5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Handset
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TGA523
PLEASE READ BEFORE
USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for
6 hours before initial use.
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
The KX-TGA523 will only
work with the Panasonic
cordless phone systems:
KX-TG5200/KX-TG5202/
KX-TG5210/KX-TG5212/
KX-TG5230/KX-TG5240/
KX-FPG391
Contents by Section
1 Getting Started
2 Listening to the Radio
3 Using the Sleep Timer
4 Using the Alarms
5 Things You Should Know
6 Referencia rápida
Panasonic World Wide Web address:
http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Attach your purchase receipt here.
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: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
When you ship the product
• Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton.
• Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
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.
If you need assistance with the 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 Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
© 2004 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
PQQX14029YA S0104-1034
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Charge Contacts
(1-F)
VOLUME
Control (2-A)
[TIME SET]
Button (1-H)
[SNOOZE/MUTE] Button (2-D, 4-C)
Memory Buttons ([M1], [M2],
[M3], [M4] and [M5]) (2-B)
[FM/AM, RADIO] Button (2-A)
[SLEEP] Button (3-A)
[OFF] Button (2-A, 4-C)
[+,
-
, TUNE/CLOCK]
Button (1-H, 2-A)
[BUZZER, ALARM SET]
Button (4-B)
[ALARM ON/OFF]
Button (4-D)
CHARGE
Indicator (1-F)
Display
[RADIO, ALARM SET]
Button (4-A)
Headset Jack
(5-A)
[Y] (TONE)
Button
[ ] (TALK)
Button
[ ] (Speakerphone) Button
[
HOLD/INTERCOM]
Button
Charge Contacts
(1-F)
Antenna
Display
[OFF] Button
[MENU] Button
[REDIAL] Button
Soft Keys (1-G)
[FLASH/
CALL WAIT]
Button
Navigator Key
Ringer/Message
Alert Indicator
Getting Started
1-A Accessories
(included)
Battery ..............................one
Order No. HHR-P104
Handset Cover..................one
Order No. PQKK10142Z1
Belt Clip ............................one
Order No. PQKE10377Z1
Charger Unit .....................one
Charger Order No. KX-TGA523M
AC Adaptor Order No. PQLV1Z
Loop Antenna Order No.
N1DAEYY00002
1-B Location of Controls
Handset Charger (with Clock Radio)
Note: The steps necessary to start up the
handset are described in these Operating
•
For extra orders, call
1-800-332-5368.
For hearing or speech impaired
TTY users, call 1-866-605-1277.
Instructions. Please read the KX-TG5200/
KX-TG5202/KX-TG5210/KX-TG5212/
KX-TG5230/KX-TG5240/KX-FPG391
operating instructions for further details
about the handset operations.
1-C Connecting the AC Adaptor/Setting Up the Loop Antenna
Stand the antenna up by
inserting the tab into the slot
until it clicks into place.
•To disconnect the antenna, firmly pull the
antenna cord, holding the cord near the plug.
1-D Installing the Handset Battery
Loop
Antenna
•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.)
1-E Belt Clip
Hook
Hooks
Make sure the
AC adaptor plug
is securely
connected to the
unit. Feed the
cord through the
hooks as shown.
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
Insert the battery (#), and press it down until it snaps into the
compartment ($).
Close the cover.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included
belt clip.
To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip
While pressing the top of the clip
(A), pull the right edge in the
direction of the arrow (B).
B
A
[OFF]
[+, -, TUNE/CLOCK]
[TIME SET]
Getting Started Section 1
1-F Battery Charge
Place the handset on the charger and charge
for 6 hours before initial use.
•The unit beeps once, the CHARGE indicator
lights and “Charging” is displayed.
•When the battery is fully charged, “Charge
completed” is displayed if there are no
new calls in the Caller List.
CHARGE Indicator
•Recharge the battery when:
– “Recharge battery” is displayed on the handset,
– “ ” flashes, or
– the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
•If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge
for 6 HRS” and “ ” when you place the handset on the
charger. The handset will not work unless the battery is charged.
Continue charging.
1-G Handset Registration
This handset must be registered to a KX-TG5200/KX-TG5202/
KX-TG5210/KX-TG5212/KX-TG5230/KX-TG5240/KX-FPG391 base
unit.
The handset will be assigned an extension number at registration.
The KX-TGA523 will not work without one of the following Panasonic
cordless phone systems: KX-TG5200/KX-TG5202/KX-TG5210/
KX-TG5212/KX-TG5230/KX-TG5240/KX-FPG391.
[Press LOCATOR
on base unit
for 3 sec.
Then press OK
BACK
CHARGE Indicator
*LOCATOR Button
•Base unit model shown here is KX-TG5240.
Soft Key ( )
*The location of LOCATOR button varies by base unit model.
KX-TG5200/KX-TG5202: LOCATOR [ ], [], [], []or []
KX-TG5210/KX-TG5212: LOCATOR/INTERCOM [ ], [], [],
[]or []
KX-TG5230/KX-TG5240/KX-FPG391: [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER]
]
OK
OK
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the
following performance:
Operation
While in use (TALK)
While not in use (Standby)
While using Clarity Booster feature
•Clean the charge contacts of the handset and the charger with a
soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is
subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery
may not charge properly.
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable
powers the product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.
Only one handset can be registered at a time.
Make sure the base unit and the other handsets are not being used.
Have both the handset and base unit nearby during registration.
The handset display shows the
instructions as shown on the right.
Base unit: Press and hold the
1
*LOCATOR button for 3 seconds.
The CHARGE indicator flashes. After the CHARGE indicator starts
•
flashing, the rest of the procedure must be completed within 1 minute.
•On the KX-FPG391, “HS REGISTRATION” is displayed.
Handset:
2
#Press the soft key ( ).
$
Wait until a long beep sounds and the
display shows the new extension number.
•Registration is complete.
•The registered number “[1]” to “[4]” is shown on the top right of
the display.
•You can stop registration by pressing [OFF] on the handset and
pressing the *LOCATOR button on the base unit.
•To cancel the handset’s registration, please see the base unit
Operating Instructions.
•If you try to register this handset to the KX-TG6500 base unit,
“Wrong handset Refer to manual” is displayed. The base
units for this handset are mentioned above.
OK
Operating time
Up to 5 hours
Up to 11 days
Up to 3 hours
Press LOCATOR
on base unit
for 3 sec.
Then press OK
OK
Ex. Extension number 2
SP
PRIVACY
[2]
Handset [2]
Registered
1-H Setting Time
The charger unit has a 12-hour clock (monthly accuracy ±30
seconds). After the AC adaptor is connected, “ ” flashes on the
display. Follow the steps to set the clock.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Press [TIME SET].
1
Adjust the time by pressing
2
[+, TUNE/CLOCK] or [–, TUNE/CLOCK].
• Pressing [+] or [–] increases or
decreases the time in one-minute units.
• Pressing and holding [+] or [–]
increases or decreases the time faster.
Press [TIME SET] to set the clock.
3
• The time stops flashing.
•You can exit time setting mode any time by pressing [OFF].
•If a power failure occurs, the display will show “ ” for about 10
minutes, then it will become blank. After power returns, “ ” will
be displayed. The clock memory will be lost. Set the clock. The radio
alarm and buzzer alarm memory will be retained for about 10
minutes during a power failure (4-A, 4-B).
Ex. 3:30PM is set.