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Operating Instructions

5.8 GHz USB Adaptor

Model No.

 KX-TGA575

This unit is an accessory unit for use with the Panasonic cordless telephone 

KX-TG5761/KX-TG5766/KX-TG5771/KX-TG5776/KX-TG5777. You must 

install the Skype software to your computer and register this unit with your 

base unit before Skype feature can be used on your handset.

What is Skype?

Skype is a program for making free calls over the Internet to anyone else who also has 

Skype. It is free and easy to download and use, and works with most computers.  

You can get the Skype software and detailed information from the following website:  

http://www.skype.com/
Important:

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To use Skype, the USB adaptor KX-TGA575 must be connected to a computer which 

is active and connected to the Internet using broadband connection.

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Installation, configuration, and operation explanations for Skype software are not 

included in these operating instructions. For more information, refer to the online 

manual for Skype software.

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Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and cannot be used for 

emergency calling.

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For information about Skype, please visit the Skype homepage:  

http://www.skype.com/

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for 

future reference.

For assistance, visit our website:

http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp 

for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto 

Rico.

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Summary of Contents for KX-TGA575

Page 1: ...rom the following website http www skype com Important L To use Skype the USB adaptor KX TGA575 must be connected to a computer which is active and connected to the Internet using broadband connection L Installation configuration and operation explanations for Skype software are not included in these operating instructions For more information refer to the online manual for Skype software L Skype i...

Page 2: ...alling and setting up the USB Adaptor Utility 8 Confirming the USB adaptor works properly 9 Soft key and display menus 10 Deregistering the USB adaptor 10 Uninstalling the USB Adaptor Utility 10 Using the USB Adaptor Entering the IP phone mode 11 Making internet calls 12 Answering internet calls 13 Useful features during an internet call 14 Using the History Call list 15 Selecting the IP ringer ton...

Page 3: ...By connecting the USB adaptor to your computer installed with Skype software and USB Adaptor Utility you can make and answer internet telephone calls using the cordless handset of your GIGARANGE cordless telephone If you do not have the Skype software download it from the Skype homepage http www skype com Accessory information Included parts USB adaptor Wall mounting adaptor CD ROM Order No PQZXTG...

Page 4: ...ture is less than 5 C 41 F or greater than 40 C 104 F Damp basements should also be avoided L The maximum data transferring distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places Near obstacles such as hills tunnels underground near metal objects such as wire fences etc L Operating near 5 8 GHz electrical appliances may cause interference Move away from the electrical appliance...

Page 5: ... USB adaptor is receiving power from the computer and has link with your base unit ready to use Light off USB adaptor is off not receiving power from the computer Symbols and screen shots used in these operating instructions Symbols used for operations Symbol Meaning Example Contacts Press or V to select the words in quotations shown on the display Example MENU The words in the brackets indicate b...

Page 6: ...he USB Adaptor Utility Item Description Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP CPU Intel Pentium 1 GHz or faster RAM 256 MB HDD 50 MB available disk space Resolution 800 x 600 or higher resolution display Others USB interface 1 1 CD ROM drive Video adaptor with High Color 16 bit or higher Panasonic cordless telephone KX TG5761 KX TG5766 KX TG5771 KX TG5776 KX TG5777 Skype ...

Page 7: ...surface firmly L The arrow mark on the wall mounting adaptor should face upward Protection sheet Arrow mark 2 Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes on the USB adaptor and slide the adaptor down until it is secure Holes Hooks Mounting without the wall mounting adaptor Drive the screws not included into the flat surface such as a wall using the wall mount template as a guide the...

Page 8: ...ration will make your installation simple and smooth You should complete your installation in less than 2 minutes Important L If the Skype software is not installed to your computer install the Skype software beforehand L Before installing the USB Adaptor Utility please be sure to back up the system settings of your computer L At the end of installation you may perform a Skype test call on your ha...

Page 9: ...nds errors in the configuration follow the on screen instructions When the configuration is complete you are ready to use the internet telephone In case you encounter any difficulty please refer to Troubleshooting on page 16 Note L Color of the USB Adaptor Utility icon in the system tray indicates the status of the USB adaptor configuration Color Status Blue Internet telephone is available Gray Intern...

Page 10: ...h the KX TG5766 KX TG5776 KX TG5777 Deregistering the USB adaptor You can cancel a registered USB adaptor Right click the USB Adaptor Utility icon in the system tray then select Tool Deregistration Note L You can cancel registration by using the base unit 1 Press and hold INTERCOM until the IN USE indicator flashes 2 Press and hold until a beep sounds Uninstalling the USB Adaptor Utility For Window...

Page 11: ...rnet calls are not answered Missed call You can view call information of the missed calls Contacts You can view the Skype Contact list or make internet calls from it Call List You can view the Skype History in which call information of incoming and outgoing internet calls is logged Dial You can make regular phone calls using SkypeOut To exit the IP phone mode press OFF Important L Do not change an...

Page 12: ...itch back to the receiver press C Adjusting the receiver speaker volume Press or V repeatedly while talking Making internet calls Calling from the Contact list You can make an internet call by selecting a Skype name from the Skype Contact list You must add Skype names in the Contact list beforehand by using your computer 1 IP PHONE right soft key i Contacts i SELECT 2 Press or V to select the desi...

Page 13: ...etc because is automatically added to the phone number when dialing For this reason is displayed in the dialed phone number when you view the Call list Answering internet calls If you receive an internet call you will hear an IP ringer tone from the handset and IPPHONE will flash on the handset display 1 Lift the handset and press C or s L You can also answer the call by pressing any button except ...

Page 14: ...ou have viewed a missed call or played a Voicemail message it will not be displayed the next time you enter the missed call list Answering another internet call This feature allows you to receive or reject another internet call while you are already talking on the IP phone If you receive an internet call while on the IP phone you will hear an incoming call tone Press IP PHONE to end the first call ...

Page 15: ...the oldest call L You can change the list by pressing the right soft key as follows Incoming call list IN CALL OUT CALL Outgoing call list VM Voicemail list 3 To call to the displayed item press C or CALL To play the displayed Voicemail message press PLAY To stop playing the message press STOP 4 When you finish talking or playing press OFF or place the handset on the base unit or charger Note L You...

Page 16: ... you are still having problems deregister the USB adaptor page 10 and uninstall the USB Adaptor Utility page 10 then reinstall it page 8 If you cannot reinstall the USB Adaptor Utility because of a registration error perform the following operations 1 Press and hold INTERCOM on the base unit until the IN USE indicator flashes 2 Press and hold 8 until a beep sounds 3 Follow the on screen instruction...

Page 17: ...ls L While the cordless camera is in use you cannot receive internet calls I cannot register the USB adaptor L 8 handsets or devices have already been registered to the base unit A previously deregistered extension number is still retained in the base unit To register the USB adaptor erase the unnecessary extension number by using the base unit Some names displayed in the Contact list or History o...

Page 18: ... there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation betwee...

Page 19: ...ring in the following cases when the internet security settings were not set during use when VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol communication software was used when software not provided by Panasonic was used Important L Panasonic cannot accept any liability or provide warranty for the Skype software Notice L This product is designed for use in the United States of America Sales or use of this prod...

Page 20: ...rations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product L Software features and appearance are subject to change without notice Trademarks L Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries L Intel and Pentium are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiari...

Page 21: ...repaid 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 the conti...

Page 22: ...VERAGE 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 illust...

Page 23: ... hearing or speech impaired users can call 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases 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 Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST Panasonic S...

Page 24: ... 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 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc San Gabriel Industrial Park Ave 65 de Infantería Km 9 5 Carolina Puerto R...

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