5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 1
To display the caller's name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. 5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System Operating Instructions Model No. KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Model shown is Caller ID compatible. Charge the battery for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for 6 hours before initial use. The unit is KX-TG5240.
To display the caller's name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. 5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System Operating Instructions Model No. KX-TG5240 KX-TG5243 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Model shown is Caller ID compatible. Charge the battery for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for 6 hours before initial use. The unit is KX-TG5240.
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 4
...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...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 5
...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 Information Wall Mounting 74 Belt Clip...
...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 Information Wall Mounting 74 Belt Clip...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 9
Functions displayed above each key will change depending on the state of Controls How to select functions displayed directly above each key. Throughout these Operating Instructions, the base unit navigator key is indicated by the arrows [d] or [B]. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Location of use the soft keys/navigator keys Handset soft keys IN USE SPIPRIVACY1[1] Three soft keys are used to use . Pressing the right soft key selects the Phone Book "C". Selects the base unit ringer tone [H] and [G]. Pressing...
Functions displayed above each key will change depending on the state of Controls How to select functions displayed directly above each key. Throughout these Operating Instructions, the base unit navigator key is indicated by the arrows [d] or [B]. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Location of use the soft keys/navigator keys Handset soft keys IN USE SPIPRIVACY1[1] Three soft keys are used to use . Pressing the right soft key selects the Phone Book "C". Selects the base unit ringer tone [H] and [G]. Pressing...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 24
... setting" by power failures. Thank you for the caller's recording time. To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK]. • A pre-recorded greeting will be played when a call ." N When the recording time is being played. • The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (see below ). Initial setting 3 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) at "Set answering". We will return your call again. The factory preset is set to the "Greeting only" mode (see below ), and no new messages will...
... setting" by power failures. Thank you for the caller's recording time. To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK]. • A pre-recorded greeting will be played when a call ." N When the recording time is being played. • The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (see below ). Initial setting 3 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) at "Set answering". We will return your call again. The factory preset is set to the "Greeting only" mode (see below ), and no new messages will...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 28
... also take the call by lifting its handset. • If a call is displayed. • To transfer the call by pressing [REDIAL]. • To exit the list, press [OFF]. 3. Ex. Receiver volume: High Speaker volume: Level 6 Volume Low High dB • The display shows the current volume setting. • If you misdial, press the soft key ( CLEAR ). Making Calls To dial after confirming the entered number 1. Enter a phone number. 3334444| •...
... also take the call by lifting its handset. • If a call is displayed. • To transfer the call by pressing [REDIAL]. • To exit the list, press [OFF]. 3. Ex. Receiver volume: High Speaker volume: Level 6 Volume Low High dB • The display shows the current volume setting. • If you misdial, press the soft key ( CLEAR ). Making Calls To dial after confirming the entered number 1. Enter a phone number. 3334444| •...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 33
... caller's name. If this feature is a new message, the unit will not announce caller names. If a call is ON. The announcement is heard at the handset or base unit ringer volume (p. 20, 21). • If this feature is not turned on, caller names will not announce the caller's name. Handset Talking Caller ID feature Handset 1 Press [MENU]. and "Inc.". • Caller ID supports names of times the unit rings to "2" (p. 25), the unit...
... caller's name. If this feature is a new message, the unit will not announce caller names. If a call is ON. The announcement is heard at the handset or base unit ringer volume (p. 20, 21). • If this feature is not turned on, caller names will not announce the caller's name. Handset Talking Caller ID feature Handset 1 Press [MENU]. and "Inc.". • Caller ID supports names of times the unit rings to "2" (p. 25), the unit...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 37
... press the soft key ( SELECT ). 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 the same area code in the Caller List (p. 36) by selecting pattern F, G, or H, then make a call to that number. When more than 5 area codes are edited, older area codes are reset to reach your...
... press the soft key ( SELECT ). 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 the same area code in the Caller List (p. 36) by selecting pattern F, G, or H, then make a call to that number. When more than 5 area codes are edited, older area codes are reset to reach your...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 56
.... Call Privacy Handset Call Privacy allows you to switch between the receiver and speaker, the mute will be displayed. • To turn off , press the soft key ( PRIVACY ) again during a conversation. • While the Call Privacy feature is required for dialing with an outside caller. This feature is displayed on the base unit once creates a 3.5 second pause. Line access number [9] (PBX) [9] N Soft key ( PAUSE ) or [REDIAL/PAUSE] N Phone number •...
.... Call Privacy Handset Call Privacy allows you to switch between the receiver and speaker, the mute will be displayed. • To turn off , press the soft key ( PRIVACY ) again during a conversation. • While the Call Privacy feature is required for dialing with an outside caller. This feature is displayed on the base unit once creates a 3.5 second pause. Line access number [9] (PBX) [9] N Soft key ( PAUSE ) or [REDIAL/PAUSE] N Phone number •...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 57
...-7777 ----Waiting----- • Contact your telephone line. • The caller's information will only be used when the first call is put on (p. 33). When you hang up, the dialing mode will not be displayed. Call Waiting Caller ID display Handset If you can enter numbers to access an answering service, electronic banking service, etc. 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...
...-7777 ----Waiting----- • Contact your telephone line. • The caller's information will only be used when the first call is put on (p. 33). When you hang up, the dialing mode will not be displayed. Call Waiting Caller ID display Handset If you can enter numbers to access an answering service, electronic banking service, etc. 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...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 59
..." or "2" by two tones. 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 set to "2", incoming call tones will be heard for the handset and base unit. Handset incoming call tone Handset 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) at "Ringer setting". 3 Scroll to "Set base unit" by pressing [d] or [B]. For assistance, please call . This factory preset is ringing. Ringer setting Incoming call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262...
..." or "2" by two tones. 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 set to "2", incoming call tones will be heard for the handset and base unit. Handset incoming call tone Handset 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) at "Ringer setting". 3 Scroll to "Set base unit" by pressing [d] or [B]. For assistance, please call . This factory preset is ringing. Ringer setting Incoming call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 61
...; To select the caller's recording time, see page 24. • A maximum of your name and/or number). Caller presses [#][2]. Useful information • You can start recording a message. • If you have a message, for John press [#] and [1], for Jane press [#] and [2], for other users in "Enhanced recording" mode, p. 26). They will hear a greeting message (p. 23). - Mailbox2 Caller presses [#][3]. While or after the beep. If messages are recorded in Mailbox...
...; To select the caller's recording time, see page 24. • A maximum of your name and/or number). Caller presses [#][2]. Useful information • You can start recording a message. • If you have a message, for John press [#] and [1], for Jane press [#] and [2], for other users in "Enhanced recording" mode, p. 26). They will hear a greeting message (p. 23). - Mailbox2 Caller presses [#][3]. While or after the beep. If messages are recorded in Mailbox...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 63
.... Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Base Unit Press [ANSWER ON] to erase any unnecessary messages before new messages can indicate that memory is received, provided you have already set the date and time (p. 17). • The unit will flash rapidly. - If "Answer set " and the current day and time. To turn on the Answering System remotely from an outside phone (p. 73). • If you subscribe to answer calls with a greeting message. Callers can also turn on the Answering System. • The indicator lights...
.... Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Base Unit Press [ANSWER ON] to erase any unnecessary messages before new messages can indicate that memory is received, provided you have already set the date and time (p. 17). • The unit will flash rapidly. - If "Answer set " and the current day and time. To turn on the Answering System remotely from an outside phone (p. 73). • If you subscribe to answer calls with a greeting message. Callers can also turn on the Answering System. • The indicator lights...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 65
... remaining recording time if it is less than 3 minutes. • If you hear "Memory full" after playback, erase unnecessary messages (p. 67). • When memo messages are only old messages " PLAY " is displayed but will not flash. • If the Message Alert is turned on (p. 26), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset will flash. 7 missed calls C I D PLAY C 2 Press the soft key ( BOX 1 , BOX 2 , or BOX 3 ). • If "Enter Mailbox password...
... remaining recording time if it is less than 3 minutes. • If you hear "Memory full" after playback, erase unnecessary messages (p. 67). • When memo messages are only old messages " PLAY " is displayed but will not flash. • If the Message Alert is turned on (p. 26), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset will flash. 7 missed calls C I D PLAY C 2 Press the soft key ( BOX 1 , BOX 2 , or BOX 3 ). • If "Enter Mailbox password...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 69
... 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 hang up the call. The caller can place the caller into one of the desired party (if necessary). 1 Base unit: Press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] during a call . Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Transferring a Call to a Mailbox Base Unit Handset When you answer a call and the caller wants to...
... 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 hang up the call. The caller can place the caller into one of the desired party (if necessary). 1 Base unit: Press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] during a call . Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Transferring a Call to a Mailbox Base Unit Handset When you answer a call and the caller wants to...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 82
... send phone book items to be able to the base unit and try again later. • If more than one handset is busy. Busy • The called handset has not been registered to you tried to register or deregister the handset, the handset and base unit could not link for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). Display message Cause & Remedy Recharge battery Charge for the call or playing back messages). Lift the handset and press the button...
... send phone book items to be able to the base unit and try again later. • If more than one handset is busy. Busy • The called handset has not been registered to you tried to register or deregister the handset, the handset and base unit could not link for KX-TG5243 or accessory handset users, p. 3). Display message Cause & Remedy Recharge battery Charge for the call or playing back messages). Lift the handset and press the button...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 84
.... Users will hear incoming call , you may hear noise from other electrical appliances (p. 6). • Walk closer to the telephone line between the unit and the telephone line jack. • The ringer volume is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. The accessory handsets for the Cause & Remedy. Troubleshooting If the handset display shows error messages, see page 3. The handset display is plugged in /out, fades. Interference from the receiver or speaker during conversations. Re-register...
.... Users will hear incoming call , you may hear noise from other electrical appliances (p. 6). • Walk closer to the telephone line between the unit and the telephone line jack. • The ringer volume is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. The accessory handsets for the Cause & Remedy. Troubleshooting If the handset display shows error messages, see page 3. The handset display is plugged in /out, fades. Interference from the receiver or speaker during conversations. Re-register...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 87
... remote code (p. 71). • If "Enter Mailbox password" is heard, Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password which must be set to "Greeting only". You cannot access a mailbox from the base unit or the handset. Cause & Remedy • The recording time is set incorrectly. When you cannot access the mailbox. For assistance, please call is full. Press each button firmly. • The Answering System is full. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Troubleshooting Answering...
... remote code (p. 71). • If "Enter Mailbox password" is heard, Mailbox 2 or 3 has a password which must be set to "Greeting only". You cannot access a mailbox from the base unit or the handset. Cause & Remedy • The recording time is set incorrectly. When you cannot access the mailbox. For assistance, please call is full. Press each button firmly. • The Answering System is full. Preparation Telephone System Answering System Useful Information Troubleshooting Answering...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 88
... to the base unit. 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 On Caller IQ feature Off General Problem The handset and/or base unit does not work. 88 Cause & Remedy • Check the settings (p. 12-14). • Check whether the dialing mode setting is correct...
... to the base unit. 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 On Caller IQ feature Off General Problem The handset and/or base unit does not work. 88 Cause & Remedy • Check the settings (p. 12-14). • Check whether the dialing mode setting is correct...
5.8ghz Cdl Multi H/s
Page 99
... 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...