Panasonic KX-TGP551 User Manual

User Guide

SIP Cordless Phone

Model No.

KX-TGP551

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

If you move to another location, please contact customer support (855-277-4800 or http://www.panasonic.com/cloud) to inform us of a change to your E911 address.

You can configure some of the features of this unit through the Web user interface. See “Programming through the Web user interface”, page 39.

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

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Introduction

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

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

Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Additional/replacement accessories . . . . . . . . . . 4

Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started

Controls (Handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Controls (Base unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Understanding the indicators on the base unit . . 7

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Y Making and Answering Calls using the Handset

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume . . . . . 11

Making a call using the redial list . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Editing/erasing/storing a number in the redial list

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting the handset ringer volume. . . . . . . . . 12

Temporary handset ringer off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Making another call during a call . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Useful features during a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Transferring calls to an outside party . . . . . . . . 13

Conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

: Making and Answering Calls using the Base Unit

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Off-hook monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume . . . . . 15

Making a call using the redial list . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Editing/erasing/storing a number in the redial list

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

Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the base unit ringer volume. . . . . . . . 16

Temporary base unit ringer off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Making another call during a call . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Useful features during a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transferring calls to an outside party . . . . . . . . 17

Conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Y Phonebook using the Handset

Using the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adding entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Finding and calling a phonebook entry. . . . . . . 19

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

Erasing entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chain dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Speed dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Export/import phonebook entries . . . . . . . . . . . 21

: Phonebook using the Base Unit

Using the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adding entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Finding and calling a phonebook entry. . . . . . . 22

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

Erasing entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chain dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Speed dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Copying base unit phonebook entries . . . . . . . 24

Export/import phonebook entries . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Y Programming using the Handset

Programmable settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Do not disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Block anonymous calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Call block (Caller ID service users only) . . . . . . 29

Anonymous calls (Block Caller ID) . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Updating the base unit software . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

: Programming using the Base Unit

Programmable settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Do not disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Block anonymous calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Call block (Caller ID service users only) . . . . . . 36

Anonymous calls (Block Caller ID) . . . . . . . . . . 37

Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Updating the base unit software . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Programming through the Web User Interface

Programming through the Web user interface . 39

Registering a Unit

Registering a unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Special Features

Using Caller ID service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Voice mail service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Intercom Features

Intercom features between handsets . . . . . . . . 44

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Intercom features between the handset and base

unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Handset locator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Useful Information

Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Open Source Software

Open Source Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Customer Support

Customer support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Index

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Table of Contents

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Introduction

About this guide

This guide explains how to operate and customize KX-TGP551. Please be sure your network is configured for KX-TGP551. Contact your administrator about the network settings and available features.

About the Web user interface

You can configure some of the features of this unit through the Web user interface (page 39). You can access this interface from a web browser on any computer connected to the network. Contact your administrator for further information.

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 Order number

Rechargeable batteries

Headset KX-TCA60, KX-TCA93, KX-TCA94

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

HHR-4DPA L To order, please call 1-800-332-5368 or visit

http://www.panasonic.com/batterystore

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

Controls (Handset)

C D

E F

LINE

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 center 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 9).

A Charge indicator

Ringer indicator Message indicator

B Speaker C {C} (TALK) D {s} (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) E Headset jack F Dial keypad G Receiver H Display I {OFF} J {REDIAL} {PAUSE} K Microphone L Charge contacts

*1 A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time

{PAUSE} is pressed. It is useful when you want to operate voice mail service without listening to pre-recorded announcement, for example. Repeat as needed to create longer pauses.

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Controls (Base unit)

*1 A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time

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

ABC HI

MNOMPQRST

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

Handset status indicators

E Handset paging button {ALL} F {LINE STATUS} G Index sticker H {HOLD} I {REDIAL} {PAUSE} J Display K Soft keys L Headset jack M Microphone N Dial keypad O {SP-PHONE} {HEADSET}

SP-PHONE indicator

P {MUTE} Q STATUS indicator R Navigator key ({^}/{V}/{<}/{>})

VOL. (Volume: {^}/{V})

S {VOICE MAIL}

VOICE MAIL indicator

T {EXIT}

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.

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Understanding the indicators on the base unit

STATUS indicator

During the startup process you may notice that the STATUS 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

Color 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 STATUS indicator lights in red

Flashing L The base unit is registering a handset.

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 STATUS indicator stops flashing and lights in steady green.

for about 10 seconds.

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 STATUS 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 STATUS indicator is still flashing rapidly, there may be a problem with the base unit hardware. Contact customer support.

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

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 11)

~ Ringer volume is off. (page 12)

y The line is set to allow other units

to join the call. (page 11, 12)

m Handset number

& Battery level

$ Blocked call (page 29) n Block anonymous call (page 29) o Call forward (page 28) p Do not disturb (page 29) q Anonymous calls (Block Caller ID)

(page 30)

6 The line has received new voice

mail messages. (page 43)

,! Handset 1 is in use.

“1”–“6”: Handset “0”: Base unit

Item Meaning

s The shared line is in use. (page

13)

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 center 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

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 16)

y The line is set to allow other units

to join the call. (page 15, 16)

$ Blocked call (page 36) n Block anonymous call (page 36) o Call forward (page 35) p Do not disturb (page 36) q Anonymous calls (Block Caller ID)

(page 37)

6 The line has received new voice

mail messages. (page 43)

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Item Meaning

,! Handset 1 is in use.

“1”–“6”: Handset

s The shared line is in use. (page

17)

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

{MENU} (middle soft key) in standby mode.

Icon Feature

m Line status

IP service

( Ringer settings " Initial settings

C Phonebook

W Caller list

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 the right soft key shown when viewing the lists with: – {MULTI}: Multiple items are shown on one

screen at a time.

– {SINGLE}: 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.

– Push the joystick left to return to the previous

screen.

Getting Started

Initial settings

Symbol meaning:

Symbol Meaning

Y Perform with the handset.

: Perform with the base unit.

Example: {V}/{^}: “Off”

Display language

You can select either “English” or “Español” as the display language. The default setting is “English”.

Y Handset

1 {MENU} (center of joystick) i

{#}{1}{1}{0}

2 {V}/{^}: Select your desired setting. 3 Press down the center of the joystick to save.

i {OFF}

: Base unit

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

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 13, 17). 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.

Handset: Push the joystick down or up to select the words in quotations.

Base unit: Press {V} or {^} to select the words in

quotations.

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Y Handset

1 {LINE} (right soft key)

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

L The display shows the current status of the

line. See page 8 for details.

L To select the line to make a call, press

{C}.

3 {OFF}

: Base unit

1 {LINE STATUS}

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

L The display shows the current status of the

line. See page 8 for details.

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

corded handset.

3 {EXIT}

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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 {CLEAR}.

2 Press {CALL} or {C}.

L The unit selects the default line configured

by your administrator.

L You can also select the line manually as

follows:

{LINE} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired line. i {CALL}

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

the handset on the charger.

Note:

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

join the conversation (page 13, 17). 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:

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

L Speak alternately with the other party.

2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.

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.

Making a call using the redial list

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

1 {REDIAL} 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 {OFF}.

Editing/erasing/storing a number in the redial list

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

{MENU}

3 Proceed with the desired operation.

■ Editing a number before calling:

{V}/{^}: “Edit and Call” i {SELECT} i Use the joystick to move the cursor. i

Edit the number. i Press {CALL} or {C}.

■ Erasing a number:

{V}/{^}: “Erase” i {SELECT} i {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i {OFF}

■ Storing a number to the phonebook:

{V}/{^}: “Save phonebook” i {SELECT} 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 {CLEAR}.

– To insert a number, place the cursor to the

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

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Making and Answering Calls using the Handset

Answering calls

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

1 Lift the handset and press {CALL}, {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 {OFF} or place

the handset on the charger.

Note:

L If the auto talk feature is turned off (page 12),

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

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

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

join the conversation (page 13, 17). 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 {CALL} or {C}. To turn this feature on, see page 26.

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 {MENU} (center of joystick) i

{#}{1}{6}{0}

2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired volume. 3 {SAVE} i {OFF}

Temporary handset ringer off

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

Hold

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

1 Press {HOLD} during an outside call. 2 To release hold, press {HOLD} 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 {HOLD} to put the 1st call on hold. 2 Dial the phone number. i {CALL} 3 To return to the 1st call, press {SWITCH}.

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 {MUTE} during an outside call. 2 To return to the conversation, press {MUTE}

again.

Note:

L{MUTE} is a soft key visible on the display

during a call.

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Making and Answering Calls using the Handset

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 27). The feature depends on your phone system. Contact your administrator for further information.

1 Press {SWITCH} to answer the 2nd call. 2 To switch between calls, press {SWITCH}.

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 {LINE} when the other unit is on an

outside call.

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

{SELECT}

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 9). 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 44, 46.

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

L To correct the number, press {CANCEL} to

clear the number and enter again.

4 Wait for the paged party to answer.

L If the paged party does not answer, press

{CANCEL} 2 times to return to the outside

call.

5 {TRANS}

Note:

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

the phonebook:

{C} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i {CALL}

Transferring a call without speaking to the outside party

During an outside call, press {MENU}.

2 {V}/{^}: “Blind transfer” i {SELECT} 3 Dial the phone number.

L To correct the number, press {CANCEL} to

clear the number and enter again.

4 {TRANS}

L The outside call rings at the other unit.

Note:

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

the phonebook:

{C} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i {CALL}

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Making and Answering Calls using the Handset

Conference calls

Multiple people can establish a conference call.

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

L To correct the number, press {CANCEL} to

clear the number and enter again.

4 Wait for the paged party to answer.

L If the paged party does not answer, press

{CANCEL} 2 times to return to the outside

call.

5 {CONF}

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:

{C} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i {CALL}

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Making and Answering Calls using the Base Unit

Making calls

1 Dial the phone number.

L To correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.

2 Lift the corded handset.

L The unit selects the default line configured

by your administrator.

L You can also select the line manually as

follows:

{LINE} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired line. i Lift the corded handset.

3 When you finish talking, place the corded

handset on the cradle.

Note:

L You can also dial the phone number after lifting

the corded handset.

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

join the conversation (page 13, 17). Contact your administrator for further information.

L A maximum of 3 lines can be used at a time.

Using the headset (optional)

First, plug the headset into the headset jack. Then press {SP-PHONE/HEADSET} instead of using the corded handset in steps 2 and 3, “Making calls”, page 15.

L To end the call, press {SP-PHONE/HEADSET}. L{SP-PHONE/HEADSET} is stated as {SP-

PHONE} in the following steps through this User Guide.

Using the speakerphone

1 Dial the phone number and press {SP-

PHONE}.

L The unit selects the default line configured

by your administrator.

L You can also select the line manually as

follows:

{LINE} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired line. i Press {CALL} or {SP-PHONE}.

2 When the other party answers, speak into the

base unit microphone. L Speak alternately with the other party.

3 When you finish talking, press {SP-PHONE}.

Note:

L For best performance, use the speakerphone in

a quiet environment.

L To switch to the receiver, lift the corded handset.

Off-hook monitor

You can let other people in the room listen to a conversation through the speaker while continuing the conversation using the corded handset. During a conversation with the corded handset, press {SP-PHONE}.

L While the feature is turned on, the SP-PHONE

indicator on the base unit lights.

L To return to the private call, press {SP-PHONE}.

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume

Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.

Making a call using the redial list

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

1 {REDIAL} 2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone number. 3 Lift the corded handset or press {SP-

PHONE}.

L If {SP-PHONE} is pressed and the other

party’s line is engaged, the unit automatically redials multiple times. While the base unit is waiting to redial, the SPPHONE indicator on the base unit flashes. To cancel, press {EXIT}.

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Editing/erasing/storing a number in the redial list

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

{MENU}

3 Proceed with the desired operation.

■ Editing a number before calling:

{V}/{^}: “Edit and Call” i {SELECT} i Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor. i Edit the number. i Lift the corded

handset.

■ Erasing a number:

{V}/{^}: “Erase” i {SELECT} i {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i {EXIT}

■ Storing a number to the phonebook:

{V}/{^}: “Save phonebook” i {SELECT} i To store the name, continue

from step 3, “Editing entries”, page 23.

Note:

L When editing:

– To erase a number, place the cursor on the

number, then press {CLEAR}.

– 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

The last 4 digits of the line number on which the call is being received are displayed.

1 Lift the corded handset or press {CALL} or

{SP-PHONE} when the unit rings.

2 When you finish talking, place the corded

handset on the cradle. When the speakerphone is used, press {SP-PHONE}.

Note:

L You can select which line answers when more

than one call is being received:

{CALL} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired line. i Lift the corded handset or press {CALL} or

{SP-PHONE}.

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

join the conversation (page 13, 17). Contact your administrator for further information.

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Adjusting the base unit ringer volume

■ While the base unit is ringing for an incoming call:

Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the desired volume.

■ Programming the volume beforehand:

1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i

{#}{1}{6}{0}

2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired volume. 3 {SAVE} i {EXIT}

Temporary base unit ringer off

While the base unit is ringing for a call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {~}.

Hold

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

1 Press {HOLD} during an outside call.

L If you are using the corded handset, you can

place it on the cradle.

2 To release hold, lift the corded handset, or

press {HOLD} or {SP-PHONE}.

Note:

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

an alarm tone starts to sound. 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 {HOLD} to put the 1st call on hold.

L If you are using the corded handset, place

the corded handset on the cradle.

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2 Dial the phone number. 3 Proceed with the desired operation.

■ When you are using the corded handset:

Lift the corded handset.

■ When you are using the speakerphone:

Press {SP-PHONE}.

4 To return to the 1st call, press {SWITCH}.

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 {MUTE} during an outside call. 2 To return to the conversation, press {MUTE}

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 base unit that is in use after you hear the interrupt tone (page 33). The feature depends on your phone system. Contact your administrator for further information.

1 Press {SWITCH} to answer the 2nd call. 2 To switch between calls, press {SWITCH}.

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 {LINE STATUS} when the handset is

on an outside call.

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

{SELECT}

Sharing line numbers among multiple base units

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 a handset, see “Transferring calls”, page 46.

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

L To correct the number, press {CANCEL} to

clear the number and enter again.

4 Wait for the paged party to answer.

L If the paged party does not answer, press

{CANCEL} 2 times to return to the outside

call.

5 {TRANS}

Note:

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

the phonebook:

{C} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i {CALL}

Transferring a call without speaking to the outside party

During an outside call, press {MENU}.

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

L To correct the number, press {CANCEL} to

clear the number and enter again.

4 {TRANS}

L The outside call rings at the other unit.

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Note:

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

the phonebook:

{C} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i {CALL}

Conference calls

Multiple people can establish a conference call.

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

L To correct the number, press {CANCEL} to

clear the number and enter again.

4 Wait for the paged party to answer.

L If the paged party does not answer, press

{CANCEL} 2 times to return to the outside

call.

5 {CONF}

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:

{C} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i {CALL}

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Using the phonebook

The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 100 names and phone numbers to the phonebook.

Adding entries

1 {MENU} (center of joystick) 2 {V}/{^}: “Phonebook” i {SELECT} 3 {ADD} 4 Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.).

i {OK}

5 Enter the party’s phone number (32 digits

max.). i {OK} L If you do not need to assign the ringer ID, go

to step 8.

6 {V}/{^}: “Set Ringer ID” i {SELECT} 7 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting (page 41).

i {OK}

8 {SAVE}

L To add other entries, repeat from step 4.

9 {OFF}

Note:

L In step 3, you can also press {MENU}. i

{V}/{^}: “New entry” i {SELECT}

L If you select “No Ringer ID” (default), the unit

uses the ringer tone you selected on page 27 when a call is received from that caller.

Character table for entering names

While entering characters, you can switch between uppercase and lowercase by pressing {*}.

Key Character

{1} Space # & ’ ( )

; ,–./1

{2} ABC2

abc2

{3} DEF3

def 3

{4} GHI 4

ghi 4

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Key Character

{5} JKL5

jkl5

{6} MN O6

mn o6

{7} PQRS7

pqrs7

{8} TUV8

tuv8

{9} WX Y Z 9

wxyz9

{0} Space 0 {#} #

L To enter another character that is located on the

same dial key, push the joystick right to move the cursor to the next space.

Correcting a mistake

Use the joystick to move the cursor to the character or number you want to erase, then press {CLEAR}. Enter the appropriate character or number. L Press and hold {CLEAR} to erase all characters

or numbers.

Finding and calling a phonebook entry

Scrolling through all entries

{MENU} (center of joystick)

1 2 {V}/{^}: “Phonebook” i {SELECT} 3 {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. 4 {C}

L You can also select the line manually as

follows:

{LINE} i {V}/{^}: Select the desired line. i Press {CALL} or {C}.

Searching by first character (alphabetically)

{MENU} (center of joystick)

1 2 {V}/{^}: “Phonebook” i {SELECT}

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