Panasonic KX-TG5838AL, KX-TG5839AL operating instructions Introduction

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . 6 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preparation

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Useful features during a call. . . . . . . . . 20 HOLD button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MUTE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Voice enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Clarity booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Call share (KX-TG5839AL only) . . . 21

PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance service users). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Recall button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Phonebook

Using the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Adding items to the phonebook . . . 22 Calling someone in the phonebook . 23 Editing items in the phonebook . . . . 23 Erasing items in the phonebook . . . 23 Chain dial feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying phonebook items (KX-TG5839AL only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Copying an item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Copying all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Call waiting and Caller ID compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ringer ID and light-up ID . . . . . . . . 26

Caller list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Viewing the caller list and calling

back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Editing a caller’s phone number before calling back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Storing caller information into the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Erasing caller information. . . . . . . . . 29

Intercom Features

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 For KX-TG5838AL users . . . . . . . . . 30 For KX-TG5839AL users . . . . . . . . . 31

Transferring a call (KX-TG5839AL

only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Conference calls (KX-TG5839AL only). 32

Programmable Settings

Guide to handset programming . . . . . . 33 Ringer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . 34 Handset ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Handset interrupt tone . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Voice enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Display options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Handset LCD contrast . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Telephone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Recall time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Line mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Storing your area code . . . . . . . . . . 37 Other options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Dial lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Handset key tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Re-registering the handset . . . . . . . 38 Time adjustment (Caller ID subscribers only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Programming via direct commands . . . 40 Direct commands chart . . . . . . . . . . 40

Answering System

Features

Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Recording your greeting message . . . . 42 Erasing your greeting message . . . 43 Pre-recorded greeting message . . . 43 Turning the answering system on/off . . 43 Screening your calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Contents Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use Model No. KX-TG5839ALIntroduction Useful Information Introduction Your phoneAccessory information Included accessories Accessory items QuantityImportant safety instructions InstallationSplash-resistant handset only BatteryMedical Environment For best performanceBase unit location/noise Routine care Charger KX-TG5839AL only ConnectionsBase unit Battery installation If you subscribe to an Adsl serviceBattery icon Battery strength Battery chargeBattery strength Recharging the batteryRecharge battery Battery replacementBattery performance Operation Operating timeControls and displays ControlsRinger indicator Message indicator Receiver Display Menu OFF Mute Clear Hold IntercomCalls Conf DisplayRcvd Date31.12.2005 Time1200 AM KAM/PM SaveL Setting the date and timeKBack dB SelectL Date15.06.2005 Time1200 AM KAM/PM SaveLMaking calls KRecall CallLAuto talk To make a call using the redial listAnswering calls Temporary ringer offMute button Useful features during a callHold button Voice enhancerCall share KX-TG5839AL only Pause button for PBX/long distance service usersClarity booster Recall buttonUsing the phonebook Adding items to the phonebookErasing items in the phonebook Calling someone in the phonebookEditing items in the phonebook =Name search dB=Scroll listDuring an outside call, press Menu Chain dial featureCopying phonebook items KX-TG5839AL only Phonebook Ringer ID and light-up ID Using Caller ID serviceCall waiting and Caller ID compatible Caller list Viewing the caller list and calling backStoring caller information into the phonebook Displayed symbolsEditing a caller’s phone number before calling back Example Jack Smith 310P 29JUN 0555333444 310P 29JUNErasing all items Erasing caller informationErasing a selected item From the handset to the base unit Handset IntercomFor KX-TG5838AL users Base unit Press LOCATOR/INTERCOM to answer HandsetFor KX-TG5839AL users From one handset to the other handsetConference calls KX- TG5839AL only Guide to handset programming Main menu Sub-menuRinger volume Low High KBack dB SaveL Ringer settingsHandset ringer volume Ringer tone 1=Tone KBack dB SaveL Handset ringer toneHandset interrupt tone Auto talk Call optionsDisplay options Handset LCD contrastRecall time Telephone settingsLine mode Storing your area codeHandset key tone Other optionsDial lock Re-registering the handsetTime adjustment Caller ID subscribers only Feature Feature code Setting code Programming via direct commandsDirect commands chart Programmable Settings Answering system Pre-recorded greeting message To turn off the call screening featureErasing your greeting message Screening your callsListening to messages using the base unit Listening to messagesListening to messages using the handset Message playMemory capacity Calling back Caller ID subscribers onlyKey Remote command Using the answering system remotelyRemote commands Remote operationTurning on the answering system remotely Answering system settingsRemote code Skipping the greeting message to leave a messageFor Telstra Homeline service subscribers Ring countGreeting only Caller’s recording timeMessage alert To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Belt clipHeadset optional To connect an optional headset to the handsetWall mounting Base unitWall mount template for the base unit To remove the wall mounting adaptor Charger KX-TG5839AL only Wall mount template for the chargerError messages General use Programmable settingsProblem Cause & solution Link to base. MoveMaking/answering calls, Intercom Phonebook Caller IDAnswering system Battery chargeRecharge battery is Power failure But RechargeInstructions to customer Service difficulties Technical information HandsetIndex General use 57 Making/answering calls, Intercom Page Copyright Sales Department Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited Manufacturer