Panasonic KX-TGP500 B01, KX-TGP550T01, KX-TGP500, KX-TGP550 User Manual

User Guide

SIP Cordless Phone

Model shown is KX-TGP500.

Model No. KX-TGP500

Model No. KX-TGP550

B01

T01

Model shown is KX-TGP550.

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

You can configure some of the features of this unit through the Web user interface. See “Programming through the Web user interface”, page 40.

Please read this guide before using the unit and save it for future reference.

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Introduction

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Model composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About the Web user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Additional/replacement accessories . . . . . . . . . . 5

Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Important Information

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal

of Old Equipment and used Batteries . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting started

Controls (Handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Controls (Base unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Understanding the indicators on the base unit . . 9

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Y Making and Answering Calls using the Handset

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume . . . . . 13

Making a call using the redial list . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Editing/erasing/storing a number in the redial list

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the handset ringer volume. . . . . . . . . 14

Temporary handset ringer off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Making another call during a call . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Useful features during a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Transferring calls to an outside party . . . . . . . . 15

Conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

: Making and Answering Calls using the Base Unit (KX-TGP550 only)

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Off-hook monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume . . . . . 16

Making a call using the redial list . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Editing/erasing/storing a number in the redial list

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the base unit ringer volume. . . . . . . . 17

Temporary base unit ringer off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Making another call during a call . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Useful features during a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Transferring calls to an outside party . . . . . . . . 18

Conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Y Phonebook using the Handset

Using the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adding entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Finding and calling a phonebook entry. . . . . . . 20

Editing entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Erasing entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chain dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Speed dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Copying phonebook entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Export/import phonebook entries . . . . . . . . . . . 22

: Phonebook using the Base Unit (KX-TGP550 only)

Using the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adding entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Finding and calling a phonebook entry. . . . . . . 23

Editing entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Erasing entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chain dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Speed dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying phonebook entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Export/import phonebook entries . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Y Programming using the Handset

Programmable settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Block anonymous calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Incoming call barring (Caller ID service users only)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Anonymous calls (Block Caller ID) . . . . . . . . . . 31

Changing the base unit PIN (Personal

Identification Number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Changing the handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Updating the base unit software . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

: Programming using the Base Unit (KX-TGP550 only)

Programmable settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Block anonymous calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Incoming call barring (Caller ID service users only)

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

Anonymous calls (Block Caller ID) . . . . . . . . . . 38

Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Changing the base unit PIN (Personal

Identification Number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Updating the base unit software . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Programming through the Web User Interface

Programming through the Web user interface . 40

Registering a Unit

Registering a unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Special Features

Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Voice mail service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Intercom Features

Intercom features between handsets . . . . . . . . 45

Intercom features between the handset and base

unit (KX-TGP550 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Handset locator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Useful Information

Character entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Open Source Software

Open Source Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Index

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Table of Contents

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Introduction

About this guide

This guide explains how to operate and customise KX-TGP500/KX-TGP550. Please be sure your network is configured for KX-TGP500/KX-TGP550. Contact your administrator about the network settings and available features.

Model composition

■ KX-TGP500 series ■ KX-TGP550 series

Series Model No.

KX-TGP500 series KX-TGP500 KX-TGP500 KX-TPA50 1

KX-TGP550 series KX-TGP550 KX-TGP550 KX-TPA50 1

Feature differences

Intercom

Series

KX-TGP500 series – r

KX-TGP550 series rr

*1 Intercom calls can be made between the handsets by purchasing and registering one or more optional

handsets (page 5).

Between base unit and handset

Base unit Handset

Part No. Part No. Quantity

Between handsets

Making or answering calls with base unit

–

About the Web user interface

You can configure some of the features of this unit through the Web user interface (page 40). You can access this interface from a web browser on any computer connected to the network. Contact your administrator for further information.

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Introduction

Emergency calls

All lines including unassigned lines are available for emergency calls if the phone numbers are configured in the Web user interface. Availability depends on your phone system. Contact your administrator for further information.

Additional/replacement accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information.

Accessory item Model number

Rechargeable batteries

Headset KX-TCA94EX

*1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries.

P03P or HHR-4NGE

Battery type: – Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) – 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset

Expanding your phone system

You can expand your phone system by registering optional handsets (6 max.) to a single base unit.

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Handset (optional): KX-TPA50 B01

Important Information

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols (1, 2, 3) on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

These symbols (1, 2, 3) are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol

This symbol (2) might be used in combination with a chemical symbol (3). In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Controls (Handset)

C D

E F

Getting started

■ Control type

A Soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys and a joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by pressing the centre of the joystick, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. B Joystick By pushing the joystick ({^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}) repeatedly, you can: – scroll through (up, down, left, or right) various

lists or items

– adjust the receiver or speaker volume (up or

down) while talking

L As all multiple items cannot be displayed on

screen at the same time, you can quickly search for the desired item to move screens by pushing the joystick right or left, instead of scrolling down or up line by line (page 11).

A Charge indicator

Ringer indicator Message indicator

B Speaker C {C} (Talk) D {s} (Speakerphone) E Headset jack F Dial keypad G Receiver H Display I {i} (Off) J {R} (Redial/Pause) K Microphone L Charge contacts

*1 A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time {R}

is pressed. It is useful when you want to operate voice mail service without listening to prerecorded announcement, for example. Repeat as needed to create longer pauses.

Controls (Base unit)

KX-TGP500

A 4 (Status) indicator B {x} (Handset locator button)

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KX-TGP550

ABC HI J

MNOMPQRST

A Corded handset B Receiver C Speaker D Handset paging buttons ({j} – {k})

Handset status indicators

E {x} (Handset paging button) F {m} (Line status) G Index sticker H {a} (Hold) I {R} (Redial/Pause) J Display K Soft keys L Headset jack M Microphone N Dial keypad O {s} (Speakerphone)

{W} (Headset) Speakerphone indicator

P {T} (Mute) Q 4 (Status) indicator R Navigator key ({^}/{V}/{<}/{>})

?: Volume ({^}/{V})

S {0} (Voice Mail)

0 (Voice Mail) indicator

T {b} (Exit)

*1 A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time {R}

is pressed. It is useful when you want to operate voice mail service without listening to pre-

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recorded announcement, for example. Repeat as needed to create longer pauses.

*2 Your phone system needs to support voice mail.

Contact your administrator for further information.

Navigator key/volume key

{^}

{<}{>}

{V}

■ Scrolling through lists or items

By pressing this key ({^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}) repeatedly, you can scroll through (up, down, left, or right) various lists or items.

■ Adjusting the volume

By pressing this key ({^} or {V}) repeatedly, you can adjust the receiver or speaker volume (up or down) while talking.

■ Moving the cursor

By pressing this key ({^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}) repeatedly, you can move the cursor to edit a number or name.

Soft keys

The base unit features 3 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display.

Getting started

Understanding the indicators on the base unit

4 (status) indicator

During the startup process you may notice that the 4 indicator on the base unit is flashing. This indicates that the base unit is booting up with your phone system. You may find the following flash patterns helpful:

Status

Colour Light pattern

Green On L The base unit is connected to the Internet. The startup process is

Flashing L The base unit is downloading data. Do not disconnect the Ethernet

Red On L When the base unit is turned on, the 4 indicator lights in red for

Flashing L The base unit is registering a handset.

Flashing rapidly

Amber On L The base unit’s IP address may conflict with the IP addresses of

Flashing L The base unit is obtaining an IP address or is obtaining

Flashing rapidly

Off — L The base unit power is off.

Meaning

complete and you may now make and receive internet calls.

cable or AC adaptor from the base unit until the 4 indicator stops flashing and lights in steady green.

about 10 seconds.

L The base unit is paging handsets. (KX-TGP500 only)

other devices on your local network. Contact your administrator for further information.

configurations. Please wait.

L The base unit is registering with your phone system. Please wait. L If the 4 indicator continues flashing, check the following:

– Network settings may not be correct. Contact your administrator. – Many installation issues can be resolved by resetting all the

equipment. First, shut down your modem, router, hub, base unit, and computer. Then turn the devices back on one at a time in this order: modem, router, hub, base unit, computer.

– If you cannot access Internet Web pages using your computer,

check to see if your phone system is having connection issues in your area.

– For more troubleshooting help, contact your administrator.

L Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit, then reconnect

the AC adaptor. If the 4 indicator is still flashing rapidly, there may be a problem with the base unit hardware. Contact your phone system dealer.

L The Ethernet cable is not connected properly. Connect it. L Your network devices (hub, router, etc.) are turned off. Check the

LEDs for the link status of the devices.

L The base unit power is booting up.

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Handset status indicators

Available for: KX-TGP550

The handset status indicators on the base unit show the status of each handset as follows:

Status Meaning

Light off The handset is free.

Light on The handset is in use.

Flashing The handset is paging the base

unit or being paged by it.

Display

Handset display items

Display items

Item Meaning

w Within range of the base unit

_ Out of range of the base unit

l The line is available.

C The line is in use.

L When flashing:

The call is put on hold.

L When flashing rapidly:

An incoming call is now being received.

s Speaker is on. (page 13)

~ Ringer volume is off. (page 14)

y The line is set to allow other units

to join the call. (page 13, 14)

m Handset number

& Battery level

7 Blocked call (page 30)

r Block anonymous call (page 30) o Call forward (page 29) p Do not disturb (page 29) q Anonymous calls (Block Caller ID)

(page 31)

6 The line has received new voice

mail messages. (page 44)

Item Meaning

,! Handset 1 is in use.

“1”-“6”: Handset “0”: Base unit (KX-TGP550 only)

s The shared line is in use (page

15).

t The line is now registering the

VoIP server.

Line number (8 max.) L When receiving a call, the last 4

digits are displayed.

Main menu icons

The following icons are shown when you press down on the centre of the joystick in standby mode.

Icon Feature

m Line Status

IP Service

# New Voice Mail

x Intercom " Initial settings

C Phonebook

Base unit display items

Available for: KX-TGP550

Display items

Item Meaning

l The line is available.

C The line is in use.

L When flashing:

The call is put on hold.

L When flashing rapidly:

An incoming call is now being received.

~ Ringer volume is off. (page 17)

y The line is set to allow other units

to join the call. (page 16, 17)

7 Blocked call (page 37)

r Block anonymous call (page 37) o Call forward (page 36)

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Item Meaning

p Do not disturb (page 36) q Anonymous calls (Block Caller ID)

(page 38)

6 The line has received new voice

mail messages. (page 44)

,! Handset 1 is in use.

“1”-“6”: Handset

s The shared line is in use (page

18).

t The line is now registering the

VoIP server.

Line number (8 max.) L When receiving a call, the last 4

digits are displayed.

Main menu icons

The following icons are shown when you press K (middle soft key) in standby mode.

Icon Feature

m Line Status

IP Service

( Ringer Setup " Initial settings

C Phonebook W Caller List

Icon Action

Puts the call on mute.

Opens the phonebook.

} Sends the phonebook item(s) to

selected unit to copy.

~ Adds the phonebook item. I Saves the phonebook item.

/ Switches between AM, PM, and

24-hour time entry.

w Establishes a conference call.

2 Turns off the ringer.

[ L Registers the handset to the

base unit.

L Updates the base unit

software.

\ Opens the caller list.

Switches display mode between single item and multiple items. (page 11)

f Selects a line.

H Puts the call on hold. h Switches a call between 2 outside

calls.

i Transfers a call.

*1 Handset only *2 KX-TGP550 base unit only

Soft key icons

Icon Action

^ Returns to the previous screen.

] Allows you to make a call.

M Accepts the current selection.

( Displays the character entry

/ Selects a character entry mode.

W L Erases the selected item.

^ Erases a number/character.

Displays the menu.

mode for phonebook search. (page 20, 23)

L Cancels the base unit software

update.

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Temporarily switching the handset display mode

You can select to display either a single item or multiple items on one screen at a time for the phonebook list, caller list, and redial list. You can temporarily switch the handset display mode as follows by pressing A shown when viewing the lists with:

– multiple items are shown on one screen at a

time.

– an item is shown on one screen at a time. You

can confirm the detailed information.

Note:

L When in multiple display mode, you can move

screens by pushing the joystick right or left, without scrolling down or up through the list:

– Push the joystick right to go to the next

screen.

Getting started

– Push the joystick left to return to the previous

screen.

Initial settings

Symbol meaning:

Symbol Meaning

Y Perform with the handset. : Perform with the base unit.

Example: {V}/{^}: “Off”

Display language

The default setting is “English”.

Y Handset

1 1 (centre of joystick) i {#}{1}{1}{0} 2 {V}/{^}: Select your desired setting. 3 Press down the centre of the joystick to save.

i {i}

Handset: Push the joystick down or up to select the words in quotations. Base unit (KX-TGP550): Press {V} or {^} to select the words in quotations.

Y Handset

1 f (right soft key) 2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired line.

L The display shows the current status of the

line. See page 10 for details.

L To select the line to make a call, press

{C}.

3 {i}

: Base unit

Available for: KX-TGP550

1 {m} 2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired line.

L The display shows the current status of the

line. See page 10 for details.

L To select the line to make a call, lift the

corded handset.

3 {b}

: Base unit

Available for: KX-TGP550

1 K (middle soft key) i {#}{1}{1}{0} 2 {V}/{^}: Select your desired setting. 3 Press the middle soft key to save. i {b}

Confirming your phone number(s)

You may have more than one phone number, depending on your phone system. The numbers can be shared with multiple units (page 15, 18). Contact your administrator for further information.

Confirming the line status of VoIP server

The unit shows all available phone numbers in your phone system and their current status. You can select a line to make a call.

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Making and Answering Calls using the Handset

Making calls

1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number.

L To correct a digit, press ^.

2 Press ] or {C}.

L The unit selects the default line configured

by your administrator.

L You can also select the line manually as

follows:

f i {V}/{^}: Select the desired line. i ]

3 When you finish talking, press {i} or place

the handset on the charger.

Note:

L If y is displayed during the call, other units may

join the conversation (page 15, 18). Contact your administrator for further information.

L A maximum of 3 lines can be used at a time. L To use the optional headset, plug the headset

into the headset jack before performing step 1.

Using the speakerphone

1 Dial the phone number and press {s}.

L The unit selects the default line configured

by your administrator.

L You can also select the line manually as

follows:

f i {V}/{^}: Select the desired line. i {s}

L Speak alternately with the other party.

2 When you finish talking, press {i}.

Note:

L For best performance, use the speakerphone in

a quiet environment.

L To switch back to the receiver, press {C}.

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume

Push the joystick up or down repeatedly while talking.

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Making a call using the redial list

The last 10 phone numbers dialled are stored in the redial list (each 32 digits max.).

1 {R} 2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone number. 3 {C}/{s}

L If {s} is pressed and the other party’s line is

engaged, the unit automatically redials multiple times. While the handset is waiting to redial, the ringer indicator flashes. To cancel, press {i}.

Editing/erasing/storing a number in the redial list

1 {R} 2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone number. i

3 Proceed with the desired operation.

■ Editing a number before calling:

{V}/{^}: “Edit and Call” i M i Use the joystick to move the cursor. i Edit the number. i Press ] or {C}.

■ Erasing a number:

{V}/{^}: “Erase” i M i {V}/{^}: “Yes” i M i {i}

■ Storing a number to the phonebook:

{V}/{^}: “Add Phonebook” i M i To store the name, continue from step 3, “Editing entries”, page 20.

Note:

L When editing:

– To erase a number, place the cursor on the

number, then press ^.

– To insert a number, place the cursor to the

right of where you want to insert the number, then press the appropriate dial key.

Answering calls

When a call is being received, the ringer indicator on the handset flashes rapidly. The last 4 digits of

Making and Answering Calls using the Handset

the line number on which the call is being received are displayed.

1 Lift the handset and press ], {C}, or {s}

when the unit rings. L You can also answer the call by pressing

any dial key from {0} to {9}, {*}, or {#}.

(Any key answer feature)

2 When you finish talking, press {i} or place

the handset on the charger.

Note:

L If the auto talk feature is turned off (page 14),

you can select which line answers when more than one call is being received:

] i {V}/{^}: Select the desired line. i Press ], {C}, or {s}.

L If y is displayed during the call, other units may

join the conversation (page 15, 18). Contact your administrator for further information.

Auto talk

You can answer calls simply by lifting the handset off the charger. You do not need to press ] or {C}. To turn this feature on, see page 27.

Hold

This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.

1 Press H during an outside call. 2 To release hold, press H or {C}.

Note:

L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9 minutes,

an alarm tone starts to sound and the ringer indicator on the handset flashes. If the outside party hangs up the call, the unit disconnects the line and goes into standby mode.

Making another call during a call

You can make a call using the other line by holding the 1st call.

1 Press H to put the 1st call on hold. 2 Dial the phone number. i ] 3 To return to the 1st call, press h.

Adjusting the handset ringer volume

■ While the handset is ringing for an incoming

call:

Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select the desired volume.

■ Programming the volume beforehand:

1 1 (centre of joystick) i {#}{1}{6}{0} 2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired volume. 3 M i {i}

Temporary handset ringer off

While the handset is ringing for a call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing 2.

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Useful features during a call

Mute

While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.

1 Press 1 during an outside call. 2 To return to the conversation, press 1

again.

Call waiting

This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. If you receive a call while on the phone, the 2nd caller’s information is displayed on the handset that is in use after you hear the interrupt tone (page 28). The feature depends on your phone system. Contact your administrator for further information.

1 Press h to answer the 2nd call. 2 To switch between calls, press h.

Making and Answering Calls using the Handset

Call share

Joining a call

You can join an existing outside call. Availability depends on your phone system. Contact your administrator for further information.

Important:

L The line must be set to allow other units to join

through the Web user interface (“Privacy Mode”). y is displayed on the unit currently in use when it is allowed to join the call. Contact your administrator for further information.

1 Press f when the other unit is on an

outside call.

2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired line to join. i

Sharing line numbers among multiple base units

If you have multiple base units, shared line number(s) may be assigned to selected units by your administrator. While the shared line is being used by other units, s is displayed when viewing the line status (page 12). Availability depends on your phone system. Contact your administrator for further information.

Note:

L This feature is explained as “Enable Shared

Call” in the Web user interface.

Transferring calls to an outside party

Outside calls can be transferred to an outside party. To transfer outside calls to another unit, see “Transferring calls”, page 45, 47.

1 During an outside call, press 1. 2 {V}/{^}: “Transfer” i M 3 Dial the phone number.

L To correct the number, press W to clear

the number and enter again.

4 Wait for the paged party to answer.

L If the paged party does not answer, press

W 2 times to return to the outside call.

5 i

Note:

L In step 3, you can dial the phone number from

the phonebook:

n i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i ]

Transferring a call without speaking to the outside party

During an outside call, press 1.

1 2 {V}/{^}: “Blind Transfer” i M 3 Dial the phone number.

L To correct the number, press W to clear

the number and enter again.

4 i

L The outside call rings at the other unit.

Note:

L In step 3, you can dial the phone number from

the phonebook:

n i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i ]

Conference calls

Multiple people can establish a conference call.

1 During an outside call, press 1. 2 {V}/{^}: “Conference” i M 3 Dial the phone number.

L To correct the number, press W to clear

the number and enter again.

4 Wait for the paged party to answer.

L If the paged party does not answer, press

W 2 times to return to the outside call.

5 w

L If you want to add a new party to the

conference, perform from step 1.

Note:

L In step 3, you can dial the phone number from

the phonebook:

n i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i ]

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