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Programmable Settings

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*1 KX-TGA550 does not support this feature. See page 70.
*2 KX-TGA552 only

Message playback

{

3

}

 

{

0

}

 

{

0

}

60

Recording time

{

3

}

 

{

0

}

 

{

5

}

{

1

}

: 1 minute 

{

2

}

: 2 minutes

{

3

}

: 3 minutes* 

{

0

}

: Greeting only

65

Remote code

{

3

}

 

{

0

}

 

{

6

}

Enter remote code.
(Default: 11)

64

Call screening

{

3

}

 

{

1

}

 

{

0

}

{

1

}

: On* 

{

0

}

: Off

65

Message alert

{

3

}

 

{

4

}

 

{

0

}

{

1

}

: On 

{

0

}

: Off*

65

Memory status

*2

{

6

}

 

{

7

}

 

{

0

}

Confirm memory status.

72

Customer support

{

6

}

 

{

8

}

 

{

0

}

Confirm URL address.

51

Ringer volume
(Base unit)

{*}

 

{

1

}

 

{

6

}

 

{

0

}

{

1

}

: Low 

{

2

}

: Medium 

{

3

}

: High* 

{

0

}

: Off

54

Ringer tone
(Base unit)

{*}

 

{

1

}

 

{

6

}

 

{

1

}

{

1

}

: Tone 1* 

{

2

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: Tone 2

{

3

}

: Tone 3 

{

4

}

: Melody 1

{

5

}

: Melody 2 

{

6

}

: Melody 3

{

7

}

: Melody 4

54

Talking Caller ID
(Base unit)

{*}

 

{

1

}

 

{

6

}

 

{

2

}

{

1

}

: On* 

{

0

}

: Off

55

Interrupt tone
(Base unit)

{*}

 

{

2

}

 

{

0

}

 

{

1

}

{

1

}

: On 

{

2

}

: 2 times* 

{

0

}

: Off

55

Room monitor
(Base unit)

{*}

 

{

2

}

 

{

0

}

 

{

2

}

{

1

}

: On 

{

0

}

: Off*

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Feature

Feature code

Setting code

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TG5583.book  Page 47  Friday, April 8, 2005  6:33 PM

Summary of Contents for KX-TG5583

Page 1: ...r Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference For assistance visit our website http www panasonic com for customers in the U S A or Puerto Rico Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use 5 8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System Model No KX TG5583 Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ed dialer 32 Adding phone numbers to the speed dialer 32 Calling someone with the speed dialer 32 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 33 Talking Caller ID 33 Ringer ID and light up ID 34 Caller list 35 Viewing the caller list and calling back 35 Editing a caller s phone number before calling back 35 Storing caller information into the phonebook 36 Erasing caller information 36 Intercom Featu...

Page 3: ... memo 61 Memory capacity 62 Remote operation 62 Using the answering system remotely 62 Answering system settings J 64 Remote code 64 Ring count 64 Caller s recording time 65 Message alert 65 Turning call screening on off 65 For KX TGA550 KX TGA552 Users Controls 66 Operation 66 Differences between the handsets included with the KX TG5583 KX TGA550 KX TGA551 and KX TGA552 66 Adding items calling so...

Page 4: ...future reference Attach your purchase receipt here Trademarks openLCR openLCR com and the openLCR logo are the trademarks of openLCR com Inc Serial No Date of purchase found on the bottom of the unit Name and address of dealer Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR Participant Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered m...

Page 5: ...rs hearing or speech impaired users can call 1 866 605 1277 No Accessory items Order number Quantity 1 AC adaptor for base unit PQLV1W 1 2 Telephone line cord PQJA10075Z 1 3 Wall mounting adaptor PQKL10068Z2 1 4 Battery HHR P104 3 5 Handset cover PQYNTG5432MR 3 6 Belt clip PQKE10396Z2 3 7 Audio cable PQJA10165Z 1 8 Charger PQLV30030ZM 2 AC adaptor for charger KX TCA1 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 6: ... possible Note L The included handsets are pre registered at the factory and assigned the extension numbers 1 2 and 3 L In most situations 4 units can be operated at once however the number of units that can be operated at once may be lower depending on the features being used Accessory items Order number Rechargeable nickel metal hydride Ni MH battery HHR P104 Accessory handset with charger KX TG...

Page 7: ...ve not installed the GIGARANGE USB Utility software refer to the included Installation Guide for GIGARANGE USB Utility for details For information on ordering accessory handsets see page 6 For KX TGA550 and KX TGA552 operations see page 66 to page 68 beforehand Feature KX TGA550 KX TGA551 KX TGA552 Page Description Available as accessory handset only Same handset supplied with KX TG5583 Available ...

Page 8: ...k Never spill any liquid on the unit 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this unit Take the unit to an authorized service center when service is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used 12 Unplug this unit from power outlets and refer servicing to a...

Page 9: ...e a short circuit may cause the battery ies and or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns L Charge the battery ies provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual WARNING L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture L Unplug this unit ...

Page 10: ...nment L Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices such as fluorescent lamps and motors L The unit should be kept free from excessive smoke dust high temperature and vibration L The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight L Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit L When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time unplug this unit from power outlet L The unit sh...

Page 11: ... outlet Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling mounted AC outlet as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected L The unit will not work during a power failure We recommend connecting a standard telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone jack using the Panasonic KX J66 T adaptor Emergency power can be supplied to the unit by connecting a Panasonic battery b...

Page 12: ...ne line between the base unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the following Noise is heard during conversations Caller ID features page 33 do not function properly Battery installation 1 Insert the battery 1 and press it down until it snaps into the compartment 2 2 Close the handset cover Telephone line cord Noise filter For DSL users To single line telephone jack RJ11C 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...e a month Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease dust or high humidity Battery strength You can confirm the battery strength on the handset display Recharging the battery Recharge the battery when Recharge battery is displayed or 3 flashes on the handset display the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use Note L Recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes or the displa...

Page 14: ... will maximize the battery life Battery replacement If battery performance diminishes make sure you have cleaned the charge contacts and fully charged the battery The battery needs to be replaced if any of the following are displayed after a few phone calls even when you have fully charged the battery Recharge battery 3 flashing Charge for 6 HRS 4 L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic battery note...

Page 15: ...et will enter screen saver mode if the handset is not on the base unit or charger Screen saver will be displayed and will occasionally change position in order to preserve the life of the display Example To cancel screen saver mode To use the handset when it is in screen saver mode first press OFF to turn the display on again Screen saver ...

Page 16: ... F MESSAGE indicator G MESSAGE H STOP I GREETING REC Recording J GREETING CHECK K Antenna L Speaker M Charge contacts N PROGRAM AUTO O MUTE P CALL WAIT FLASH Q REDIAL PAUSE R CHARGE indicator S IN USE indicator T TONE A U MIC Microphone V SP PHONE Speakerphone SP PHONE indicator W HOLD X CONF Conference Y INTERCOM TRANSFER INTERCOM indicator A A B C D E F G H I J K K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ...

Page 17: ...NE G TONE H REDIAL PAUSE I Ringer indicator Message indicator J Receiver K Display L OFF M CLEAR MUTE N INTERCOM HOLD O Microphone P Charge contacts Charger A Charge contacts B CHARGE indicator Using the navigator key The handset navigator key can be used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display by pressing V or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P A B ...

Page 18: ... handset 1 H Paging all handsets P Base unit is in programming mode Displayed item Meaning The date and time need to be set W Voice enhancer is on 1 Battery strength S Line is in use When flashing a call is on hold When flashing rapidly a call is being received Speaker is on Call Privacy mode is on This handset s extension number example shown here handset 1 You can move the cursor right and left ...

Page 19: ...ions displayed will vary depending on how you are using the unit L When a function does not appear above a soft key the soft key has no function Note L In these operating instructions soft key names are written inside brackets the same way as other unit keys Example Unit keys C OFF etc Soft keys CID MENU C etc Handset backlit display and handset keypad The handset display and dialing buttons will ...

Page 20: ...y and year by selecting 2 digits for each Example June 15 2005 Press 0 6 1 5 0 5 5 Enter the current hour and minute 12 hour clock format by selecting 2 digits for each Example 9 30 PM Press 0 9 3 0 6 Select AM or PM by pressing AM PM 7 Press SAVE L When the date and time are set E disappears from the base unit display L If the handset beeps 3 times the date and time were not set correctly Enter t...

Page 21: ...lace the handset on the base unit or charger Note L Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room L If the other party has difficulty hearing you press V to decrease the speaker volume L While on a call you can switch from the receiver to the speakerphone by pressing s To switch back to the receiver press C To adjust the speaker volume 6 levels high to low are available While using the speaker ...

Page 22: ...n 6 minutes an alarm tone will start to sound and the ringer indicator will flash rapidly After 4 additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected MUTE button You can mute your voice during a conversation 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 To mute your voice press MUTE L Mute will flash on the display L To retur...

Page 23: ...ature Call share When another extension is on an outside call this feature allows you to join that call To join a conversation press C or s when another extension is on an outside call L Conference will be displayed L A maximum of 4 parties including the outside party can join a conversation Call privacy Call privacy allows you to prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside ca...

Page 24: ... tone dialing for rotary pulse service users You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to tone when you need to access touch tone services for example answering services telephone banking services etc Press TONE before entering access numbers which require tone dialing Note L The dialing mode will return to pulse when you hang up Making calls using the base unit 1 Press SP PHONE L The SP PHONE a...

Page 25: ...l not be able to hear you To mute your voice press MUTE L The SP PHONE indicator flashes L To return to the conversation press MUTE or SP PHONE Call share When another extension is on an outside call this feature allows you to join that call To join a conversation press SP PHONE when another extension is on an outside call L A maximum of 4 parties including the outside party can join a conversatio...

Page 26: ...ls using the handset When a call is being received the ringer indicator flashes rapidly 1 Lift the handset and press C or s L You can also answer a call by pressing any button except V or OFF Any key talk feature 2 When finished talking press OFF or place the handset on the base unit or charger Auto talk This feature allows you to answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or ch...

Page 27: ...for outside calls and it will ring at the low level for intercom calls L When the ringer volume is set to off the base unit will not announce caller names page 33 Changing the ringer tone You can change the base unit ringer tone heard when an outside call is received There are 3 tones and 4 melodies 1 Press or V 2 Within 10 seconds press or repeatedly to select the desired ringer tone L To stop ri...

Page 28: ...rom step 3 7 Press SAVE L To add other items repeat from step 2 8 Press OFF Note L Caller ID subscribers can use ringer ID and light up ID features page 34 Character table The dial keys can be used to enter characters To enter a character press the appropriate dial key repeatedly if necessary To enter another character that is located on the same dial key first press to move the cursor to the next...

Page 29: ... with the initial L L If there is no item corresponding to the letter you selected the next item will be displayed 3 Press V repeatedly to display the desired item L To exit the phonebook press OFF L To dial the displayed number press C s or CALL Editing items in the phonebook 1 Press C right soft key 2 Press V or repeatedly to display the desired item 3 Press EDIT 4 Edit the name if necessary See...

Page 30: ...ry or pulse service you need to press before pressing MENU in step 1 to change the dialing mode temporarily to tone Copying phonebook items You can copy one or all of the phonebook items from the handset to the phonebook of another handset Important L Make sure the destination handset is not in use L Do not place your handset on the base unit or charger until copying has finished otherwise copying...

Page 31: ...Press COPY 3 Scroll to All items then press SELECT 4 Scroll to the destination handset s number then press SEND L When all items have been copied Complete will be displayed L The destination handset display will show Phonebook Receiving then Phonebook Received L To copy items to another handset repeat from step 3 5 Press OFF ...

Page 32: ... key which already contains a phone number the old number will be erased L We recommend you make a note of which phone numbers are stored in which dial keys PAUSE button for PBX long distance service users A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service For example if you need to dial the line access number 9 with a PBX In step 2 press 9 PAUSE then enter the ph...

Page 33: ...all Waiting Caller ID display If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services the 2nd caller s information will be displayed after you hear a Call Waiting tone page 24 Note L Please contact your telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area Talking Caller ID This feature allows you to know who is calling without looking at the display When ...

Page 34: ...er ID information is displayed L Usually the ringer and indicator color will be changed from the 2nd ring Ringer ID You can assign a different ringer tone to each caller in the phonebook If you select No Ringer ID default the unit will use the ringer tone you set on page 48 when a call is received from that caller 1 Press C right soft key 2 Press V or repeatedly to display the desired item 3 Press...

Page 35: ...lude a phone number L In some cases you may have to edit the number before dialing For example you may have to delete 1 and the area code L Each handset has its own caller list If you viewed the caller list or answered a call on one handset the same information in the other handsets will be displayed as missed calls Displayed symbols L If the same caller calls more than once it will be displayed w...

Page 36: ...ther area you can turn this feature off to erase previously edited area codes To use this feature again turn it on and reprogram the area codes you want to edit once again Storing caller information into the phonebook Items in the caller list can be stored into each handset s phonebook 1 Press CID left soft key 2 Press V or repeatedly to display the desired item L To edit the number press EDIT rep...

Page 37: ...ress OFF 2 Base unit Press SP PHONE or INTERCOM to answer the page 3 Handset When finished talking press OFF Note L During an intercom call the handset user can switch to the speaker by pressing s To switch back to the receiver press C From the base unit to a handset 1 Base unit Press INTERCOM 2 To page a specified handset press its extension number 1 to 8 OR To page all handsets press 0 L The han...

Page 38: ... making the voice announcement Place the handset on the base unit or charger or press OFF L The announcement is heard at the handset ringer volume page 48 L A handset cannot be paged when it is on the base unit Transferring a call Outside calls can be transferred between the handset and the base unit and between 2 handsets Transferring a call from the handset 1 During an outside call press INTERCO...

Page 39: ...NTERCOM 2 To page a specified handset press its extension number 1 to 8 To page all handsets press 0 To make a voice announcement to all handsets press A then speak into the MIC when the SP PHONE indicator stops flashing 3 Press SP PHONE L The outside call rings at the paged handset s Note L If the paged party does not answer the call press SP PHONE to return to the call If not answered within 1 m...

Page 40: ...CONF L One more extension can join the conference call To join a conference call using the base unit press SP PHONE To join using a handset press C or s A maximum of 4 parties can join a conference call L If 2 handsets are in a conference call and one handset is using the clarity booster feature a 3rd handset will not be able to join the conference call Using the base unit 1 During an outside call...

Page 41: ...roll to N then press SELECT 3 Scroll to Set base unit then press SELECT 4 Scroll to Room monitor then press SELECT 5 Press V or repeatedly to select On or Off 6 Press SAVE then press OFF Monitoring a room Important L Before monitoring make sure the unit to be monitored is not in use L The handset to be monitored must be off the base unit L If you receive a phone call while monitoring a room you wi...

Page 42: ...ts extension number 1 to 8 L The base unit will start to monitor the room through the handset 3 To end monitoring press INTERCOM or SP PHONE L The monitored handset user can stop being monitored by pressing OFF Note L The monitored handset displays Room monitor L If the room monitor feature of the destination handset is off or if that handset is on the base unit a busy tone will be heard ...

Page 43: ...t and while off the base unit or charger L You can also program features using direct commands special codes that take you directly to the feature you wish to program and allow you to select the desired setting page 45 During programming L To exit programming press OFF at any time L To go to next page press NEXT L To go back to the top of the menu press TOP L To go back to the previous menu press ...

Page 44: ...ce enhancer 51 Caller IQ 2 View Info 2 Get new Info 2 Turn CIQ off 2 Memory status 3 72 Customer support 51 Initial setting N Talking CallerID 52 Caller ID edit 52 Room monitor 41 Key tone 53 Auto talk 53 Interrupt tone 53 Set base unit Ringer volume 1 54 Ringer tone 1 54 Interrupt tone 1 55 Room monitor 1 41 Talking CallerID 1 55 Set tel line Set dial mode 1 20 Set flash time 1 53 Set line mode 1...

Page 45: ...nter the desired feature code shown below 3 Enter the desired setting code shown below L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed 4 Press SAVE 5 Press OFF to exit programming mode Note L If the handset beeps 3 times you entered an invalid code Enter the correct code L If you make a mistake or enter the wrong code press OFF then start again by pressing MENU Direct commands chart...

Page 46: ...aller ID Handset 1 6 2 1 On 0 Off 52 Key tone Handset 1 6 5 1 On 0 Off 53 Customize ring Handset 1 6 6 See page 49 49 Wallpaper 1 1 8 1 Go to step 4 on page 51 Go to step 4 on page 73 2 51 73 Appearance 1 1 8 2 1 Color 1 2 Color 2 3 Color 3 4 Color 4 52 Auto talk 2 0 0 1 On 0 Off 53 Interrupt tone Handset 2 0 1 1 On 2 2 times 0 Off 53 Room monitor Handset 2 0 2 1 On 0 Off 41 Ring count 2 1 1 2 2 r...

Page 47: ...64 Call screening 3 1 0 1 On 0 Off 65 Message alert 3 4 0 1 On 0 Off 65 Memory status 2 6 7 0 Confirm memory status 72 Customer support 6 8 0 Confirm URL address 51 Ringer volume Base unit 1 6 0 1 Low 2 Medium 3 High 0 Off 54 Ringer tone Base unit 1 6 1 1 Tone 1 2 Tone 2 3 Tone 3 4 Melody 1 5 Melody 2 6 Melody 3 7 Melody 4 54 Talking Caller ID Base unit 1 6 2 1 On 0 Off 55 Interrupt tone Base unit...

Page 48: ...andset ringer tone from an audio device See Recording songs from an audio device for ringer tones on page 49 L KX TGA552 only You can download songs in wave file format for the handset ringer tone from a PC For information on using this feature refer to the help section of the GIGARANGE USB Utility software If you have not installed the GIGARANGE USB Utility software refer to the included Installa...

Page 49: ... call is received while a song is being recorded or played back recording or playback will stop automatically If recording the partially recorded song will be saved The caller will hear the song being played and you and the caller will not be able to hear each other s voice until you disconnect the audio cable from the handset 1 Connect the audio device to the handset using the included audio cabl...

Page 50: ...P then press OFF Erasing a song While the song is selected or playing press ERASE or CLEAR then press YES Note L If the erased song was used for the handset ringer page 48 Tone 1 default will be used instead of that song L If the erased song was assigned to certain callers Ringer ID page 34 the Ringer ID assignment will be canceled and the handset ringer tone page 48 will be used instead of that s...

Page 51: ...com support will be displayed 4 Press OFF Display setting L Wallpaper You can select the wallpaper pattern shown on the display in standby mode There are 3 preset patterns 1 Press MENU middle soft key 2 Scroll to L then press SELECT 3 Scroll to Wallpaper then press SELECT 4 Scroll to Set picture then press SELECT L To turn the wallpaper feature off select Turn off The display color will change to ...

Page 52: ...CT 3 Scroll to LCD contrast then press SELECT 4 Press V or repeatedly to select the desired setting 5 Press SAVE then press OFF Initial setting N Handset Talking Caller ID You can turn the Talking Caller ID feature page 33 on or off for the handset 1 Press MENU middle soft key 2 Scroll to N then press SELECT 3 Scroll to Talking CallerID then press SELECT 4 Press V or repeatedly to select On or Off...

Page 53: ...Handset interrupt tone This tone lets you know when you receive a call while you are on an intercom call or monitoring a room 2 The tone will sound 2 times On The tone will sound for as long as the line rings Off Turns this feature off 1 Press MENU middle soft key 2 Scroll to N then press SELECT 3 Scroll to Interrupt tone then press SELECT 4 Press V or repeatedly to select the desired setting 5 Pr...

Page 54: ... SELECT 3 Scroll to Set tel line then press SELECT 4 Scroll to Set line mode then press SELECT 5 Press V or repeatedly to select the desired setting 6 Press SAVE then press OFF Base unit settings These features can be set by using the handset Base unit ringer volume You can also adjust the base unit ringer volume from the base unit page 27 1 Press MENU middle soft key 2 Scroll to N then press SELE...

Page 55: ... 2 Scroll to N then press SELECT 3 Scroll to Set base unit then press SELECT 4 Scroll to Talking CallerID then press SELECT 5 Press V or repeatedly to select On or Off 6 Press SAVE then press OFF Canceling the handset registration If you no longer need to use the handset or if you want to use the handset with a different base unit of the same model it is necessary to cancel the handset s registrat...

Page 56: ...ll to HS registration then press SELECT 5 Base unit Press and hold INTERCOM until the CHARGE indicator flashes L After the CHARGE indicator starts flashing the rest of the procedure must be completed within 1 minute 6 Handset Press OK right soft key then wait until the handset beeps L Registration is complete L The handset s new extension number to will be displayed Set date time O Time adjustment...

Page 57: ... can record your own greeting message max 2 minutes that will be played when the answering system answers a call If you do not record a greeting message a pre recorded greeting message will be used Sample greeting message This is your name We are unable to answer the phone right now Please leave a message after the beep Thank you 1 Press GREETING REC L The unit announces To record greeting press r...

Page 58: ...e recording time is set to Greeting only Hello we are not available now Please call again Thank you for your call To play back the pre recorded greeting press GREETING CHECK Turning the answering system on off Press ANSWER ON L When the answering system is turned on the ANSWER ON indicator lights and the unit announces Answer set and the day and time L When the answering system is turned off the A...

Page 59: ...layback the unit will announce the day and time that each message was recorded Voice time day stamp L At the end of the last message the unit announces End of final message L While listening to messages using the handset the IN USE indicator on the base unit lights To adjust the speaker volume 9 levels high to off are available Press or V repeatedly while using the answering system Repeating a mes...

Page 60: ...l messages L After the last message is played back the unit s voice guidance starts Follow the guidance as necessary 3 Press OFF when finished Note L Adjust the speaker or receiver volume using V or L You can also play back messages as follows Press MENU middle soft key press SELECT at J then press SELECT at Message playback L At the end of the last message the unit announces End of final message ...

Page 61: ...C or s Recording a voice memo You can use the base unit to leave a voice memo voice message for yourself or someone else max 3 minutes Voice memos can be played back later with the same operation used to play back answering system messages 1 Press MEMO 2 After the unit beeps speak clearly about 20 cm 8 inches away from the MIC L The display will show the elapsed recording time 3 To stop recording ...

Page 62: ... message that same greeting message will be announced to callers even though their messages will not be recorded If you have not recorded your own greeting message the pre recorded message used for Greeting only mode will be announced to callers page 58 Remote operation Using a touch tone phone you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages The unit s voice g...

Page 63: ...ng system functions without waiting for the voice guidance to prompt you 1 If pushed within the first 5 seconds of a message the previous message will be played 2 To resume operation enter a remote command within 15 seconds or the voice guidance will start Turning on the answering system remotely If the answering system is off you can turn it on remotely 1 Dial your phone number 2 Let the phone ri...

Page 64: ...s SAVE then press OFF Note L Usually the unit will announce the caller s name after the 2nd ring If you turn on the answering system and set the ring count to 2 rings the unit will not announce the caller s name If Toll saver is selected and there is a new message the unit will not announce the caller s name For Voice Mail service subscribers If you subscribe to a flat rate bundle service that inc...

Page 65: ...can select whether or not the message indicator on the handset will flash when new messages have been recorded page 59 1 Press MENU middle soft key 2 Scroll to J then press SELECT 3 Scroll to Message alert then press SELECT 4 Press V or repeatedly to select On or Off 5 Press SAVE then press OFF Note L The message indicator will not flash for new messages while the handset is in use L While message...

Page 66: ...tering the accessory handset KX TGA550 or KX TGA552 refer to these KX TG5583 operating instructions for details about operating the handset Please note that the KX TGA550 and KX TGA552 have certain features which differ from the handset included with your base unit Read page 66 to page 68 beforehand Using the joystick These accessory handsets feature a joystick The joystick works the same as the n...

Page 67: ...a menu item not shown on the current page scroll up or down by pushing the joystick up or down respectively Using the soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys and a joystick By pressing a soft key or by pressing the center of the joystick you can select the function displayed directly above it L Pressing the left or right soft key selects the leftmost or rightmost soft key icon respectively L Pr...

Page 68: ...u P KX TGA550 only Monochrome display model users can also enter the phonebook from the handset s main menu 1 Press MENU center of joystick 2 Scroll to P then press SELECT L The display shows the number of items in the phonebook 3 To add items continue from step 2 of Adding items to the phonebook on page 28 OR To call someone continue from step 3 of Calling someone in the phonebook on page 29 Menu...

Page 69: ...GE USB Utility software refer to the included Installation Guide for GIGARANGE USB Utility for details 1 Press C right soft key 2 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to display the desired item 3 Press OPTION 4 Press 3 to select Picture ID 5 To select a preset picture scroll to Fixed data then press SELECT OR To select your original picture scroll to User data then press SELECT 6 Push the joys...

Page 70: ...own to scroll through the menu 5 Press SELECT when the desired menu item or setting is displayed 6 Press SAVE then press OFF KX TGA550 only Main menu Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Page Answering device J Message playback 60 Message alert 65 Ring count 1 64 Recording time 1 65 Remote code 1 64 Call screening 1 65 Ringer setting K Ringer volume 48 Ringer tone 48 Customize ring 49 Ring color 50 Phonebook P 6...

Page 71: ...n Note L For KX TGA552 see page 43 Initial setting N Talking CallerID 52 Caller ID edit 52 Room monitor 41 LCD contrast 74 Key tone 53 Auto talk 53 Interrupt tone 53 Set base unit Ringer volume 1 54 Ringer tone 1 54 Interrupt tone 1 55 Room monitor 1 41 Talking CallerID 1 55 Set tel line Set dial mode 1 20 Set flash time 1 53 Set line mode 1 54 Registration HS registration 56 Deregistration 55 Cha...

Page 72: ... 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of Memory status 2 Press MENU center of joystick 3 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select 1 wallpaper 1 picture ID or 1 Custom ring then press SELECT 4 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select the desired item L To view the name of picture press LIST To return to the picture press VIEW 5 Press ERASE L To cancel erasing press NO 6 Press YES L To continue e...

Page 73: ...SELECT 6 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select the desired pattern L To view the picture name press LIST To return to the picture press VIEW 7 Press SAVE then press OFF Note L The preset pattern Wallpaper1 and Wallpaper2 in this product are used with permission of 2005 Digital Archive Japan Inc L The preset patterns Wallpaper3 in this product is used with permission of 2005 MIXA Co Ltd...

Page 74: ...ndset LCD contrast KX TGA550 only You can adjust the handset display contrast There are 6 levels 1 Press MENU center of joystick 2 Scroll to N then press SELECT 3 Scroll to LCD contrast then press SELECT 4 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select the desired setting 5 Press SAVE then press OFF ...

Page 75: ...g the top of the clip 1 pull the right edge in the direction of the arrow 2 Headset optional Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands free phone conversations Please use only a Panasonic headset See page 6 for compatible headsets and ordering information To connect an optional headset to the handset L Model shown is KX TCA86 Note L To switch to the speakerphone press s To return ...

Page 76: ...com consumersupport Wall mounting Base unit The base unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate 1 Connect the AC adaptor 2 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor 1 Connect the telephone line cord 2 To power outlet Fasten the AC adaptor cord Hook 1 2 ...

Page 77: ...n the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place 5 Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit by inserting the mounting pins A and B into the round openings on the adaptor then sliding the unit down to secure the unit L The position of the mounting pins may vary depending on the size of the wall mounting plate installed Refer to the illustration below L Raise the antennas A B B A 83 mm ...

Page 78: ...unting adaptor While pushing down the release levers 1 remove the adaptor 2 Charger The charger can be wall mounted as shown below 1 Connect the AC adaptor 2 Drive the screws not included into the wall using the wall mount template see below 3 Mount the charger 1 4 Slide it down 2 and to the right 3 until it is secure 1 2 3 25 4 mm Screws To power outlet 1 ...

Page 79: ...al appliances and try again L If more than one handset is in use you may not be able to register deregister Try again later L Another handset tried to send phonebook items to you but there was an error Have the other handset user re send the items to you page 30 Error All handsets registered L 8 handsets have already been registered to the base unit To cancel a handset s registration see page 55 L...

Page 80: ... picture ID from a PC Refer to the help section of the GIGARANGE USB Utility software for details No link to base Move closer to base try again L The handset has lost communication with the base unit Move closer to the base unit and try again L Confirm that the base unit s AC adaptor is plugged in L Raise the base unit antennas L The handset s registration may have been canceled Re register the ha...

Page 81: ...unit antennas L The handset s registration may have been canceled Re register the handset page 56 I cannot hear a dial tone L Confirm that the telephone line cord is connected page 11 L Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect 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...

Page 82: ...telephone line jack Contact your DSL provider for details The handset and base unit do not ring L The ringer volume is turned off Adjust it page 27 48 I cannot make a call L The dialing mode may be set incorrectly Set the dial mode page 20 to match the type of telephone service you have tone or pulse L If the base unit including answering system or another handset is in use you may not be able to ...

Page 83: ...e phonebook L You cannot store an item in the phonebook while the handset is in talk speakerphone or intercom mode or while listening to messages L Do not pause for over 1 minute while storing While storing an item in the phonebook the handset starts to ring L A call is being received Answer the call and start again from the beginning after hanging up Copying stopped with an item displayed L The d...

Page 84: ...s displayed from the 2nd ring The handset or base unit does not announce the displayed caller names L The handset or base unit s ringer volume is turned off Adjust it page 27 48 L The Talking Caller ID feature is turned off Turn it on page 52 55 L Caller names will usually be announced after the 2nd ring L The ring count for the answering system is set to 2 or Toll saver Select a different setting...

Page 85: ... to messages from a remote location L A touch tone phone is required for remote operation L Press the remote code correctly and press each key firmly page 62 L The answering system is off Turn it on page 63 E flashes and the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly No new messages are recorded L Message memory is full Erase unnecessary messages page 59 The unit does not record new messages L The answer...

Page 86: ...ttery has been discharged Fully charge the battery page 13 I charged the battery fully but Recharge battery is still displayed and or 3 continues to flash or Charge for 6 HRS and 4 are displayed L Clean the charge contacts and charge again page 13 L The battery may need to be replaced page 14 If you install a new battery fully charge it page 13 The CHARGE indicator does not go out after the batter...

Page 87: ...epresented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint wi...

Page 88: ...e undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this device NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are d...

Page 89: ...PENLCR COM INC L The Caller IQ service can only be activated after registering with openLCR at www openLCR com More information regarding the openLCR service is available on the Internet at www openLCR com FCC RF Exposure Warning This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the base unit must be insta...

Page 90: ...41 F 104 F Frequency 5 76 GHz 5 84 GHz Dimensions Approx height 173 mm x width 48 mm x depth 33 mm 613 16 x 17 8 x 15 16 Mass Weight Approx 180 g 0 40 lb Power supply Ni MH battery 3 6 V 830 mAh Security codes 1 000 000 Charger Operating environment 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Dimensions Approx height 71 mm x width 88 mm x depth 100 mm 213 16 x 315 32 x 315 16 Mass Weight Approx 110 g 0 24 lb Power consum...

Page 91: ...n your product during the Limited Warranty period This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers products purchased as new Mail In Service For assistance in t...

Page 92: ...GE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time lost calls or messages cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable travel to and from the servicer The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustrati...

Page 93: ...earing or speech impaired users can call 1 877 833 8855 TTY users hearing or speech impaired users can call 1 866 605 1277 Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pasc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax On...

Page 94: ...rence calls 40 Connections AC adaptor 11 Telephone line cord 11 Controls Base unit 16 Handset 17 Copy phonebook 30 31 Customer support 51 Customized ring 48 Customize ring 49 D Date and time 20 Deregistration 55 79 Dialing mode 20 Display Base unit 18 Handset 18 68 Display color 52 Display language 53 E Erasing all messages 59 61 63 Erasing a message 59 61 63 Erasing songs and pictures 72 Error me...

Page 95: ...54 Handset 48 Ringer volume Base unit 27 54 Handset 48 Room monitor 41 Rotary service tone dialing 24 26 S Safety instructions 8 Soft keys 19 Specifications 90 Speed dialer 32 SP phone Base unit 24 Handset 21 T Talking Caller ID Base unit 33 55 Handset 33 52 Time adjustment 56 Toll saver 64 Troubleshooting Answering system 85 Battery recharge 86 Caller ID 84 General use 81 Making answering calls I...

Page 96: ...Do not send your unit to Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices These locations do not repair consumer products Copyright This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co Ltd and may be reproduced for internal use only All other reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co...

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