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TG5871AL.book Page 1 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM
Operating Instructions
5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TG5871AL
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must
subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider.
Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save
for future reference.
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TG5871AL.book Page 2 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Table of Contents Calling someone with the speed Introduction dialler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 About these operating instructions . . . . . 4 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Caller ID Service Expanding your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Available accessory handsets . . . . . . 7 Call waiting and Caller ID Important safety instructions .
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TG5871AL.book Page 3 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Table of Contents Dial lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Memory status (Colour display models Turning call screening on/off . . . . . . 69 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Display setting L (Colour display models Useful Information only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wall mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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TG5871AL.book Page 4 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here. About these operating instructions These operating instructions can be used for the KX-TG5871AL, KX-TGA580AL, and KX- TGA582AL. Notable differences between the KX-TG5871AL
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TG5871AL.book Page 5 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Introduction Accessory information Included accessories No. Accessory items Quantity 1 AC adaptor for base unit 1 2 Telephone line cord 1 3 Telephone plug 1 4 Wall mounting adaptor 1 5 Battery 1 6 Handset cover 1 7 Belt clip 1 8 Audio cable 1 12 3 45 6 78 Additional/replacement accessories Accessory items Order number Rechargeable nickel metal HHR-P104 hydride (Ni-MH) battery Accessory handset with KX-TGA580AL (features a monochrome display)
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TG5871AL.book Page 6 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Introduction Expanding your phone The KX-TG5871AL includes one handset and one base unit. You can expand the system by adding up to 7 accessory handsets, sold separately. A maximum of 8 handsets can be registered to a base unit. Any combination of the 2 available accessory handsets is possible. KX-TG5871AL Accessory handsets KX-TGA580AL KX-TGA582AL Note: L The included handset is pre-registered at the factory and assigned the extension nu
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TG5871AL.book Page 7 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Introduction Available accessory handsets 2 accessory handset models are available for the KX-TG5871AL. Operations and features of 2 different accessory handsets have certain differences as indicated in the table below. Feature KX-TGA580AL KX-TGA582AL Page Description Same handset supplied Available as accessory – with KX-TG5871AL handset only Display type Monochrome Colour – *1 *2 USB-support – r Picture ID – r 34 *2 Picture download featur
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TG5871AL.book Page 8 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Introduction Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is Important safety subsequently used. instructions 12. Unplug this unit from power outlets and refer servicing to an authorised service When using this unit, basic safety centre when the following conditions precautions should always be followed to occur: reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or A. When the power cord is damaged personal injury. or frayed.
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TG5871AL.book Page 9 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Introduction L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Medical L The AC adaptor is used as the main L Consult the manufacturer of any disconnect device. Ensure that the AC personal medical devices, such as outlet is installed near the unit and is pacemakers or hearing aids, to easily accessible. determine if they are adequately L To prevent the electric shock, use only shielded from external RF (radio the included audio cable with the
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TG5871AL.book Page 10 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Introduction may void the EMC compliance of the L The maximum calling distance may be system or the peripherals. shortened when the unit is used in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near metal For best performance objects such as wire fences, etc. L Operating near 5.8 GHz electrical Base unit location/noise appliances may cause interference. The base unit and handset use radio Move away from the
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TG5871AL.book Page 11 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Preparation Connections Fasten the AC adaptor cord. Raise the antennas. Hook To power outlet (230–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) AC adaptor To socket Telephone line cord Note: L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV1AL. L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) L The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do not connect the AC ada
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TG5871AL.book Page 12 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Preparation If you subscribe to an ADSL service Battery installation L Please attach a noise filter (contact your ADSL provider) to the telephone line 1 Insert the battery (1), and press it between the base unit and the telephone down until it snaps into the line jack in the event of the following: compartment (2). – Noise is heard during conversations. – Caller ID features (page 32) do not function properly. 2 1 To socket Telephone li
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TG5871AL.book Page 13 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Preparation Recharging the battery Battery charge Recharge the battery when: –“Recharge battery” is displayed or Place the handset on the base unit for 6 3 flashes on the handset display. hours before initial use. – the handset beeps intermittently while it L The unit will beep once, the CHARGE is in use. indicator will light, and “Charging” will be displayed. Note: L “Charge completed” is displayed L Recharge the handset battery for m
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TG5871AL.book Page 14 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Preparation Battery replacement Screen saver mode (Colour display models If battery performance diminishes, make sure you have cleaned the charge only) contacts and fully charged the battery. The battery needs to be replaced if any of the Important: following are displayed after a few phone L Only the KX-TGA582AL supports this calls even when you have fully charged the feature. battery. –“Recharge battery” After 1 minute of inactivi
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A TG5871AL.book Page 15 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Preparation Controls and displays Controls Base unit ABCD EKK L FGHIJ MNOPQRSTU V WXY A Display N {PROGRAM} {AUTO} B {ERASE} O {MUTE} C {ANSWER ON} P {CALL WAIT} {RECALL} ANSWER ON indicator Q {REDIAL} {PAUSE} D Navigator key R CHARGE indicator E {MEMO} S IN USE indicator F MESSAGE indicator T {*} (A) G {MESSAGE} U MIC (Microphone) H {STOP} V {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone) I {GREETING REC} (Recording) SP-PHONE indicator J {GREETING CHECK} W {HO
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TG5871AL.book Page 16 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Preparation Handset Using the joystick The handset joystick can be used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display, by pushing it up, down, left, or right. I J A B K It can also be used to select the centre soft key icon (page 18), by pressing down on C the centre of the joystick. D L E M F G N Note: H L Up to 5 menu items can be displayed at O a time. To select a menu item not shown P on the current page, scro
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TG5871AL.book Page 17 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Preparation Handset display items Displays Displayed Meaning Base unit display items item *2 --:-- The date and time need to Displayed Meaning be set. item W Voice enhancer is on. E Flashes when the date and time need to be set. 1 Battery strength E Flashes when message S Line is in use. memory is full. When flashing: a call is on hold. Base unit ringer is off. O When flashing rapidly: a call is being received. E Greeting or memo *1
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TG5871AL.book Page 18 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Preparation Handset menu icons Handset soft keys When in standby mode, pushing the centre The handset features 2 soft keys and a of joystick reveals the handset’s main joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by menu. From here you can access various pressing the centre of the joystick, you can features and settings. select the function displayed directly above it. Important: L Pressing the left or right soft key selects L The menu icons sh
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TG5871AL.book Page 19 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Preparation Time adjustment (Caller ID subscribers Setting the unit before only) When calls are received, Caller ID will use automatically adjust the date and time (including daylight saving time). Setting the date and time O L If you have not set the date and time manually, Caller ID will not adjust the 1 Press {MENU} (centre of joystick). date and time. 2 Scroll to O, then press {SELECT}. L You can turn this feature off (page 59). 3
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TG5871AL.book Page 20 Friday, June 17, 2005 7:01 PM Making/Answering Calls 4 When finished talking, press {OFF} or place the handset on the base unit or Making calls using the charger. handset Note: L Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room. L If the other party has difficulty hearing you, push the joystick down to decrease the speaker volume. Soft keys L While on a call, you can switch from the receiver to the speakerphone by {OFF} {C} pressing {s}. To switch back to the Jo
