Panasonic KX-TG1857AL, KX-TG1855AL operating instructions Problem Cause & solution

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Useful Information

Problem

Cause & solution

I cannot make or

L The base unit AC adaptor or telephone line cord is

receive calls.

not connected. Check the connections.

 

L If you are using a splitter to connect the unit,

 

remove the splitter and connect the unit to the wall

 

socket directly. If the unit operates properly, check

 

the splitter.

 

L Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line

 

and connect the line to a known working telephone.

 

If the working telephone operates properly, contact

 

our service personnel to have the unit repaired. If

 

the working telephone does not operate properly,

 

contact your service provider/telephone company.

 

L The key lock feature is turned on. Turn it off

 

(page 16).

 

L The unit is not designed to be used with rotary

 

(pulse dialling) services.

The unit does not ring.

L The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust the ringer

 

volume (page 19, 21).

The batteries should

L Clean the charge contacts and charge again

be charging but the

(page 12).

battery icon does not

 

change.

 

A busy tone is heard

L The handset is too far from the base unit. Move

when {C} is pressed.

closer and try again.

 

L Another handset is in use or the answering system

 

is being used. Wait and try again later.

Static is heard, sound

L Place the handset and the base unit away from

cuts in and out.

other electrical appliances.

Interference from

L Move closer to the base unit.

other electrical units.

L Your unit is connected to a telephone line with

 

ADSL service (page 40).

Noise is heard during

L You are using the handset or base unit in an area

a call.

with high electrical interference. Place the handset

 

and base unit away from interference sources,

 

such as antennas and mobile phones.

The handset/base unit

L Disconnect the base unit AC adaptor and turn off

stops working while

the handset. Connect the base unit AC adaptor,

being used.

turn on the handset and try again.

The handset beeps

L Fully charge the batteries (page 12).

intermittently and/or

 

7flashes.

 

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Contents KX-TG1857AL Caller ID Service Handset SettingsBase Unit Settings Answering System FeaturesIntroduction Your phoneAccessory items Quantity KX-TG1855 KX-TG1857 Accessory informationSupplied accessories Additional/replacement accessoriesGeneral Battery cautionImportant information EnvironmentPreparation Installation Instructions to customerService difficulties Base unit Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume ?Controls Display icons Icon Meaning DisplaysConnections Charger KX-TG1857 Battery installation and replacementIf you subscribe to an Adsl service LocationBattery charge Display language Turning the power on/offSetting up the unit before use Set Date & Time Time SettingsDate and time Making calls Making a call using the redial listPause for PBX/long distance service users Answering callsUseful features during a call Finding and calling a handset phonebook entry Handset phonebookAdding entries Editing entriesChain dial Handset settings Special instructions for time settings AlarmCall Options Recall/Flash Base unit settingsTo customise the base unit using the handset Area Code Other OptionsSelecting area codes to be deleted automatically Base Unit Setup Call OptionsSpecial instructions for call options Call waiting and Caller ID compatible Using Caller ID serviceCaller list Viewing the caller list and calling backErasing caller information Voice mail serviceEditing a caller’s phone number before calling back Storing caller information into the handset phonebookGreeting message Answering systemTurning the answering system on/off Listening to messages Calling back Caller ID subscribers only Direct command operation using the handsetRemote operation Turning remote operation onTurning on the answering system remotely Using the answering system remotelyRemote commands Voice guidanceAnswering system settings Number of ringsRecording Time Caller’s recording timeCall screening Call ScreeningAdditional handsets Operating additional unitsRegistering a handset to the base unit Deregistering a handsetIntercom between handsets Setting the repeater modeBase Unit Setup Other Options Repeater Mode Transferring calls between handsetsCopying one entry Conference callsCopying phonebook entries Copying all entriesCharacter entry Characters available in each character entry modeWhen the unit displays the character entry screen Character entry modesCyrillic character table P Extended 1 character table NExtended 2 character table O Error messages Troubleshooting Telephone Problem Cause & solutionProblem Cause & solution Answering system Problem Cause & solution For Adsl users Specifications Index Page Sales Department Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited PQQX16085ZA CC0607DV0Customer Support Centre Tel. No Copyright

KX-TG1855, KX-TG1855AL, KX-TG1857AL specifications

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