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recharging or has failed.
– There is a power failure.
– The key lock feature is turned on.
– The direct call feature is turned on (only
the phone number stored in the unit as
the direct call number can be called).
– The call bar feature is turned on (only
phone numbers stored in the unit as
emergency numbers can be called).
L Do not open the base unit, charger, or
handset (other than to replace the
battery).
L This product should not be used near
emergency/intensive care medical
equipment and should not be used by
people with pacemakers.
L Care should be taken that objects do not
fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into,
the unit. Do not subject this product to
excessive smoke, dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
Environment
L Do not use this product near water.
L This product should be kept away from
heat sources such as radiators, cookers,
etc. It should also not be placed in rooms
where the temperature is less than 5 °C or
greater than 40 °C.
L The AC adaptors are used as the main
disconnect devices. Ensure that the AC
Preparation
outlets are located/installed near the unit
and are easily accessible.
Warning:
L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do
not expose this product to rain or any
other type of moisture.
Location
L For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, place your base unit:
– Away from electrical appliances such as
TVs, radios, personal computers or
other phones.
– In a convenient, high and central
location.
L You can increase the range of the base
unit by using a DECT repeater. Consult
your Panasonic dealer for details. Before
registering the repeater to this base unit,
you must change the base unit PIN to a
number between 9000 and 9999 (page
32), then disconnect the base unit AC
adaptor and connect it again.
Battery caution
L We recommend using the battery noted
on page 3. Use only a rechargeable
battery.
L Do not dispose the battery in a fire, as
they may explode. Check local waste
management codes for special disposal
instructions.
L Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte from the battery is
corrosive and may cause burns or injury to
the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be
toxic if swallowed.
L Exercise care when handling the battery.
Do not allow conductive materials such as
rings, bracelets or keys to touch the
battery, otherwise a short circuit may
cause the battery and/or the conductive
material to overheat and cause burns.
information provided in these operating
instructions.
Controls and displays
Controls
Base unit
A
A {x} (Page)
Charger
A
A Charge contacts
Handset
A
B
I
C
D
E
F
G
H
A Ringer indicator/Charge indicator
B Receiver
C Headset socket
D Left soft key
E {C} (Talk)
F {s} (Speakerphone)
G Charge contacts
H {R} (Recall)
I Display
J Right soft key
K Joystick
L {ih} (Off/Power)
M {C} (Clear)
N {INT} (Intercom)
O Microphone
P Speaker
J
K
L
M
N
G
O
P
Using the joystick
The handset joystick can be used to
navigate through menus and to select items
shown on the display, by pushing it up,
down, left, or right.
The handset features two soft keys and a
joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by
pressing the centre of the joystick, you can
select the feature or operation indicated by
the soft key icon shown directly above it.
L Pressing the left or right soft key selects
the leftmost or rightmost soft key icon
respectively.
L Pressing the centre of the joystick selects
the centre soft key icon.
L The icons shown will vary depending on
how you are using the unit.
Soft key icons
Soft
key
icon
zReturns to the previous
$Displays the main menu
*Displays the appropriate sub-
,Accepts the current selection
-Displays a previously dialled
.Opens a phonebook
wCreates a new phonebook
&Displays the phonebook
Action
screen
menu
phone number
entry
search menu
Soft
key
icon
"Turns the key lock feature off
/Switches between AM, PM,
ZStops recording or playback
#Displayed when LetterWise
:Displayed when alphabet
;Displayed when numeric
!Displayed when Greek
xDisplayed when extended 1
yDisplayed when extended 2
%Displayed when Cyrillic
?Places a check mark next to
@Inserts a dialling pause (page
Action
(page 14)
and 24-hour time entry
(KX-TCD580 only)
®
character entry is selected.
Press to select another entry
mode.
character entry is selected.
Press to select another entry
mode.
character entry is selected.
Press to select another entry
mode.
character entry is selected.
Press to select another entry
mode.
character entry is selected.
Press to select another entry
mode.
character entry is selected.
Press to select another entry
mode.
character entry is selected.
Press to select another entry
mode.
failure. We therefore recommend you also
connect a standard telephone to the same
telephone line using a T-adaptor. Your
Panasonic sales shop can offer you more
information about connection possibilities.
Battery installation
1 Insert the battery as shown. Insert the S
and T end of the battery first.
2
1
2 Close the battery cover.
The charge indicator turns red while the
battery is charging, and turns green when
the battery is fully charged.
A
A Charge indicator
Note:
L Clean the charge contacts (page 6) of the
handset and charger with a soft, dry cloth
once a month, otherwise the battery may
not charge properly. Clean more often if
the unit is exposed to grease, dust or high
humidity.
Battery strength
When charging, the battery icon is shown as
follows.
Note:
L Use only a rechargeable battery (page 3).
Battery charge
Place the handset on the charger for
about 5.5 hours before initial use.
2 Press {C}.
3 When finished talking, press {ih} or
place the handset on the charger.
Speakerphone
The handset features a digital
speakerphone, which allows you to have
hands-free conversations. Press {s} to turn
on the speakerphone during a conversation.
Press {C} to switch back to the receiver.
L “Speaker Phone” is displayed while the
speakerphone is turned on.
L For best performance, please note the
following:
– Use the speakerphone in a quiet
environment.
– Speak alternately with the caller.
– If you or the other party have difficulty
hearing each other, push the joystick up
or down repeatedly to adjust the
speaker volume as necessary.
To adjust the receiver or speaker volume
Push the joystick up or down while talking. 3
volume levels are available for the receiver.
6 levels are available for the speaker.
Redial feature
Previously dialled phone numbers (each 24
digits max.) can be redialled.
To redial the last number dialled
Press - (soft key), then press {C} or
{s}.
To redial automatically
Redial by pressing {s} then - (soft key)
if you want the unit to redial the phone
number again automatically if the other
party’s line is engaged. The unit will redial up
to 12 times. While the handset is waiting to
redial, the ringer indicator will flash. While
the handset is redialling, mute is
automatically turned on.
Note:
L If mute does not turn off after the line is
connected, press ^.
To make a call using the redial list
The last 10 phone numbers dialled are
stored in the redial list.
1 Press - (soft key).
L The last number dialled will be
displayed.
2 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly
to select the desired number.
L To exit the list, press {ih}.
3 Press {C} or {s}.
To edit a number in the redial list before
calling it
1 Press - (soft key).
2 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly
to select the desired number, then press
*.
3 Select “Edit for Call”, then press
,.
L The first digit of the number will flash.
4 Use the joystick to move the cursor, then
edit the number.
L Place the cursor on the number you
wish to erase, then press {C}.
L Place the cursor to the right of where
you want to insert a number, then
press the appropriate dial key.
1 Press - (soft key).
2 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly
to select the desired number, then press
*.
3 Select “Delete”, then press ,.
L If you want to erase all numbers in the
list, select “Delete All”, then press
,.
4 Select “Yes”, then press ,.
5 Press {ih}.
To store a number from the redial list into
the handset phonebook
1 Press - (soft key).
2 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly
to select the desired number, then press
*.
3 Select “Save Phonebook”, then press
,.
4 Enter a name (16 characters max.; see
page 56 for character entry), then press
,.
5 Edit the phone number if necessary,
then press ,.
6 Select the desired category (page 34),
then press , 2 times.
7 Press {ih}.
Other features
Mute
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 ^ (soft key).
To return to the conversation, press ^
again.
Key lock
The handset can be locked so that no calls
or settings can be made. Incoming calls can
be answered, but all other functions are
disabled while key lock is on.
To turn key lock on, press $ (centre of
joystick) for about 2 seconds.
L " will be displayed.
To turn key lock off, press " for about 2
seconds.
Note:
L Emergency calls (page 31) cannot be
made until key lock is turned off.
L Key lock is turned off when the handset is
turned off.
R button (to use the recall feature)
{R} is used to access optional telephone
services. Contact your service provider for
details.
If your unit is connected to a PBX (private
branch exchange), pressing {R} can allow
you to access certain features of your host
PBX such as transferring an extension call.
Pause button (for PBX/long distance
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when
making calls using a PBX or long distance
service.
Example: If you have to dial {0} before
dialling outside numbers manually, you will
probably pause after dialling {0} until you
hear a dial tone.
1 Press {0}.
2 Press @ (soft key).
3 Dial the phone number, then press {C}
or {s}.
Note:
L Pressing @ 1 time creates 1 pause.
Press @ repeatedly to create longer
pauses. To change pause length, see
page 31.
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 and search for
phonebook entries by name, category, or by
performing a voice search.
Adding entries to the handset
phonebook
1
KX-TCD560:
Press . (soft key), then press w.
KX-TCD580:
Press . (soft key), w, then press
,.
L The display shows the number of
available entries in the phonebook.
2 Enter the party’s name (16 characters
max.; see page 56 for character entry),
then press ,.
3 Enter the party’s phone number (24
digits max.), then press ,.
4 Select a category for the entry, or select
“Off”.
L You can search for handset
phonebook entries by category (page
17).
L You can change the category names
(page 27).
L Caller ID subscribers can use
additional private category features
(page 34).
5 To save the entry, press , 2 times.
6 Press {ih}.
Note:
L If there is no space to store new entries,
“Memory Full” will be displayed. Erase
unnecessary entries (page 19).
To edit/correct a mistake
Use the joystick to place the cursor on the
number or character you wish to erase, then
press {C}. Place the cursor to the right of
where you want to insert a number or
character, then press the appropriate dial
key.
Note:
L Press and hold {C} to erase all numbers
or characters.
Finding and calling a handset
phonebook entry
Handset phonebook entries can be
searched for alphabetically, by first
character, by category, by voice tag, or by
scrolling through all phonebook entries.
Once you have found the desired entry,
press {C} or {s} to dial the phone number.
Scrolling through all entries
1 Press . (soft key).
2 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly
to display the desired entry.
Searching alphabetically
This method is useful when you are
searching for an entry which starts with a
letter of the alphabet.
1 Press . (soft key).
2 Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which
corresponds to the letter you are
searching for (page 56).
L Press the same dial key repeatedly to
display the first entry corresponding to
each letter located on that dial key.
L If there is no entry corresponding to
the letter you selected, the next entry
will be displayed.
Phonebook entries can be edited after you
have saved them. You can change the
name, phone number, and category, as well
as add a voice tag (page 18) or hot key
registration (page 19).
Changing a name, phone number,
category
1 Find the desired entry (page 16).
2 Press * (centre of joystick), then
press ,.
3 Edit the name if necessary (16
characters max.; see page 56 for
character entry), then press ,.
4 Edit the phone number if necessary (24
digits max.), then press ,.
5 Select the desired category, then press
, 2 times.
6 Press {ih}.
Adding a voice tag
You can record voice tags for up to 20
handset phonebook entries and then find
the entries by speaking the voice tag (voice
search feature).
1 Find the desired entry (page 16), then
press * (centre of joystick).
2 Select “Voice Tag”, then press , 2
times.
3 When “Voice Tag Record” is
displayed, say the name of the
phonebook entry.
L If key tones are turned on (page 26),
speak after the beep.
L Hold the handset about 20 cm away
and speak clearly into the
microphone.
L Voice tags can be up to 2 seconds
long.
4 When “Voice Tag Please Repeat”
is displayed, repeat the voice tag.
5 Press {ih}.
Note:
L Phonebook entries which have a voice tag
are indicated by |.
L “Timeout Please Try Again” is
displayed if you do not speak for 10
seconds.
L “Too Long Please Try Again” is
displayed if the voice tag you recorded
was over 2 seconds long.
L “Too Different Please Try Again”
is displayed if the 2nd voice tag is too
different from the first or if background
noise exists. Please record the voice tag
in a quiet environment.
L “Already Exists Please Try
Again” is displayed if the voice tag is too
similar to another entry’s voice tag.
Playing a voice tag
You can play back a voice tag for reference.
1 Find the desired entry (page 16), then
press * (centre of joystick).
2 Select “Voice Tag”, then press ,.
3 Select “Play”, then press ,.
L The voice tag is played back.
4 Press {ih}.
Erasing a voice tag
1 Find the desired entry (page 16), then
press * (centre of joystick).
2 Select “Voice Tag”, then press ,.
3 Select “Delete”, then press ,.
4 Select “Yes”, then press ,
5 Press {ih}.
Registering an entry in the handset
phonebook to a hot key
Dial keys {1} to {9} can each be used as a
“hot key”, allowing you to dial a number from
the phonebook by simply pressing a dial
key.
1 Find the desired entry (page 16), then
press * (centre of joystick).
2 Select “Reg. to Hot Key”, then press
,.
3 Push the joystick up or down to select
the desired dial key number.
L Dial keys which have been registered
as a hot key already will have a Q next
to them. You can overwrite previous
hot keys if desired.
4 Press , 2 times.
5 Press {ih}.
Making a call using a hot key
1 Press and hold the desired hot key ({1}
to {9}).
L You can view other hot key
registrations by pushing the joystick
up or down.
2 Press {C} or {s}.
Erasing a hot key
1 Press and hold the desired hot key ({1}
to {9}).
2 Press * (centre of joystick), then
press ,.
3 Select “Yes”, then press ,.
Note:
L Only the hot key is erased. The
corresponding phonebook entry is not
erased.
Erasing an entry in the handset
phonebook
Find the desired entry (page 16), then
1
press * (centre of joystick).
2 Select “Delete”, then press ,.
3 Select “Yes”, then press ,.
4 Press {ih}.
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 phonebook, without having to
dial manually.
1 KX-TCD560:
While on a call, press U (centre of
joystick).
KX-TCD580:
While on a call, press * (centre of
joystick), then press ..
2 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly
to select the desired entry.
L To search by first character (index
search), category, or to search entries
which have a voice tag, press &,
select the desired search method,
then press ,.
3 Press , to dial the number.
Copying handset phonebook
entries to the base unit
phonebook (KX-TCD580 only)
handset, you can copy phonebook entries
between handsets (page 49).
Base unit phonebook (KXTCD580 only)
The base unit phonebook allows you to
make calls without having to dial manually.
You can add 20 names and phone numbers
to the base unit phonebook and search for
phonebook entries by name. Additional
handset users (page 48) can also make
calls using the base unit phonebook.
If you subscribe to Caller ID service, you can
use the base unit’s audible call feature
(page 34).
Adding entries to the base unit
phonebook
Press . (soft key), then w.
1
2 Select “Base Phonebook”, then press
,.
L The display shows the number of
available entries in the phonebook.
3 Enter the party’s name (16 characters
max.; see page 56 for character entry),
then press ,.
4 Enter the party’s phone number (24
digits max.), then press ,.
5 To record an audible call announcement,
press ,, otherwise select “Skip
Recording”, press ,, then go to
step 8.
L Audible call (page 34) is useful for
Caller ID subscribers only.
L If “Memory Full” is displayed, erase
any unnecessary answering system
messages (page 43).
6 When “Recording” is displayed, speak
into the microphone.
L Maximum recording time is 1 minute.
Use the joystick to place the cursor on the
number or character you wish to erase, then
press {C}. Place the cursor to the right of
where you want to insert a number or
character, then press the appropriate dial
key.
Note:
L Press and hold {C} to erase all numbers
or characters.
Finding and calling a base unit
phonebook entry
Base unit phonebook entries can be
searched for by first character (index
search) or by scrolling through all
phonebook entries.
Once you have found the desired entry,
press {C} or {s} to dial the phone number.
Scrolling through all entries
1 Press . (soft key), then press .
again.
2 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly
until the desired entry is displayed.
Searching by first character (index
search)
This method is useful when you are
searching for an entry which does not start
with a letter of the alphabet.
1 Press . (soft key), then press .
again.
2 Press &.
3 Press the right soft key repeatedly to
select the character entry mode that
contains the character you are
searching for.
4 Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which
contains the character you are
searching for.
L Press the same dial key repeatedly to
select the character you are searching
for.
5 Press ,.
L The first entry beginning with the
character you selected is displayed. If
there is no such entry, the next entry
will be displayed.
6 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly
to scroll through the phonebook if
necessary.
Changing a name, phone number,
audible call
Find the desired entry (page 21).
1
2 Press * (centre of joystick), then
press ,.
3 Edit the name if necessary (16
characters max.; see page 56 for
character entry), then press ,.
4 Edit the phone number if necessary (24
digits max.), then press ,.
5 Record, skip, or erase an audible call
recording.
L To record the audible call
announcement, continue from step 5,
“Adding entries to the base unit
phonebook”, page 20.