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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 1 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM
Operating Instructions
Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TG1855AL
KX-TG1857AL
KX-TG1855
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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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 2 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Table of Contents Intercom between handsets . . . . . . . 32 Preparation Transferring calls between handsets 32 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Conference calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Accessory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Copying phonebook entries . . . . . . . 33 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Instructions to customer . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Useful Information Cont
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 3 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation 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. Your phone KX-TG1855 KX-TG1857 3
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 4 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation Accessory information Supplied accessories No. Accessory items Quantity KX-TG1855 KX-TG1857 1 AC adaptor for base unit 11 (Part No. PQLV207AL) *1 2 Telephone line cord 11 3 Rechargeable batteries AAA (R03) size 24 (Part No. HHR-55AAAB) *2 4 Handset cover 12 5 Charger (Part No. PQLV30055Z) — 1 6 AC adaptor for charger (Part No. PQLV209AL) — 1 *1 The telephone line cord comes connected with the telephone plug. *2 The han
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 5 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation Warning: L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, Important information do not expose this product to rain or any other type of moisture. General L Unplug this product from power L Use only the AC adaptor supplied with outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal this product, noted on page 4. smell, or makes unusual noise. These L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any conditions can cause fire or electric AC outlet
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 6 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a – Unplug the telephone line cord from fire, as they may explode. Check with the phone socket. local waste management codes for – Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC special disposal instructions. power outlet. L Do not open or mutilate the L No “000” or other calls can be made battery(ies). Released electrolyte from this device during a mains power from the battery(ies) is
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 7 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM 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
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 8 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM 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 A
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 9 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation A Speaker B{j/OK} (Menu/OK) Controls C{k} (Phonebook) D{C} (Talk) Base unit E Navigator key ({^}/{V}/{>}/{<})/ AC BDE ? (Receiver volume: {^}{V}) F{s} (Speakerphone) G{R} (Recall) H Receiver I Display J{R} (Redial/Pause) K{ih} (Off/Power) L{C/T} (Clear/Mute) FGH IJ M Dial keypad A Speaker N{INT} (Intercom) B{4} (Erase) O Microphone C{7} (Repeat) P Charge contacts D{8} (Skip) E{s} (Answer on)/Answer on Using the naviga
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 10 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation Displays Connections Connect the telephone line cord until it Display icons clicks into the base unit and telephone line jack (A). Connect the AC adaptor Icon Meaning cord (B) by pressing the plug firmly (C). w Within range of a base unit Base unit L When flashing: Handset is searching C C for base unit. (page 37) L Handset is accessing Hook base unit. (intercom, paging, changing base unit settings, etc.) k Ha
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 11 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation – Noise is heard during Charger (KX-TG1857) conversations. – Caller ID features (page 23) do not C C function properly. Hooks B (220–240 V, 50/60 Hz) Telephone To socket line cord USE ONLY the supplied AC adaptor (smaller). Note: Noise filter L Never install telephone wiring during a (For ADSL users) lightning storm. L The AC adaptor must remain Location connected at all times. (It is normal for L For maximum d
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 12 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry cloth. Battery charge L When installing the batteries, avoid touching the battery ends (S, T) or Place the handset on the base unit or the unit contacts. charger for about 7 hours before L When replacing batteries, we initial use. recommend using the Panasonic When charging, “Charging” will be rechargeable batteries noted on page displayed. 4, 5. When the batteries are f
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 13 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation Battery level Turning the power Battery icon Battery level on/off 5 High 6 Medium Power on 7 Low Press {ih} for about 1 second. L When flashing: Needs to be Power off charged. Press {ih} for about 2 seconds. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating Setting up the unit time before use In continuous use Approx. 17 hours max. In continuous Approx. 180 Display language standby mo
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 14 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Preparation Date and time 1 {j/OK} 2 Press {^} or {V} to select “Handset Setup”. i {>} 3 Press {^} or {V} to select “Time Settings”. i {>} 4 Press {^} or {V} to select “Set Date & Time”. i {>} 5 Enter the current date, month, and year. Example: 17 May, 2007 {1}{7} {0}{5} {0}{7} 6 Enter the current hour and minute. Example: 3:30 PM {0}{3} {3}{0} i Press {*} until “03:30 PM” is displayed. 7 {j/OK} i {ih} Note: L To correct a d
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 15 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Making/Answering Calls 4 {^}/{V}: “Yes” i {>} i {ih} Making calls Pause (for PBX/long distance 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone service users) number. A pause is sometimes required when L To correct a digit, press {C/T}. making calls using a PBX or long 2 {C} distance service. Example: If you have to dial {0} before 3 When finished talking, press {ih} dialling outside numbers manually, you or place the handset on the
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 16 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Making/Answering Calls and availability of this service in your Handset locator area. Press {R} to answer the 2nd call. Using this feature, you can locate the L To switch between calls, press {R}. handset if it has been misplaced. 1 Press {x} on the base unit. Key lock 2 To stop paging, press {x} on the The handset can be locked so that no base unit or press {ih} on the calls or settings can be made. Incoming handset. call
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 17 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Phonebook L If there is no entry corresponding to the letter you selected, the next Handset phonebook entry will be displayed. L To change the character entry The handset phonebook allows you to mode: make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 50 names and {R} i {^}/{V}: Select the phone numbers. character entry mode. i {>} 3 {^}/{V}: Scroll through the Adding entries phonebook if necessary. 4 {C} 1 {k} i {j/O
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 18 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Phonebook Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the handset phonebook, without having to dial manually. 1 While on a call, press {k}. 2 {^}/{V}: Select the desired entry. 3 Press {>} to dial the number. 18
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 19 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Handset Settings Handset settings To customise the handset: 1 {j/OK} 2 Press {^} or {V} to select “Handset Setup”. i {>} 3 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the handset settings menu. i {>} 4 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the sub-menu. i {>} 5 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired setting then press {>}. L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed. L To exit the operation, press {
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TG1855-1857AL(e-e).book Page 20 Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:31 PM Handset Settings Special instructions for time settings Alarm An alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set time once or daily. Set the date and time beforehand (page 14). 1 {j/OK} 2 {^}/{V}: “Handset Setup” i {>} 3 {^}/{V}: “Time Settings” i {>} 4 {^}/{V}: “Alarm” i {>} 2 times 5 {^}/{V}: Select an alarm mode. i {>} “Off” Turns alarm off. Press {>} again, then press {ih} to finish. “Once” The alarm sounds once at the set
