30: Using The Base Unit

    Making Calls Using the Base Unit Press [SP-PHONE]. • The indicator lights. Dial a phone number. • If you misdial, press [SP-PHONE] and start again from step 1. When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone). To hang up, press [SP-PHONE]. •...
  • Page 31: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed, and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base unit flash rapidly. Handset Press [C] or [s]. • You can also answer a call by pressing any button except [d], [B] or [OFF].
  • Page 32: Caller Id Service

    Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to Caller ID, caller names and phone numbers will be displayed and recorded in the Caller List. How Caller ID information is displayed and announced When a call comes in, the unit will ring and Caller ID information will be received.
  • Page 33: Talking Caller Id

    • If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as IDENTA-RING) from your telephone company with 2 or 3 consecutive rings, your unit may mute one or more of the rings in order to announce the name of the caller.
  • Page 34: Using The Caller List

    Caller ID Service Base unit Talking Caller ID feature This feature must be turned on or off for the base unit by using the handset. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Set base unit”...
  • Page 35: Viewing The Caller List

    Viewing the Caller List Press the soft key ( enter the Caller List. To search from the most recent call, press [d]. To search from the oldest call, press [B]. • The caller’s name, number and the time and date of the call are displayed.
  • Page 36: Editing The Caller's Phone Number

    H 1– Area code • The order in which patterns F–H are displayed depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step 2. To call the edited number, press [C] or [s]. • If Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature is turned on (factory preset is on), phone numbers with the same area code as the number you edited will now be updated in the Caller List and each time you receive a call.
  • Page 37: Caller Id Number Auto Edit

    Caller ID Number Auto Edit 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 call. For example, it can ignore the area code of calls originating from your area code, so that you can call these numbers from the Caller List without dialing the area code.
  • Page 38: Storing Caller Information In The Phone Book

    Using the Caller List Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book Caller names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List can be stored in the phone book. Press the soft key ( Scroll to the desired caller by pressing [d] or [B]. •...
  • Page 39: Phone Book

    • To store numbers for calling card access (see “Chain Dial” on page 42), we recommend you add pauses after each item. Storing pauses with numbers will prevent misdialing (p. 56). The delay time necessary will depend on your telephone company. For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Handset...
  • Page 40: Selecting Characters To Enter Names

    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 character in the order shown below. Keys Characters # & ’ ( ) ; , – . / 1 a b c A B C 2 d e f D E F 3 g h i G H I 4...
  • Page 41: Dialing From The Phone Book

    Alphabet letters (Alphabetical) Space & ’ ( ) , – . / Numbers 0 to 9 Telephone numbers (If no name is stored) Press , [s], or the soft key ( • The phone number is dialed. • If “No items stored” is displayed in step 1, the phone book is empty.
  • Page 42: Chain Dial

    Phone 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 then automatically dial the destination number from the phone book.
  • Page 43: Editing An Item In The Phone Book

    Editing an Item in the Phone Book Press the soft key (C). Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or [B]. • To search for the item by initial, see page 41. Press the soft key ( Edit the name (p. 40), then press [d]. •...
  • Page 44: Copying Items In The Phone Book

    Phone Book Copying Items in the Phone Book (When the System Has Two or More Handsets) You can copy one or all phone book items between two handsets. The destination handset will save the items in its phone book. • If an outside call is received during the phone book copy, copying will stop. You will need to re-send the item(s) later.
  • Page 45: Copy All Items

    To copy all of the items in your phone book to another handset Make sure the destination handset is not in use. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Copy phone book” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Copy all items”...
  • Page 46: Speed Dialer

    Speed Dialer Storing Phone Numbers You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the base unit. The dialing buttons ([0] to [9]) function as memory stations. Make sure the base unit is not being used. Press [PROGRAM]. • The IN USE indicator flashes and “ ” is displayed.
  • Page 47: Intercom

    Intercom 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.
  • Page 48: Answering Intercom Calls

    Intercom During an intercom call: • If you have difficulty hearing while using the speakerphone on the handset or base unit, decrease the speaker volume by pressing [d]. • If an incoming call is being received, you will hear two tones (incoming call tone, p.
  • Page 49: Voice Paging

    Voice Paging Base Unit The base unit user can make a voice announcement that is heard through the speakers of all handsets. • When 4 handsets are registered to the base unit, and if one handset user is on conversation using the Booster feature, 1 of the remaining 3 handsets will not receive the voice announcement.
  • Page 50: Transferring A Call

    Transferring a Call You can transfer an outside call to the base unit or a handset. Handset From the Handset: (1) During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM]. • The call is put on hold. (2) To page the base unit, press [0]. (3) Wait for the paged party to answer, then you can announce the transfer.
  • Page 51 Handset From a to another (when the system has two or more handsets) During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM], then page another handset by pressing its extension number ([1] to [4]). Wait for the paged party to answer, then you can announce the transfer.
  • Page 52 Transferring a Call Quick call transfer You can transfer a call without waiting for the paged party to answer. Handset 1. During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM]. 2. Press the extension number ([0] for the base unit, [1] to [4] for the handset).
  • Page 53: Conference Calls

    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 During a call, press [HOLD/ INTERCOM]. • The call is put on hold. To page the base unit, press [0].
  • Page 54: Room Monitor

    Room Monitor This feature allows you to monitor a room by using the intercom feature. For example, you can monitor a baby from different areas of the house. 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.
  • Page 55 To monitor with Handset The unit to be monitored must not be in use and the handset to be monitored must be off the base unit. Press [HOLD/INTERCOM], then press the soft key ( To call the base unit, press [0]. To call another handset, press its extension number ([1] to [4]).
  • Page 56: Special Features

    Special Features Muting Your Conversation During a call, you can mute your phone so the other party cannot listen to you. When muting your conversation, you can hear the other party. Handset Press the soft key ( • “Mute” will be displayed for a few seconds and “ •...
  • Page 57: Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary Or Pulse Service Users)

    • 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...
  • Page 58: Flash Button

    FLASH Button Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] allows you to use special features of your 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.
  • Page 59: Incoming Call Tone

    Incoming Call Tone During an intercom call (p. 47) or while using the Room Monitor feature, you can be informed of incoming calls by two tones. If this feature is turned on, incoming call tones will be heard for as long as the line is ringing.
  • Page 60: Key Tone

    Special Features Key Tone Handset You can select whether or not the handset keys will sound tones (key tone, confirmation tone, error tone). The factory preset is ON. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Key tone”...
  • Page 61: Mailbox Features

    Mailbox Features The Answering System provides three voice mailboxes. You can share these mailboxes with other members of your family or office as you wish. Callers from touch tone 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.
  • Page 62: Setting The Mailbox Password (For Mailbox 2 And 3)

    Mailbox Features Setting the Mailbox Password Handset You can use Mailbox 2 or 3 as personal mailboxes. To prevent unauthorized people from accessing your mailbox and listening to your messages, assign a 2-digit password (00–99) to Mailbox 2 or 3. Each password and the remote code (p.
  • Page 63: Automatic Answering Operation

    Automatic Answering Operation The Answering System allows the unit to answer calls with a greeting message. Callers can then leave a message in a mailbox (p. 61). Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Press to turn on the Answering [ANSWER ON] System.
  • Page 64: Listening To Messages

    Listening to Messages Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, the unit will announce the day and time when each message was recorded (p. 17). Using the Base Unit You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. If the ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages have been recorded.
  • Page 65: Using The Handset (Remote Operation)

    Using the Handset (Remote Operation) If “ ” flashes, there are new messages. If there are only old messages PLAY “ ” is displayed but will not flash. PLAY • If the Message Alert is turned 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.
  • Page 66 Listening to Messages Voice menu If you do not press any buttons at the end of the last message, the unit will announce “End of final message” and the voice menu will begin. The unit announces, “Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all messages.”...
  • Page 67: Erasing Messages

    Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: — “Memory full” is heard. — “ ” flashes on the base unit. FULL — ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on). Erase unnecessary messages.
  • Page 68: Recording A Memo Message

    Recording a Memo Message Base Unit You can record a voice memo message of up to 3 minutes in the desired mailbox for other users or yourself. Press [MEMO]. • “Please select Mailbox” is heard. Within 10 seconds, press a MAILBOX button ([MAILBOX 1], [MAILBOX 2] or [MAILBOX 3]).
  • Page 69: Transferring A Call To A Mailbox

    Transferring a Call to a Mailbox Base Unit Handset When you answer a call and the caller wants to talk to someone who is not available, you can place the caller into one of the mailboxes, where the caller can leave a message.
  • Page 70: Remote Operation From A Touch Tone Phone

    Remote Operation 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.
  • Page 71: Remote Code

    Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Remote Code Handset The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99) for your remote code. The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own remote code, you can use “11”.
  • Page 72: Voice Menu

    Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded parts are voice prompts. Press 1 to play back all messages. Press 2 for other functions. Press [2]. Press 1 to play back new messages. Press 2 for other functions. Press [2].
  • Page 73: Direct Remote Operation

    • The Answering System will be turned on. Hang up or enter the remote code for other options. • When turning on the Answering System using a rotary or pulse service telephone, you cannot enter the remote code for other options.
  • Page 74: Wall Mounting

    This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A). Connect the telephone line cord (B). Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes ( ) on the base unit.
  • Page 75 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide it down. • Raise the antennas. To charge the handset battery: Place the handset on the base unit.
  • Page 76 Wall Mounting To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the RELEASE LEVERS (A), remove the adaptor (B). RELEASE 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 ( down to the right ( ) until it is secured.
  • Page 77: Belt Clip

    To attach the belt clip Optional Headset Connecting an optional 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 order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2.
  • Page 78: Direct Commands

    Direct Commands Handset After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], [*] and [#]) instead of using the soft keys. Menu item Ringer volume Ringer tone (Handset) Incoming call tone (Handset) Date and time Voice enhancer Activate Caller IQ * View information *...
  • Page 79 Menu item Command Number of rings [0] [6] [1] Recording time [0] [6] [2] Remote code [0] [6] [3] Recording mode [0] [6] [4] Mailbox 2&3 [0] [6] [5] passwords Change language [0] [8] Room monitor [0] [9] (Handset) Message alert [0] [#] Ringer tone [0] [*] [1] [1]–[3] : Tone pattern 1–3...
  • Page 80: Canceling Registration/Re-Registration

    Canceling Registration/Re-registration Canceling the Handset Registration If you no longer need to use the handset or if you want to use the handset 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.
  • Page 81: Initial Setting

    Canceling Registration/Re-registration Make sure the base unit and the other handsets are not being used. Have both the handset and base unit nearby during registration. If you have canceled handset registration at a previous base unit (p. 80), start from step 5. Handset: Press [MENU].
  • Page 82: If The Following Appear On Your Display

    If the Following Appear on Your Display... The following will be displayed on the handset when the unit needs your attention. Display message Recharge battery Charge for 6 HRS No link to base. Move closer to base and try again. Please lift up and try again.
  • Page 83 If the Following Appear on Your Display... Display message • When you tried to store an item in the phone book, Phone book full • When the displayed item was sent to the destination ---Incomplete--- Tom Jones 098-765-4321 Phone book full (The name/number is an example.) •...
  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    • Raise the base unit antennas. • Turn on the Clarity Booster feature (p. 29). • If the unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service, you may hear noise from the receiver or speaker during conversations. We...
  • Page 85 Caller ID box or plug the unit directly into the wall jack. • If the unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service, the unit may not display caller’s name and/or phone number properly.
  • Page 86 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 List or phone book.
  • Page 87 Answering System Problem The Answering System is on, but incoming messages are not recorded. “ ” flashes and the FULL ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly. No new messages are recorded. You cannot access a mailbox from the base unit or the handset.
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting Problem You cannot remember your mailbox password. You cannot retrieve the messages from your mailbox. General Problem The handset and/or base unit does not work. Cause & Remedy • Confirm the mailbox password using the handset (p. 62). • If you cannot use the handset, you can retrieve the messages from your mailbox after erasing the password, using the base unit;...
  • Page 89: Openlcr Service For Caller Iq

    • The battery may need to be replaced. If you install a new battery, fully charge it (p. 13, 14). • This is normal. • Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/support • Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Call our customer call center at: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Cause &...
  • Page 90: Openlcr Service For Caller Iq

    • If you have any questions regarding the openLCR service, call openLCR’s customer service department at 1-866-openLCR(1-866-673-6527). • NEITHER PANASONIC COMMUNICATIONS CO., LTD. (PCC) NOR MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA (MECA) IS IN ANY WAY AFFILIATED WITH, OR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF, OPENLCR.COM, INC.
  • Page 91: Downloading Data

    To create data on the openLCR web site Access the openLCR’s web site at www.openLCR.com and click on the “Manage Account/Login” tab. Enter your Telephone Number and Password, then click 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.
  • Page 92: Get New Info

    openLCR Service for Caller IQ To download data from openLCR Each time you download data (p. 91) from openLCR, the information stored in your unit will be updated. To view up-to-date information, you will need to download it to your unit. •...
  • Page 93 4. Check the “Re-Download All” box, then click 5. Start again from step 1 (“To download data from openLCR” on page 92). • You cannot access the openLCR server if a telephone or fax machine on the same phone line is in use simultaneously.
  • Page 94: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 3.
  • Page 95 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) specified. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3.
  • Page 96: Fcc And Other Information

    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.
  • Page 97 TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR.
  • Page 98 • If 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 telephone...
  • Page 99: Index

    Installation, battery... . . 13 Installation, telephone line cord . . . 12 Intercom call ....47 Key tone.
  • Page 100 Caller IQ ... 89 Troubleshooting, Telephone System ..... 84 TTY .
  • Page 103: Specifications

    AC adaptor (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Standby: Approx. 0.8 W Maximum: Approx. 4.0 W Approx. 120 g (0.26 lb.) Tone (DTMF)/Pulse ® Participant, Panasonic has NERGY NERGY TAR is a " x 2 " x 1 ") " x 9 "...
  • Page 104 Symptom • Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately 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.

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