Panasonic KX-TG5100M User Manual

5.8GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System

Preparation

Operating Instructions

Model No.

KX-TG5100M

KX-TG5110M

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

Telephone System

Answering System Useful Information

Model shown is KX-TG5100M.

Caller ID Compatible

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 75 before use. Read and understand all instructions.

Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on the phone line with the ﬁrst caller, requires a subscription to both Caller ID with Name and Call Waiting Service.

Attach your purchase receipt here.

Accessories

AC Adaptor (p. 11)

Order No. PQLV10Z (PQLV10)

one

Handset Cover (p. 12)

Order No. PQKK10137Z1

KX-TG5100M: one KX-TG5110M: two

Charger Unit (p. 11) (KX-TG5110M only)

Charger Order No. PQLV30019ZM AC Adaptor Order No. KX-TCA1-G (KX-TCA1)

(included)

For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.

Telephone Line Cord

(p. 11)

Order No. PQJA10075Z

one

Battery (p. 12)

Order No. P-P511

KX-TG5100M: one KX-TG5110M: two

Wall Mounting

Adaptor (p. 62) Order No. PQKL10054Z1

one

Belt Clip (p. 65)

Order No. PQKE10363Z1

KX-TG5100M: one KX-TG5110M: two

one

Expanding Your Phone

For KX-TG5100M users

KX-TG5100M includes one handset and one base unit. You can expand the system by adding up to 7 additional handsets, sold separately. A maximum of 8 handsets can be registered to the base unit. The included handset is pre-registered at the

factory and assigned the extension number 1.

KX-TG5100M

Up to 7 accessory handsets can be added.

For KX-TG5110M users

KX-TG5110M includes two handsets and one base unit. You can expand the system by adding up to 6 additional handsets, sold separately. A maximum of 8 handsets can be registered to the base unit. The included handsets are pre-

registered at the factory and assigned the extension numbers 1 and 2.

KX-TGA510M

If you purchase accessory handsets, you must register each to the base unit. (Please read the KX-TGA510M Installation Manual.)

The model number of the accessory handset is KX-TGA510M. The charger is included. To order, contact your dealer or call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate a dealer.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Contents

Preparation

For Best Performance . . . . . . . . 6

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . 7

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing the Battery in the

Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programmable Settings. . . . . . 14

Programming Guidelines. . . . . 14

Function Menu Table . . . . . . . 15

Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Dialing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ringer Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Auto Talk Feature . . . . . . . . . . 20

LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Preparing the Answering

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Greeting Message. . . . . . . . . . 21

Caller’s Recording Time . . . . . 22

Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Calling Back from the

Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Editing the Caller’s Phone

Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Caller ID Number Auto Edit

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Storing Caller List Items

in the Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . 33

Erasing Caller List Items . . . . . 33

Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Storing Names and Numbers

Dialing from the Phone Book Editing an Item in the

Phone Book Erasing an Item in the

Phone Book

Copying the Phone Book . . . . 38

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Making Intercom Calls. . . . . . . 40

Answering Intercom Calls . . . . 41

Transferring a Call . . . . . . . . . . 42

Conference Calls . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Call Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Call Privacy Feature. . . . . . . . . 45

Room Monitor Feature. . . . . . . 45

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

. . . 34

. . 36

Telephone System

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

System Capabilities (Operating More Than One Handset)

Using the Handset. . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Base Unit . . . . . . . . 26

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Caller ID Service. . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the Caller List . . . . . . . . 30

Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . 30

. . . . . 24

Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Muting Your Conversation. . . . 47

Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service

Users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

For Call Waiting Service

Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the PAUSE Button (For PBX Line/Long Distance

Calls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

FLASH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Key Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Incoming Call Tone . . . . . . . . . 49

Handset

Contents

Answering System Useful Information

Mailbox Features . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting the Mailbox Password

(for Mailbox 2 and 3). . . . . . . . 51

Automatic Answering

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Setting the Unit to Answer

Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Listening to Messages . . . . . . 53

Using the Base Unit . . . . . . . . 53

Using the Handset

(Remote Operation). . . . . . . . . 54

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . .56

Recording a Memo

Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Transferring a Call to a

Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Remote Operation from a

Touch Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . 58

Remote Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Voice Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Direct Remote Operation. . . . . 61

Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Optional Headset . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Canceling Registration/

Re-registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Canceling the Handset

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Re-registering the Handset . . . 67

If the Following Appear on

Your Display... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Important Safety

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

FCC and Other Information . . . 76

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Preparation

Important

Throughout these Operating Instructions, to indicate with which unit an operation can be performed.

Handset

Base Unit Handset Base Unit

Use either or

unit. You do not need to perform the operation with both.

Handset & Base Unit

: Perform with the handset.

: Perform with the base unit.

: Perform with the handset and base unit separately.

Base Unit

: Perform with

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Handset Base Unit

: Perform with either the handset or base

the handset and base unit

and

are used

Useful InformationAnswering SystemTelephone System

together.

For Best Performance

Battery charge

A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 12).

Base unit location/Noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation , the recommended base unit location is:

Note:

• If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from the receiver or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit.

• If you use the handset near another cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.

Location of Controls

Handset

Back side

Speaker

Display (p. 10)

[ ] (TALK) Button (p. 24)

Headset Jack (p. 65)

[ ] (Speakerphone) Button (p. 24)

[Y] (TONE) Button (p. 47)

(Conference)

[CONF

/FUNCTION]

Button (p. 14, 44)

Preparation

Antenna

Receiver

Soft Keys (p. 9)

Navigator Key ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]) (p. 9)

[OFF] Button (p. 14, 24)

[HOLD] (INTERCOM/CLEAR)

Button (p. 25, 40)

[PAUSE/REDIAL]

Button (p. 25, 48)

Microphone (p. 24)

[FLASH/CALL WAIT]

Button (p. 47, 48)

Charger unit (KX-TG5110M only)

Charge Contacts (p. 13)

CHARGE Indicator (p. 12)

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Charge Contacts (p. 13)

Location of Controls

Base unit

Location of Controls

How to use the navigator keys/soft keys

Navigator keys

These keys have four active areas that are indicated by the arrows.

Preparation

Handset

• Scrolls up the function menu, Caller List and the phone book.

• Increases the volume.

• Scrolls down the function menu, Caller List and

the phone book.

Base unit

• Decreases the volume.

• Selects your menu choices, enters the phone

book or moves the cursor forward.

• Enters the phone book, returns to the previous display or moves the cursor backward.

Throughout these Operating Instructions, the navigator keys are indicated by the arrows [], [], []

[]

▼

Handset soft keys

Example

IN USE

Talk

00-00-40

=Booster

PRIVACY

To operate “

• When a function does not appear above a soft key, the soft key will not work.

MUTE

To operate “ ”, press the right soft key.

PRIVACY

”, press the left soft key.

Three soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above the keys. Functions

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displayed above the keys will change depending on the state of use.

For example, on the left display, “

MUTE

“

” are displayed above the soft keys.

MUTE

PRIVACY

” and

Throughout these Operating Instructions, the soft keys are indicated by the

function icons, such as , and .

MUTE PRIVACY

PLAY

Lighted handset keypad

The dialing buttons will light when you press a button or lift the handset off the base unit or the charger. The light will go out after a few seconds.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Displays

PRIVACY

IN USE

Handset Base unit

3 4 8 9

IN USE

PRIVACY

Received calls

IN USE

“ ” (IN USE icon) functions as follows.

Off (invisible) The line is free.

On The line is being used.

Flashing

Flashing quickly A call is being received.

When “” (clock icon) ﬂashes, the clock needs adjusting (p. 17).

“” (phone book icon) is displayed when storing, viewing, copying or

receiving the phone book items (p. 34–39).

“PRIVACY” indicates Call Privacy mode is on (p. 45). Other extension users

cannot join your conversation.

The display shows the dialed number, call status, programming options, phone book

items, Caller ID information etc. The time and date are displayed on the base unit. “” (extension icon) is displayed with the extension numbers a) during an intercom call (p. 40) or a conference call (p. 44); b) while monitoring a room (p. 46).

Each mailbox icon ( , or ) will ﬂash if there is at least one new message in the mailbox (p. 53). If a mailbox has only old messages, the icon will not ﬂash but remain lit. If a mailbox has no messages, the mailbox icon will not be displayed.

“SP” is shown when you are using the handset speaker

a) during an intercom call (p. 40) or a conference call (p. 44); b) while listening to messages (p. 54); c) while monitoring a room (p. 46).

The battery icon indicates the battery strength (p. 12).

The extension number of your handset is displayed if it has been registered to

the base unit (p. 67).

The prompts on the bottom line will show corresponding functions of the soft keys which are located directly below the display (p. 9). Ex. The soft key below “

]

PLAY

12:00AM DEC.31 Received calls

1 2 3

MAILBOX

PRIVACY

1 2

A call is on hold within this system (handset or base unit) or the Answering System is responding to a call (p. 52).

1 2 3

PLAY PLAY

” will function as the key.

Backlit LCD displays

The lighted handset display will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a button or lifting the handset off the base unit or the charger. The base unit display will light during use.

Installation

Connections

Base unit

Raise the antennas.

Fasten the AC adaptor cord.

Hook

Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)

Telephone Line Cord

Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC Adaptor

•

Base unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10 (Order No. PQLV10Z).

• The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)

• If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannot access Caller ID services.

• This unit will not function during a power failure. If you want to connect a standard telephone on the same line, use the Panasonic T-adaptor KX-J66.

Preparation

Charger unit (KX-TG5110M only)

Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC Adaptor

• Charger unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1 (Order No. KX-TCA1-G).

• The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Installation

Installing the Battery in the Handset

Insert the battery ( ), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment ( ). Close the cover.

To replace the battery:

Press the notch on the cover ﬁrmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new one (p. 13). Close the cover and charge the handset for about 6 hours.

1 2

Battery Charge

Place the handsets on the base unit and the charger and charge for about 6 hours before initial use.

• The unit beeps once, the CHARGE indicator lights and

“Charging” is displayed.

• When the battery is fully charged, “Charge completed” is

displayed if there are no new calls in the Caller List.

Battery strength

You can check the battery strength on the handset display. The battery strength is as shown in the chart on the right.

Display prompt Battery strength

Fully charged

Medium

Low

(ﬂashing)

Needs to be recharged.

Discharged

Installation

Recharge battery

Recharge

Recharge the battery when:

—“Recharge battery” is displayed on the handset, —“ ” ﬂashes, or —the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

• If you DO NOT recharge the battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will

continually indicate “Recharge battery” and/or “” will ﬂash when the handset is lifted off the base unit or the charger.

• If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 6 HRS” and “” when you place the handset on the base unit or the charger. The

handset will not work unless the battery is charged. Keep charging.

Battery replacement:

If you cleaned the charge contacts and fully charged the battery, but after a few telephone calls, “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “” continues to ﬂash, or “Charge for 6 HRS” and “” are displayed, the battery needs to be replaced. Please order a new Panasonic P-P511 battery at the telephone number shown on page 2. To replace the battery, see page 12.

A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Preparation

Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged:

Operation Operating time

While in use (TALK) Up to 4.5 hours

While not in use (Standby) Up to 11 days

While using the Reception Booster feature (p. 25) Up to 3 hours

• The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.

• Clean the charge contacts of the handset, the base unit and the charger with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.

• If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit or the charger until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “”

ﬂashes. This will maximize the battery life.

• The battery cannot be overcharged.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Programmable Settings

Base Unit

Programming Guidelines

The handset and the base unit have programmable functions. They are selected from the function menu on the display (p. 15, 16).

Handset

How to select a function item from the menu

Make sure the handset and the base unit are not being used. The handset must be operated near the base unit and off the base unit or the charger.

Handset: Press Base unit: Press

• The main menu is displayed (p. 15, 16).

[CONF/FUNCTION]

[FUNCTION/EDIT]

2 Scroll to the desired item by pressing [] or

[]. Press [] to select the item.

3 If the item has a sub-menu, select the menu item (p. 15, 16).

4 Handset: Select the desired setting by

5 Handset: Press

Repeat step 2 until your desired item is displayed.

pressing [] or [], then press the soft key (

Base unit: Select the desired setting by pressing

(For “Date and time”, p. 17, press instead of

• A conﬁrmation tone will be heard and the setting will be saved.

Base unit: Press

[]

, then press

[OFF] to exit programming mode.

[STOP]

to exit programming mode.

[]

(Save).

(Save)

Programmable Settings

Useful information

•“

–––––––––––––––” indicates the beginning or end of the function menu.

• You can go back to the previous display by pressing characters or numbers. To return to the main menu from the sub-menu, press

• After programming is complete, the display will return to the main menu or the

menu depending on which menu the selected item is located

subtables on pages 15 and 16.)

• To exit the programming mode: For the handset, press [OFF]. For the base unit, press [STOP].

• If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will exit programming mode.

• If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 68–70).

▼

[]

except when entering

. (See the menu

▼

[]

Function Menu Table

You can use the following functions to customize your unit. See the corresponding pages for function details.

Handset

Preparation

Main menu

Save phone book

Ringer setting

Copy phone book

Initial setting

p. 34

Sub-menu I

Ringer volume

Ringer tone

Incoming call

Copy 1 item

Copy all items

LCD contrast

Key tone

Auto talk

Room monitor

Caller ID edit

Set tel line

Registration

p. 19

p. 49

p. 38

p. 39

p. 20

p. 49

p. 20

p. 45

p. 32

Set dial mode

Set flash time

Set line mode

HS registration

Deregistration

Sub-menu II

p. 18

p. 48

p. 18

p. 67

p. 66

*The items with “*” in the menu table can be programmed with either the handset

or the base unit. You do not need to program these items on both the handset and the base unit.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Programmable Settings

Base unit

Main menu

Save phone book

Ringer setting

Date and time

Copy phone book

Initial setting

p. 34

p. 17

Sub-menu I

Ringer volume

Ringer tone

Incoming call

Copy 1 item

Copy all items

LCD contrast

Room monitor

Caller ID edit

Set tel line

Set answering

p. 19

p. 49

p. 38

p. 39

p. 20

p. 45

p. 32

Set dial mode

Set flash time

Set line mode

Number of rings

Recording time

Remote code

Set mailbox2&3

Call monitoring

Sub-menu II

p. 18

p. 48

p. 18

p. 23

p. 22

p. 59

p. 51

p. 52

*The items with “*” in the menu table can be programmed with either the handset

or the base unit. You do not need to program these items on both the handset and the base unit.

Programmable Settings

Date and time

Date:12.31.2003 Time:12:00 AM

0-9=Date&Time

=AM/PM

=Save

Date:04.07.2003 Time:09:30 AM

0-9=Date&Time

=AM/PM

=Save

Date and Time

Base Unit

1 Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].

2 Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing []

or [], then press [].

▼

3 (1) Enter 2 digits each for month, day and

year. (Ex. To set Apr. 7, 2003, enter “04 07 03”.)

(2) Enter 4 digits for time (hour and minute).

(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)

• If you enter a wrong number, press [] or [] to move the cursor to the incorrect number. Enter the correct number.

▼

4 Select “AM” or “PM” by pressing [].

5 Press [] (Save).

• If 3 beeps sound, the setting is not correct. Start again from step 3.

• The clock starts working.

6 Press [STOP].

• When entering the time, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, and select “PM”

Preparation

If a power failure occurs, the time setting may be incorrect. When “” ﬂashes on the base unit display, adjust the date/time.

For Caller ID service users (p. 29)

• Caller ID information will reset the clock after the ﬁrst ring if the adjusted time is

incorrect.

• If the time has not previously been set, the Caller ID information will not adjust

the clock.

• Caller ID information will automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving time.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Programmable Settings

Handset

Initial setting

Set tel line

Set dial mode

:Tone

Handset

Initial setting

Set tel line

Set line mode

Dialing Mode (use either or )

If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used, set dialing mode to “Pulse”. The factory preset is “Tone”.

Base Unit

1 Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].

2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

[] or [], then press

[]

▼

3 Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [] or

[], then press

4 Press

[]

▼

at “Set dial mode”.

▼

5 Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing [] or

[].

6 Press [] (Save), then press [STOP].

Handset

the handset. Press the soft key (

Line Mode (use either or )

The line mode is preset at the factory to “B”. Generally leave the line mode to “B”. If a change of the line mode setting is required by our customer call center or serviceman, change the line mode to “A”.

▼

: Press [CONF/FUNCTION], and follow steps 2 to 5 above, using

), then press [OFF].

SA VE

Base Unit

1 Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].

2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

[] or [], then press

[]

▼

3 Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [] or

[], then press

[]

▼

4 Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing []

or [], then press

[]

▼

5 Select “A” or “B” by pressing [] or [].

6 Press [] (Save), then press [STOP].

Handset

the handset. Press the soft key (

▼

: Press [CONF/FUNCTION], and follow steps 2 to 5 above, using

SA VE

), then press [OFF].

Programmable Settings

Ringer setting

Ringer volume

Low High

Ex. HIGH

Ringer volume

Off ?

Ex. OFF

Ringer tone

Ringer Volume

You can select the ringer volume to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF on the handset and the base unit separately. The factory preset is HIGH. If set to OFF, the unit will not ring for external calls and will ring at the LOW level for intercom calls.

Handset: Press [CONF/FUNCTION]. Base unit: Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].

Handset Base Unit

2 Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing

[] or [], then press []

3 Press [] at “Ringer volume”.

Select the desired volume by pressing

• The volume will change and ring.

• The number of steps indicates the volume level.

• To turn the ringer OFF, press [] repeatedly until “Off ?” is displayed.

▼

5 Handset: Press the soft key (

Base unit: Press [] (Save).

• If set to OFF, the base unit displays “Ringer off” while not in use and no new calls are in the Caller List. The handset displays “Ringer off” while not in use.

• You can also select the ringer volume while an external call is being received. Press

[]

while the unit is just ringing.

▼

SA VE

[]

Preparation

Ringer Tone

You can select one of 6 ringer tones for external calls on the handset and the base unit separately. The factory preset is “1”.

Handset Base Unit

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Ringer Volume” above.

2 Scroll to “Ringer tone” by pressing [] or

[], then press [].

Select the desired tone by pressing

• The tone will change and ring. If the ringer volume has been set to OFF, the unit will not ring.

• You can also select the ringer tone by pressing

[1] to [6].

4 Handset: Press the soft key (

Base unit: Press [] (Save), then press [STOP].

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

▼

[]

), then press [OFF].

SA VE

▼

Programmable Settings

Initial setting

Auto talk

:Off

Initial setting

LCD contrast

Low High

Ex. Level 6

Auto Talk Feature

The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit or the charger without pressing [] or []. To use this feature, turn the feature ON. The factory preset is OFF.

Handset

1 Press [CONF/FUNCTION].

2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

[] or [], then press [].

▼

3 Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing [] or

[], then press [].

▼

4 Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [] or [].

5 Press the soft key (

• In order to view Caller ID information after you lift up the handset to answer a call, leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.

LCD Contrast

You can select the LCD contrast (6 levels) on the handset and the base unit separately. The factory preset is level 3.

), then press [OFF].

SA VE

Handset Base Unit

Handset: Press Base unit: Press

[CONF/FUNCTION]

[FUNCTION/EDIT]

2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

[] or [], then press [].

3 Press [] at “LCD contrast”.

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4 Select the desired contrast by pressing []

or [].

• The contrast will change.

• The number of steps indicates the contrast level.

5 Handset: Press the soft key (

Base unit: Press

[]

(Save), then press

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SA VE

), then press [OFF].

[STOP]

Preparing the Answering System

Greeting Message

You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for callers (p. 22).

The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is about 15 minutes. We recommend you record a brief greeting message in order to leave more time for recording new messages.

Base Unit

To record a greeting message

Greeting message samples

■ “Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”

To instruct callers to leave a message in a speciﬁc mailbox (Mailbox 1,

■

Mailbox 2 or Mailbox 3) (for mailboxes see page 50):

“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry we cannot take your call. If you have a message, for John press [#] and [1], for Jane press [#] and [2], for Jack press [#] and [3]. Or just stay on the line and leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”

1 Press and hold [GREETING] until

“Record greeting after the beep” is heard.

[GREETING]

[STOP]

Preparation

2 After the long beep, talk clearly,

about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC (microphone).

• The elapsed recording time is displayed.

• If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will stop recording.

3 When ﬁnished, press

[GREETING] or [STOP].

• The unit will play back the recorded greeting.

• To change the greeting, start again from step 1.

To adjust the speaker volume, press [] or [] during playback.

• 9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System.

• The number of steps shown on the display indicates the volume level.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

MIC

[ERASE]

[ ], [ ]

Preparing the Answering System

Initial setting

Set answering

Recording time

:3min

To check the greeting

Press [GREETING].

• The greeting will be played.

To erase the greeting

Press [GREETING], then press [ERASE] while the recorded

message is being played.

• The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting.

Flash Memory Message Backup (Message storage)

Messages stored in memory will not be affected by power failures. All messages are saved until you erase them.

Caller’s Recording Time

You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”.

Pre-recorded greeting

f you do not record a greeting (p. 21), one of two greetings will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (see below).

To check the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING].

• A pre-recorded greeting will be played

as follows:

■

When the recording time is set to

“1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes”: “Hello, we are not available now. Please

leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call.”

■ When the recording time is set to

“Greeting only”: “Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”

Base Unit

1 Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].

2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

[] or [], then press [].

3 Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing []

or [], then press [].

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4 Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing

[] or [], then press [].

5 Select the recording time by pressing [] or

[].

• You can also select the recording time by pressing [1], [2], [3], or [0] (Greeting only).

6 Press [] (Save), then press [STOP].

If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the greeting message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incoming messages.

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Preparing the Answering System

Initial setting

Set answering

Number of rings

Number of Rings

You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”.

Base Unit

1 Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].

2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

[] or [], then press [].

▼

3 Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing []

or [], then press [].

4 Press [] at “Number of rings”.

▼

5 Select the number of rings by pressing []

or [].

• You can also select the number of rings by pressing [0] (Toll saver*), or [2] to [7].

6 Press [] (Save), then press [STOP].

*Toll saver

When you call the unit from a remote location, the number of rings will tell you if there are any new messages. If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new messages. To save the toll charges for the call, hang up immediately when you hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that there are no new messages.

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Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Making Calls

System Capabilities (Operating More Than One Handset)

Generally a maximum of 4 extensions excluding or including the base unit can operate at a time. If 4 other extensions are in use, such as conducting a call, you may not be able to use your unit. “System is busy. Please try again later.” will be displayed when you try to operate your unit. The maximum operating number may decrease, depending on the state of usage, such as using the Reception Booster mode (p. 25), or when the Answering System is taking a call.

Using the Handset

Press [].

•“Talk” is displayed.

Handset

2 Dial a phone number.

• The dialed number is displayed.

• After a few seconds, the display will

show the length of the call.

3 To hang up, press [OFF] or place

the handset on the base unit or the charger (KX-TG5110M only).

To have a hands-free phone conversation

1 Press [].

•“SP-phone” is displayed.

2 Dial a phone number.

• The dialed number is displayed.

• After a few seconds, the display will

show the length of the call.

3 When the other party answers, talk

into the microphone.

4 To hang up, press [OFF] or place

the handset on the base unit or the charger.

Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone

For best performance, please note the following:

• Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room.

• If you or the other party has difﬁculty hearing, press [] to decrease the

speaker volume.

• While talking using [], you can switch to the hands-free phone conversation by pressing []. To switch back to the receiver, press [].

Making Calls

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To adjust the receiver/ speaker volume while talking

3 levels (High, Medium and Low) are available for the receiver and 6 levels for the speaker.

To increase, press []. To decrease, press [].

Ex. Receiver volume: High Speaker volume: Level 6

Loud

Low High

• The number of steps indicates the volume level.

• If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the maximum/minimum levels, 3 beeps will sound.

To dial after conﬁrming the entered number

1. Enter a phone number.

3334444

• If you misdial, press [HOLD] (CLEAR). Dial the correct phone

number.

• To cancel, press [OFF].

2. Press [] or [].

3. To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or the charger.

To redial the last number dialed

Press [] or [], then press [PAUSE/REDIAL].

To redial using the redial list (Memory Redial)

The last 5 phone numbers dialed with the handset are stored in the redial list.

1. Press [PAUSE/REDIAL].

• The last number dialed is displayed with number 1.

2. Scroll to the desired number by pressing [] or [].

• You can also scroll down through

the list by pressing [PAUSE/ REDIAL].

• To exit the list, press [OFF].

3. Press [] or [].

• To erase an item, scroll to the item

then press [HOLD] (CLEAR).

• If “No items stored” is displayed,

the list is empty.

Reception Booster feature

This feature improves the sound quality when using the handset in an area with interference.

Press [] (Booster) while talking.

•“Booster on” will ﬂash.

• To turn the feature off, press [] or [].

• The feature will be off after hanging

• The battery operating time will be

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up, when putting a call on hold or making a conference.

shortened using this feature (p. 13).

Telephone System

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For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Making Calls

To put a call on hold

Press [HOLD] (CLEAR) twice while talking.

•“Hold” is displayed.

• To transfer the call to another extension, see page 42; to transfer to a mailbox to

allow the outside party to leave a message, see page 57.

To release the hold, press [] or [].

• The base unit user can also release the hold by pressing [DIGITAL SP-PHONE].

• Another handset user can also release the hold by pressing [] or [].

• If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 11), you can also release the

hold by lifting its handset.

• If a call is kept holding for 6 minutes, an alarm tone will start to sound. After 4 additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected.

Using the Base Unit

1 Press [DIGITAL SP-PHONE].

• The indicator lights and “SP-phone” is displayed.

Base Unit

[PAUSE/REDIAL]

[STOP]

[ ], [ ]

2 Dial a phone number.

• The dialed number is displayed.

• After a few seconds, the display will

show the length of the call.

• If you misdial, press [DIGITAL SP- PHONE] and start again from step 1.

3 When the other party answers, talk

into the MIC (microphone).

4 To hang up, press [DIGITAL SP-

PHONE].

• The indicator goes out.

• To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone: – If the handset is off the base unit, press [] or [] on the handset, then press

[DIGITAL SP-PHONE] on the base unit.

– If the handset is on the base unit, just lift up.

Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone

For best performance, please note the following:

• Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room.

• If you or the other party has difﬁculty hearing, press [] to decrease the

speaker volume.

[HOLD]

[ERASE]

[DIGITAL SP-PHONE]

and Indicator

MIC

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