Panasonic of North America 96NKX TG5240 User Manual

5.8GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TG5240M

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

Caller ID Compatible

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com

Information Useful System Answering System Telephone Preparation

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 95 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, then announce the displayed caller’s name. Name and telephone number Caller ID service is required for the Talking Caller ID feature. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID service (CWID).

Attach your purchase receipt here.

Trademarks:

openLCR, openLCR.com, and the openLCR logo are the trademarks of openLCR.com, Inc.

Accessories (included)

For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277.

AAC Adaptor (p. 12)		ATelephone Line Cord	AWall Mounting
Order No. PQLV1Z		(p. 12)		Adaptor (p. 76)
(PQLV1)		Order No. PQJA10075Z		Order No. PQKL10063Z1

one	one	one
AHandset Cover (p. 13)	ABattery (p. 13)	ABelt Clip (p. 75)
Order No. PQKK10142Z1	Order No. HHR-P104	Order No. PQKE10377Z1

		one
one
				one

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Expanding Your Phone

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.

The model numbers of the accessory handsets are KX-TGA520M and KX-TGA523S. A charger is included with each accessory handset. To order, contact your dealer or call

1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate a dealer.

KX-TG5240

Up to 3 accessory handsets can be added.

The illustration is KX-TGA520.

The included handset is pre-registered at the factory and assigned the extension number 1.

After purchasing accessory handsets, you must register each to the base unit. (Please read the accessory handset’s Installation Manual.)

System capabilities (Operating more than one handset)

Up to 4 extensions (4 handsets or 3 handsets and the base unit) can operate at a time. The maximum operating number may decrease depending on the state of use.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						3

Contents

Preparation

For Best Performance . . . . . . . . 6

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . 7

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Battery in

the Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programmable Settings. . . . . . 15

Programming Guidelines. . . . . 15

Function Menu Table . . . . . . . 16

Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Display Language . . . . . . . . . . .18

Dialing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Auto Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Ringer Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Preparing the Answering

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Greeting Message. . . . . . . . . . 23

Caller’s Recording Time . . . . . 24

Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Message Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Telephone System

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Handset. . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Base Unit . . . . . . . . 30

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Caller ID Service. . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Talking Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Caller List. . . . . . . . . 34

Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . 35 Calling Back from the

Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Editing the Caller’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Caller ID Number Auto Edit . . 37 Storing Caller Information

in the Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . 38 Erasing Caller Information. . . . 38

Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Storing Names and Numbers . . . 39 Dialing from the Phone Book. . 41 Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Editing an Item in the

Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Erasing an Item in the

Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Copying Items in the

Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Speed Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Storing Phone Numbers . . . . . 46

Dialing a Stored Phone

Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Answering a Page . . . . . . . . . . 48

Voice Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Transferring a Call . . . . . . . . . . 49

Conference Calls . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Call Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Room Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Muting Your Conversation. . . . 55

Call Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the PAUSE Button

(For PBX Line/Long Distance

Calls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Handset & Base Unit

Contents

Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users). . 56 For Call Waiting Service

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Call Waiting Deluxe Service. . . 57 FLASH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Incoming Call Tone . . . . . . . . . 61 Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Answering System

Mailbox Features . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Setting the Mailbox Password

(for Mailbox 2 and 3) . . . . . . . . 64

Automatic Answering

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Setting the Unit to Answer

Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Listening to Messages . . . . . . . 66

Using the Base Unit . . . . . . . . 66 Using the Handset

(Remote Operation). . . . . . . . . 67

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . 69

Recording a Memo

Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Transferring a Call to a

Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Remote Operation from a

Touch Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . 71

Remote Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Voice Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Direct Remote Operation. . . . . 74

Useful Information

Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Optional Headset . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Direct Commands. . . . . . . . . . . 79

Canceling Registration/

Re-registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Canceling the Handset

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Re-registering the Handset . . . 82

If the Following Appear on

Your Display... . . . . . . . . . . 83

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

openLCR Service

for Caller IQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Setting Caller IQ to

OFF and ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Downloading Data . . . . . . . . . . 92

Important Safety

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

FCC and Other Information . . . 96

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Important

Throughout these Operating Instructions, Handset and Base Unit are used to indicate with which unit an operation can be performed.

Handset : Perform with the handset.

Base Unit : Perform with the base unit.

Handset Base Unit : Perform with the handset and base unit separately. : Perform with the handset and base unit together.

Information Useful System Answering System Telephone Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						5

For Best Performance

Battery charge

The handset is powered by a rechargeable NickelMetal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 13).

Base unit location/Noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is:

Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer or another cordless phone.

In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.

Raise the antennas.

Note:

•If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from the receiver or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit.

•If you use the handset near another cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.

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Location of Controls

Base unit

Display (p. 11)

	MAILBOX Buttons (p. 66)
	[ANSWER ON]
	Button and
[ERASE] Button	Indicator (p. 65)
(p. 24, 69)	[STOP] Button (p. 68)
[MEMO] Button (p. 70)	[GREETING CHECK] Button (p. 24)
	[GREETING REC] Button (p. 23)

Charge Contacts (p. 14)

Antenna [] (TONE) Button (p. 56) (p. 6)

	[REDIAL/PAUSE]
	Button (p. 30, 55)	Antenna (p. 6)
Speaker	[LOCATOR/
	INTERCOM/
	TRANSFER]
	Button and
	Indicator (p. 47)

		[AUTO] Button
	CHARGE Indicator (p. 13)	(p. 46)
		[PROGRAM] Button
	IN USE Indicator (p. 31)	(p. 46)
	[CONF] (Conference)	Navigator Key
		([B], [d], [H], [G]) (p. 9)
	Button (p. 52)
	[HOLD] Button (p. 31)	[FLASH/CALL WAIT]
		Button (p. 56, 60)
	[SP-PHONE] (Speakerphone)	[MUTE] Button and Indicator (p. 55)
	Button and Indicator (p. 30)
		MIC (Microphone) (p. 30)

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						7

Location of Controls

Handset

Back side

Speaker

Display (p. 10)

Headset Jack (p. 75)

Ringer Indicator (p. 26, 31)

Antenna

Receiver

Soft Keys (p. 9)

Navigator Key ([d], [B]) (p. 9)

[ ] (TALK) Button (p. 27)	[OFF] Button (p. 15, 27)
[ ] (Speakerphone)	[MENU] Button (p. 15)
Button (p. 27)
[ ] (TONE) Button (p. 56)	[REDIAL] Button (p. 28)
[HOLD/INTERCOM]	Microphone (p. 27)
Button (p. 28, 47)
[FLASH/CALL WAIT] Button (p. 56, 60)	Charge Contacts (p. 14)

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Location of Controls

How to use the soft keys/navigator keys

Handset soft keys

IN USE SPIPRIVACY1[1]

C I D PLAY C

Three soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each key. Functions displayed above each key will change depending on the state of use.

On this sample display, “ C I D ”, “ PLAY ” and “C” are displayed above the soft keys.

Pressing the right soft key selects the Phone Book “C”.

Pressing the middle soft key selects message playback “ PLAY ”.

Pressing the left soft key selects the Caller List “ C I D ”.

•When a function name does not appear above a soft key, the soft key has no function.

Throughout these Operating Instructions, the soft keys are indicated by their icons, such as C I D , PLAY and C.

Handset navigator key

Scrolls up [B] and down [d] the function menu, the Caller List and the phone book.

Increases [B] or decreases [d] the handset ringer and receiver/speaker volumes.

Throughout these Operating Instructions, the handset navigator key is indicated by the arrows [d] or [B].

Base unit navigator key

Increases [B] or decreases [d] the base unit ringer and speaker volumes.

Selects the base unit ringer tone [H] and [G]. Skips [H] or repeats [G] recorded messages.

Throughout these Operating Instructions, the base unit navigator key is indicated by the arrows [d], [B], [H] or [G].

Lighted handset keypad

The dialing buttons will light for a few seconds when you press a button or lift the handset off the base unit.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						9

Displays

Handset

1 23 4 56

IN USE

SPIPRIVACY1[1]

9

Received calls

7

D01

C I D

PLAY

C

8

1“ IN USE ” functions as follows.

	Off (invisible)	The line is free.
	On	The line is being used.
	Flashing	A call is on hold within this system (handset or base unit)
		or the Answering System is answering a call (p. 65).
	Flashing quickly	A call is being received.

2“SP” is shown when you are using the handset speakerphone.

3“ VE ” indicates Voice Enhancer mode is on (p. 29).

4“PRIVACY” indicates Call Privacy mode is on (p. 55). Other extension users cannot join your conversation.

5The battery icon indicates battery strength (p. 13).

6The extension number of your handset is displayed if it has been registered to the base unit (p. 3, 82).

7The display shows the dialed number, call status, programming options, phone book items, Caller ID information, etc.

8The icons on the bottom line indicate the functions of the corresponding soft keys which are located directly below the display (p. 9).

Ex. The soft key below “C” (phone book icon) is used when storing or viewing phone book items (p. 39, 41).

9“D” (extension icon) and extension numbers are displayed

a)during an intercom call (p. 47) or a conference call (p. 52);

b)while monitoring a room (p. 54).

Backlit LCD displays

The lighted handset display will light for a few seconds after pressing a button or lifting the handset off the base unit.

10

2“ FULL

1“ RINGEROFF

Displays

Base unit

1 2 3 4

FULL

RINGER

OFF

BOX 1 BOX 2 BOX 3

5

” indicates the base unit ringer is off (p. 21).

” flashes when no new messages can be recorded. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 69).

3“E” flashes when you have not set the clock yet or a power failure may have occurred. The clock needs adjusting (p. 17).

4Message counter shows:

—the total number of recorded messages in all mailboxes. If the recording time is set to “Greeting only”, “” will be displayed (p. 25).

—the selected volume level while you are adjusting the volume (p. 24, 30).

—“” when [PROGRAM] is pressed to store a phone number (p. 46).

—“” when your greeting message or memo message was not recorded correctly (p. 23, 70).

—“ ” while downloading data from openLCR (p. 92).

5If there are new messages in a mailbox, its icon will flash. If there are only old messages, the icon will be lit. If there are no messages in a mailbox, its icon will not be shown.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						11

Installation

Connections

Raise the antennas.

Fasten the AC adaptor cord. Hook

Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)

V, 60 Hz)

•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.)

•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannot access Caller ID services.

•This unit will not function during a power failure. If you want to connect a standard telephone to the same telephone jack, use the Panasonic KX-J66 T-adaptor.

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Installation

Installing the Battery in the Handset

Insert the battery (1), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment (2). Close the cover.

2

1

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. 14). Close the cover and charge the handset for about 6 hours.

Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit for about 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.

Preparation

Battery strength

You can confirm the battery strength on the handset display.

Battery strength is indicated by the icons shown in the chart to the right.

	CHARGE Indicator
Display prompt	Battery strength
1	Fully charged
2	Medium
3	Low
3 (flashing)	Needs to be recharged.
4	Discharged

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						13

Installation

Recharge

Recharge the battery when:

—“Recharge battery” is displayed on the handset,

—“3” flashes, or

—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

IN USE SPIPRIVACY3[1]

Recharge battery

•If you DO NOT recharge the battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will continually indicate “Recharge battery” and/or “3” will flash when the handset is lifted off the base unit.

•If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 6 HRS” and “4” when you place the handset on the base unit. The handset will not work unless the battery is charged. Keep charging.

Battery replacement:

After recharging the battery, if after a few telephone calls:

—“Recharge battery” is displayed or “3” flashes, or

—“Charge for 6 HRS” and “4” are displayed.

Clean the charge contacts. If the battery still does not hold its charge, the battery needs to be replaced. Please order a new Panasonic HHR-P104 battery at the telephone number shown on page 2. To replace the battery, see page 13.

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.

Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operation	Operating time
While in use (TALK)	Up to 5 hours
While not in use (Standby)	Up to 11 days
While using the Clarity Booster feature (p. 29)	Up to 3 hours

•Battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.

•Clean the charge contacts of the handset and the base unit 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.

•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “3” flashes. This will maximize the battery life.

•The battery cannot be overcharged.

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Programmable Settings

Programming Guidelines Handset

The unit has several programmable functions which can be selected from the function menu on the display (p. 16).

	BACK	SAVE	The soft key works as
			theSAVESELCT or SAVE key.
	The soft key works
			[OFF] exits
	as the BACK key.
			programming.
	Navigator key scrolls		[MENU] enters the
			function menu.
	through the menu.

Preparation

How to select a function item from the menu

Make sure the handset and the base unit are not being used. The handset must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit.

1 Press [MENU].
				B
• The main menu is displayed (p. 16).			Ringer setting
				d
				PLAY
			BACK		SELECT

2 Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or [B].

3 Press the soft key (SELECT ) to select the desired item.

4If the item has a sub-menu, select the menu item (p. 16). Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired item is displayed.

5Select the desired setting by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SAVE ).

•A confirmation tone will be heard and the setting will be saved.

dB

BACK PLAY SAVE

6 Press[OFF] to exit programming mode.

•To go back to the previous menu, press the soft key ( BACK ), or press the soft key ( SELECT ) while “---(Go back)----” is displayed. If you press this key in the main menu, the unit will exit programming mode.

•After programming is complete, the display will return to the main menu or the sub-menu depending on which menu the selected item is located. (See the menu table on page 16.)

•You can exit programming mode at any time by pressing [OFF].

•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will exit programming mode.

•If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 83–85).

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						15

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. 79–80).

Main menu

Sub-menu I

Ringer setting

Date and time p. 17

Voice enhancer p. 29

Caller IQ

Copy phone book

Talk Caller ID p. 33

Initial setting

Ringer volume

Ringer tone

Incoming call.

*View Info.? Get new Info.? Turn CIQ off? Copy 1 item Copy all items

Set answering Message alert LCD contrast Key tone Auto talk Room monitor

Caller ID edit Set tel line

Set base unit

Registration

Change language

p. 20 p. 21 p. 61

p. 94 p. 93 p. 91

p. 44 p. 45

p. 26 p. 22 p. 62 p. 19 p. 53 p. 37

p. 18

Sub-menu II

*“Active CIQ?” is displayed before you subscribe to openLCR service.

“Turn CIQ on?” is displayed when Caller IQ is set to off (p. 91).

Number	of	rings	p. 25
			p. 24
Recording time
			p. 72
Remote	code
			p. 64
Set mailbox2&3
			p. 26
Recording mode

Set dial mode	p. 18
Set flash time	p. 60
Set line mode	p. 19
C.WTG options	p. 57
	p. 22
Ringer tone
	p. 61
Incoming call.
	p. 53
Room monitor
	p. 33
Talk Caller ID

HS registration p. 82

Deregistration p. 81

Display

•If you program the date and time, dialing mode, flash time, line mode, number of rings, recording time, recording mode, mailbox passwords or the remote code using one of the handsets, you will not need to program the same item using another handset.

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Programmable Settings

Date and Time Handset

1 Press [MENU].

2 Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing [d]

B

or [B], then press the soft key (

).

SELECT

Date and time

d

PLAY

BACK

SELECT

3 (1) Enter 2 digits each for month, day and

Date:|12.31.2004

year. (Ex. To set May 15, 2004, enter

Time:12:00 AM

“05 15 04”.)

0-9=Date&Time

@=AM/PM

(2) Enter 4 digits for time (hour and minute).

f

g

SAVE

(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)

• If you enter a wrong number, press the soft key

Date:05.15.2004

Time:09:30 |A|M

(

f

) or (

g

), or press [d] or [B] to move

0-9=Date&Time

the cursor to the incorrect number. Enter the

@=AM/PM

correct number.

f

g

SAVE

4 Select “AM” or “PM” by pressing [*].

5Press the soft key ( SAVE ).

•The clock is set and “E” disappears from the base unit display.

•If 3 beeps sound, the setting is not correct. Start again from step 3.

6 Press [OFF].

•When entering the time, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, and select “PM”.)

The displayed time may be incorrect after a power failure. When “E” flashes on the base unit display, adjust the date/time.

To confirm the date/time, repeat steps 1 and 2.

•The current date/time is displayed. When finished, press [OFF].

For Caller ID service users (p. 32)

•When a call is received, Caller ID information adjusts the date/time if the time is incorrect.

•Caller ID information will automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving time.

•If the date/time has not been previously set, Caller ID information will not adjust the date/time.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						17

Programmable Settings

Display Language Handset

You can select either “English” or “Spanish” as the display language. The factory preset is “English”.

1

Press [MENU].

2

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

Initial setting

[d] or [B], then press the soft key (

).

SELECT

3

Scroll to “Change language” by pressing

Change language

[d] or [B], then press the soft key (

).

SELECT

4

Select the language by pressing the soft key

Display

(

ESPAÑOL

) or (

ENGLISH

).

:English

• You can also select the display language by

pressing [d] or [B].

5

Press the soft key (

) or (

).

GUARDAR

SAVE

Dialing Mode Handset

If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used, set dialing mode to “Pulse”. The factory preset is “Tone”.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing
									Initial setting
	[d] or [B], then press the soft key (						).
						SELECT
3	Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or
									Set tel line
	[B], then press the soft key (				).
				SELECT
4	Press the soft key (		) at “Set dial
		SELECT							Set dial mode
	mode”.
5	Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing [d] or
									Set dial mode
	[B].								:Tone
6	Press the soft key (		), then press [OFF].
		SAVE

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Programmable Settings

Line Mode Handset

The line mode is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If a Panasonic customer call center representative or service person recommends changing the line mode, change it to “A”.

1

Press [MENU].

2

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

Initial setting

[d] or [B], then press the soft key (

).

SELECT

3

Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or

Set tel line

[B], then press the soft key (

).

SELECT

4

Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing [d]

Set line mode

or [B], then press the soft key (

).

SELECT

5

Select “A” or “B” by pressing [d] or [B].

Set line mode

:B

6

Press the soft key (

), then press [OFF].

SAVE

Auto Talk Handset

The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit or the charger (for accessory handset users, p. 3) without pressing [C] or [s]. To use this feature, turn the feature ON. The factory preset is OFF.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing
							Initial setting
	[d] or [B], then press the soft key (				).
				SELECT
3	Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing [d] or
							Auto talk
	[B], then press the soft key (		).
		SELECT
4	Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].
							Auto talk
							:Off

5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].

•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift the handset to answer a call, leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						19

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 set to OFF, the handset and base unit will not ring for outside calls and a caller’s name will not be announced even if the Talking Caller ID feature is ON (p. 33). For intercom calls the unit will ring at the LOW level when the ringer volume is set to OFF.

Handset ringer volume Handset

1	Press [MENU].
2	Press the soft key (		) at “Ringer
		SELECT
				Ringer setting
	setting”.
3	Press the soft key (		) at “Ringer
		SELECT
				Ringer volume
	volume”.

4Select the desired volume by pressing [d] or

[B].

•The volume will change and ring.

•The number of steps indicates the volume level.

•To turn the ringer OFF, press [d] repeatedly until “Off ?” is displayed.

Ex. HIGH

Ringer volume

Low High

Ex. OFF

Ringer volume

Off ?

5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ).

•If set to OFF, the handset displays “Ringer off” while not in use.

•You can also adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing. Press [d] or [B] while the handset is ringing. To set to OFF, press and hold [d] until “Ringer volume off” is displayed.

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Programmable Settings

Base unit ringer volume Base Unit

Make sure the base unit is not being used.

To select HIGH (preset), MEDIUM or LOW, press [d] or [B].

• To increase volume, press [B]. To decrease volume, press [d].

To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold [d] until 2 beeps sound.

• “ RINGEROFF ” is displayed.

To turn the ringer ON, press [d] or [B].

•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

•You can adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing. Press [d] or [B] while the base unit is ringing.

To set to OFF, press and hold [d] until “ RINGEROFF ” is displayed.

Ringer Tone

You can select one of 7 ringer patterns for outside calls. “Tone 1” to “Tone 3” are bell ringer patterns. “Melody 1” to “Melody 4” are preset melody patterns. The factory preset is “Tone 1”.

Handset ringer tone Handset

1 Press [MENU].

2	Press the soft key (		) at “Ringer
		SELECT			Ringer setting
	setting”.
3	Press the soft key (		) at “Ringer
		SELECT			Ringer tone
	tone”.
4	Select the desired ringer tone by pressing
					Ringer tone
	[d] or [B].				1:Tone 1
	• The handset will ring and the ringer tone will
	change. If the ringer volume has been set to
	OFF, the unit will not ring (p. 20).
	• You can also select the ringer tone by pressing
	[1] to [7].
5	Press the soft key (		), then press [OFF].
		SAVE

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						21

Programmable Settings

Base unit ringer tone (use either the handset or the base unit)

Base Unit

Make sure the base unit is not being used.

1Press [H] or [G].

• The base unit will ring at the current ringer tone.

2Within 30 seconds, select the desired ringer tone by pressing [H] or

[G].

•The base unit will ring and the ringer tone will change.

•You can also select the ringer tone by pressing [1] to [7].

Selecting the base unit ringer tone by using the Handset

1 Press [MENU].

2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ).

3Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ).

4Follow steps 4 and 5 of “Handset ringer tone” on page 21.

•When selecting the ringer tone, the base unit will ring. If the base unit ringer volume has been set to OFF (p. 21), the base unit will not ring.

LCD Contrast Handset

There are 6 levels of LCD contrast. The factory preset is level 3.

1

Press [MENU].

2

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

Initial setting

[d] or [B], then press the soft key (

).

SELECT

3

Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing [d] or

LCD contrast

[B], then press the soft key (

).

SELECT

4

Select the desired contrast by pressing [d]

Ex. Level 3

or [B].

LCD contrast

• The contrast will change.

Low

High

• The number of steps indicates the contrast level.

5

Press the soft key (

), then press [OFF].

SAVE

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Preparing the Answering System

Greeting Message Base Unit

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 voice memo) is about 16 minutes. We recommend you record a brief greeting message in order to leave more time for recording new messages.

• You can use the enhanced recording mode for clearer sound, if necessary (p. 26).

To record a greeting message

Greeting message samples

N “Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry, I cannot take your call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”

N To instruct callers to leave a message in a specific mailbox (Mailbox 1,

Mailbox 2 or Mailbox 3) (for mailboxes see page 63):

“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry, we cannot take your call. If you have a message, for John press [#] and [1], for Jane press [#] and [2], for Jack press [#] and [3]. Or just stay on the line and leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”

1Press [GREETING REC].

•“To record greeting, press RECORD again” is heard.

2Within 10 seconds, press [GREETING REC] again to record your greeting.

3After the long beep, talk clearly, about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC (microphone).

•The elapsed recording time is displayed.

•If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will stop recording.

4When finished, press [GREETING REC] or [STOP].

[GREETING REC] [STOP]

[ERASE]

[ ], [ ]

MIC [GREETING CHECK]

•To change the greeting, start again from step 1.

•If “” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						23

Preparing the Answering System

To adjust the speaker volume, press [d] or [B] during playback.

• 9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System.

To play the greeting

Press [GREETING CHECK].

To erase the greeting

Press [GREETING CHECK], then press [ERASE] while the recorded message is being played.

• The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (see below).

Pre-recorded greeting

If you do not record a greeting (p. 23), one of two greetings will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (see below).

To play the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK].

• A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:

N When the recording time is set to “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes”: “Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call.”

•If recording time runs out, the unit will automatically switch to the “Greeting only” mode (see below), and no new messages will be recorded.

N When the recording time is set to “Greeting only”: “Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”

Flash Memory Message Backup (Message storage)

Messages stored in memory will not be affected by power failures. All messages are saved until you erase them.

Caller’s Recording Time Handset

You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing
							Initial setting
	[d] or [B], then press the soft key (				).
				SELECT
3	Press the soft key (		) at “Set
		SELECT					Set answering
	answering”.

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Preparing the Answering System

4	Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing
							Recording time
	[d] or [B], then press the soft key (				).
				SELECT
5	Select the recording time by pressing [d] or
							Recording time
	[B].						:3min
	• You can also select the recording time by
	pressing [1], [2], [3], or [0] (Greeting only).
6	Press the soft key (		), then press [OFF].
		SAVE

If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the greeting message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incoming messages. The base unit will display “” instead of the number of messages.

Number of Rings Handset

You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”.

1	Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Caller’s Recording Time” on page 24.
2	Press the soft key (		) at “Number of
		SELECT			Number of rings
	rings”.
3	Select the number of rings by pressing [d]
					Number of rings
	or [B].				:4
	• You can also select the number of rings by
	pressing [0] (Toll saver*), or [2] to [7].
4	Press the soft key (		), then press [OFF].
		SAVE

*Toll saver

When you call the unit from a remote location, the number of rings will tell you if there are any new messages. If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new messages. To save the toll charges for the call, hang up immediately when you hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that there are no new messages.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						25

Preparing the Answering System

Recording Mode Handset

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.

1	Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Caller’s Recording Time” on page 24.
2	Scroll to “Recording mode” by pressing
							Recording mode
	[d] or [B], then press the soft key (				).
				SELECT
3	Select the recording mode by pressing [d] or
							Recording mode
	[B].						:Standard
	• You can also select the recording mode by						recording 16min
	pressing [1] (Standard) or [2] (Enhanced).
4	Press the soft key (		), then press [OFF].
		SAVE

Message Alert Handset

You can select whether or not the Ringer indicator on the handset will flash when new messages have been recorded (p. 66). The factory preset is OFF.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing
							Initial setting
	[d] or [B], then press the soft key (				).
			SELECT
3	Scroll to “Message alert” by pressing [d]
							Message alert
	or [B], then press the soft key (			).
		SELECT
4	Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].
							Message alert
							:Off

5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].

•The Ringer indicator will flash when a call is received whether this feature is on or off.

•Battery operating time will be shortened when using this feature (p. 14).

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Making Calls

Using the Handset Handset

1Press [C].

• “Talk” is displayed.

2Dial a phone number.

•The dialed number is displayed.

•After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call.

3To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.

[]

To have a hands-free phone conversation

1Press [s].

• “SP-phone” is displayed.

2Dial a phone number.

•The dialed number is displayed.

•After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call.

3When the other party answers, talk into the microphone.

4To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.

[ ], [ ]

[OFF]

[]

[REDIAL]

[HOLD/INTERCOM]

Microphone

Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone

For best performance, please note the following:

•Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.

•If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [d] to decrease the speaker volume.

•While talking using [C], you can switch to a hands-free phone conversation by pressing [s]. To switch back to the receiver, press [C].

System Telephone

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						27

Making Calls

To dial after confirming the entered number

1. Dial a phone number.

3334444|

•If you misdial, press the soft key ( CLEAR ). Enter the correct phone number.

•If a pause is required when dialing, press the soft key ( PAUSE ) where needed (p. 55).

•To cancel, press [OFF].

2.Press [C] or [s].

3.To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.

To adjust the receiver/ speaker volume during a conversation

There are 3 volume levels for the receiver and 6 volume levels for the speaker.

To increase volume, press [B]. To decrease volume, press [d].

Ex. Receiver volume: High

Speaker volume: Level 6

Volume

Low High

dB

•The display shows the current volume setting.

•If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the maximum/minimum level, the handset will beep 3 times.

To redial the last number dialed

Press [C] or [s], then press

[REDIAL].

To redial using the redial list (Memory Redial)

The last 5 phone numbers dialed with the handset are stored in the redial list.

1.Press [REDIAL].

•The last number dialed is displayed.

2.Scroll to the desired number by pressing [d] or [B].

•You can also scroll down through the list by pressing [REDIAL].

•To exit the list, press [OFF].

3.Press [C] or [s].

•To erase an item, scroll to the item then press the soft key ( ERASE ).

•If “No items stored” is displayed, the list is empty.

To put a call on hold

Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] twice during a conversation.

•“Hold” is displayed.

•To transfer the call to the base unit or another handset, see page 49; to transfer to a mailbox to allow the outside party to leave a message, see page 70.

To return to the call, press [C] or [s].

•The base unit user can take the call by pressing [SP-PHONE].

•Another handset user can take the call by pressing [C] or [s].

•If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 12), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.

•If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, an alarm tone will start to sound and the Ringer indicator will start to flash rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected.

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Making Calls

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 switched on or off. The factory preset is off.

•Depending on the condition and quality of your telephone line, this feature may emphasize existing line noise. If it becomes difficult to hear, turn this feature off.

To turn the feature on, press the soft key (

(VE)

)

IN USE

I

1[1]

during a conversation.

Talk

00-00-32

• “

VE

” is displayed.

• To turn the feature off, press the soft key (

)

(VE)

PRIVACY

again. “

VE

” disappears from the display.

(VE)

MUTE

You can also turn the feature on or off by programming as follows:

1.Press [MENU].

2.Scroll to “Voice enhancer” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ).

3.Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].

4.Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF].

Clarity Booster

This feature combines two voice paths helping the handset to improve clarity in an area where there may otherwise be interference. When you use the handset in an area with interference, this feature is automatically turned on. If required, you can manually turn it on as follows.

	1.	Press [MENU] during a conversation.
			1=Phone book
	2.	Press [2] to select “2=Booster on”.	2=Booster on
			3=Caller IQ

•You can also select “2=Booster on” by pressing [d] then pressing the soft key ( SELECT ).

•“Booster on” will flash while this feature is turned on.

•To turn this feature off, press [MENU], then press [2] to select “2=Booster off”. You can also select it by pressing [d] then pressing the soft key ( SELECT ).

•This feature will be turned off after hanging up, when putting a call on hold, or when making a conference call.

•Battery operating time will be shortened when using this feature (p. 14).

System Telephone

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)						29

Making Calls

Using the Base Unit Base Unit

1Press [SP-PHONE].

• The SP-PHONE indicator lights.

2Dial a phone number.

•If you misdial, press [SP-PHONE] and start again from step 1.

3When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone).

4To hang up, press [SP-PHONE].

• The indicator light goes out.

[REDIAL/PAUSE]

[STOP]

[], []

[HOLD]

MIC

[ERASE]

[SP-PHONE] and Indicator

•To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone:

—If the handset is off the base unit, press [C] or [s] on the handset, then press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit.

—If the handset is on the base unit, just lift up.

Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone

For best performance, please note the following:

•Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.

•If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [d] to decrease the speaker volume.

To adjust the speaker volume during a conversation

To increase volume, press [B].

To decrease volume, press [d].

•There are 8 volume levels. If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the maximum/minimum level, the base unit beeps 3 times.

To redial the last number dialed

Press [SP-PHONE], then press [REDIAL/PAUSE].

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