Panasonic KX-TG8511BX manual

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please r ead the se operating instructi ons before using th e unit and save them for future refere nce. This un it is com patib le with Call er ID and SMS. Y ou must subscrib e to the appropri ate service of fered by your service provid er/telephon e compa ny . Before initial use , see “Getting S tart[...]

T able of Contents 2 Introduction Model composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Access ory informat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Information For your saf ety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Import ant safet y instruc tions . . . . . . . . 6 For best performan ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Other informatio n. . . . . . . . . [...]

Introduction 3 Model composition L The suffix (BX) in the following model numbers w ill be omitted in these instructions: KX-TG851 1B X/KX-TG 8519BX Accessory information Supplie d accessories *1 See page 4 for replacement battery inf ormation. *2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. Series Model No. Base unit Handset Part N o. Part No.[...]

Introduction 4 Additional/re placemen t accesso ries Please contact your n earest Panas onic dealer for sales information. *1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries. Accessory item Model n umber Rechargeable batteries HHR-4DP A or HHR-4MRT *1 Batte ry type: – Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) – 2 x AA[...]

Important Informa tion 5 For your safety T o pre vent severe injury and loss o f life/ property, read this sec tion carefu lly before using th e product to ensure proper a nd safe operati on of your product. W ARNING Power co nnec tion L Use only t he powe r source m arked on the prod uct. L Do not o verload power out lets and extension co rds. Thi[...]

Important In formation 6 Battery L We reco mmend u sing the ba tter ies n oted on page 4. USE ON L Y rech argeab le Ni- MH batteries AAA (R03 ) size. L Do no t mix old and new ba tter ies. L Do not ope n or mutilat e the batterie s. Released electro lyte from the batte ries is corrosive and may cause burns or i njury to the eyes or skin. T he elect[...]

Important Informa tion 7 L Operati ng the product near electrica l appliance s may cause interfe rence. Mo ve away fro m the el ectrical a ppliance s. Routi ne care L Wi pe the ou ter sur face of the pr oduct with a so ft moist cloth . L Do not us e benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. Other information Noti ce for p roduc t disp osal, tran sf[...]

Getting S tarted 8 Setting up Connections L Use only the supplied P anasonic AC adaptor PQL V219B X. ■ Base unit *DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if you ha ve DSL/ADS L service. Battery installation L USE ONL Y Ni-MH batteri es AAA (R03) size. L Do NOT use A lkaline/Manganese/Ni- Cd batteries. L Confirm cor rect polarities ( S , T ). B[...]

Getting S tarted 9 Note when setting up Note for connecti ons L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (I t is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) L The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or f loor- mounted AC o utlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the ad[...]

Getting S tarted 10 Controls Handset A Charge indicator Ringer indica tor B Secure grip L Secure grip offers s upport when you cradle t he handset between your shoulder and ear . C Speaker D {C} (T al k) E {s} (Speakerphone) F Headset jack G Dial keypad H Receiver I Display J {i c } (Off/Pow er) K { ECO/R } ECO: Ec o mode short cut key R: Recall/Fl[...]

Getting S tarted 11 Display Handset display items *1 Caller ID subscribers only *2 For models with 2 or more handsets included. *3 SMS user s only *4 Voice mail subscribers only Soft key icons Item Me aning l Range status; the more bars visible, the c loser the handset is to t he base unit. _ Out of base unit range x Paging s S peak erphone is on. [...]

Getting S tarted 12 *1 For models with 2 or more handsets included. Hands et main menu icon s The following icons ar e shown when you press down on the centre of the navigator key in standby mode. *1 For models with 2 or more handsets included. Screen saver mode The backlight goes dark when on a call or turns off completely af ter 1 minute of inact[...]

Getting S tarted 13 Dialling mode If you cannot mak e calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. The default setting is “ Tone ” . “ Tone ” : For tone dial service. “ Pulse ” : For rotary/pulse dial service. 1 1 (centre of na vigator key) i { # }{ 1 }{ 2 }{ 0 } 2 {V} / {^} : Select the des ired setting. i M i {[...]

Getting S tarted 14 Display mode Y ou c an select to display either a single item or multiple items on one screen a t a time for the following features: – handset main menu icons in function menu – menu list, phonebook list, caller l ist, and redial list Select the desired setting: – “ Multi Items ” : Multiple entries/all menu icons are s[...]

Making/Ans wering Calls 15 Making calls 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number . L T o correct a digit, press ^ . 2 Press {C} or ] . 3 When you finish talking, pres s {i c } or place th e handset on the base unit or charger . Using the speakerphone 1 Dial the phone number and press {s} . L S peak alternately with the other part y . 2 When you[...]

Making/An swering Calls 16 Auto t alk Y ou can answer calls simp ly by lifting the handset off the base unit or charger . Y ou do not need to pr ess {C} . T o turn this feature on, see page 24. Adjusting the handset ringer volume Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the desired volume while t he handset is ringing for an incom ing call. Note: L Y [...]

Making/Ans wering Calls 17 1 Press { ECO/R } to answer the 2nd call. 2 T o switch between calls, press { ECO/R } . Note: L Please contact your service provider/ telephone company for detail s and availability of this service in your area. T emporary tone dialling (for rotary/pulse s ervice us ers) Y ou can temporarily switch the dialling mode to to[...]

Phonebook 18 Handset phonebook The phonebook allows you to make calls without having t o dial manually . Y ou can add 200 names and phone numbers, assign each phonebook entry to the desired category . Adding entries 1 n (left soft ke y) i m 2 Enter the party’s name (16 characters m ax.). i M L Y ou can change the character entry mode by pr essing[...]

Phonebook 19 3 {V} / {^} : Select the desired category . i M L If you select “ All ” , the unit ends the category search. 4 {V} / {^} : Scroll through the phonebook if necessary . 5 {C} Editing entries 1 Find the desired entry (page 18). i 1 2 {V} / {^} : “ Edit ” i M 3 Edit the name if nec essary (16 characters max.; page 37). i M 4 Edit t[...]

Phonebook 20 press l to add pauses after the number and PI N as necessary (page 15). L If you have rotary/pulse service, you need to press {*} before pressing 1 in step 1 t o change the dialling mode temporarily to tone. When adding entries to the phonebook, we recommend adding {*} to th e beginning of phone number s you wish to chain dial (p age 1[...]

Programming 21 Programmable settings Y ou can customise t he unit by programming th e following f eatures using the handset. T o access the features, there are 2 methods: – scrolling through the display menus ( page 21) – using the direct com mands (page 23) L Direct command is the main method us ed in these operating instructions. Programming [...]

Programming 22 *1 For models with 2 or more handsets included. Ringer Setup J Night Mode On/Off 26 Start/End 27 Ring Delay 27 Select Category 27 Initial Setup U Ringer Setup Ringer Volume – Ringtone – Night Mode – On/Off – Start/End – Ring Delay – Select Category 26 Time Settings Set Date/Time 13 Memo Alarm 26 Time Adjustment – Handse[...]

Programming 23 Programming using the direct comma nds 1 1 (centre of na vigator key) i { # } 2 Enter the desired code. 3 Select the desired setting. i M L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed. L T o exit the operation, press {i c } . Note: L In the following t able, < > indicates the default settings. Feature Code Sett[...]

Programming 24 For the SMS feature Key Backlight { 2 }{ 7 }{ 6 }{ 1 } : < On > { 0 } : Off – LCD in charging *7 (LCD backlight) { 1 }{ 9 }{ 1 }{ 1 } : < On > { 0 } : Off – Contrast (Display contrast) { 1 }{ 4 }{ 5 }{ 1 } – { 6 } : Contrast 1 – 6 < Contrast 3 > – Keytones *8 { 1 }{ 6 }{ 5 }{ 1 } : < On > { 0 } : Off[...]

Programming 25 *1 This feature allows the unit to automat ically adjust t he date and time each time caller information including date and time is received. T o turn this feature on, select “ Caller ID ” . T o tur n th is fe atu re off, se lect “ Manual ” . (Caller ID subscribers only) T o use t his feature, set t he date and time first (pa[...]

Programming 26 Special programming Memo alarm An alarm sounds at the set time for 3 minutes. A text memo can also be displayed for the alarm. A total of 3 separate alarm times can be programmed fo r each handset. Y ou can set one of 2 different alarm options (once or daily) for each alarm time . Import ant: L Set the date a nd time beforehand (page[...]

Programming 27 4 Enter the desired hour and m inute you wish to e nd this feature. i M 5 {i c } L When the night mode is se t, 3 is displayed. Note: L T o correct a digit, press { < } or { > } to move the c ursor to the digit, t hen make the c orrection. Changing the st art and end time 1 1 (centre of nav igator key) i { # }{ 2 }{ 3 }{ 7 } 2 [...]

Programming 28 Incoming call barring (Caller ID subscribers only) This feature allows the unit to reject calls from specified phone numbers that you do not want to answer such as junk calls. When a call is received, the unit does not ring while the ca ller is being identified. If the phone number matches an entry in the call barred list, the unit s[...]

Programming 29 2 Enter the base unit PIN (default: “ 0000 ” ). L If you forget you r PIN, contact an authorised service cent re. 3 t L Handset registered to the bas e unit is displayed. L “ Q ” is d isplayed next to the handset number . L T o cancel the handset, press t again. “ Q ” disappears. 4 M 5 {V} / {^} : Select a memory location[...]

Programming 30 only . If the handset is out of ran ge of that base unit, no calls can be made. 1 1 (centre of nav igator key) i { # }{ 1 }{ 3 }{ 7 } 2 {V} / {^} : Select the desired base unit number , or “ Auto ” . i M L The handset starts searching for the base unit. Deregistering a handset A handset c an cancel its own registration that is st[...]

Caller ID Service 31 Using Caller ID service Import ant: L This unit is Caller ID comp atible. T o use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a Caller I D service. Contact your service provider/ telephone company for detail s. Caller ID features When an outside call is be ing received, the caller ’ s phone number is displayed. Caller informati[...]

Caller ID Servic e 32 are received. The default setting is “ Default Colour ” . 1 n (left sof t key) i 1 2 {V} / {^} : “ Category ” i M 3 {V} / {^} : Select the desired category . i M 4 {V} / {^} : Select the current setting of the category colour . i M 5 {V} / {^} : Select the desired colour . i M 6 {i c } Caller list Import ant: L Make su[...]

SMS (Short M essage Serv ice) 33 Using SMS SMS allows you to send and rec eive text messages between other fixed-line and mobile phones that s upport compatible SMS networks and features. Import ant: L T o use SMS features, you must: – subsc ribe to a Caller ID an d/or an appropriate service such as SM S. – confirm t hat SMS is turned on. – c[...]

SMS (Short Messa ge Service) 34 from the last message you created by pressing {^} . 3 Enter a message. i M L Y ou can change the character entry mode by pr essing / (page 37). 4 Enter the destination phone number (20 digits max.). i M T o use the redial list: { > } ( R ) i {V} / {^} : Select the phone number . i M 2 times T o use the caller list[...]

SMS (Short M essage Serv ice) 35 Reading a received message 1 1 (centre of na vigator key) i X i M 2 {V} / {^} : “ Receive List ” i M 3 {V} / {^} : Select a message. L Messages which have already been read are indicated by a “ Q ”. L T o erase a message, press W . i {V} / {^} : “ Yes ” i M 4 Press M to read the message content. Note: L [...]

V oice Mai l Service 36 V oice mail service V o ice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/ telephone company . After you subscribe to this service, you r service provider/ telephone company’s voice mail system answers calls f or you when you are unavailable to answer the phone or when your line is busy . Messages[...]

Usef ul In for mati on 37 Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned t o it. The charac ters that can be entered depend on the character entry mode (page 37). –P r e s s { < } or { > } to move the cursor left or right. – Press dial keys to enter charac ters and nu[...]

Useful Inform ation 38 Numeric entry table (0-9) Arabic character table ( ) (Not available fo r SMS) L When you selec t Arabic as the display language, A rabic character table is available. Persian character table ( ) (Not available for SMS) L When you select Persian as the display language, Persian character table is available. Extended character [...]

Usef ul In for mati on 39 Greek character t able ( M ) (A vailable for SMS only ) TG8511_19BX(e).bo ok Page 39 Thursday, July 8, 2010 5:44 PM[...]

Useful Inform ation 40 Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following message s is shown on the display . Display message Cause/solution Base no power or No link to base. Reconnect main base AC adaptor. L The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit and try again. L Unplug the base unit’ [...]

Usef ul In for mati on 41 T rouble shooting If you still have difficulties after following the instru ctions in this section, disconnect the base unit’ s AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit’ s AC adaptor and turn on the handset. Genera l use Probl em Cause/solution The handset does not turn on even after installing[...]

Useful Inform ation 42 Progr ammable se tting s Battery recharge I cannot use the intercom or phonebook copy feature. L These features are s hared between the handsets. Although the handset displays “ Intercom ” , “ Copy All ” , or “ Copy ” , these features are not av ailable for this model. Probl em Cause/solution The display is in a l[...]

Usef ul In for mati on 43 Making /answer ing call s Probl em Cause/solution _ is displayed. L The handset is too far from the base unit. Mov e closer . L The base unit’s AC adaptor is not properly connected. Reconnect AC adaptor to the base unit. L The handset is not registered t o the base unit. Register it (page 29). L Activating one t ouch eco[...]

Useful Inform ation 44 Call er ID SMS (Sh ort Message S ervice) Probl em Cause/solution Caller information is not displayed. L Y ou mus t subscribe to a Caller I D service. Contact your service provider/t elephone company for details. L If your unit is connected to any addit ional telephone equipment, remove and plug the unit directly into the wall[...]

Usef ul In for mati on 45 Liquid da mage Cauti on: L T o avoid p ermanent damage, d o not use a microwave oven t o speed up the d rying process. I cannot send or rece ive SM S messages. L Y ou have not subscribed to the appropriate service. Contact your service provider/telephone company . L The SMS message centre number (s) are not stored or are i[...]

Useful Inform ation 46 Belt clip W all m ounting Note: L Make sure t hat the wall is strong enough to support t he weight of the unit. ■ T o attach ■ T o remove ■ Base unit Hook Screws (Not supplied) 57 mm TG8511_19BX(e).bo ok Page 46 Thursday, July 8, 2010 5:44 PM[...]

Index 47 Index A Additional base units: 29 Answ erin g cal ls: 15 Ar ea c ode: 27 Auto ta lk: 16 B Base unit Cancelling: 30 Selecting: 29 Battery: 8 , 9 Belt clip: 46 C Caller ID service: 31 Caller list: 32 Caller list edit: 32 Call restriction: 28 Call waiting: 16 Call Wai ting Caller ID: 16 Category: 18 , 31 Chain dial: 19 Character entry: 37 Con[...]

PNQX25 72ZA CC0610DL0 (A) For your future reference We recommend keeping a record of the fol lowing information to assist with any repair under warranty . Copy righ t: This material is c opyrighted by Panasonic System Ne tworks Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use onl y . All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited witho[...]