KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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...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...
...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...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... Users). . 57 For Call Waiting Service Users 57 FLASH Button 58 Incoming Call Tone 59 Key Tone 60 Answering System Mailbox Features 61 Setting the Mailbox Password (for Mailbox 2 and 3 62 Automatic Answering Operation 63 Setting the Unit to Answer Calls 63 Monitoring Incoming Calls . . . . 63 Listening to Messages 64 Using the Base Unit 64 Using the Handset (Remote Operation 65 Erasing Messages 67 Recording a Memo Message 68 Transferring a Call to a Mailbox 69 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 70 Remote Code 71 Voice Menu 72 Direct Remote Operation . . . . . 73 Useful...
... Users). . 57 For Call Waiting Service Users 57 FLASH Button 58 Incoming Call Tone 59 Key Tone 60 Answering System Mailbox Features 61 Setting the Mailbox Password (for Mailbox 2 and 3 62 Automatic Answering Operation 63 Setting the Unit to Answer Calls 63 Monitoring Incoming Calls . . . . 63 Listening to Messages 64 Using the Base Unit 64 Using the Handset (Remote Operation 65 Erasing Messages 67 Recording a Memo Message 68 Transferring a Call to a Mailbox 69 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 70 Remote Code 71 Voice Menu 72 Direct Remote Operation . . . . . 73 Useful...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... feature is charged for up to 11 days (if no phone calls are displayed, the battery may not charge properly. • If the battery is fully charged, you want to keep your Panasonic battery is displayed and/or "3" flashes. IN USE SPIPRIVACY3[1] Recharge battery • The display will continually indicate "Recharge battery" and/or "3" will flash when the handset battery is turned on the base unit or charger. Continue charging. To replace...
... feature is charged for up to 11 days (if no phone calls are displayed, the battery may not charge properly. • If the battery is fully charged, you want to keep your Panasonic battery is displayed and/or "3" flashes. IN USE SPIPRIVACY3[1] Recharge battery • The display will continually indicate "Recharge battery" and/or "3" will flash when the handset battery is turned on the base unit or charger. Continue charging. To replace...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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..., 2004 3:45 PM Programmable Settings Function Menu Table Handset You can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], [*] and [#]) instead of using another handset. 16 See the corresponding pages for function details. • After pressing [MENU], you have not subscribed to customize your unit. Number of rings p. 25 Recording time p. 24 Remote code p. 71 Set mailbox2&3 p. 62 Recording mode p. 26 Set dial mode Set flash time Set line mode p. 18 p. 58 p. 19 Set base unit Registration Change language p. 18 Ringer tone Incoming call . p. 92 Turn CIQ off (p. 90...
..., 2004 3:45 PM Programmable Settings Function Menu Table Handset You can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], [*] and [#]) instead of using another handset. 16 See the corresponding pages for function details. • After pressing [MENU], you have not subscribed to customize your unit. Number of rings p. 25 Recording time p. 24 Remote code p. 71 Set mailbox2&3 p. 62 Recording mode p. 26 Set dial mode Set flash time Set line mode p. 18 p. 58 p. 19 Set base unit Registration Change language p. 18 Ringer tone Incoming call . p. 92 Turn CIQ off (p. 90...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... "English" or "Spanish" as the display language. Dialing Mode Handset If you cannot read, change from Spanish to English, press the soft key ( ENGLISH ). • The display changes to "Initial setting" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). Initial setting Set tel line 3 Scroll to "Change language" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). The factory preset is "Tone". 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to Spanish, press...
... "English" or "Spanish" as the display language. Dialing Mode Handset If you cannot read, change from Spanish to English, press the soft key ( ENGLISH ). • The display changes to "Initial setting" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). Initial setting Set tel line 3 Scroll to "Change language" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). The factory preset is "Tone". 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to Spanish, press...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Set tel line" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). Set line mode :B 6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF]. Initial setting Set tel line 3 Scroll to "Initial setting" by pressing [d] or [B]. The factory preset is preset to "Auto talk" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). For assistance, please call , leave the Auto Talk feature turned off the base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users...
... [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Set tel line" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). Set line mode :B 6 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF]. Initial setting Set tel line 3 Scroll to "Initial setting" by pressing [d] or [B]. The factory preset is preset to "Auto talk" by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). For assistance, please call , leave the Auto Talk feature turned off the base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... handset or base unit will ring at the low level for intercom calls, and will change and ring. • The number of steps indicates the volume level. • To turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing [d] or [B]. • The volume will not ring for an outside calls. Ringer volume 4 Select the desired volume by pressing [OFF]. Handset ringer volume Handset 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) at "Ringer volume". The handset will ring again as normal the next time a call...
... handset or base unit will ring at the low level for intercom calls, and will change and ring. • The number of steps indicates the volume level. • To turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing [d] or [B]. • The volume will not ring for an outside calls. Ringer volume 4 Select the desired volume by pressing [OFF]. Handset ringer volume Handset 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) at "Ringer volume". The handset will ring again as normal the next time a call...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... 4" are bell ringer patterns. Ringer tone 1:Tone 1 5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF]. TG5240.fm Page 21 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Programmable Settings Base unit ringer volume Base Unit Make sure the base unit is "Tone 1". • You cannot change . To turn the ringer off , the handset will change the ringer tone for outside call using another phone connected on , press [d] or [B]. • The base unit will continue to distinguish lines by pressing...
... 4" are bell ringer patterns. Ringer tone 1:Tone 1 5 Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF]. TG5240.fm Page 21 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Programmable Settings Base unit ringer volume Base Unit Make sure the base unit is "Tone 1". • You cannot change . To turn the ringer off , the handset will change the ringer tone for outside call using another phone connected on , press [d] or [B]. • The base unit will continue to distinguish lines by pressing...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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...". 1=Phone book 2=Booster on 3=Caller IQ • You can also select "2=Booster on" or "2=Booster off" by pressing [d] then pressing the soft key ( SELECT ). • While this feature is turned on, "Booster on" will flash during a conversation. • If this feature off manually. 1. TG5240.fm Page 29 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Making Calls Voice Enhancer Technology Panasonic's Voice Enhancer...
...". 1=Phone book 2=Booster on 3=Caller IQ • You can also select "2=Booster on" or "2=Booster off" by pressing [d] then pressing the soft key ( SELECT ). • While this feature is turned on, "Booster on" will flash during a conversation. • If this feature off manually. 1. TG5240.fm Page 29 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Making Calls Voice Enhancer Technology Panasonic's Voice Enhancer...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... lifting the handset off the [ ] base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). [OFF] Temporary ringer off temporarily by pressing any button except [d], [B] or [OFF]. 2 To hang up , press [SP-PHONE]. Ringer/ Message Alert Indicator Auto Talk If the Auto Talk feature is turned on the base unit flash rapidly. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information TG5240.fm Page 31 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, "Incoming call : 1-800...
... lifting the handset off the [ ] base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). [OFF] Temporary ringer off temporarily by pressing any button except [d], [B] or [OFF]. 2 To hang up , press [SP-PHONE]. Ringer/ Message Alert Indicator Auto Talk If the Auto Talk feature is turned on the base unit flash rapidly. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information TG5240.fm Page 31 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, "Incoming call : 1-800...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... the handset or base unit ringer volume (p. 20, 21). • If this feature is not turned on or off , caller names will be announced. • If the ringer volume of up to Caller ID. Handset Talking Caller ID feature Handset 1 Press [MENU]. For assistance, please call is received from long distance". Name pronunciation quality is received while on an intercom call is based on the Answering System (p. 63), and set the number of times the unit rings...
... the handset or base unit ringer volume (p. 20, 21). • If this feature is not turned on or off , caller names will be announced. • If the ringer volume of up to Caller ID. Handset Talking Caller ID feature Handset 1 Press [MENU]. For assistance, please call is received from long distance". Name pronunciation quality is received while on an intercom call is based on the Answering System (p. 63), and set the number of times the unit rings...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... indicate that memory is available, you adjust the speaker volume while playing back messages or using the speakerphone, the speaker volume for monitoring will need to Caller ID (p. 32), Caller ID information automatically adjusts the date and time when a call while monitoring, press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit or press [C] or [s] on the handset. To decrease volume, press [d]. To turn on the Answering System. • The indicator lights and the unit announces [ANSWER ON] and Indicator "Answer set . If "Answer set...
... indicate that memory is available, you adjust the speaker volume while playing back messages or using the speakerphone, the speaker volume for monitoring will need to Caller ID (p. 32), Caller ID information automatically adjusts the date and time when a call while monitoring, press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit or press [C] or [s] on the handset. To decrease volume, press [d]. To turn on the Answering System. • The indicator lights and the unit announces [ANSWER ON] and Indicator "Answer set . If "Answer set...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... (if necessary). 1 Base unit: Press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] during a call. Remind the caller to transfer 1-4=Handset 0=Base 9=Mailbox • The call is calling from a remote location to access a mailbox and you press [9]: The caller will then hear the greeting (p. 23), and while that message is playing the caller can then access a mailbox, by entering the remote code or the mailbox password (see "Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone" on hold. 2 Press [9] to Caller ID service (p. 32), Caller ID information will...
... (if necessary). 1 Base unit: Press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] during a call. Remind the caller to transfer 1-4=Handset 0=Base 9=Mailbox • The call is calling from a remote location to access a mailbox and you press [9]: The caller will then hear the greeting (p. 23), and while that message is playing the caller can then access a mailbox, by entering the remote code or the mailbox password (see "Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone" on hold. 2 Press [9] to Caller ID service (p. 32), Caller ID information will...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... is in use (answering a call you tried to join (p. 56). • The handset you tried to send phone book items to is in use . • Privacy mode is on the base unit or charger (for 6 HRS • The battery needs to be able to the base unit and try again. • Confirm the base unit's AC adaptor is in . • Raise the base unit antennas. • The handset's registration may...
... is in use (answering a call you tried to join (p. 56). • The handset you tried to send phone book items to is in use . • Privacy mode is on the base unit or charger (for 6 HRS • The battery needs to be able to the base unit and try again. • Confirm the base unit's AC adaptor is in . • Raise the base unit antennas. • The handset's registration may...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... phone book memory was on Your Display... Register the handset (p. 81, steps 5 and 6). • 4 handsets have already been registered. • The Room Monitor feature is erased. Display message Phone book full ---Incomplete--Tom Jones 098-765-4321 Phone book full (The name/number is an example.) ---Incomplete--Tom Jones 555-765-4321 (The name/number is empty. For the KX-TG5240/KX-TG5243 base unit: (1) Press and hold [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/ TRANSFER] for 5 seconds. To cancel a handset's registration...
... phone book memory was on Your Display... Register the handset (p. 81, steps 5 and 6). • 4 handsets have already been registered. • The Room Monitor feature is erased. Display message Phone book full ---Incomplete--Tom Jones 098-765-4321 Phone book full (The name/number is an example.) ---Incomplete--Tom Jones 555-765-4321 (The name/number is empty. For the KX-TG5240/KX-TG5243 base unit: (1) Press and hold [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/ TRANSFER] for 5 seconds. To cancel a handset's registration...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... handset Refer to base. This handset is for the Cause & Remedy. Telephone System Problem "No link to manual Cause & Remedy • This handset is not for this base unit are KX-TGA520 and KX-TGA523. Walk closer to the base unit, and try again." Users will hear incoming call tones (p. 59). • If the handset display is blank, fully charge the battery (p. 13). • Programming is not possible while the handset and/or base unit is being used...
... handset Refer to base. This handset is for the Cause & Remedy. Telephone System Problem "No link to manual Cause & Remedy • This handset is not for this base unit are KX-TGA520 and KX-TGA523. Walk closer to the base unit, and try again." Users will hear incoming call tones (p. 59). • If the handset display is blank, fully charge the battery (p. 13). • Programming is not possible while the handset and/or base unit is being used...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... it will redial the last number dialed if pressed before dialing any digits (p. 30). TG5240.fm Page 85 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Troubleshooting Problem While programming or searching, the handset or base unit starts to make an intercom/ outside call , press [C], [s] or [SP-PHONE]. You cannot make a call is being transferred to you called is connected to a telephone line with DSL service, the unit may be interfering with your...
... it will redial the last number dialed if pressed before dialing any digits (p. 30). TG5240.fm Page 85 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Troubleshooting Problem While programming or searching, the handset or base unit starts to make an intercom/ outside call , press [C], [s] or [SP-PHONE]. You cannot make a call is being transferred to you called is connected to a telephone line with DSL service, the unit may be interfering with your...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... optional headset is connected properly (p. 77). • If "SP-phone" is turned on names most commonly used in use. TG5240.fm Page 86 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Troubleshooting Problem The handset and/or base unit does not announce the displayed caller's name. The handset display exits the Caller List or phone book. The Ringer/Message Alert indicator flashes slowly when the handset is based on and new messages have a conversation using the headset. and "Inc.". • Caller ID supports names...
... optional headset is connected properly (p. 77). • If "SP-phone" is turned on names most commonly used in use. TG5240.fm Page 86 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:45 PM Troubleshooting Problem The handset and/or base unit does not announce the displayed caller's name. The handset display exits the Caller List or phone book. The Ringer/Message Alert indicator flashes slowly when the handset is based on and new messages have a conversation using the headset. and "Inc.". • Caller ID supports names...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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...you can retrieve the messages from your mailbox after erasing the password, using the base unit; Plug in, and try again. • The handset has not been registered to the factory preset with the Mailbox 2 and 3 passwords. Function Factory preset Date & time - Dialing mode Tone Flash time 700ms Line mode B mode Answering System On Number of rings 4 Recording time 3 min Remote code 11 Recording mode Standard (16 min) Base unit ringer volume High Base unit ringer tone Tone 1 Base unit incoming call tone 2 Base unit room monitor mode Off Base unit Talking Caller ID...
...you can retrieve the messages from your mailbox after erasing the password, using the base unit; Plug in, and try again. • The handset has not been registered to the factory preset with the Mailbox 2 and 3 passwords. Function Factory preset Date & time - Dialing mode Tone Flash time 700ms Line mode B mode Answering System On Number of rings 4 Recording time 3 min Remote code 11 Recording mode Standard (16 min) Base unit ringer volume High Base unit ringer tone Tone 1 Base unit incoming call tone 2 Base unit room monitor mode Off Base unit Talking Caller ID...
KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Operating Instructions
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... 53 Conference calls 53 − Copy phone book 44 E Erasing messages 67 Erasing all messages 67 Error messages 82 Extension number 47, 80, 81 F FCC and other information 96 FLASH button 58 Flash time 58 − Function menu, Direct commands 78, 79 Function menu, selection 15 Function menu, table 16 G − Greeting message 23 H Headset, optional 77 Hold 28, 30 I Incoming call tone 59 Installation, AC adaptor 12 Installation, battery 13 Installation, telephone line cord . . . 12 Intercom call 47 K Key tone 60 L LCD contrast 22 Lighted handset keypad 29 Line mode 19...
... 53 Conference calls 53 − Copy phone book 44 E Erasing messages 67 Erasing all messages 67 Error messages 82 Extension number 47, 80, 81 F FCC and other information 96 FLASH button 58 Flash time 58 − Function menu, Direct commands 78, 79 Function menu, selection 15 Function menu, table 16 G − Greeting message 23 H Headset, optional 77 Hold 28, 30 I Incoming call tone 59 Installation, AC adaptor 12 Installation, battery 13 Installation, telephone line cord . . . 12 Intercom call 47 K Key tone 60 L LCD contrast 22 Lighted handset keypad 29 Line mode 19...