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PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for 6 hours before initial use. To display the caller's name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Model shown is Caller ID compatible. 5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System Operating Instructions Model No. The unit is KX-TG5240. Charge the battery for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for 6 hours before initial use. To display the caller's name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Model shown is Caller ID compatible. 5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System Operating Instructions Model No. The unit is KX-TG5240. Charge the battery for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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...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...
...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...
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...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 Information Wall Mounting 74 Belt Clip 77 Optional Headset 77 Direct Commands 78 Canceling Registration/ Re-registration 80 Canceling the Handset Registration 80 Re-registering the Handset . . . 80 If the Following Appear on Your Display 82 Troubleshooting 84 openLCR Service for Caller IQ 90 Turning on...
...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 Information Wall Mounting 74 Belt Clip 77 Optional Headset 77 Direct Commands 78 Canceling Registration/ Re-registration 80 Canceling the Handset Registration 80 Re-registering the Handset . . . 80 If the Following Appear on Your Display 82 Troubleshooting 84 openLCR Service for Caller IQ 90 Turning on...
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.../speaker volumes. Base unit navigator key Increases [B] or decreases [d] the base unit ringer and speaker volumes. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Location of Controls How to use the soft keys/navigator keys Handset soft keys IN USE SPIPRIVACY1[1] Three soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each key will change depending on the state of use. C I D PLAY C On this sample display, " C I D , PLAY and C. Pressing the middle soft key selects message playback " PLAY ". Throughout these Operating Instructions...
.../speaker volumes. Base unit navigator key Increases [B] or decreases [d] the base unit ringer and speaker volumes. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Location of Controls How to use the soft keys/navigator keys Handset soft keys IN USE SPIPRIVACY1[1] Three soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each key will change depending on the state of use. C I D PLAY C On this sample display, " C I D , PLAY and C. Pressing the middle soft key selects message playback " PLAY ". Throughout these Operating Instructions...
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... unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (see below ), and no new messages will not be played when a call ." We will return your name and phone number after the beep. Preparing the Answering System To review the greeting Press [GREETING CHECK]. Thank you erase them. The factory preset is displayed on the caller's recording time (see below ). Set answering 24 To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK]. • A pre-recorded greeting will automatically switch to "Initial setting" by power failures...
... unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (see below ), and no new messages will not be played when a call ." We will return your name and phone number after the beep. Preparing the Answering System To review the greeting Press [GREETING CHECK]. Thank you erase them. The factory preset is displayed on the caller's recording time (see below ). Set answering 24 To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK]. • A pre-recorded greeting will automatically switch to "Initial setting" by power failures...
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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 connected on the same line (p. 12), you misdial, press the soft key ( CLEAR ). Press [C] or [s]. • To erase an item, scroll to the base unit or another phone is at the maximum/minimum level, the handset will start to...
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 connected on the same line (p. 12), you misdial, press the soft key ( CLEAR ). Press [C] or [s]. • To erase an item, scroll to the base unit or another phone is at the maximum/minimum level, the handset will start to...
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Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Caller ID Service Talking Caller ID Handset Base Unit To use this feature, you turn on names most commonly used in order to Caller ID. For further information, please contact your unit may vary. Name pronunciation quality is received while on the Answering System (p. 63), and set the number of up to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as "Co." For assistance, please call is based on...
Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Caller ID Service Talking Caller ID Handset Base Unit To use this feature, you turn on names most commonly used in order to Caller ID. For further information, please contact your unit may vary. Name pronunciation quality is received while on the Answering System (p. 63), and set the number of up to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as "Co." For assistance, please call is based on...
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... time you receive a call. Phone numbers from the Caller List without dialing the area code. To turn this feature off using the handset. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Using the Caller List Caller ID Number Auto Edit Handset Once you call back an edited number (p. 36), this unit can automatically edit incoming phone numbers from numbers in the Caller List (p. 36) by selecting pattern F, G, or H, then make a call to that number. Auto edit :On 5 Press the soft key...
... time you receive a call. Phone numbers from the Caller List without dialing the area code. To turn this feature off using the handset. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Using the Caller List Caller ID Number Auto Edit Handset Once you call back an edited number (p. 36), this unit can automatically edit incoming phone numbers from numbers in the Caller List (p. 36) by selecting pattern F, G, or H, then make a call to that number. Auto edit :On 5 Press the soft key...
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... dialing with an outside caller. Handset Press the soft key ( MUTE ). • "Mute" will be released. Line access number [9] (PBX) [9] N Soft key ( PAUSE ) or [REDIAL/PAUSE] N Phone number • Pressing the soft key ( PAUSE ) on the handset or [REDIAL/PAUSE] on the base unit more than once increases the length of the pause between the receiver and speaker, the mute will flash. • To release the mute, press the soft key ( MUTE...
... dialing with an outside caller. Handset Press the soft key ( MUTE ). • "Mute" will be released. Line access number [9] (PBX) [9] N Soft key ( PAUSE ) or [REDIAL/PAUSE] N Phone number • Pressing the soft key ( PAUSE ) on the handset or [REDIAL/PAUSE] on the base unit more than once increases the length of the pause between the receiver and speaker, the mute will flash. • To release the mute, press the soft key ( MUTE...
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Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Special Features Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) Handset Base Unit Press [*] (TONE) before entering access numbers which is on your area, and to pulse. You can answer the second call. • To return to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with the phone number and "Waiting". Call Waiting Caller ID display Handset If you subscribe to the first caller, press [FLASH/CALL WAIT] again. • Call Waiting service cannot be used when the first call is put...
Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Special Features Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) Handset Base Unit Press [*] (TONE) before entering access numbers which is on your area, and to pulse. You can answer the second call. • To return to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with the phone number and "Waiting". Call Waiting Caller ID display Handset If you subscribe to the first caller, press [FLASH/CALL WAIT] again. • Call Waiting service cannot be used when the first call is put...
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... soft key ( SELECT ). 5 Select "On", "Off" or "2" by two tones. For assistance, please call tones will be heard only 2 times. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Special Features Incoming Call Tone Handset Base Unit During an intercom call (p. 47) or while using the Room Monitor feature, you can be heard. If this feature is set separately for as long as the line is turned off, no tones will be set to "Incoming call...
... soft key ( SELECT ). 5 Select "On", "Off" or "2" by two tones. For assistance, please call tones will be heard only 2 times. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Special Features Incoming Call Tone Handset Base Unit During an intercom call (p. 47) or while using the Room Monitor feature, you can be heard. If this feature is set separately for as long as the line is turned off, no tones will be set to "Incoming call...
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... callers to leave messages in a mailbox with other users in a specific mailbox, we recommend you record a greeting message such as you can specify a mailbox in "Enhanced recording" mode, p. 26). Mailbox2 Caller presses [#][3]. When someone calls When the Answering System is on the line and leave a message after hearing the greeting, callers can be automatically recorded into Mailbox 1. Messages will hear a greeting message (p. 23). - Or just stay on (p. 63), callers will be recorded. Callers...
... callers to leave messages in a mailbox with other users in a specific mailbox, we recommend you record a greeting message such as you can specify a mailbox in "Enhanced recording" mode, p. 26). Mailbox2 Caller presses [#][3]. When someone calls When the Answering System is on the line and leave a message after hearing the greeting, callers can be automatically recorded into Mailbox 1. Messages will hear a greeting message (p. 23). - Or just stay on (p. 63), callers will be recorded. Callers...
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... "Memory full" when you press [ANSWER ON], [GREETING REC], or [MEMO], and after playing back messages or recording a message. • If you adjust the speaker volume while playing back messages or using the speakerphone, the speaker volume for monitoring will flash rapidly. - Automatic Answering Operation Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information The Answering System allows the unit to turn off the Answering System. Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Base Unit Press [ANSWER ON] to erase any unnecessary messages before new messages can...
... "Memory full" when you press [ANSWER ON], [GREETING REC], or [MEMO], and after playing back messages or recording a message. • If you adjust the speaker volume while playing back messages or using the speakerphone, the speaker volume for monitoring will flash rapidly. - Automatic Answering Operation Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information The Answering System allows the unit to turn off the Answering System. Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Base Unit Press [ANSWER ON] to erase any unnecessary messages before new messages can...
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... Message Alert is turned on (p. 26), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset will flash slowly when new messages have new messages will remain on , press [8] during playback, the unit rings and playback stops. Enter the password (p. 62). • "Mailbox (No.)" and the number of final message" is heard. To play all messages in Mailbox 1 will start again from the speaker. For assistance, please call , press [C] or [s]. To switch to Messages Using the Handset (Remote Operation) Handset...
... Message Alert is turned on (p. 26), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset will flash slowly when new messages have new messages will remain on , press [8] during playback, the unit rings and playback stops. Enter the password (p. 62). • "Mailbox (No.)" and the number of final message" is heard. To play all messages in Mailbox 1 will start again from the speaker. For assistance, please call , press [C] or [s]. To switch to Messages Using the Handset (Remote Operation) Handset...
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... up the call . Handset: Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] during a call . For assistance, please call . 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 the desired party's mailbox. After you mistakenly answer the call, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. • The user can leave a message in the Caller List (p. 34) if the transferred call is being...
... up the call . Handset: Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] during a call . For assistance, please call . 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 the desired party's mailbox. After you mistakenly answer the call, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. • The user can leave a message in the Caller List (p. 34) if the transferred call is being...
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... be able to you tried to is using the handset and/ or base unit, such as interference from electrical appliances. Error!! • When you (p. 44, 45). System is in use (answering a call you tried to join (p. 56). • The handset you tried to send phone book items to register or deregister the handset, the handset and base unit could not link for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). Try again later. • The...
... be able to you tried to is using the handset and/ or base unit, such as interference from electrical appliances. Error!! • When you (p. 44, 45). System is in use (answering a call you tried to join (p. 56). • The handset you tried to send phone book items to register or deregister the handset, the handset and base unit could not link for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). Try again later. • The...
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... telephone line jack. • The ringer volume is handling a call, you may hear noise from the receiver or speaker during conversations. Move closer to messages or the Answering System is turned off. Static, sound cuts in . • Raise the base unit antennas. • The handset's registration may not ring. The handset display is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. Users will hear incoming call tones (p. 59). • If the handset display is blank, fully charge...
... telephone line jack. • The ringer volume is handling a call, you may hear noise from the receiver or speaker during conversations. Move closer to messages or the Answering System is turned off. Static, sound cuts in . • Raise the base unit antennas. • The handset's registration may not ring. The handset display is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. Users will hear incoming call tones (p. 59). • If the handset display is blank, fully charge...
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... base unit or the handset. Try again later. • Make sure you play back messages or turn on the Answering System, the base unit and handset announce the wrong day and time. When you entered the correct remote code (p. 71). • If "Enter Mailbox password" is recorded by using the handset and/or base unit, you cannot access the mailbox. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Troubleshooting Answering System Problem The Answering System is on, but incoming messages...
... base unit or the handset. Try again later. • Make sure you play back messages or turn on the Answering System, the base unit and handset announce the wrong day and time. When you entered the correct remote code (p. 71). • If "Enter Mailbox password" is recorded by using the handset and/or base unit, you cannot access the mailbox. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Troubleshooting Answering System Problem The Answering System is on, but incoming messages...
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...Register the handset (p. 81, steps 5 and 6). • Re-install the battery (p. 13) and fully charge it . Please note that the following settings will return to reset it . 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 On Caller IQ feature Off General Problem The handset and/or base unit does not work...
...Register the handset (p. 81, steps 5 and 6). • Re-install the battery (p. 13) and fully charge it . Please note that the following settings will return to reset it . 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 On Caller IQ feature Off General Problem The handset and/or base unit does not work...
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... 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...
... 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...
