Panasonic KX-TG1855NZ, KX-TG1852NZ, KX-TG1851NZ, KX-TG1853NZ Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Digital Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TG1851NZ
KX-TG1852NZ
KX-TG1853NZ
Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TG1855NZ
KX-TG1851
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.
Table of Contents
Preparation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery installation and replacement . 11
Battery charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting up the unit before use . . . . . . 13
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Useful features during a call . . . . . . . 15
Phonebook
Handset phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Registering a handset to the base unit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Intercom between handsets . . . . . . . 32
Transferring calls between handsets 32
Conference calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Copying phonebook entries . . . . . . . 33
Useful Information
Character entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Index
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Handset Settings
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Special instructions for time settings . 19
Base Unit Settings
Base unit settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Special instructions for call options . . 21
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
For Telecom Call Minder or TelstraClear
Message Mailbox service subscribers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Answering System Features
Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Turning the answering system on/off. 25
Greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Listening to messages. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Direct command operation using the
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Answering system settings . . . . . . . . 29
Multi-unit Operation
Operating additional units . . . . . . . . . 31
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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
Name and address of dealer
Note:
L In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first
instance.
Your phone
KX-TG1851/KX-TG1855
*The pictured model is
KX-TG1851.
KX-TG1852
KX-TG1853
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Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory items Quantity
KX-TG1851
KX-TG1855
1 AC adaptor for base unit
(Part No. PQLV207AL)
2 Telephone line cord 1 1 1
3 Rechargeable batteries
AAA (R03) size
(Part No. HHR-55AAAB)
4 Handset cover
5 Charger
(Part No. PQLV30055Z)
6 AC adaptor for charger
(Part No. PQLV209AL)
*1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
123456
*1
111
246
123
—1 2
—1 2
KX-TG1852 KX-TG1853
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Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information.
No. Model No. Description
1 KX-TGA185AZ Additional Digital Cordless Handset
2 KX-TCA727EX Wall-Mounting Adaptor
3 KX-TCA718EX Belt Clip
4 KX-A272 DECT repeater
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Note:
L When replacing the batteries, use only 2 rechargeable AAA (R03) size nickel metal
hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. We recommend using Panasonic rechargeable
batteries (Model No. HHR-4EPT).
L Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied
batteries.
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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:
– the portable handset battery(ies)
need recharging or have failed.
– there is a power failure.
– the key lock feature is turned on.
L Do not open the base unit, charger, or
handset other than to replace the
battery(ies).
L This product should not be used near
emergency/intensive care medical
equipment and should not be used by
people with pacemakers.
L Care should be taken that objects do
not fall onto, and liquids are not spilled
into, the product. Do not subject this
product to excessive smoke, dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
Environment
shock. Confirm that smoke has
stopped emitting and contact an
authorised service centre.
L Do not spill liquids (detergents,
cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone
line cord plug, or allow it to become
wet at all. This may cause a fire. If the
telephone line cord plug becomes
wet, immediately pull it from the
telephone wall jack, and do not use.
L Do not place or use this product near
automatically controlled devices such
as automatic doors and fire alarms.
Radio waves emitted from this product
may cause such devices to
malfunction resulting in an accident.
L Regularly remove any dust, etc. from
the AC adaptor/power plug by pulling
it from the power outlet, then wiping
with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust
may cause an insulation defect from
moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.
L Do not damage the power cord/plug.
This may cause a short circuit, electric
shock, and/or fire.
L Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
L The AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC
outlet is installed near the product and
is easily accessible.
L Do not use this product near water.
L This product should be kept away
from heat sources such as radiators,
cookers, etc. It should also not be
placed in rooms where the
temperature is less than 5 °C or
greater than 40 °C.
Warning:
L To prevent the risk of electrical shock,
do not expose this product to rain or
any other type of moisture.
L Unplug this product from power
outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal
smell, or makes unusual noise. These
conditions can cause fire or electric
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Battery caution
L We recommend using the battery(ies)
noted on page 5. Use only
rechargeable battery(ies).
L Do not mix old and new batteries.
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
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or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if
swallowed.
L Exercise care when handling the
battery(ies). Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets or
keys to touch the battery(ies),
otherwise a short circuit may cause
the battery(ies) and/or the conductive
material to overheat and cause burns.
L 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.
L Only use a compatible base unit (or
charger) to charge the battery(ies). Do
not tamper with the base unit (or
charger). Failure to follow these
instructions may cause the
battery(ies) to swell or explode.
General warnings:
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.
L Disconnect the telecom connection
before disconnecting the power
connection prior to relocating the
equipment, and reconnect the power
first.
L No “111” or other calls can be made
from this device during a mains power
failure.
L This equipment shall not be set to
make automatic calls to the Telecom
“111” Emergency Service.
L To minimise the possibility of lightning
damage, when you know that a
thunderstorm is coming, we
recommend that you:
– Unplug the telephone line cord from
the phone jack.
– Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC
power outlet.
L The earpiece on the handset is
magnetised and may retain small
metallic objects.
L This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with AS/NZS
CISPR22: 2004 limits for
electromagnetic interference. Any
modifications to any part of the system
or to any peripherals may void the
EMC compliance of the system or the
peripherals.
L The unit’s answering system only
responds to Distinctive Alert
cadence(s) DA1 and DA3.
L Not all telephones will respond to
incoming ringing when connected to
the extension socket.
L This equipment may not provide for
the effective hand-over of a call to
another device connected to the same
line.
L The grant of a Telepermit for any item
of terminal equipment indicates only
that Telecom has accepted that the
item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its
network. It indicates no endorsement
of the product by Telecom, nor does it
provide any sort of warranty. Above
all, it provides no assurance that any
item will work correctly in all respects
with another item of Telepermitted
equipment of a different make or
model, nor does it imply that any
product is compatible with all of
Telecom’s network services.
Important notice:
L Under power failure conditions, this
telephone may not operate. Please
ensure that a separate telephone, not
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dependent on local power, is available
for emergency use.
Notice for product disposal, transfer,
or return
L This product can store your
private/confidential information. To
protect your privacy/confidentiality, we
recommend that you erase the
information such as phonebook or
caller list entries from the memory
before you dispose of, transfer or
return the product.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
Base unit (KX-TG1855)
BACDE
FG H IJ
A Speaker
B {4} (Erase)
C {7} (Repeat)
D {8} (Skip)
E {s} (Answer on)/Answer on
indicator
F Charge contacts
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union. If you wish to discard this
product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Controls
Base unit (KX-TG1851/KX-TG1852/
KX-TG1853)
G {x} (Page)
H {<}{>} (Volume)
I {6} (Play)/Message indicator
J {■} (Stop)
Handset
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
A B
A Charge contacts
B {x} (Page)
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P
A Speaker
B {j/OK} (Menu/OK)
C {k} (Phonebook)
D {C} (Talk)
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E Navigator key ({^}/{V}/{>}/{< })/
? (Receiver volume: {^}{V})
F {s} (Speakerphone)
G {R} (Recall)
H Receiver
I Display
J {R} (Redial/Pause)
K {ih} (Off/Power)
L {C/T} (Clear/Mute)
M Dial keypad
N {INT} (Intercom)
O Microphone
P Charge contacts
Using the navigator key
Press {^}, {V}, {<}, or {> } to navigate
through menus and to select items
shown on the display.
Adjusting the receiver or speaker
volume (?)
Press {^} or {V} while on a call.
{^}
Icon Meaning
L Handset is accessing
base unit. (intercom,
paging, changing base
unit settings, etc.)
k Handset is on an outside
call.
u Answering system is
*1
on.
(page 25)
5 Battery level
Call privacy mode is on.
(page 15)
0 New call minder
message received
(page 24)
L Line is being used by
another handset for
calling, registration,
etc.
L Answering system is
being used by another
handset or the base
*1
unit.
*2
{<}{>}
{V}
Displays
Display icons
Icon Meaning
w Within range of a base
unit
L When flashing:
Handset is searching
for base unit.
(page 38)
*1 KX-TG1855
*2 Call minder users only
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C
C
Connections
Connect the telephone line cord until it
clicks into the base unit and telephone
line jack (A). Connect the AC adaptor
cord (B) by pressing the plug firmly (C).
Charger (KX-TG1852/KX-TG1853)
C
Base unit
C
Hook
A
B
USE ONLY the
supplied AC adaptor.
(220–240 V, 50/60 Hz)
To telephone line
USE ONLY the supplied
cord.
Important:
L If you use a telephone line cord which
is not supplied, the unit may not work
properly.
Hooks
B
(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 floormounted AC outlet. Do not connect
the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted
AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor
may cause it to become disconnected.
L The unit will not work during a power
failure. We recommend connecting a
standard telephone to the same
telephone line or to the same
telephone jack using a BT double
adaptor.
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L The unit is not designed to be used
with rotary (pulse dialling) services.
L The unit’s answering system will not
answer incoming calls on your
FaxAbility number.
If you subscribe to an ADSL service
L Please attach a noise filter (contact
your ADSL service provider) to the
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telephone line between the base unit
and the telephone line jack in the
event of the following:
– Noise is heard during
conversations.
– Caller ID features (page 22) do not
function properly.
Telephone line cord
L Ensure correct polarities (S, T)
when installing the batteries.
L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a
dry cloth.
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
5, 6.
1 Press the notch on the handset
cover firmly and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.
Noise filter
(For ADSL users)
Location
L For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, place your base unit:
– away from electrical appliances
such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, or other phones.
– in a convenient, high, and central
location.
Battery installation and
replacement
Important:
2 Insert the batteries negative (T)
end first. Close the handset cover.
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
L Use only the supplied rechargeable
batteries noted on page 4, 6.
L USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries AAA (R03) size.
L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/
Ni-Cd batteries.
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Note:
L When replacing batteries, remove the
old batteries.
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit or
charger for about 7 hours before
initial use.
When charging, “Charging” will be
displayed.
When the batteries are fully charged,
“Charge Completed” will be
displayed.
L Clean the charge contacts of the
handset, base unit, and charger with a
soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean
more often if the unit is subject to the
exposure of grease, dust, or high
humidity.
Battery level
Battery icon Battery level
5 High
6 Medium
7 Low
L When flashing:
Needs to be
charged.
Panasonic Ni-MH battery
performance (supplied batteries)
Operation Operating
time
In continuous use 17 hours max.
Base unit
*1 The pictured model is KX-TG1851.
*2 KX-TG1852/KX-TG1853
Note:
L It is normal for the handset to feel
warm during charging.
L If you want to use the unit
immediately, charge the batteries for
at least 15 minutes.
*1
Charger
*2
In continuous
standby mode
Note:
L It is normal for batteries not to reach
full capacity at the initial charge.
Maximum battery performance is
reached after a few complete cycles of
charge/discharge (use).
L Actual battery performance depends
on a combination of how often the
handset is in use and how often it is
not in use (standby).
L Even after the handset is fully
charged, the handset can be left on
the base unit or charger without any ill
effect on the batteries.
L The battery level may not be
displayed correctly after you replace
the batteries. In this case, place the
handset on the base unit or charger
and let it charge for at least 7 hours.
180 hours
max.
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Turning the power
on/off
Power on
Press {ih} for about 1 second.
Power off
Press {ih} for about 2 seconds.
Setting up the unit
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3 Proceed with the operation for your
model.
■ KX-TG1851/KX-TG1852/
KX-TG1853
Press {^} or {V} to select “Set
Date & Time”. i {>}
■ KX-TG1855
Press {^} or {V} to select “Time
Settings”. i {>} i Press
{^} or {V} to select “Set Date &
Time”. i {>}
4 Enter the current date, month, and
year.
Example: 17 May, 2007
{1}{7}{0}{5}{0}{7}
before use
Display language
{ih} i {j/OK}
1
2 Press {^} or {V} to select “Handset
Setup”. i {>}
3 Press {^} or {V} to select “Display
Setup”. i {>}
4 Press {^} or {V} to select “Select
Language”. i {>}
5 Press {^} or {V} to select the
desired language. i {>} i
{ih}
Note:
L If you select a language you cannot
read: {ih} i {j/OK} i {^} 3
times i {>} i {V} 2 times i
{>} 2 times i {^}/{V}: Select the
desired language. i {>} i
{ih}
5 Enter the current hour and minute.
Example: 3:30 PM
{0}{3}{3}{0} i Press {*} until
“03:30 PM” is displayed.
6 {j/OK} i {ih}
Note:
L To correct a digit, press {<} or {>} to
move the cursor, then make the
correction.
L The date and time may be incorrect
after a power failure. In this case, set
the date and time again.
Date and time
{j/OK}
1
2 Press {^} or {V} to select “Handset
Setup”. i {>}
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Making/Answering Calls
Making calls
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
L To correct a digit, press {C/T}.
2 {C}
3 When finished talking, press {ih}
or place the handset on the base
unit or charger.
4 {^}/{V}: “Yes” i {>} i {ih}
Pause (for PBX/long distance
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when
making calls using a PBX or long
distance service.
Example: If you have to dial {0} before
dialling outside numbers manually, you
will probably need to pause after dialling
{0} until you hear a dial tone.
Speakerphone
1 During a conversation, press {s} to
turn on the speakerphone.
L Speak alternately with the caller.
2 When finished talking, press
{ih}.
Note:
L For best performance, use the
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
L To switch back to the receiver, press
{C}.
Adjusting the receiver or speaker
volume
Press {^} or {V} while on a call.
Making a call using the redial
list
The last 10 phone numbers dialled are
stored in the redial list (each 24 digits
max.).
1 {R}
2 {^}/{V}: Select the desired number.
3 {C}
1 {0} i {R}
2 Dial the phone number. i {C}
Note:
L A 3 second pause is inserted each
time {R} is pressed. Repeat as
needed to create longer pauses.
Answering calls
1 Lift the handset and press {C} or
{s} when the unit rings.
L You can also answer the call by
pressing any dial key from {0} to
{9}, {*}, or {#}. (Any key
answer feature)
2 When finished talking, press {ih}
or place the handset on the base
unit or charger.
Auto talk feature
You can answer calls simply by lifting the
handset off the base unit or charger. You
do not need to press {C}. To turn this
feature on, see page 18.
Erasing numbers in the redial list
1 {R}
2 {^}/{V}: Select the desired number.
i { > }
3 {^}/{V}: “Erase” i {>}
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Adjusting the handset ringer volume
when receiving a call
Press {^} or {V}.
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