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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 1 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM
Operating Instructions
Digital Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TG1831AL
Digital Cordless Answering System
KX-TG1831
Model No. KX-TG1837AL
This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these
features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your
service provider/telephone company.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them fo
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 2 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a new Panasonic digital cordless phone. For your future reference Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty. Serial No. (found on the bottom of the base unit) Date of purchase Name and address of dealer Note: L In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Your phone KX-TG1831 KX-TG1837 L References in the
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 3 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Table of Contents Preparation Answering System Features Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 (KX-TG1837 only) Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Instructions to customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Turning the answering system on/off . . .31 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 4 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation Accessory information Included accessories No. Accessory items Quantity KX- KX- TG1831 TG1837 1 AC adaptor for base unit 11 Part No. PQLV207AL *1 2 Telephone line cord 11 3 Telephone plug 1 1 4 Rechargeable batteries 24 AAA size Part No. HHR-4EPT *2 5 Handset cover 12 6 Charger —1 Part No. PQLV30045 *3 7 AC adaptor for charger —1 Part No. PQLV209CE *1 The telephone line cord comes connected with the telephone plug. *2 T
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 5 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation Additional/replacement accessories Model No. Description KX-TGA183AZ Additional Digital Cordless Handset KX-TCA717EX Wall-Mounting Adaptor KX-TCA718EX Belt Clip *1 KX-A272 DECT repeater *1 Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Note: L When replacing the batteries, use only 2 rechargeable AAA size nickel metal hydride (Ni- MH) batteries. We recommend using Panasonic rechargeable batteries (M
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 6 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation Warning: L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do Important information not expose this product to rain or any other type of moisture. General L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it L Use only the AC adaptor included with this emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes product, noted on page 4. unusual noise. These conditions can L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC cause fire or electric shock. Confir
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 7 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation L This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails. L When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect the power supply cord immediately and return this unit to an authorised service centre. L To minimise the possibility of lightning damage, when you know that a thunderstorm is coming, we recommend that you: – Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone socket.
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 8 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this telephone is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5). You are authorised to install this Permitted Attachment yourself by p
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 9 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is not connected by means of a modern plug and socket. In such cases a new socket will need to be installed. Should the Permitted Att
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 10 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation Base unit (KX-TG1831) Controls A B Handset I A J K C L A Charge contact D B{x} (Page) M E F N G Base unit (KX-TG1837) O B ABCDEF P H Q A Speaker B Charge contact C{j/OK} (Menu/OK) D{k} (Phonebook) I H G E{C} (Talk) A Charge contact F Navigator key ({^}/{V}/{>}/{<}) B Speaker G{s} (Speakerphone) C{x} (Page) H{R} (Recall) D{4} (Erase) I KX-TG1831 Charge indicator/Ringer indicator E{■} (Stop) KX-TG1837 F Answer on indicat
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 11 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation Base unit Displays Display icons Hook Display Meaning icon w Within range of a base unit L When flashing: Handset is searching for base unit. (out of range of base unit, (220–240 V, 50 Hz) handset is not registered to base unit, no power on base unit) To telephone L Handset is accessing base network unit. (intercom, paging, changing base unit Use only the included AC settings, etc.) adaptor and telephone line
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 12 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected. Battery L The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a installation/replacement standard telephone to the same Important: telephone line or to the same telephone socket using a telephone double adaptor. L Use only the included rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 6. L The unit is not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 13 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation When charging, the battery icon is shown as Battery icon Battery strength follows. 7 Low When flashing: Needs to be charged. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (700 mAh) When the batteries are fully charged, 5 remains on the display. Operation Operating time L The charge indicator lights up when the In continuous use 20 hours max. handset is placed on the base unit or In continuous 170 hours max. charger. standb
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 14 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Preparation {V} to select “Set Date & Time”. i {>} Symbols used in these 4 Enter the current day, month, and year. operating instructions Example: 17 May, 2006 {1}{7} {0}{5} {0}{6} Symbol Meaning 5 Enter the current hour and minute. {j/OK} Press {j/OK}. Example: 3:30 PM i Proceed to the next operation. {0}{3} {3}{0} i Press {*} until “ ” Select the words in quotations “03:30 PM” is displayed. shown on the display (e.g., 6 {j/O
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 15 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Making/Answering Calls 3 “Erase” i {>} 4 “Yes” i {>} i {ih} Making calls 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone Other features number. L To correct a digit, press {C/T}, then Mute enter the correct number. While mute is turned on, you will be able to 2 {C} hear the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. 3 When finished talking, press {ih} or To mute your voice, press {C/T}. place the handset on the base
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 16 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Making/Answering Calls Note: L A 3 second pause is inserted each time {R} is pressed. Press repeatedly to insert longer pauses. Answering calls 1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} when the unit rings. L You can also answer a call by pressing any dial key from {0} to {9}, {*}, {#}, or {INT}. (Any key answer feature) 2 When finished talking, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Auto talk feature Yo
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 17 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Phonebook 3 Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which contains the character you are Handset phonebook searching for (page 42). L Press the same dial key repeatedly to The handset phonebook allows you to make display the first entry corresponding to calls without having to dial manually. You each letter located on that dial key. can add 50 names and phone numbers to L If there is no entry corresponding to the handset phonebook
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 18 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Phonebook Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the handset phonebook, without having to dial manually. 1 While on a call, press {k}. 2 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired entry. L To search by first character (index search), see page
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 19 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Handset Settings Handset settings L When customising the handset, the current item or setting is indicated by >. To customise the handset: 1 {j/OK} 2 Press {^} or {V} to select “Handset Setup”. i {>} 3 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the handset settings menu. i {>} 4 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the sub-menu. i {>} 5 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired setting then press {>} or follow the instr
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TG1831-1837AL(e).book Page 20 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:24 PM Handset Settings *1 When the ringer is turned off, the handset will ring: – at the minimum level for alarm and intercom calls – at the maximum level for paging *2 If you select one of the melody ringtones, the ringtone will continue to sound for several seconds if the caller hangs up before you answer. You may hear a dial tone or no one on the line when you answer a call. The preset melodies in this product are used with permiss
