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Operating Instructions
Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TG1840NZ
This unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s phone
number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.
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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. 2
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Feature highlights Feature highlights Phonebooks This unit provides the handset phonebook (200 names and phone numbers; page 18) and the shared phonebook (20 names and phone numbers; page 21). These phonebooks allow you to make calls without having to dial manually. For handset phonebook, you can assign each handset phonebook entry to the desired category, and search for handset phonebook entries by name or category. Handset phonebook category If you subscribe to Caller ID service, handset
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Table of Contents Preparation Answering System Features Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Turning the answering system on/off . . .38 Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Listening to messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Battery installation
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Preparation Accessory information Included accessories AC adaptor Telephone line cord Rechargeable batteries PQLV19AL (AAA size) HHR-4EPT Handset cover Operating instructions Quick guide Additional/replacement accessories Model No. Description HHR-4EPT 2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries KX-TCA121AZ Additional Digital Cordless Handset KX-A272 DECT repeater General Warning: The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted th
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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 5. unusual noise. These conditions can L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that outlet other than a standard 220–240 V smoke has stopped
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C T Preparation L Only use the included base unit (or charger) to charge the battery(ies). Do not Controls and displays tamper with the base unit (or charger). Failure to follow these instructions may cause the battery(ies) to swell or explode. Controls Handset A I J C K D L E M F G B N O H P A Speaker B Charge contact C{j/OK} (Menu/OK) D{k} (Phonebook) E{C} (Talk) F Navigator key L{e}{v}: To search for the desired item in menus. L{>}: To select the desired item or move the cursor to the r
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Preparation M{C/T} (Clear/Mute) I{R} (Recall) N Dial keypad J{R} (Redial/Pause) L The icons printed below the dial keys K{T} (Mute) shown in the illustration (g,d,■ etc.) L Microphone indicate answering system operations. M{s} (Speakerphone)/Speakerphone O{INT} (Intercom) indicator P Microphone N In use indicator Note: L Lights when a handset is in use (on a call, editing the shared phonebook, L Up to 3 menu items can be displayed at a using the answering system, etc.). time. To select a me
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Preparation Display Meaning icon Connections [X] Key lock is on. (page 14) When the AC adaptor is connected, a short [2] Handset number: The left beep will be heard. If it is not heard, check icon shows handset 2 the connections. example. (page 27) -2- Base unit number: The left icon shows base unit 2 example. (page 27) 0 New call minder message Hook received (call minder users only; page 37) The base unit is on a call. Another handset is on a call or is using the answering system. Ba
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Preparation of the adaptor may cause it to become When charging, the battery icon is shown as disconnected. follows. L The unit will not work during a power failure. We therefore recommend you also connect a standard telephone to the same telephone line using a T-adaptor. Your Panasonic sales shop can offer you more When the batteries are fully charged, 5 information about connection possibilities. remains on the display. L The unit’s answering system will not answer incoming calls on you
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Preparation start charging, the batteries may leak Battery icon Battery strength electrolyte. 7 Low L Do not mix old and new batteries. When flashing: Needs 1 Press the notch on the handset cover to be charged. firmly and slide it in the direction of the Note: arrow. L When 7 flashes, recharge the handset batteries. 7 will continue to flash until the batteries have been charged for at least 15 minutes. L If the handset is turned off, it will be turned on automatically when it is placed o
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Preparation 4 Select “Set Date & Time”, then press {>}. 5 Enter the current day, month and year by selecting 2 digits for each. Example: 17 May, 2005 Press {1}{7}{0}{5}{0}{5}. 6 Enter the current hour and minute by selecting 2 digits for each. L You can select “AM”, “PM” or 24-hour time entry by pressing {*} repeatedly. Example: 3:30 PM Press {0}{3}{3}{0}, then press {*} repeatedly until “03:30 PM” is displayed. 7 Press {j/OK}. 8 Press {ih}. Note: L To correct a digit, press {<} or {>} to
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Making/Answering Calls To redial the last number dialled Making calls using the Press {R}, then press {C} or {s}. L If {s} is pressed, the unit will redial handset automatically if the other party’s line is engaged. 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. Note: L To correct a digit, press {C/T}, then L You can also press {C} or {s} before enter the correct number. pressing {R}. 2 Press {C}. To make a call using the redial list 3 When finished talking, press {ih} or The last 10 phone
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Making/Answering Calls 3 Select “Edit and Call”, then press Other features {>}. 4 Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor, Voice enhancer then edit the number. You can change the tone quality of the L Place the cursor on the number you receiver while you are on a call. 3 settings wish to erase, then press {C/T}. are available. L Place the cursor to the right of where 1 Press {j/OK} during a call. you want to insert a number, then press the appropriate dial key. 2 Select “Voice Enhancer”, then
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Making/Answering Calls Important: R button (to use the recall feature) L Before recording a conversation, you {R} is used to access optional telephone should inform the other party that the services. Contact your service provider for conversation will be recorded. details. 1 Press {j/OK} during a conversation. Note: 2 Select “Record Call”, then press L If your unit is connected to a PBX (private {>}. branch exchange), pressing {R} can allow you to access certain features of your host L A
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Making/Answering Calls 3 When finished talking, press {s}. 2 To return to the conversation, press {T} again. Note: L For best performance, please note the R button (to use the recall feature) following: {R} is used to access optional telephone – Use the speakerphone in a quiet services. Contact your service provider for environment. details. – If you or the other party have difficulty Note: hearing each other, press {>} or {<} L If your unit is connected to a PBX (private repeatedly to adj
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Making/Answering Calls Note: L When the ringer volume is turned off, U is Answering calls using the displayed on the base unit. handset L When the ringer volume is turned off, the base unit will not ring for outside calls and 1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} it will ring at the low level for intercom when the unit rings. calls. L You can also answer a call by pressing L When the message alert feature is on any dial key from {0} to {9},{*},{#}, (page 44), the base unit will beep eve
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Phonebooks Categories Handset phonebook Categories can help you find entries in the handset phonebook quickly and easily. The handset phonebook allows you to make When adding an entry to the handset calls without having to dial manually. You phonebook you can assign it to the desired can add 200 names and phone numbers to category. You can change the names of the handset phonebook, assign each categories assigned for handset phonebook handset phonebook entry to the desired entries (“F
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Phonebooks 2 Select “Index Search”, then press 2 Select “Edit”, then press {>}. {>}. 3 Edit the name if necessary (16 3 Select the character entry mode that characters max.; see page 52 for contains the character you are character entry), then press {j/OK}. searching for, and press {>}. 4 Edit the phone number if necessary (24 4 Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which digits max.), then press {j/OK}. contains the character you are 5 Select the desired category, then press searching for (page
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Phonebooks 3 Press {e} or {v} to select the desired L To search by first character (index dial key number, then press {>}. search), see page 18. To search by category, see page 19. L When the dial key is already used as a one touch dial key, “@” is displayed 3 Press {>} to dial the number. next to the dial key number. If you select this dial key, “Overwrite” is displayed. You can overwrite the previous assignment if necessary. L If you do not wish to overwrite, select “Go Back”. 4 Select
