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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 12 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Preparation Base unit Displays A B CD E F G Handset display icons Various icons appear on the handset display to indicate the current status of the unit. 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, handset is not registered to base unit, no power on base unit) H I JKLMN O L Handset is accessing base A Speaker unit. (intercom, paging, B Cha
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 13 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Preparation Base unit display icons Following icons appear on the base unit Connections display to indicate the current status of the When the AC adaptor is connected, a short unit. beep will be heard. If it is not heard, check Display Meaning the connections. icon d Answering system will answer calls with a greeting message and caller Hook message will not be recorded. (page 56) U Ringer volume is off. (page 21) (220–240 V,
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 14 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Preparation of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected. Battery installation L The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a 1 Insert the batteries negative (T) standard telephone to the same terminal first. telephone line or to the same telephone socket using a telephone double adaptor. L This unit is not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling) services. If you subscribe to an ADSL
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 15 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Preparation When the batteries are fully charged, 5 the batteries have been charged for at remains on the display. least 15 minutes. L If the handset is turned off, it will be turned on automatically when it is placed on the base unit. Battery life After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged, you can expect approximately the following performance: Ni-MH batteries (700 mAh) Operation Operating time While in use (talking) 20
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 16 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Preparation 1 Press the notch on the handset cover 5 Enter the current day, month and year by firmly and slide it in the direction of the selecting 2 digits for each. arrow. 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
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 17 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Making/Answering Calls Note: L You can also press {C} or {s} before Making calls using the pressing {R}. handset To make a call using the redial list 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone The last 10 phone numbers dialled are number. stored in the redial list. L To correct a digit, press {C/T}, then 1 Press {R}. enter the correct number. L The last number dialled will be 2 Press {C}. displayed. 3 When finished talking, press {i
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 18 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Making/Answering Calls L Place the cursor on the number you Other features wish to erase, then press {C/T}. L Place the cursor to the right of where you want to insert a number, then Voice enhancer press the appropriate dial key. You can change the tone quality of the receiver while you are on a call. 3 settings 5 Press {C} or {s}. are available. 1 Press {j/OK} during a call. To erase numbers in the redial list 2 Select “Voice En
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 19 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Making/Answering Calls 1 Press {j/OK} during a conversation. R button (to use the recall feature) 2 Select “Record Call”, then press {R} is used to access optional telephone {>}. services. Contact your service provider for L A beep is heard and recording starts. details. L A beep sounds every 15 seconds and Note: can be heard by the other party, but is L If your unit is connected to a PBX (private not recorded. branch exchange)
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 20 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Making/Answering Calls Pause button (for PBX/long distance To redial the last number dialled service users) Press {s}, then press {R}. A pause is sometimes required when L If the other party’s line is engaged, the unit making calls using a PBX or long distance will redial up to 9 times automatically. service. While the base unit is waiting to redial, the Example: If you have to dial {0} before speakerphone indicator will flash
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 1 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM
Operating Instructions
Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TG1840AL
This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these
features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your
service provider.
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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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 2 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM 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. Trademarks: L Eatoni and LetterWise are trademarks of
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 3 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Feature highlights Feature highlights Phonebooks This unit provides the handset phonebook (200 names and phone numbers; page 22) and the shared phonebook (20 names and phone numbers; page 25). 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 phon
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 4 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Feature highlights Polyphonic ringtones You can change the ringtone heard when the unit rings for calls. For handset, you can choose from 5 ringtones and 10 melody tones for outside calls and intercom calls (page 29). For base unit, you can choose from 6 ringtones for outside calls (page 21). 4
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 5 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Table of Contents Preparation SMS (Short Message Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Service) Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Using SMS (Short Message Service). . .42 Instructions to customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Turning SMS on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Changing SMS message centre Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 6 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Preparation Accessory information Included accessories AC adaptor Telephone line cord Telephone plug PQLV19AL Rechargeable Handset cover Operating instructions batteries (AAA size) HHR-4EPT Quick guide Additional/replacement accessories Model No. Description HHR-4EPT 2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries KX-TGA121AZ Additional Digital Cordless Handset KX-A272 DECT repeater 6
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 7 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Preparation outlet is installed near the unit and is easily accessible. Important information Warning: L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do General not expose this product to rain or any L Use only the AC adaptor included with this other type of moisture. product, noted on page 6. L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes outlet other t
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 8 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Preparation the conductive material to overheat and cause burns. L Charge the battery(ies) in accordance with the information provided in these operating instructions. L Only use the included base unit (or charger) to charge the battery(ies). Do not tamper with the base unit (or charger). Failure to follow these instructions may cause the battery(ies) to swell or explode. Notice L Please ensure that a separate telephone, not d
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 9 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM 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 plug
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TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 10 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM 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 Attac
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C T TG1840AL(e-e).book Page 11 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:02 AM Preparation M{C/T} (Clear/Mute) N Dial keypad Controls and displays L The icons printed below the dial keys shown in the illustration (g, d, ■ etc.) Controls indicate answering system operations. O{INT} (Intercom) Handset P Microphone Note: A L Up to 3 menu items can be displayed at a I time. To select a menu item not shown on the current page, scroll up or down by pressing the navigator key, {e} or {v}, J respectively. C K
