Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone KX-TG1861NZ Model No. 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...
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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...
Note: L When replacing the batteries, use only 2 rechargeable AAA size nickel metal hydride (Ni- MH) batteries of capacity up to 750 mAh. We recommend using Panasonic rechargeable batteries (Model No. HHR-4EPT). L We cannot be responsible for any damage to the unit or degradation of performance which may occur from using non-Panasonic rechargeable batteries.
Important information General L Use only the AC adaptor included with this product, noted on page 4. L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC outlet other than a standard 220–240 V AC outlet. L This product is unable to make calls when: –...
Preparation L Disconnect the telecom connection before disconnecting the power connection prior to relocating the equipment, and reconnect the power first. L No “111” or other calls can be made from this device during a mains power failure. This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111”...
Base unit A Charge contact B {x} (Page) C Ringer Displays Display icons Display Meaning icon 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) Handset is accessing base...
Preparation Soft key icons Soft Action icon Returns to the previous screen. Displays the menu. " Accepts the current selection. Displays a previously dialled phone number. Opens the handset phonebook. Displays the phonebook search menu. Turns the key lock feature off. (page 13) Displayed when adding or editing a phonebook entry.
Important: L Use only the included rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 5. L When replacing batteries, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 5. L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry cloth.
Battery strength Battery icon Battery strength High Medium When flashing: Needs to be charged. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (included batteries) Operation Operating time In continuous use 12 hours max. In continuous 150 hours max. standby mode...
Display language {ih} i " (middle soft key) Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # (middle soft key) Press {^} or {V} to select “Display Setup”. i # Press {^} or {V} to select “Select Language”. i # Press {^} or {V} to select the desired language.i # i {ih} Note:...
Making/Answering Calls Making calls Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {C/T}, then enter the correct number. When finished talking, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit. Speakerphone During a conversation, press {s} to turn on the speakerphone.
Other features Voice enhancer You can change the tone quality of the receiver while you are on a call. Press " during a call. “High Tone” or “Low Tone” i # L d is displayed. Mute While mute is turned on, you will be able to hear the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
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Making/Answering Calls Handset locator Using this feature, you can locate the handset if it has been misplaced. Press {x} on the base unit. To stop paging, press {x} on the base unit or press {ih} on the handset.
Handset phonebook The handset phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 200 names and phone numbers to the handset phonebook, assign each handset phonebook entry to the desired category. Adding entries to the handset phonebook H (left soft key) i "...
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Phonebook Press {^} or {V} to scroll through the phonebook if necessary. Editing entries in the handset phonebook Changing a name, phone number, category Find the desired entry (page 15). i " “Edit” i # Edit the name if necessary (16 characters max.;...
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.
Handset Settings Handset settings L When customising the handset, the current item or setting is highlighted. To customise the handset: " (middle soft key) Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # (middle soft key) Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the handset settings menu. i # Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item in the sub-menu.
Handset settings Sub-menu menu Other Options Keytones Auto Talk *1 When the ringer volume is turned off, U is displayed. When the ringer is turned off, the handset will ring: – at the minimum level for alarm and intercom calls –...
Handset Settings Time settings Alarm An alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set time once or daily. Set the date and time beforehand (page 11). " (middle soft key) i N i # “Time Settings” i # “Alarm” i # 2 times Select an alarm mode.
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Setting the ring delay for night mode This setting allows the handset to ring during night mode if the caller waits long enough. After the selected amount of time passes, the handset will ring. If you select “No Ringing”, the handset will not ring during night mode.
PBX. *2 If you change the PIN, please make note of your new PIN. The unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. Feature (default setting) —...
Call options Selecting area codes to be deleted automatically In some situations, phone numbers stored automatically in the Caller ID list (page 25) will include area codes. If you do not want to dial the area codes when making calls from the Caller ID list, you can store the area codes which you want the unit to delete automatically.
Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service Important: L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features (such as displaying caller phone numbers), you must subscribe to Caller ID service. Consult your service provider/telephone company for details. For all local and national incoming calls, your display will show the area code (e.g.
Select a category. i # Select the current setting of the category ringtone. i # Select the desired ringtone. i # i {ih} Changing category display colours If you select “Display Colour”, the unit will use the display colour you set on page 18 when calls from this category are received.
Caller ID Service For Telecom Call Minder or TelstraClear Message Mailbox service subscribers To receive Call Minder or Message Mailbox messages, please note the following: “Call Minder” and “Message Mailbox” are automatic answering services offered by your service provider/telephone company. If you subscribe to this service, your service provider/telephone company’s voice mail system will answer calls for you when you...
Operating additional units Additional handsets Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a single base unit. Additional handsets will give you the freedom to, for example, have an intercom call with another handset while a third handset is on an outside call. See page 4 for information on ordering additional handsets.
Multi-unit Operation “Register H.set” i # Select a base unit number. i # L This number is used by the handset as a reference only. Press and hold {x} on the base unit for about 3 seconds, until the registration tone sounds.
You can increase the signal range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 4. Consult your Panasonic dealer for details. Important: L Before registering the repeater to this base unit, you must turn the repeater mode on.
Multi-unit Operation Copying phonebook entries You can copy handset phonebook entries to the handset phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset. Copying one entry Find the desired handset phonebook entry (page 15). i " “Copy” i # Enter the handset number you wish to send the handset phonebook entry to.
Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The available character entry modes are Alphabet (ABC), Numeric (0-9), Greek (F), Extended 1 (G), Extended 2 (H), and Cyrillic (I). When in these entry modes except Numeric, you can select which character is entered by pressing a dial key repeatedly.
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Useful Information Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table (O) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P)
Error messages Error message Failed Incomplete Memory Full You must first subscribe to Caller ID. Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the handset. Telephone Problem w is flashing.
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Useful Information Problem I have changed the display language to a language I cannot read. I cannot make or receive calls. The unit does not ring. The batteries should be charging but the battery icon does not change. A busy tone is heard when {C} is pressed.
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Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 28). L You entered the wrong PIN number. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. L Place the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances.
Useful Information Specifications I Standard: GAP (Generic Access Profile) I Number of channels: 120 Duplex Channels I Frequency range: 1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz I Duplex procedure: TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) I Channel spacing: 1,728 kHz I Bit rate: 1,152 kbit/s I Modulation: GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying)
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