Panasonic Kx Tg5971al User Manual

Operating Instructions  
5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless  
Answering System  
Model No.  
Model No.  
KX-TG5971AL  
KX-TG5976AL  
Model shown is KX-TG5971AL.  
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must subscribe to  
the appropriate service offered by your telephone service provider.  
Charge the handset battery for 7 hours before initial use.  
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for  
future reference.  
Introduction  
Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone.  
We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference.  
Serial No.  
Date of purchase  
(found on the bottom of the base unit)  
Name and address of dealer  
Attach your purchase receipt here.  
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About these operating instructions  
Notable differences between KX-TG5971AL and KX-TG5976AL  
These operating instructions can be used for the following models:  
KX-TG5971AL features a monochrome display handset (KX-TGA590AL).  
KX-TG5976AL features a color display handset with USB-support (KX-TGA591AL).  
Important:  
L Features and operations indicated by “monochrome display models” are for KX-  
TG5971AL users and KX-TGA590AL (accessory handset) users only.  
L Features and operations indicated by “color display models” are for KX-TG5976AL  
users and KX-TGA591AL (accessory handset) users only.  
L For the differences between the monochrome display handset (KX-TGA590AL) and the  
color display handset (KX-TGA591AL), see page 7.  
KX-TG5971AL  
KX-TG5976AL  
Monochrome  
display handset  
Color display  
handset  
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Monochrome display model:  
KX-TGA590AL (included with KX-  
TG5971AL)  
Color display model:  
KX-TGA591 (included with KX-  
TG5976AL)  
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2
1
2
1 Using the soft keys  
1 Using the soft keys  
The handset features 3 soft keys. By  
pressing a soft key, you can select the  
feature shown directly above it on the  
display.  
The handset features 2 soft keys and  
joystick (middle soft key). By pressing a  
soft key, you can select the feature shown  
directly above it on the display.  
Middle soft key:  
The joystick can be used to select the  
center soft key icon, by pressing down on  
the center of the joystick.  
Middle  
soft key  
2 Using the navigator key  
2 Using the joystick  
The handset navigator key can be used to The handset joystick can be used to  
navigate through menus and to select  
items shown on the display, by pressing  
{^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}.  
navigate through menus and to select  
items shown on the display, by pushing it  
up {^}, down {V}, left {<}, or right {>}.  
{^}  
{<}  
{>}  
{V}  
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Expanding your phone system  
You can expand the phone system by registering the following handsets and other devices  
to a single base unit (KX-TG5971AL, KX-TG5976AL): max. 8  
For further information or to order these handsets and devices, visit  
or call the phone number noted on page xx.  
Handsets and other devices: max. 8  
5.8 GHz expandable  
digital cordless  
handset  
5.8 GHz expandable digital  
cordless camera  
KX-TGA593AL  
KX-TGA590AL  
(Monochrome display  
type)  
(For camera monitoring  
from a color display  
handset KX-TGA591AL)  
max. 7  
5.8 GHz expandable  
digital cordless  
handset  
KX-TGA591AL  
(Color display type with  
USB support)  
5.8 GHz USB adaptor  
KX-TGA595AL  
(For calls over the  
*1  
Internet)  
max. 1  
*1 By registering the 5.8 GHz USB adaptor KX-TGA595AL to your base unit and installing  
Skype software to your computer, you can make calls with your handset over the  
Internet via the computer. For operations related to this USB adaptor, refer to the  
operating instructions included with the USB adaptor.  
Trademark  
L Skype is a registered brand or trademark of Skype technology in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
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Handset feature overview for KX-TGA590AL and KX-TGA591AL  
Operations and features of the 2 different accessory handsets have certain differences as  
indicated in the table below.  
Feature  
KX-TGA590AL  
KX-TGA591AL  
Page  
Description  
Same handset supplied Same handset supplied  
with KX-TG5971AL  
with KX-TG5976AL  
Display type  
Display size  
Control type  
USB-support  
Custom ring  
Monochrome  
Color  
1.5 inch  
Joystick  
r
1.4 inch  
Navigator key  
5
*1*2  
*2  
r
r
48  
Melody Utility  
r
Picture ID  
r
37  
*2  
Picture Utility  
Wallpaper  
r
r
51  
*2  
Phonebook Utility  
r
Memory status display  
r
51  
*3  
Camera monitoring  
r
*1 USB-support allows you to connect the handset to your computer and send images and  
melodies from your computer to the handset, as well as create and edit phonebook  
entries using your computer.  
*2 For information on using this feature, refer to the help section of the GIGARANGE USB  
Utility software. If you have not installed the GIGARANGE USB Utility software, refer to  
the included “Installation Guide for GIGARANGE USB Utility” for details.  
*3 Requires the 5.8 GHz expandable cordless camera KX-TGA593AL.  
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Accessory information  
Included accessories  
No. Accessory item  
Quantity  
KX-TG5971AL KX-TG5976AL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AC adaptor  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Telephone line cord  
Wall mounting adaptor  
Battery  
*1  
Handset cover  
Audio cable  
USB cable  
*3  
CD-ROM  
1
2
6
3
7
4
8
5
*1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.  
*2 Both of the USB cables function well.  
*3 Allows you to install the GIGARANGE USB Utility software on a compatible computer.  
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Additional/replacement accessories  
Accessory item  
Order number  
Rechargeable nickel metal HHR-P105  
hydride (Ni-MH) battery  
Headset  
Belt clip  
KX-TCA86AL or KX-TCA92AL  
PQKE10457ZA1  
Note:  
L You can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic  
units (page 6).  
GIGARANGE® USB utility (Color display models only)  
The CD-ROM included with KX-TG5976AL and KX-TGA591AL contains the  
GIGARANGE USB Utility.  
Allows you to use your computer to:  
– Add, edit, erase, and copy phonebook entries  
– Send images stored in your computer to your phone  
– Send melodies stored in your computer to your phone  
L To install the GIGARANGE USB Utility software in your computer, refer to the  
“Installation Guide for GIGARANGE USB Utility” for installation details.  
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risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill  
any liquid on the product.  
Important safety  
instructions  
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do  
not disassemble the product. Take the  
product to an authorised service centre  
when service is required. Opening or  
removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltages or other risks.  
Incorrect reassembly can cause  
electric shock when the product is  
subsequently used.  
12. Unplug the product from power outlets  
and take to an authorised service  
centre when the following conditions  
occur:  
When using the product, basic safety  
precautions should always be followed to  
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or  
personal injury.  
1. Read all instructions carefully.  
2. Follow all warnings and instructions  
marked on the product.  
3. Unplug the product from power outlets  
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or  
aerosol cleaners. Use a moist cloth for  
cleaning.  
4. Do not use the product near water, for  
example near a bathtub, wash bowl,  
kitchen sink, etc.  
5. Place the product securely on a stable  
surface. Serious damage and/or injury  
may result if the product falls.  
6. Do not cover slots and openings on the  
product. They are provided for  
ventilation and protection against  
overheating. Never place the product  
near radiators, or in a place where  
proper ventilation is not provided.  
7. Use only the power source marked on  
the product. If you are not sure of the  
type of power supplied to your home,  
consult your dealer or local power  
company.  
A. When the power cord is damaged  
or frayed.  
B. If liquid has been spilled into the  
product.  
C. If the product has been exposed to  
rain or water.  
D. If the product does not work  
normally by following the operating  
instructions. Adjust only controls  
covered by the operating  
instructions. Improper adjustment  
may require extensive work by an  
authorised service centre.  
E. If the product has been dropped or  
physically damaged.  
F. If the product exhibits a distinct  
change in performance.  
13. During thunderstorms, avoid using  
telephones except cordless types.  
There may be a remote risk of an  
electric shock from lightning.  
14. Do not use the product to report a gas  
leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.  
8. Do not place objects on the power  
cord. Install the product where no one  
can step or trip on the cord.  
9. Do not overload power outlets and  
extension cords. This can result in the  
risk of fire or electric shock.  
10. Never push any objects through slots  
in the product. This may result in the  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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keys to touch the battery(ies), otherwise  
a short circuit may cause the battery(ies)  
and/or the conductive material to  
overheat and cause burns.  
CAUTION:  
Installation  
L Never install telephone wiring during a  
lightning storm.  
L Charge the battery(ies) provided, or  
identified for use with the product only, in  
accordance with the instructions and  
limitations specified in this manual.  
L Never install telephone jacks in wet  
locations unless the jack is specifically  
designed for wet locations.  
L Never touch uninsulated telephone  
wires or terminals unless the telephone  
line has been disconnected at the  
network interface.  
WARNING:  
L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical  
shock, do not expose the product to rain  
or any type of moisture.  
L Use caution when installing or modifying  
telephone lines.  
L Unplug the product from power outlets if  
it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or  
makes an unusual noise. These  
conditions can cause fire or electric  
shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped  
emitting and contact an authorised  
service centre.  
L Do not touch the plug with wet hands.  
L The AC adaptor is used as the main  
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC  
outlet is installed near the product and is  
easily accessible.  
L To prevent electric shock, use only the  
included audio cable with the  
transformer when connecting the unit to  
an audio device.  
Medical  
L Consult the manufacturer of any  
personal medical devices, such as  
pacemakers or hearing aids, to  
determine if they are adequately  
shielded from external RF (radio  
Battery  
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to  
persons, read and follow these  
instructions.  
frequency) energy. (The product  
L Use only the battery(ies) specified.  
operates in the frequency range of 5.76  
GHz to 5.84 GHz, and the power output  
is 200 mW (max.).) Do not use the  
product in health care facilities if any  
regulations posted in the area instruct  
you not to do so. Hospitals or health care  
facilities may be using equipment that  
could be sensitive to external RF energy.  
L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a  
fire. They may explode. Check with local  
waste management codes for special  
disposal instructions.  
L Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).  
Released electrolyte is corrosive and  
may cause burns or injury to the eyes or  
skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if  
swallowed.  
L Exercise care when handling the  
battery(ies). Do not allow conductive  
materials such as rings, bracelets or  
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Notice  
For best performance  
L Please ensure that a separate  
telephone, not dependent on local  
power, is available for emergency use.  
Base unit location/avoiding noise  
The base unit and other compatible  
Panasonic units use radio waves to  
communicate with each other.  
For maximum distance and noise-free  
operation, we recommend the following:  
L This equipment will be inoperable when  
mains power fails.  
L When a failure occurs which results in  
the internal parts becoming accessible,  
disconnect the power supply cord  
immediately and return the product to an  
authorised service centre.  
L Placing the product away from electrical  
appliances.  
L Placing the base unit in a HIGH and  
CENTRAL location with no obstructions  
such as walls.  
L To minimise the possibility of lightning  
damage, when you know that a  
thunderstorm is coming, we recommend  
that you:  
L Raising the antennas vertically.  
– Unplug the telephone line cord from  
the phone socket.  
– Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC  
power outlet.  
L If you use the handset near a microwave  
oven which is being used, noise may be  
heard. Move away from the microwave  
oven and closer to the base unit.  
L No “000” or other calls can be made  
from this device during a mains power  
failure.  
L 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.  
L The earpiece on the handset is  
magnetised and may retain small  
metallic objects.  
Environment  
L This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with AS/NZS 3548:  
1995 limits for electromagnetic  
interference. Any modifications to any  
part of the system or to any peripherals  
may void the EMC compliance of the  
system or the peripherals.  
L Keep the product away from electrical  
noise generating devices, such as  
fluorescent lamps and motors.  
L The product should be kept free from  
excessive smoke, dust, high  
temperature, and vibration.  
L The product should not be exposed to  
direct sunlight.  
L Do not place heavy objects on top of the  
product.  
L When you leave the product unused for  
a long period of time, unplug the product  
from the power outlet.  
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L The product should be kept away from  
heat sources such as heaters, kitchen  
stoves, etc. It should not be placed in  
rooms where the temperature is less  
than 5 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp  
basements should also be avoided.  
L The maximum calling distance may be  
shortened when the product is used in  
the following places: Near obstacles  
such as hills, tunnels, underground, near  
metal objects such as wire fences, etc.  
L Operating the product near 5.8 GHz  
electrical appliances may cause  
interference. Move away from the  
electrical appliances.  
Routine care  
L Wipe the outer surface of the product  
with a soft moist cloth. Do not use  
benzine, thinner, or any abrasive  
powder.  
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Preparation  
line or to the same telephone jack using  
a T-adaptor (page 9).  
Setting up the base unit  
If you subscribe to an ADSL service  
Please attach a noise filter (contact your  
DSL provider) to the telephone line  
between the base unit and the telephone  
line socket in the event of the following:  
Connecting the AC adaptor and  
telephone line cord  
Connect the telephone line cord until it  
clicks into the base unit (A) and telephone  
line socket (B). Connect the AC adaptor  
cord by pressing the plug firmly (C).  
– Noise is heard during conversations.  
– Caller ID features (page 36) do not  
function properly.  
L Use only the included Panasonic AC  
adaptor PQLV207AL.  
C
To socket  
Hook  
A
Noise filter  
To socket  
B
(230-240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz)  
Note:  
L The AC adaptor must remain connected  
at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor  
to feel warm during use.)  
L The AC adaptor should be connected to  
a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC  
outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to  
a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the  
weight of the adaptor may cause it to  
become disconnected.  
L The unit will not work during a power  
failure. We recommend connecting a  
corded telephone to the same telephone  
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Base unit  
Setting up the handset  
Battery installation/replacement  
1 Press the notch of the handset cover  
firmly, and slide it in the direction of the  
arrow.  
L If necessary, remove the old battery.  
L Model shown is KX-TG5971AL.  
Note:  
L If you want to use the handset  
immediately, charge the battery for at  
least 15 minutes.  
2 Insert the battery (A), and press it  
down until it snaps into position (B).  
Then close the handset cover (C, D).  
L To ensure that the battery charges  
properly, clean the charge contacts of  
the handset, base unit, and charger with  
a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean  
more often if the unit is subject to the  
exposure of grease, dust, or high  
humidity.  
B
C
A
D
Important:  
L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic  
battery noted on page 9.  
Battery charge  
Place the handset on the base unit for 7  
hours before initial use.  
While charging, the charge indicator on the  
handset lights in amber. When the battery  
is fully charged, the indicator lights in  
green.  
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Battery level  
Panasonic battery performance  
Battery icon  
Battery  
level  
Operation  
Operating time  
Monochrome Color  
While in use  
(talking)  
Up to 5 hours  
Up to 7 days  
Up to 3 hours  
display  
models  
display  
models  
*1  
*2  
While not in use  
(standby)  
1
@
Fully  
charged  
While using the  
clarity booster  
feature (page 27)  
2
3
?
/
Medium  
Low  
Flashing:  
needstobe  
recharged.  
Note:  
L Battery operating time may be  
shortened over time depending on  
usage conditions and surrounding  
temperature.  
4
-
Empty  
*1 KX-TG5971AL/KX-TGA590AL  
*2 KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL  
L Battery power is consumed whenever  
the handset is off the base unit or  
charger, even when the handset is not in  
use. Hence the longer you leave the  
handset off the base unit or charger, the  
less time you may actually talk using the  
handset.  
Note:  
L When the battery needs to be charged,  
the handset beeps intermittently during  
use.  
L After the handset is fully charged,  
displaying “Charge completed”, it  
may be left on the base unit or charger  
without any ill effect on the battery.  
L The battery level may not be displayed  
correctly after you replace the battery. In  
this case, place the handset on the base  
unit or charger and let charge for 7  
hours.  
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Controls  
Base unit  
A B  
C
D E F  
G H  
I J  
I
K
LM N O  
P
Q R S T  
U
V
A {ERASE}  
B {MEMO}  
C Display  
M {RECALL} {CALL WAIT}  
N {MUTE}  
O {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone)  
SP-PHONE indicator  
D {GREETING CHECK}  
P MIC (Microphone)  
E {GREETING REC} (Recording)  
F {STOP}  
G {ANSWER ON}  
H {MESSAGE}  
Q Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>})  
R {AUTO} {PROGRAM}  
S {CONF} (Conference)  
T {HOLD}  
I Antenna  
U IN USE indicator  
J Speaker  
V {TRANSFER} {INTERCOM}  
K Charge contacts  
L {PAUSE} {REDIAL}  
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J Charge indicator  
Ringer indicator  
Monochrome display model:  
KX-TGA590AL (included with  
KX-TG5971AL)  
Message indicator  
K Receiver  
L Display  
Handset  
M {OFF}  
N {PAUSE} {REDIAL}  
O {HOLD} {INTERCOM}  
J
K
L
A
B
C
D
E
F
M
N
G
H
O
I
A Speaker  
B Soft keys  
C Headset jack/Audio jack  
D {C} (TALK)  
E Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>})  
F {s} (SP-PHONE)  
G {RECALL} {CALL WAIT}  
H Microphone  
I Charge contacts  
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F {s} (SP-PHONE)  
G {RECALL} {CALL WAIT}  
H Microphone  
Color display model:  
KX-TGA591AL (included with  
KX-TG5976AL)  
I Charge contacts  
J Charge indicator  
Ringer indicator  
Handset  
Message indicator  
K Receiver  
L Display  
J
M {OFF}  
N {PAUSE} {REDIAL}  
O {HOLD} {INTERCOM}  
P USB port  
K
L
A
B
B
M
N
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
O
P
A Speaker  
B Soft keys  
C Headset jack/Audio jack  
D {C} (TALK)  
E Joystick  
L {^} {V}: Push the joystick up or down.  
L {<} {>}: Push the joystick left or  
right.  
L Middle soft key: Push the center of  
joystick.  
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Handset display items  
Displays  
Displayed Meaning  
item  
Base unit display items  
*2  
--:--  
The date and time need to  
be set.  
Displayed Meaning  
item  
w
Within range of the base  
unit  
E
Flashes when message  
memory is full.  
Handset has no link to  
base unit (out of range of  
base unit, handset is not  
registered to base unit, or  
no power on base unit).  
Base unit ringer is off.  
O
E
Greeting or memo  
message recording error  
9@  
Answering system is in  
greeting only mode (caller  
messages cannot be  
recorded).  
W
Voice enhancer is on.  
Battery level  
*1  
1
*2  
@
S
Line is in use.  
When flashing: a call is on  
hold.  
When flashing rapidly: a  
call is being received.  
Example:  
H1  
Handsetnumber:displayed  
when paging, or being  
paged (example shown  
here: handset 1).  
H
P
Paging all handsets  
*1  
SP  
Speaker is on.  
*2  
Base unit is in  
SP  
programming mode.  
*1  
PRIV.  
Call Privacy mode is on.  
*2  
PRIV.  
Example:  
The handset’s extension  
number (example shown  
here: handset 1)  
*1  
!
*2  
~
Handset ringer is off.  
(displayed  
in the top  
center)  
*1 Monochrome display models:  
KX-TG5971/KX-TGA590AL  
*2 Color display models:  
KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL  
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Color display models:  
KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL  
Handset menu icons  
When in standby mode, pressing {MENU}  
(middle soft key) on the handset reveals  
the main menu. From here you can access  
various features and settings.  
Menu icon Menu/feature  
Answering device  
Ringer setting  
Display setting  
Set date & time  
Initial setting  
(
Note:  
L The menu icons shown in these  
operating instructions vary slightly from  
the actual icons shown on the display.  
Monochrome display models:  
KX-TG5971AL/KX-TGA590AL  
Menu icon Menu/feature  
L Each menu icon on the left changes to  
the one on the right when selected.  
Answering device  
Ringer setting  
Phonebook  
Handset screen saver (Color  
display models only)  
Important:  
Set date & time  
Initial setting  
L Only KX-TG5976AL and KX-TGA591AL  
support this feature.  
After 1 minute of inactivity, the handset  
enters screen saver mode if the handset is  
not on the base unit or charger.  
L Each menu icon on the left changes to  
the one on the right when selected.  
The display is turned off in order to  
preserve the life of the battery.  
To cancel screen saver mode  
To use the handset when it is in screen  
saver mode, first press {OFF} to turn the  
display on again.  
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Symbols used in these operating instructions  
Symbol  
Meaning  
{ }: button name/soft key name  
The words in the brackets indicate button names/  
soft key names on the handset and base unit.  
Example:  
Unit keys: {C}, {OFF}  
Soft keys: {CID}, {C}  
i
Proceed to the next operation.  
Example:  
Ringer ID”  
The words in quotations indicate the menu on the  
display.  
Example:  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i 1 Press {MENU} (middle soft key), then press {#},  
{#}{1}{2}{0}  
{1}, {2}, {0}.  
2 Select the desired setting.  
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}  
2 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired setting.  
3 Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.  
Handset:  
{^} {V}  
Monochrome display models  
(KX-TG5971AL/KX-TGA590AL):  
Press up or down on the handset navigator key.  
Color display models (KX-TG5976AL/KX-  
TGA591AL):  
Push the joystick up or down.  
Handset:  
{<} {>}  
Monochrome display models  
(KX-TG5971AL/KX-TGA590AL):  
Press left or right on the handset navigator key.  
Color display models (KX-TG5976AL/KX-  
TGA591AL):  
Push the joystick left or right.  
Base unit:  
{^} {V} {<} {>}  
Press up, down, left, or right on the base unit  
navigator key.  
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Preparation  
Setting the unit before  
use  
Important:  
L To program features by scrolling through  
the display menus, see page 40.  
Date and time  
Set the correct date and time. When you  
play back a message from the answering  
system (page 54), the unit announces the  
day and time it was recorded.  
Handset  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{1}{0}{1}  
2 Enter the current month, day, and year  
by selecting 2 digits for each.  
Example: 15, August 2006  
{1}{5} {0}{8} {0}{6}  
3 Enter the current hour and minute (12-  
hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits  
for each.  
Example: 9:30  
{0}{9} {3}{0}  
4 Press {AM/PM} to select “AM” or “PM”.  
i {SAVE} i {OFF}  
Note:  
L If you make a mistake when entering the  
date and time, press {<}, {>}, {^}, or  
{V} to move the cursor, then make the  
correction.  
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Making/Answering Calls  
Making a call using the redial list  
The last 10 phone numbers dialled are  
stored in the redial list.  
Making calls  
Using the handset  
1 {REDIAL}  
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone  
2 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired  
number.  
number.  
L To correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.  
3 {C}  
2 Press {C} or {CALL}.  
Note:  
3 When you finish talking, press {OFF} or  
place the handset on the base unit or  
charger.  
L The caller’s name is not stored in the  
redial list when calling back from the  
caller list.  
Note:  
Erasing a number in the redial list  
L The IN USE indicator on the base unit  
lights when someone is talking on the  
handset or another phone.  
1 {REDIAL}  
2 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired  
number. i {ERASE}  
Using the speakerphone  
3 Yesi {SELECT} i {OFF}  
1 Lift the handset, dial the phone number,  
and press {s}.  
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance  
service users)  
L Speak alternately with the other party.  
2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.  
Note:  
A pause is sometimes required when  
making calls using a PBX or long distance  
service. When storing a calling card  
access number and/or PIN in the  
phonebook, a pause is also needed (page  
34).  
L Use the speakerphone in a quiet  
environment.  
L To switch to the receiver, press {C}.  
For example, if you need to dial the line  
access number “9” when making outside  
calls with a PBX:  
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume  
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.  
1 {9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the phone  
number.  
2 {C}  
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Making/Answering Calls  
Note:  
L A 3.5 second pause is inserted each  
time {PAUSE} is pressed. Press  
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.  
Answering calls  
When a call is being received, the ringer  
indicator on the handset and the IN USE  
indicator on the base unit flash rapidly.  
Using the base unit  
1 {SP-PHONE}  
Using the handset  
2 Dial the phone number.  
1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.  
L You can also answer the call by  
pressing any button except joystick,  
navigator key, or {OFF}. (Any key  
talk feature)  
3 When the other party answers, speak  
into the MIC.  
L Speak alternately with the other party.  
4 When you finish talking, press {SP-  
2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.  
PHONE}.  
Note:  
Note:  
L You can change the ringer indicator light  
colour (page 46) and the ringer tone  
(page 48). You can also adjust the  
handset ringer volume (page 46).  
L Use the speakerphone in a quiet  
environment.  
L While on a call, you can switch from the  
base unit to the handset:  
– Press {C} on the handset, then  
press {SP-PHONE} on the base unit.  
– If the handset is on the base unit,  
simply lift it.  
Auto talk  
This feature allows you to answer a call by  
simply lifting the handset off the base unit  
or charger. You do not need to press {C}.  
To activate this feature, see page 45.  
Adjusting the speaker volume  
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.  
Note:  
L If you subscribe to Caller ID service and  
want to view the caller's information after  
lifting up the handset to answer a call,  
leave this feature off.  
Redialing the last number dialed  
{SP-PHONE} i {REDIAL}  
Temporary ringer off  
While the handset is ringing for a call, you  
can turn the ringer off temporarily by  
pressing { ~ } or {OFF}.  
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Making/Answering Calls  
Using the base unit  
Useful features  
1 {SP-PHONE}  
Useful features during a call  
2 Speak into the MIC.  
3 When you finish talking, press {SP-  
HOLD button  
This feature allows you to put an outside  
call on hold.  
PHONE}.  
Adjusting the ringer volume  
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the  
desired volume when in standby mode.  
Handset  
1 Press {HOLD} during an outside call.  
L To turn the ringer off, press and hold {V}  
until the unit beeps.  
L To transfer the call to the base unit or  
another handset, continue from step  
2, “Transferring calls”, page 64.  
L To stop ringing, press {STOP}.  
2 Press {HOLD} again.  
Setting the ringer tone  
There are 3 tones and 3 melodies.  
L To release the hold, press {C}.  
L The base unit user can take the call  
by pressing {SP-PHONE}.  
1 Press {^} or {V}.  
L Another handset user can take the  
call by pressing {C}.  
2 Within 10 seconds, press {<} or {>}  
repeatedly to select the desired tone.  
L To stop ringing, press {STOP}.  
Base unit  
Note:  
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.  
L If you select a melody for the base unit’s  
ringer tone, the ringer continues to  
sound for several seconds if:  
– the caller hangs up before you answer  
the call.  
L To release the hold, press {SP-  
PHONE}.  
L Handset users can take the call by  
pressing {C}.  
– another person answers the call using  
another phone connected to the same  
line.  
Note for handset and base unit:  
L While an outside call is on hold, the IN  
USE indicator on the base unit flashes.  
L If another phone is connected to the  
same line (page 14), you can also take  
the call by lifting its handset.  
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9  
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound.  
After 1 additional minute on hold, the call  
is disconnected.  
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Making/Answering Calls  
2 Press {2} to select “Booster on” or  
Mute  
Booster off”.  
While mute is turned on, you can hear the  
other party, but the other party cannot hear  
you.  
Note:  
L When this feature is turned off manually  
during a call, it does not turn on  
automatically during the same call.  
Handset  
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.  
L To return to the conversation, press  
{MUTE} or {C}.  
L While this feature is turned on;  
– the battery operating time is  
shortened (page 16).  
– the maximum number of extensions  
that can be used at a time may  
decrease.  
Note:  
L {MUTE} is a soft key visible on the  
handset display during a call.  
Handset voice enhancer  
Base unit  
This feature can simulate a band signal  
above the normal bandwidth limitations,  
achieving a sound which is close to the  
actual voice. You can turn this feature on  
or off, depending on the circumstance.  
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.  
L To return to the conversation, press  
{MUTE} or {SP-PHONE}.  
RECALL button  
1 Press {MENU} during an outside call.  
Pressing {RECALL} allows you to use  
special features of your host PBX such as  
transferring an extension call, or accessing  
optional telephone services such as Call  
Waiting.  
2 Press {3} to select “Voice enhancer”  
or “V.E. off”.  
L When this feature is turned on, W is  
displayed.  
Note:  
Note:  
L To change the flash time, see page 46.  
L Depending on the condition and quality  
of your telephone line, this feature may  
emphasize existing line noise. If it  
becomes difficult to hear, turn this  
feature off.  
Handset clarity booster  
This feature can improve sound clarity  
when the handset is used in an area where  
there may be interference. During an  
outside call, this feature is turned on  
automatically when necessary. You can  
also turn this feature on or off manually.  
1 Press {MENU} during an outside call.  
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Making/Answering Calls  
Call share  
This feature allows the handset and base  
unit to join an existing outside call.  
Dial lock  
This feature prohibits making outside calls.  
The default setting is OFF.  
Handset  
Important:  
L When dial lock is turned on, only  
phone numbers stored in the  
phonebook as emergency numbers  
(numbers stored with a # at the  
beginning of the name) can be dialled  
using the phonebook (page 32). We  
recommend storing emergency  
numbers in the phonebook before  
using this feature.  
To join the conversation, press {C} when  
the other extension is on an outside call.  
Base unit  
To join the conversation, press {SP-  
PHONE} when the handset is on an  
outside call.  
Note for handset and base unit:  
L When dial lock is turned on, you cannot  
store, edit, or erase items in the  
phonebook.  
L A maximum of 4 parties (including 1  
outside party) can join a conversation  
using 3 extensions.  
To turn dial lock on/off  
Handset  
Call privacy  
Call privacy allows you to prevent other  
users from joining your conversations with  
outside callers. To allow other users to join  
your conversations, leave this feature off.  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i {#} i  
{2}{5}{1}  
Handset  
2 To turn dial lock on:  
Enter a 4-digit password.  
1 Press {MENU} during an outside call.  
To turn dial lock off:  
2 Press {1} to select “Privacy on” or  
Enter the same password that was  
entered when dial lock was turned on.  
Privacy off”.  
L When this feature is turned on,  
“PRIV.” is displayed.  
3 {SAVE} i {YES} i {OFF}  
Note:  
Note:  
L If dial lock is turned on, the handset  
displays “Dial lock on”. While there  
are missed calls, “Dial lock on” is not  
displayed when the handset is off the  
base unit or charger.  
L This feature will turn off after you hang  
up the call.  
L If you forget the password, consult your  
nearest Panasonic service center.  
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Making/Answering Calls  
Base unit  
1 {DIAL LOCK}  
2 To turn dial lock on:  
Enter a 4-digit password.  
To turn dial lock off:  
Enter the same password that was  
entered when dial lock was turned on.  
3 {DIAL LOCK}  
Note:  
L If dial lock is turned on, the DIAL LOCK  
indicator lights.  
L If you forget the password, consult your  
nearest Panasonic service center.  
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Phonebook  
NoRinger Turns the ringer ID off.  
Handset phonebook  
ID  
Press {SELECT}, then  
go to step 9.  
You can add up to 50 items to the handset  
phonebook and search for phonebook  
items by name.  
Tone &  
Melody  
Tone and melodies  
stored in the handset  
at the time of  
Important:  
purchase.  
L Caller ID subscribers can use ringer ID  
and light-up ID features (page 37).  
Custom  
ring  
Melodies you stored in  
the handset (page 48).  
2 melodies are already  
stored at the time of  
purchase (page 48).  
L Color display models only (KX-  
TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL):  
– Caller ID subscribers can use picture  
ID feature (page 37).  
7 {SELECT}  
You can also create and edit  
phonebook items using your computer  
and send them to the handset. Refer  
to the help section of the  
8 Select the desired ringer ID (page 37).  
i {OK}  
GIGARANGE USB Utility application  
for more information.  
9 Set Light-up IDi {SELECT}  
10 Select the desired light-up ID (page  
37). i {OK}  
Adding items to the handset  
phonebook  
11 {SAVE}  
LTo add other items, repeat from step  
Monochrome display models:  
KX-TG5971AL/KX-TGA590AL  
3.  
12 {OFF}  
1 {C} (right soft key)  
Note:  
2 {ADD}  
L In step 2, you can also press {MENU}  
i New entryi {SELECT}  
instead of pressing {ADD}.  
L To assign a melody in “Custom ring”  
as ringer ID, you can record it from an  
audio device (page 48).  
3 Enter the name (max. 16 characters;  
page 32). i {OK}  
4 Enter the phone number (max. 32  
digits). i {OK}  
L If you do not need to assign the ringer  
ID and light-up ID, go to step 11.  
L If you select “No Ringer ID” (default),  
the handset uses the ringer tone you  
selected on page 46 when a call is  
received from that caller.  
5 Set Ringer IDi {SELECT}  
6 Select the desired item.  
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Phonebook  
L If you select “No Light-upID”  
(default), the handset uses the ringer  
indicator color you selected on page 46  
when a call is received from that caller.  
9 Set Light-up IDi {SELECT}  
10 Select the desired light-up ID (page  
37). i {OK}  
11 Set Picture IDi {SELECT}  
Color display models:  
KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL  
12 Select the desired item.  
No  
Picture  
ID  
Turns the picture ID  
off.Press{SELECT},  
then go to step 15.  
1 {C} (right soft key)  
2 {ADD}  
Sample  
pictures  
Images stored in the  
handset at the time of  
purchase.  
3 Enter the name (max. 16 characters;  
page 32). i {OK}  
4 Enter the phone number (max. 32  
My  
pictures  
Images you stored in  
the handset.  
digits). i {OK}  
L If you do not need to assign the ringer  
ID, light-up ID, and picture ID, go to  
step 15.  
13 {SELECT}  
14 Select the desired picture ID (page  
5 Set Ringer IDi {SELECT}  
6 Select the desired item.  
37). i {OK}  
15 {SAVE}  
LTo add other items, repeat from step  
NoRinger Turns the ringer ID off.  
3.  
ID  
Press {SELECT}, then  
go to step 9.  
16 {OFF}  
Tone &  
Melody  
Tone and melodies  
stored in the handset  
at the time of  
Note:  
L In step 2, you can also press {MENU}  
i New entryi {SELECT}  
instead of pressing {ADD}.  
L To assign a melody in “Custom ring”  
as ringer ID, you can record it from an  
audio device (page 48) or copy it from  
your computer (refer to the help section  
of the GIGARANGE USB Utility  
application).  
purchase.  
Custom  
ring  
Melodies you stored in  
the handset (page 48).  
2 melodies are already  
stored at the time of  
purchase (page 48).  
7 {SELECT}  
L If you select “No Ringer ID” (default),  
the handset uses the ringer tone you  
selected on page 46 when a call is  
received from that caller.  
8 Select the desired ringer ID (page 37).  
i {OK}  
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Phonebook  
L If you select “No Light-upID”  
(default), the handset uses the ringer  
indicator color you selected on page 46  
when a call is received from that caller.  
{>} to move the cursor to the next  
space.  
Editing/correcting a mistake  
Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the  
character or number you want to erase,  
then press {CLEAR}. Enter the  
L To assign an image in “My pictures”  
as picture ID, you can copy it from your  
computer (refer to the help section of the  
GIGARANGE USB Utility application).  
appropriate character or number.  
Note:  
To store emergency numbers  
Emergency numbers are numbers stored  
in the phonebook that can be dialled using  
the phonebook even when dial lock is  
turned on (page 28).  
To store a number as an emergency  
number, add # at the beginning of the  
name (see “Adding items to the handset  
phonebook”).  
L Press and hold {CLEAR} to erase all  
characters or numbers.  
Finding and calling a handset  
phonebook item  
Phonebook items can be searched for  
alphabetically by scrolling through the  
phonebook items or by initial.  
Character table for entering names  
Key Character  
Searching for a name alphabetically by  
scrolling through all items  
{1} # & ’  
(
)
; , – .  
/
1
1 {C} (right soft key) i {SEARCH}  
{2} a b c A B C 2  
2 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired  
{3} d e f D E F 3  
item.  
{4} g h i G H I  
{5} K L 5  
{6} m n o M N O 6  
{7} p q r P Q R S 7  
{8} u v T U V 8  
4
3 Press {C} or {CALL} to dial the  
j
k
l
J
phone number.  
Searching for a name by initial  
s
1 {C} (right soft key) i {SEARCH}  
t
{9} w x  
y
z
W X Y Z 9  
2 Press the dial key ({0} {9}, or {#})  
that corresponds to the first letter you  
are searching for (see the character  
table on the left).  
{0} Space  
0
{#}  
#
Note:  
Example: LISA”  
L To enter another character that is  
located on the same dial key, first press  
32  
Phonebook  
Press {5} repeatedly to display the first  
phonebook entry starting with the initial  
L” and go to step 3.  
To change  
the light-up  
ID  
Select the current  
light-up ID. i  
{SELECT} i  
L If there is no item corresponding to  
the letter you selected, the next item  
is displayed.  
Select the desired  
*2  
light-up ID.  
i
{OK}  
*2 To turn the light-up  
ID off, select “No  
Light-upID”.  
3 Press {V} to select the desired item.  
4 Press {C} or {CALL} to dial the  
phone number.  
To change  
Select the current  
the picture ID picture ID. i  
(Colordisplay {SELECT} i  
Editing items in the handset  
phonebook  
models only: Select the desired  
*3  
KX-  
item.  
i
1 {C} (right soft key) i {SEARCH}  
TG5976AL/  
KX-  
TGA591AL)  
{SELECT} i  
Select the desired  
picture ID. i {OK}  
2 Find the desired item (page 32). i  
{EDIT}  
*3 To turn the picture  
ID off, select “No  
Picture ID”.  
3 Select the information you want to edit.  
To change  
the name or  
phone  
Select the name or  
phone number. i  
{SELECT} i Edit  
the information (page  
32). i {OK}  
i {SELECT}  
4 {SAVE} i {OFF}  
number  
Erasing an item in the handset  
phonebook  
To change  
Select the current  
the ringer ID ringer ID. i  
{SELECT} i  
1 {C} (right soft key) i {SEARCH}  
2 Find the desired item (page 32).  
3 {MENU} i Erasei {SELECT}  
4 Yesi {SELECT} i {OFF}  
Select the desired  
*1  
item.  
i
{SELECT} i  
Select the desired  
ringer ID. i {OK}  
*1 To turn the ringer  
ID off, select “No  
Ringer ID”. i  
{SELECT}  
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Phonebook  
3 Copyi {SELECT}  
Chain dial  
4 Select the handset to copy to. i  
This feature allows you to dial phone  
numbers in the handset phonebook while  
you are on a call. This feature can be used,  
for example, to dial a calling card access  
number or bank account PIN that you have  
stored in the handset phonebook, without  
having to dial manually.  
{SEND}  
L To continue copying another item:  
Yesi {SELECT} i Find the  
desired handset phonebook item.  
i {SEND}  
5 Press {OFF} after the long beep.  
1 During an outside call, press {C}.  
Copying all items  
2 Find the desired item (page 32). i  
{CALL}  
1 {C} (right soft key)  
2 {MENU}  
Note:  
L When storing a calling card access  
number and your PIN in the phonebook  
as one phonebook item, press {PAUSE}  
to add pauses after the number and PIN  
as necessary (page 24).  
3 Copy all itemsi {SELECT}  
4 Select the handset to copy to. i  
{SEND}  
5 Press {OFF} after the long beep.  
Copying handset phonebook  
items  
You can copy one or all of the phonebook  
items from the handset to the phonebook  
of a compatible Panasonic handset (KX-  
TGA590AL/KX-TGA591AL).  
Important:  
L Ringer ID and light-up ID for phonebook  
items are not copied.  
L Color display models only (KX-  
TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL):  
Picture ID for phonebook items is not  
copied.  
Copying an item  
1 {C} (right soft key) i {SEARCH}  
2 Find the desired item (page 32). i  
{MENU}  
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Base Unit Speed Dialer  
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance  
service users)  
Base unit speed dialer  
A pause is sometimes required when  
making calls using a PBX or long distance  
service.  
For example, if you need to dial the line  
access number “9” when making outside  
calls with a PBX:  
You can assign one phone number to each  
of the 10 dial keys ({0} {9}) on the base  
unit.  
Adding phone numbers to the  
speed dialer  
In step 2, press {9}, {PAUSE}, then enter  
the phone number.  
Important:  
Note:  
L Before adding phone numbers, make  
L A 3.5 second pause is inserted each  
time {PAUSE} is pressed. Press  
repeatedly to insert longer pauses. “P”  
is displayed when {PAUSE} is pressed.  
L When {*} is pressed, “$” is displayed.  
sure the base unit is not being used.  
1 {PROGRAM}  
2 Enter the phone number (max. 32  
digits).  
When {#} is pressed, “#” is displayed.  
L If a pause is required for dialing,  
press {PAUSE} where needed.  
L If you misdial, press {STOP} and  
repeat from step 1.  
To erase a stored phone number  
1 Press {PROGRAM} 2 times.  
3 {PROGRAM}  
4 Press a dial key ({0} {9}).  
Note:  
2 Press the desired dial key ({0} {9}).  
Calling someone with the speed  
dialer  
L If a phone number is assigned to a dial  
key which already contains a phone  
number, the old number will be erased.  
1 {SP-PHONE} i {AUTO}  
2 Press the desired dial key ({0} {9}).  
Note:  
L We recommend you make a note of  
which phone numbers are stored in  
which dial keys.  
L Speed dial numbers assigned to the  
base unit dial keys can only be dialed  
from the base unit.  
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Caller ID Service  
You can view the number of missed calls  
by pressing {CID} (left soft key).  
Using Caller ID service  
Note:  
This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use  
Caller ID features, you must subscribe to  
Caller ID service of your telephone service  
provider.  
L If you press {CID}, then press {OFF}  
without viewing all missed calls in the  
caller list, “Missed call” disappears  
from the display. When you receive  
another new call, it is displayed again.  
Caller ID features  
When an outside call is being received, the  
calling party’s telephone number is  
displayed.  
Telephone numbers for the last 50 callers  
are logged in the caller list by the most  
recent call to the oldest.  
Phonebook name display  
When caller information is received and it  
matches a phone number stored in the  
phonebook, the stored name is displayed  
and logged in the caller list.  
L Generally caller information is displayed  
from the 2nd ring.  
Call waiting and Caller ID  
compatible  
If you subscribe to Caller ID service, your  
handset displays the 2nd caller’s  
information while talking. After you hear a  
call waiting tone, the caller’s phone  
number will be displayed.  
L If the unit cannot receive caller  
information, the following is displayed:  
– “Out of area”: The caller dialled  
from an area which does not provide  
Caller ID service.  
– “Private caller”: The caller  
requested not to send caller  
information.  
You can answer the 2nd call, keeping the  
1st call on hold.  
Follow your service provider/telephone  
company instructions using {RECALL}.  
L If the phone number is stored in the  
phonebook with its name, the caller’s  
name will also be displayed.  
L If the unit is connected to a PBX system,  
caller information may not be received  
properly. Consult your PBX supplier.  
L If the name display service is available in  
your area, the display shows caller  
names. For further information, please  
contact your service provider/telephone  
company.  
L Please contact your service provider/  
telephone company for details and  
availability in your area.  
Missed calls  
For Caller ID Type II users  
If a call is not answered, the unit treats the  
call as a missed call. “Missed call” is  
displayed on the handset display. This lets  
you know if you should view the caller list  
to see who called while you were out.  
When you receive a 2nd call during a  
conversation, you will hear a signal tone  
following the call waiting tone and the  
conversation will be interrupted or  
muted for a short period of time. This is  
36  
Caller ID Service  
Picture ID (Colour display  
not a fault of the product as these events  
are normal.  
models only)  
L The tones are generated by your service  
provider/telephone company.  
Important:  
L Only KX-TG5976AL and KX-TGA591AL  
support this feature.  
Ringer ID  
This feature can help you identify who is  
calling by using different ringers for  
different callers stored in the phonebook  
(page 30). You can assign a different  
ringer to each phonebook item. When a  
call is received from a caller stored in the  
phonebook, the assigned ringer rings after  
Caller ID information is displayed.  
This feature can help you identify who is  
calling by using different pictures for  
different callers stored in the handset  
phonebook (page 30). You can assign a  
different picture to each phonebook item.  
When a call is received from a caller stored  
in the phonebook, the assigned picture is  
displayed after Caller ID information is  
displayed.  
L The ringer may be changed after the 2nd  
ring.  
Note:  
Light-up ID  
L You can also download original images  
from your computer. Refer to the help  
section of the GIGARANGE USB Utility  
for details.  
This feature can help you identify who is  
calling by using different ringer indicator  
colours for different callers stored in the  
handset phonebook (page 30). You can  
assign a different indicator colour to each  
handset phonebook item. When a call is  
received from a caller stored in the  
handset phonebook, the assigned  
indicator colour flashes after Caller ID  
information is displayed.  
L The indicator colour may be changed  
after the 2nd ring.  
37  
Caller ID Service  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{2}{5}{5}  
Caller list  
2 Enter your area code (max. 8 digits).  
Important:  
L To correct a digit, press {<} or {>} to  
move the cursor, then press  
L Only 1 person can access the caller list  
at a time.  
{CLEAR}. Enter the correct number.  
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}  
Viewing the caller list and  
calling back  
To erase your area code  
Press and hold {CLEAR} in step 2, press  
{SAVE}, then press {OFF}.  
1 {CID} (left soft key)  
2 Press {V} to search from the most  
recent call, or {^} to search from the  
oldest call.  
Editing a caller’s phone number  
before calling back  
You can edit a phone number in the caller  
list by removing its area code and/or the  
long distance code “1”.  
3 {C}  
Note:  
L If you do not want to dial the area codes  
when making calls from the Caller ID list,  
you can store the area codes which you  
want the unit to delete automatically  
(page 38).  
1 {CID} (left soft key)  
2 Select the desired item. i {EDIT}  
3 Add or erase digits to the beginning of  
L A Q is displayed in caller information  
which has already been viewed or  
answered by any handset.  
the number as necessary.  
L To add a digit, press the desired dial  
key.  
L If an arrow () is displayed after the  
number, the whole phone number is not  
shown. Press {>} to see the remaining  
numbers. To return to the previous  
display, press {<}.  
L To erase a digit, press {CLEAR} or  
{#}.  
4 {C}  
Caller ID number auto edit  
feature  
Once you call back an edited number, the  
unit will remember the Area Code and  
Format of the Edited Number. Next time  
when someone calls from the same Area  
Code, caller information will be customized  
by the unit as follows:  
Storing your area code  
We recommend storing your area code  
before using Caller ID (page 36). Calls  
from the same area will be recorded in the  
caller list without the area code. You do not  
have to remove it before calling back the  
caller or storing in the phonebook.  
38  
Caller ID Service  
– When the call is being received, the  
Caller ID number will be displayed in the  
same Format as the Edited Number.  
4 Continue from step 3, “Editing items in  
the handset phonebook”, page 33.  
– After the call is ended, the telephone  
number of the caller, when reviewed  
from the Caller list, will be displayed in  
the same Format as the Edited Number.  
For example, you can use this feature to  
set the unit to ignore the area code of  
callers in your area code, so that you can  
call these local numbers using caller  
information without dialing the area code.  
To activate this feature, you must edit an  
item in the caller list, then call that number.  
After that, phone numbers from that  
caller’s area code are edited automatically.  
This feature can be turned on or off (page  
xx).  
Erasing selected caller  
information  
1 {CID} (left soft key)  
2 Select the desired item.  
3 {ERASE} i Yesi {SELECT}  
i {OFF}  
Erasing all caller information  
1 {CID} (left soft key)  
2 {ERASE} i Yesi {SELECT}  
Note:  
L Phone numbers from the 4 most recently  
edited area codes are automatically  
edited.  
L If you move to another area, you can  
turn this feature off to erase previously  
edited area codes. To use this feature  
again, turn it on and reprogram the area  
codes you want to edit once again.  
Storing caller information into  
the handset phonebook  
1 {CID} (left soft key)  
2 Select the desired item.  
L To edit the number, press {EDIT},  
then edit the number (see step 3 on  
page 38, “Editing a caller’s phone  
number before calling back”).  
3 {SAVE}  
39  
Programming  
Programmable settings  
You can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset. To  
access the features, there are 2 methods:  
– scrolling through the display menus (page 40)  
– using the direct commands (page 45)  
L Mainly the direct command method is used in these operating instructions.  
L To change the base unit ringer volume and tone, see page 26.  
Programming by scrolling through the display menus  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key)  
2 Press {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>} to select the desired menu. i {SELECT}  
L If there are sub-menu(s), press {^} or {V} to select the desired item. i {SELECT}  
Example: To access the handset ringer volume setting  
Press {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>} to select (. i {SELECT}  
Then press {^} or {V} to select “Ringer volume”. i {SELECT}  
3 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired setting.  
L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.  
4 {SAVE} i {OFF}  
40  
Programming  
Monochrome display models: KX-TG5971AL/KX-TGA590AL  
L When you find “*1” in the following table, refer to the note below.  
*1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program  
the same item using another handset.  
Main menu  
Sub-menu 1  
To play new  
To play all  
To erase all  
Settings  
Sub-menu 2  
Page  
Answering device  
Message alert  
60  
58  
60  
58  
60  
*1  
Ring count  
*1  
*1  
Recording time  
*1  
Remote code  
Call screening  
Ringer setting  
Ringer volume  
Ringer tone  
(
Tone & Melody  
48  
48  
48  
49  
Custom ring  
Custom ring  
Record  
List  
Ring colour  
Phonebook  
30  
*1  
Set date & time  
Date and time  
23  
*1  
Time adjustment  
41  
Programming  
Main menu  
Sub-menu 1  
Sub-menu 2  
Page  
63  
xx  
Initial setting  
Auto Intercom  
Talking CallerID  
Caller ID edit  
LCD contrast  
Key tone  
Auto talk  
25  
xx  
61  
38  
xx  
*1  
Set base unit  
Talking CallerID  
*1  
VM tone detect  
Set area code  
Set tel line  
*1  
Set dial mode  
*1  
Set flash time  
*1  
Set line mode  
Registration  
HS registration  
Deregistration  
65  
65  
23  
*1  
Set date & time  
Date and time  
*1  
Time adjustment  
Change language  
23  
50  
28  
Handset name  
Dial lock  
42  
Programming  
Color display models: KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL  
L When you find “*1” in the following table, refer to the note below.  
*1 If you programme these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program  
the same item using another handset.  
Main menu  
Sub-menu 1  
To play new  
To play all  
To erase all  
Settings  
Sub-menu 2  
Page  
Answering device  
Message alert  
60  
58  
60  
58  
60  
*1  
Ring count  
*1  
*1  
Recording time  
*1  
Remote code  
Call screening  
Ringer setting  
Ringer volume  
Ringer tone  
(
Tone & Melody  
48  
48  
48  
49  
52  
Custom ring  
Custom ring  
Record  
List  
Memory status  
Ring color  
Wallpaper  
Display setting  
Set date & time  
Turn off  
51  
51  
52  
Set picture  
Memory status  
Appearance  
LCD contrast  
Date and time  
*1  
23  
*1  
Time adjustment  
43  
Programming  
Main menu  
Sub-menu 1  
Sub-menu 2  
Page  
63  
xx  
Initial setting  
Auto Intercom  
Talking CallerID  
Caller ID edit  
Key tone  
Auto talk  
25  
xx  
61  
38  
*1  
Set base unit  
Talking CallerID  
*1  
VM tone detect  
Set area code  
Set tel line  
*1  
Set dial mode  
*1  
Set flash time  
*1  
Set line mode  
Registration  
HS registration  
Deregistration  
65  
65  
23  
*1  
Set date & time  
Date and time  
*1  
Time adjustment  
Handset name  
50  
28  
Dial lock  
44  
Programming  
Programming using the direct commands  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i {#}  
2 Enter the desired feature code.  
3 Enter the desired setting code.  
L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.  
4 {SAVE} i {OFF}  
Note:  
L In the following table, < > indicates the default setting.  
L If you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press {OFF}, then start again from step  
1.  
Feature  
Feature  
code  
Setting code  
System Page  
setting  
*1  
*2  
Auto talk  
{2}{0}{0} {1}: On{0}: <Off>  
25  
63  
Auto Intercom  
{2}{7}{3} {1}: On(Ringer On)  
{2}: On(Ringer Off)  
{0}: <Off>  
Call screening  
{3}{1}{0} {1}: <On> {0}: Off  
r
60  
48  
Custom ring  
{1}{6}{6}  
(Customized ringer tone  
for handset)  
Dial lock  
{6}  
(page 28)  
r
r
Date and time  
Deregistration  
Handset name  
{1}{0}{1}  
{1}{3}{1}  
{1}{0}{4}  
{1}{3}{0}  
23  
65  
50  
65  
HS registration  
(Handset registration)  
*3  
Key tone  
{1}{6}{5} {1}: <On> {0}: Off  
LCD contrast  
{1}{4}{5} {1}{6}: Level 1–6 <3>  
(Display contrast)  
Message alert  
{3}{4}{0} {1}: On{0}: <Off>  
60  
45  
Programming  
Feature  
Feature  
code  
Setting code  
System Page  
setting  
*1  
Recording time  
{3}{0}{5} {1}: 1 min{2}: 2 min  
{3}: <3 min>  
r
60  
{0}: Greeting only  
Remote code  
Ring count  
{3}{0}{6} Default: 111  
r
r
58  
58  
{2}{1}{1} {2}{7}: Rings <4 rings>  
{0}: Toll saver  
Ring colour  
(Ringer indicator colour)  
{2}{3}{5} {1}: <Colour1>  
{2}: Colour2  
{3}: Colour3  
{4}: Multicolour  
Ringer tone  
{1}{6}{1}  
48  
(Handset)  
Set area code  
{0}{4}  
(page 38)  
Ringer volume  
{1}{6}{0} {1}{6}: Level 1–6 <6>  
(Handset)  
{0}: Off  
Set dial mode  
{1}{2}{0}  
xx  
*4  
Set flash time  
{1}{2}{1} {1}: 700 ms  
r
{2}: 600 ms{3}: 400 ms  
{4}: 300 ms{5}: 250 ms  
{6}: <110 ms>  
{7}: 100 ms{8}: 90 ms  
*5  
Set line mode  
{1}{2}{2} {1}: A{2}: <B>  
r
Talking CallerID  
{1}{6}{2} {1}: <On> {0}: Off  
xx  
(Handset)  
Talking CallerID  
(Base unit)  
{*}{1}{6} {1}: <On> {0}: Off  
{2}  
r
r
xx  
*6  
Time adjustment  
{2}{2}{6} {1}: <Caller ID[auto]>  
(Caller ID subscribers  
only)  
{2}: Manual  
To erase all  
{3}{2}{5}  
56  
(Erasing all messages)  
46  
Programming  
Feature  
Feature  
code  
Setting code  
System Page  
setting  
*1  
To play all  
(All message playback)  
{3}{2}{4}  
55  
55  
To play new  
(New message  
playback)  
{3}{2}{3}  
VM tone detect  
{3}{3}{2} {1}: <On> {0}: Off  
r
61  
*1 If “System setting” column is checked, you do not need to program the same item using  
another handset.  
*2 If you subscribe to Caller ID service and want to view the caller’s information after lifting  
up the handset to answer a call, turn off this feature.  
*3 Turn this feature off if you prefer not to hear key tones while you are dialing or pressing  
any keys, including confirmation tones and error tones.  
*4 The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Consult your PBX  
supplier if necessary.  
You can access your service provider/telephone company “Call Waiting” service by  
having the recall time set at 100 ms, and then follow your service provider/telephone  
company “Call Waiting” instructions to operate this service.  
*5 Generally, the line mode setting should not be adjusted. If S is not displayed or  
the IN USE indicator on the base unit does not light properly when another phone  
connected to the same line is in use, you need to change the line mode to “A”.  
*6 This feature allows the unit to automatically adjust the date and time setting when caller  
information is received. To use this feature, set the date and time first.  
Color display models only: KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL  
Feature  
Feature  
code  
Setting code  
System Page  
setting  
*1  
Appearance  
(Display color)  
{1}{8}{2} {1}: <Color1>  
{2}: Color2{3}: Color3  
{4}: Color4{5}: Color5  
Memory status  
Wallpaper  
{6}{7}{0}  
51  
51  
{1}{8}{1}  
*1 If “System setting” column is checked, you do not need to program the same item using  
another handset.  
47  
Programming  
Note:  
L If you select a melody for the handset  
ringer tone, the ringer continues to  
sound for several seconds if:  
– the caller hangs up before you answer  
the call.  
– another person answers the call using  
another phone connected to the same  
line.  
Customizing handset  
ringer tone and display  
Handset ringer tone (for outside  
calls)  
You can change the ringer tone heard  
when an outside call is received.  
L The preset song “Demo1” in this product  
is used with the permission of © 2005  
Speed Crazy.  
L You can record melodies for the handset  
ringer tone from an audio device (page  
48).  
L The preset song “Demo2” in this product  
is used with the permission of © 2005 M-  
ZoNE Co., Ltd.  
L Color display models only (KX-  
TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL):  
You can copy melodies (in WAV file  
format using a computer) to be used for  
the handset ringer tone. Refer to the  
help section of the GIGARANGE USB  
Utility application for more information.  
Recording melodies from an  
audio device for ringer tones  
using the handset (“Custom  
ring”)  
Handset  
You can record melodies (max. 30  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
seconds each) from an audio device by  
connecting the included audio cable.  
These melodies can be assigned as the  
handset ringer tone (page 48, 49) and the  
ringer ID (page 37) for phone numbers  
stored in the handset phonebook.  
{#}{1}{6}{1}  
2 Select the desired item. i {SELECT}  
Tone &  
Melody  
Tones and melodies  
stored in the handset  
at the time of  
Important:  
purchase.  
L If a call is received while a melody is  
being recorded or played back,  
recording or playback stops  
automatically. Disconnect the audio  
cable from the handset to answer the  
call.  
Custom  
ring  
Melodies you stored in  
the handset (page 48).  
2 melodies are already  
stored at the time of  
purchase.  
3 Select the desired item. i {SAVE}  
i {OFF}  
48  
Programming  
1 Connect the handset to the audio  
device (such as a CD player or  
computer) using the included audio  
cable.  
Note:  
L Monochrome display models (KX-  
TG5971AL/KX-TGA590AL):  
The total recording time is about 90  
seconds.  
Audio device  
L Color display models (KX-TG5976AL/  
KX-TGA591AL):  
The total recording time is about 7  
minutes. The recording time may  
decrease depending on the size of  
images and melodies already stored in  
the handset.  
Headphone  
output, line  
out, etc.  
Assigning a customized ring to the  
handset  
Example:  
Audio cable  
Handset  
L Handset shown is KX-TGA590AL.  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{1}{6}{6}  
2 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{1}{6}{6}  
2 Listi {SELECT}  
3 Recordi {SELECT}  
3 Select the desired item. i {MENU}  
4 Start playing the audio device.  
5 Press {REC.} to start recording.  
6 To stop recording, press {STOP}.  
4 Set ringer tonei {SELECT}  
i {OFF}  
Changing the name of a melody  
Handset  
L To listen to the recording, select  
Playback”, then press {SELECT}.  
L To re-record, select “Retry”, press  
{SELECT}, then start from step 3.  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{1}{6}{6}  
7 Savei {SELECT}  
2 Listi {SELECT}  
8 Enter the desired name (max. 14  
3 Select the desired item. i {MENU}  
4 Renamei {SELECT}  
characters; page 32).  
9 {SAVE} i {OFF}  
5 Edit the name (max. 14 characters;  
10 Disconnect the audio cable from the  
page 32). i {SAVE} i {OFF}  
handset.  
49  
Programming  
Erasing a melody  
Handset  
Changing the handset name  
Each handset can be given a customized  
name (“Bob”, “Kitchen”, etc.), this is useful  
when you make intercom calls between  
handsets. The default setting is “Handset  
1” to “Handset 8”.  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{1}{6}{6}  
2 Listi {SELECT}  
3 Select the desired item. i {MENU}  
4 Erasei {SELECT}  
5 Yesi {SELECT} i {OFF}  
Note:  
You can also select whether or not the  
handset name is displayed in standby  
mode. The default setting is “Off”.  
Handset  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{1}{0}{4}  
L If the erased melody was used for the  
handset ringer tone (page 48), “Tone 1”  
(default) is used instead of that melody.  
2 Enter the desired name (max. 10  
characters; page 32).  
L If not required, go to step 3.  
L If the erased melody was assigned to  
certain callers as ringer ID (page 37), the  
ringer ID assignment is canceled, and  
the handset ringer tone (page 48) is  
used instead of that song.  
3 {OK}  
4 Select the desired setting. i {SAVE}  
i {OFF}  
50  
Programming  
with permission of © 2005 Digital  
Archive Japan, Inc.  
Handset wallpaper (Color  
display models only)  
You can select the “wallpaper” pattern  
shown on the handset display in standby  
mode. There are 3 preset patterns.  
L The preset pattern “Wallpaper3” in this  
product is used with permission of  
© 2005 MIXA Co., Ltd.  
Memory status (Colour display  
models only)  
Important:  
L Only KX-TG5976AL and KX-TGA591AL  
support this feature.  
Important:  
L You can also download original images  
from your computer. Refer to the help  
section of the GIGARANGE USB Utility  
for details.  
L Only KX-TG5976AL and KX-TGA591AL  
support these features.  
You can confirm the amount of handset  
memory used for your images and  
Handset  
melodies. The images and melodies are  
stored in the same memory (in addition to  
the preset images and melodies). A  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{1}{8}{1}  
maximum of 118 individual files can be  
stored. The number of stored images and  
melodies may decrease depending on the  
size of each file, the number of files, etc.  
2 Set picturei {SELECT}  
L To turn this feature off, select “Turn  
off”. i {SELECT} i {OFF}  
3 Select the desired item. i {SELECT}  
Memory usage  
Sample  
pictures  
Images stored in the  
handset at the time of  
purchase.  
Memory  
used  
File type  
Quantity  
Image  
(wallpaper)  
1 image  
about 2 %  
My  
pictures  
Images you stored in  
the handset using your  
computer.  
Image  
(Picture ID)  
3 images  
about 1 %  
4 Select the desired image.  
Melody  
30 seconds about 8 %  
L To view the image list, press {LIST}.  
To return to the image view, press  
{VIEW}.  
5 {SAVE} i {OFF}  
Note:  
L The preset patterns “Wallpaper1” and  
Wallpaper2” in this product are used  
51  
Programming  
ringer ID assignment is canceled, and  
the handset ringer tone (page 48) is  
used instead of that song.  
Viewing the handset memory status  
Handset  
L If the erased image was selected for the  
wallpaper, the sample picture  
Wallpaper1” is used instead of that  
image.  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{6}{7}{0}  
2 When finished, press {OFF}.  
L If the erased image was assigned to  
handset phonebook items, the picture ID  
assignment is canceled.  
Erasing melodies or images  
Handset  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{6}{7}{0}  
2 {MENU}  
3 Select the desired option.  
To erase  
only one  
melody  
1 Custom ringi  
{SELECT} i Select  
the desired item. i  
{ERASE}  
To erase  
only one  
image  
1 picturei  
{SELECT} i Select  
the desired item. i  
{ERASE}  
To erase all All Custom ring”  
melodies i {SELECT}  
To erase all All picturesi  
images {SELECT}  
4 Yesi {SELECT}  
5 When finished, press {OFF}.  
Note:  
L If the erased melody was used for the  
handset ringer tone (page 48), “Tone 1”  
(default) is used instead of that melody.  
L If the erased melody was assigned to  
certain callers as ringer ID (page 37), the  
52  
Answering System  
Screening calls  
Answering system  
While a caller is leaving a message, you  
can listen to the call through the base unit  
and handset speakers. To adjust the  
speaker volume, press {^} or {V}  
repeatedly.  
Important:  
L Only 1 person can access the answering  
system at a time.  
You can answer the call by pressing {SP-  
PHONE} on the base unit, or by pressing  
{C} on the handset.  
L When callers leave messages, the unit  
records the day and time of each  
message. Make sure the date and time  
have been correctly set (page 23).  
Note:  
L To temporarily mute call screening on  
the handset, press {SILENCE}. To raise  
the volume from mute, press {^}  
accordingly.  
Memory capacity  
The total recording capacity (including  
caller messages and voice memos) is  
about 16 minutes.  
A maximum of 64 messages can be  
recorded.  
L To turn this feature off, see page 60.  
Recording your greeting  
message  
You can record your own greeting  
message (max. 2 minutes) that is played  
when the answering system answers a  
call. If you do not record a greeting  
message, a prerecorded greeting  
message is used.  
L If the message memory becomes full,  
the {MESSAGE} button on the base unit  
flashes rapidly. Erase unnecessary  
messages (page 54).  
L If less than 3 minutes of recording time  
are available, the unit announces the  
remaining recording time when  
operating the answering system. Erase  
unnecessary messages (page 54).  
Base unit  
Turning the answering system  
on/off  
1 {GREETING REC}  
2 Within 10 seconds, press {GREETING  
REC} again.  
Base unit  
3 After the base unit beeps, speak clearly  
Press {ANSWER ON} to turn on/off the  
answering system.  
about 20 cm away from the MIC.  
L When the answering system is turned  
on, the {ANSWER ON} button lights.  
4 To stop recording, press {STOP}.  
L When the answering system is turned  
Playing back the greeting message  
off, the {ANSWER ON} button turns off.  
Press {GREETING CHECK}.  
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Erasing your greeting message  
Press {GREETING CHECK}, and then  
press {ERASE} while your greeting  
message is playing.  
Listening to messages  
using the base unit  
When new messages have been  
recorded, the {MESSAGE} button on the  
base unit flashes.  
Press {MESSAGE}.  
L The unit plays new messages.  
Prerecorded greeting message  
If you erase or do not record your own  
greeting message, the unit plays a  
prerecorded greeting message for callers  
and ask them to leave messages.  
L When you have no new messages, the  
unit plays back all messages.  
If the message recording time (page 60) is  
set to “Greeting only”, caller messages  
are not recorded and the unit plays a  
different prerecorded greeting message  
asking callers to call again.  
Adjusting the speaker volume  
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while listening  
to a message.  
Base unit  
Repeating a message  
Press {<} during playback.  
To play back the pre-recorded greeting  
message, press {GREETING CHECK}.  
L If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a  
message, the previous message is  
played.  
Note:  
L If you changed the caller’s recording  
time to “Greeting only” to listen to its  
pre-recorded message, remember to  
reset your original setting (page 60).  
Skipping a message  
Press {>} during playback.  
Pausing a message  
Press {STOP} during playback.  
L To resume playback, press  
{MESSAGE}.  
L To stop playback completely, press  
{STOP} again.  
Erasing a message  
Press {ERASE} during playback.  
Erasing all messages  
Press {ERASE} 2 times while the unit is  
not being used.  
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Calling back (Caller ID subscribers  
only)  
If Caller ID information was received for  
the call, you can call the caller back while  
listening to the message.  
Listening to messages  
using the handset  
When new messages have been  
recorded:  
1 Press {SELECT} during playback.  
– “New message” is displayed.  
L To edit the number before calling  
back, press {EDIT} repeatedly to  
select the desired format (page 38).  
– the message indicator on the handset  
slowly flashes blue if the message alert  
feature is turned on (page 60).  
2 {CALL}  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i {PLAY}  
L The handset plays new messages  
Answering system commands  
You can also operate the answering  
system by pressing dial keys on the  
handset during playback.  
including memo messages.  
L When you have no new messages,  
the handset plays back all messages.  
2 When finished, press {OFF}.  
Key  
Command  
{1} or {<} Repeat message (during  
Note:  
*1  
playback)  
L You can also listen to the messages as  
follows:  
{2} or {>} Skip message (during  
To play new messages:  
{MENU} i {#}{3}{2}{3}  
To play all messages:  
{MENU} i {#}{3}{2}{4}  
L To switch to the receiver, press {C}.  
playback)  
{4}  
{5}  
{8}  
Play new messages  
Play all messages  
Turn answering system on  
Stop playback  
{9} or  
{STOP}  
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume  
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while listening  
to a message.  
{0}  
Turn answering system off  
{*}{4}  
Erase currently playing  
message  
{*}{5}  
Erase all messages  
*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a  
message, the previous message is  
played.  
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Erasing a message  
Voice memo  
1 Press {ERASE} during playback.  
2 Yesi {SELECT}  
Recording a voice memo  
You can use the base unit to leave a voice  
memo (voice message) for yourself or  
someone else (max. 3 minutes). Voice  
memos can be played back later with the  
same operation used to play back  
answering system messages.  
Erasing all messages  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{3}{2}{5}  
2 Yesi {SELECT}  
Base unit  
1 {MEMO}  
2 After the unit beeps, speak clearly  
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the  
MIC.  
3 To stop recording, press {STOP}.  
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Answering System  
Voice guidance  
Remote operation  
During remote operation, the unit’s voice  
guidance prompts you to press {1} to  
perform a specific operation, or press {2}  
to listen to more available operations.  
Operations are presented by voice  
guidance in the following order:  
Using a touch tone phone, you can call  
your phone number from outside and  
access the unit to listen to messages. The  
unit’s voice guidance prompts you to press  
certain dial keys to perform different  
operations.  
– Play back all messages  
– Play back new messages  
– Record your message  
– Erase all messages  
Important:  
L In order to operate the answering  
system remotely, you must first set a  
remote code (page 58). This code must  
be entered each time you operate the  
answering system remotely.  
– Record your greeting message  
Note:  
L If you do not press any dial keys within  
10 seconds after a voice guidance  
prompt, the unit disconnects your call.  
Using the answering system  
remotely  
L If less than 3 minutes of recording time is  
available, the unit announces the  
remaining recording time after the last  
message is played back.  
1 Dial your phone number from a touch  
tone phone.  
2 After the greeting message starts, enter  
Remote commands  
your remote code (page 58).  
You can press dial keys to access certain  
answering system functions without  
waiting for the voice guidance to prompt  
you.  
L The unit plays back new messages.  
L After playing back new messages,  
the voice guidance starts.  
3 Follow the voice guidance as  
Key  
Remote command  
necessary.  
{1}  
Repeat message (during  
*1  
playback)  
4 When finished, hang up.  
{2}  
Skip message (during  
playback)  
Note:  
L You can ignore the voice guidance and  
control the unit using remote commands  
(page 57).  
{4}  
{5}  
{7}  
Play new messages  
Play all messages  
Recording a greeting  
message  
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Key  
Remote command  
Answering system  
settings  
{9}  
Stop recording/  
playback  
*2  
{0}  
Turn answering system  
off  
Remote code  
{*}{4}  
Erase currently playing  
message  
A remote code must be entered when  
operating the answering system remotely.  
This code prevents unauthorised parties  
from listening to your messages remotely.  
The default setting is “111”.  
{*}{5}  
Erase all messages  
*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a  
message, the previous message is  
played.  
Handset  
*2 To resume operation, enter a remote  
command within 3 seconds, or the  
voice guidance starts.  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{3}{0}{6}  
2 Enter the desired 3-digit remote code.  
Turning on the answering system  
remotely  
i {SAVE} i {OFF}  
If the answering system is off, you can turn  
it on remotely.  
Ring count  
You can change the number of times the  
phone rings before the unit answers calls.  
The default setting is “4 rings”.  
1 Dial your phone number.  
2 Let the phone ring 15 times.  
Toll saver”: The unit answers on the  
2nd ring when new messages have been  
recorded, and on the 4th ring when there  
are no new messages. If you call your  
phone from outside to listen to new  
messages (page 57), you will know that  
there are no new messages when the  
phone rings for the 3rd time. You can then  
hang up without being charged for the call.  
L The unit answers your call with the  
greeting message.  
L You can hang up, or if you call from a  
touch tone phone, you can enter your  
remote code and begin remote  
operation (page 57).  
Skipping the greeting message to leave  
a message  
Handset  
You can leave a message just as any  
outside caller can. Call your phone  
number. When the answering system  
picks up, press {*} to skip the greeting  
message and record your message after  
the beep.  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{2}{1}{1}  
2 Select the desired setting. i {SAVE}  
i {OFF}  
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Note:  
For Service Provider Voice Mail  
Subscribers  
To receive Voice Mail and use answering  
system properly, please note the following:  
L Provider Voice Mail can capture  
messages that can be missed while the  
customer is on the Internet.  
L “Voice Mail” is a service provided by  
your service provider/telephone  
company. You will need to first subscribe  
or activate this service through your  
service provider/telephone company.  
Consult your service provider/telephone  
company on how to operate this service  
and how you will be notified that you  
have messages on your Voice Mail.  
To use this service you will be required  
to leave your answering machine off on  
your unit.  
This will allow the Voice Mail to receive  
any messages.  
This unit does not have a visual indicator  
to indicate if there are new messages in  
your Voice Mail service. Your service  
provider/telephone company may use a  
“Stutter” dial tone (special dial tone) to  
indicate that there are new messages on  
your Voice Mail.  
L To use the unit’s answering machine  
rather than the Voice Mail service  
provided by your service provider/  
telephone company, please consult your  
service provider/telephone company to  
have it removed or deactivated  
permanently or temporarily.  
Alternatively you can leave this service  
connected and change the “Ring  
count” to a shorter duration on your unit  
so your unit’s answering machine can  
pick up the call prior to the Voice Mail  
provided by your service provider/  
telephone company.  
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Important:  
Caller’s recording time  
L If there are new messages in your  
mailbox service (page 61), the message  
indicator also slowly flashes blue.  
You can change the maximum message  
recording time allotted to each caller.  
The default setting is “3 min”.  
Greeting only”: The unit plays the  
greeting message but does not record  
caller messages.  
Handset  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{3}{4}{0}  
Handset  
2 Select the desired setting. i {SAVE}  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
i {OFF}  
{#}{3}{0}{5}  
Note:  
2 Select the desired setting. i {SAVE}  
L While message alert feature is on,  
battery operating time is shortened  
(page 16).  
i {OFF}  
Note:  
L If you have new messages and  
message alert feature is on, the  
message indicator does not indicate  
battery charge status (page 15). The  
indicator slowly flashes blue until you  
listen to all new messages.  
L If the message memory becomes full,  
the unit automatically switches to the  
Greeting only” mode and no new  
messages are recorded. If you have  
recorded your own greeting message,  
that same greeting message is  
announced to callers even though their  
messages are not recorded. If you have  
not recorded your own greeting  
message, the prerecorded message  
used for “Greeting only” mode is  
announced to callers (page 54).  
Call screening  
This feature allows you to monitor a  
message from the base unit and handset  
speakers when the answering system is  
recording the message. The default setting  
is “On”.  
L Greeting only” cannot be set by  
scrolling through the display menus  
(page 40).  
Handset  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{3}{1}{0}  
Message alert  
You can select whether or not the  
message indicator on the handset slowly  
flashes blue when new messages are  
recorded (page 55). The default setting is  
Off”.  
2 Select the desired setting. i {SAVE}  
i {OFF}  
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Voice Mail Service  
minutes long, the handset may not  
indicate new messages.  
Using Voice Mail service  
Voice Mail is an automatic answering  
service offered by your telephone service  
provider. After you subscribe to this  
service, the telephone service provider’s  
Voice Mail system will answer calls for you  
when you are unavailable to answer the  
phone or when your line is busy.  
Voice Mail (VM) tone detection  
Your telephone service provider sends  
special signals (sometimes called “Voice  
Mail tones” or “stutter tones”) to the unit to  
let you know you have new Voice Mail  
messages. If you hear a series of dial  
tones followed by a continuous dial tone  
after you press {C} or {SP-PHONE}, you  
have new Voice Mail messages. Minutes  
after you hang up a call or after the phone  
stops ringing, your unit will check the  
phone line to see if new Voice Mail  
messages have been recorded.  
Messages are recorded by the telephone  
service provider, not your telephone.  
Important:  
L To use the Voice Mail service provided  
by your telephone service provider  
rather than the unit’s answering system,  
turn off the answering system (page 53).  
Turn this feature off when:  
– you do not subscribe to Voice Mail  
service.  
Voice Mail message indication  
The unit lets you know that you have new  
Voice Mail messages in the following  
ways:  
– your telephone service provider does  
not send Voice Mail tones.  
– your phone is connected to a PBX.  
If you are not sure which setting is  
required, consult your telephone service  
provider.  
– “New Voice Mail” is displayed on the  
handset.  
– The message indicator on the handset  
slowly flashes blue if the message alert  
feature is turned on (page 60).  
In order to listen to your Voice Mail  
messages, you must dial your telephone  
service provider’s Voice Mail access  
number.  
Turning VM tone detection on/off  
The default setting is “On”.  
Handset  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{3}{3}{2}  
Note:  
2 Select the desired setting. i {SAVE}  
L If the handset still indicates there are  
new messages even after you have  
listened to all new messages, turn it off  
by pressing and holding {OFF} on the  
handset until the handset beeps.  
i {OFF}  
L If your Voice Mail service uses Voice  
Mail tones and the message is over 3  
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Multi-unit Operation  
Base unit  
Intercom  
1 {INTERCOM}  
Intercom calls can be made:  
– between the handset and base unit  
– between handsets  
2 To page a specified handset, enter its  
extension number ({1} {8}).  
To page all handsets, press {0}.  
Note:  
L The destination unit(s) beeps for 1  
minute.  
L If you receive an outside call while  
talking on the intercom, you hear 2  
tones. To answer the call with the  
handset, press {OFF}, then press {C}.  
To answer the call with the base unit,  
press {SP-PHONE} 2 times.  
L To stop paging, press {INTERCOM}.  
3 When you finish talking, press {SP-  
PHONE}.  
L You can locate a misplaced handset by  
paging it (handset locator).  
Answering an intercom call  
Handset  
Making an intercom call  
1 Press {C} or {s} to answer the page.  
2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.  
Base unit  
Handset  
1 {INTERCOM}  
2 Select the desired unit. i {CALL}  
1 Press {SP-PHONE} or {INTERCOM}  
to answer the page.  
L The destination unit beeps for 1  
minute.  
2 When you finish talking, press {SP-  
L To stop paging, press {OFF}.  
3 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.  
Note:  
PHONE}.  
Note for handset and base unit:  
L When the ringer volume is set to off, the  
handset or the base unit rings at the low  
level for intercom calls.  
L If a USB adaptor (KX-TGA595AL) is  
registered to the base unit, its extension  
number is not displayed on the handset.  
L If a cordless camera (KX-TGA593AL) is  
registered to the base unit, its extension  
number is not displayed on the  
monochrome display models (KX-  
TGA590AL).  
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L To switch to the receiver, press {C}.  
2 To end the intercom, press {OFF}.  
Note:  
Auto intercom/Room monitor  
This feature allows you to:  
– answer an intercom call without pressing  
any buttons on the handset.  
L Auto intercom cannot be used when:  
– all handsets are being paged by the  
base unit.  
– listen to the sound in a room where the  
handset is located.  
– your handset is receiving a transferred  
outside call.  
Turning auto intercom on/off  
Off” (Default): Turns this feature off.  
On(Ringer On)”: When an intercom call  
is received, the handset rings 2 times then  
the speakerphone is automatically turned  
on.  
Monitoring audio in a room  
With a handset or the base unit, you can  
listen to the sound in a room where  
another handset is located.  
On(Ringer Off)”: When an intercom  
call is received, the handset does not ring  
and the speakerphone is automatically  
turned on. This allows you to easily  
monitor a baby’s room, for example, from  
different areas of the house.  
Important:  
L Before using this feature, set auto  
intercom of the destination handset to  
On(Ringer Off)” to allow access by  
other handsets.  
Handset  
Handset  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
1 Call the destination handset (page 62).  
{#}{2}{7}{3}  
L You can listen to the audio.  
2 Select the desired setting.  
3 {SAVE} i {OFF}  
Note:  
2 To mute your sound output, press  
{MUTE} if necessary.  
3 Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.  
L This feature cannot be used when the  
base unit is paging all handsets, or when  
receiving a transferred call.  
Base unit  
1 Call the destination handset (page 62).  
L You can listen to the audio.  
Answering an intercom call using auto  
intercom  
2 To mute your sound output, press  
{MUTE} if necessary.  
Handset  
3 Press {INTERCOM} to stop monitoring.  
1 When you are paged by the base unit or  
another handset, speak into the  
microphone.  
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L The outside call is being routed to the  
handset.  
Transferring calls  
Outside calls can be transferred between  
the handset and base unit, and between 2  
handsets.  
Answering transferred calls  
Handset  
Press {C} to answer the page.  
Base unit  
Handset  
1 During an outside call, press  
{INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.  
Press {SP-PHONE} to answer the page.  
2 Select the desired unit. i {CALL}  
Note for handset and base unit:  
3 Wait for the paged party to answer.  
L After the paging party disconnects, you  
can talk to the outside caller.  
L If the paged party does not answer,  
press {C} to return to the outside  
call.  
4 To complete the transfer, press {OFF}.  
L The outside call is being routed to the  
unit.  
Base unit  
1 During an outside call, press  
{INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.  
2 To page a specified handset, enter its  
extension number ({1} {8}).  
To page all handsets, press {0}.  
L Even if you call all handsets, only the  
handset user who answers first can  
take the transferred call.  
3 Wait for the paged party to answer.  
L If the paged party does not answer,  
press {INTERCOM} to return to the  
outside call.  
4 To complete the transfer, press {SP-  
PHONE}.  
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Conference calls  
Registering a handset  
The handset and base unit, or 2 handsets  
can have a conference call with an outside  
party.  
The included handset and base unit are  
preregistered. If for some reason the  
handset is not registered to the base unit,  
register the handset.  
Handset  
Important:  
1 During an outside call, press  
L If you have already deregistered the  
handset, perform steps 2 and 3 only.  
{INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.  
2 Select the desired unit. i {CALL}  
1 Handset:  
{MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{1}{3}{0}  
3 Wait for the paged party to answer.  
4 When the paged party answers, press  
2 Base unit:  
{CONF} to make a conference call.  
Press and hold {INTERCOM} until the  
IN USE indicator flashes.  
L To leave the conference, press  
{OFF}. The other parties can  
continue the conversation.  
L After the IN USE indicator starts  
flashing, the rest of the procedure  
must be completed within 90  
seconds.  
L To put the outside call on hold, press  
{HOLD}. To resume the conference,  
press {CONF}.  
3 Handset:  
Base unit  
Press {OK}, then wait until a beep  
sounds.  
1 During an outside call, press  
{INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.  
Registering an additional handset  
See page 6 for information on the available  
models and extension numbers.  
Start from step 2.  
2 To page a specified handset, enter its  
extension number ({1} {8}).  
To page all handsets, press {0}.  
3 Wait for the paged party to answer.  
Deregistering a handset  
4 When the paged party answers, press  
Handset  
{CONF} to make a conference call.  
L To leave the conference, press {SP-  
PHONE}. The other parties can  
continue the conversation.  
1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i  
{#}{1}{3}{1}  
L To put the outside call on hold, press  
{HOLD}. To resume the conference,  
press {CONF}.  
2 {3}{3}{5} i {OK}  
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Deregistering other devices  
The base unit can cancel the registration  
of a registered device (KX-TGA593AL/KX-  
TGA595AL, page 6).  
Deregistering the cordless camera (KX-  
TGA593AL)  
Important:  
L Before deregistering, confirm the  
cordless camera’s extension number  
(color display models only: KX-  
TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL).  
Press {INTERCOM} on the handset to  
display its extension.  
Base unit  
1 Press and hold {INTERCOM} until the  
IN USE indicator flashes.  
2 Press and hold the cordless camera’s  
extension number ({1} {8}) until a  
beep sounds.  
Deregistering the USB adaptor (KX-  
TGA595AL)  
Base unit  
1 Press and hold {INTERCOM} until the  
IN USE indicator flashes.  
2 Press and hold {*} until a beep  
sounds.  
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Useful Information  
Wall mounting  
Base unit  
1 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A).  
Connect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord to the base unit (B).  
2 Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes (1) and (2) on the base  
unit.  
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Useful Information  
3 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until  
it clicks into place.  
4 Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wall mount template (see below)  
as a guide. Mount the unit and slide it down into position. Connect the AC adaptor and  
telephone line cord to their respective outlets.  
Raise the antennas.  
Screws  
83 mm  
(230-240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz)  
To socket  
Wall mount template for the base unit  
83 mm  
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Useful Information  
To remove the wall mounting adaptor  
While pushing down the release levers (A), remove the adaptor (B).  
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Useful Information  
Additional accessories  
Headset (optional)  
Connecting a headset to the handset  
allows hands-free phone conversations.  
We recommend using the Panasonic  
headset noted on page 9.  
L Headset shown is KX-TCA86AL.  
L Handset shown is KX-TGA590AL.  
Note:  
L Only telecommunications compliance  
labelled headsets should be plugged  
into the headset jack on the handset.  
Belt clip (optional)  
By purchasing the optional belt clip  
PQKE10457ZA1, you can hang the  
handset on your belt or pocket.  
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Useful Information  
Error messages  
If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display.  
Display message  
Cause/solution  
Busy  
L The called handset or base unit is in use.  
L Privacy mode is on for the call you tried to join (page  
28).  
L Other units are in use and the system is busy. Try again  
later.  
Dial locked  
Error!!  
L Dial lock is turned on. To turn it off, see page 28.  
L The handset’s registration has failed. Move the handset  
and base unit away from all electrical appliances and try  
again.  
L 8 handsets have already been registered to the base  
unit. A previously deregistered handset number may  
still be retained in the base unit. To register an  
additional handset, erase the unnecessary handset  
number using the base unit:  
Press and hold {INTERCOM} until the IN USE indicator  
flashes. i Press and hold the handset’s extension  
number ({1} {8}) that you want to cancel/delete from  
the base unit until a beep sounds.  
L The entered password was wrong in programming dial  
lock. Enter the correct password.  
Failed  
L The handset you tried to copy phonebook items to is in  
use.  
L The handset you tried to copy phonebook items to is out  
of area.  
Incomplete  
L The destination handset’s phonebook memory is full.  
Erase unnecessary items from the destination  
handset’s phonebook (page 33).  
Invalid.  
L The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register  
Please register  
to the base unit  
the handset (page 65).  
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Useful Information  
Display message  
Cause/solution  
No items stored  
L Your phonebook or redial list is empty.  
L Color display models only (KX-TG5976AL/KX-  
TGA591AL):  
My pictures” is empty.  
No link to base.  
Move closer to  
base, try again.  
L The handset has lost communication with the base unit.  
Move closer to the base unit, and try again.  
L Confirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.  
L Raise the base unit antennas.  
L The handset’s registration may have been canceled.  
Re-register the handset (page 65).  
Phonebook  
L There is no space to store new items in the phonebook.  
Memory full  
Erase unnecessary items (page 33).  
Please lift up  
and try again.  
L A handset button was pressed while the handset was  
on the base unit or charger. Lift the handset and press  
the button again.  
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Useful Information  
Troubleshooting  
General use  
Problem  
Cause/solution  
The unit does not work.  
L Make sure the battery is installed correctly and fully  
charged (page 15).  
L Check the connections (page 14).  
L Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.  
Reconnect the adaptor and try again.  
L The handset has not been registered to the base unit.  
Register the handset (page 65).  
I cannot hear a dial tone.  
L Confirm the telephone line cord is properly connected  
(page 14).  
L Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect  
a known working telephone. If the working telephone  
operates properly, contact our service personnel to  
have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does  
not operate properly, contact your telephone service  
provider.  
Programmable settings  
Problem  
Cause/solution  
I cannot programme  
items.  
L While another user is listening to messages, you cannot  
programme items. Try again later.  
While programming, the  
handset starts to ring.  
L A call is being received. Answer the call and start again  
after hanging up.  
Battery recharge  
Problem  
Cause/solution  
I fully charged the battery,  
but 3 continues to  
flash, or 4 is  
L Clean the charge contacts and charge again (page 15).  
L The battery may need to be replaced with a new one  
(page 15).  
displayed.  
The handset display is  
blank.  
L Confirm that the battery is properly installed.  
L Fully charge the battery (page 15).  
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Useful Information  
Making/answering calls, intercom  
Problem  
Cause/solution  
w is displayed, but you  
cannot make a call.  
L The handset and base unit could not communicate for  
some reason, such as interference from other electrical  
appliances. Perform the following:  
– Move the handset and base unit away from other  
electrical appliances.  
– Move closer to the base unit.  
– Raise the base unit antennas.  
Static is heard, sound  
cuts in and out.  
L Move the handset and base unit away from other  
electrical appliances.  
Interference from other  
electrical units.  
L Move closer to the base unit.  
L Raise the base unit antennas.  
L Turn on the clarity booster feature (page 27).  
L If your unit is connected to a telephone line with ADSL  
service, we recommend connecting a noise filter  
between the base unit and the telephone line socket.  
Contact your ADSL provider for details.  
The handset and base  
unit do not ring.  
L The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 26, 46).  
I cannot make a call.  
L The base unit or another handset is in use. Try again  
later.  
L Dial lock is turned on. To turn it off, see page 28.  
L If the above remedies do not solve the problem, set the  
dialling mode. Press {MENU} {0} {5} {1} {Save}  
{OFF}.  
L The unit is not designed to be used with rotary (pulse  
dialling) services.  
I cannot redial by  
pressing {REDIAL}.  
L If the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long,  
the number will not be redialed correctly. Dial the  
number manually.  
L Dial lock is turned on. To turn it off, see page 28.  
I cannot have a  
conversation using the  
headset.  
L Make sure that an optional headset is connected  
properly (page 70).  
L We recommend using the Panasonic headset noted on  
page xx.  
I cannot page the  
L The called handset is too far from the base unit.  
handset or base unit.  
L The called unit is in use. Try again later.  
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Useful Information  
Problem  
Cause/solution  
I cannot turn the clarity  
booster on.  
L Another handset is already using this feature.  
Caller ID  
Problem  
Cause/solution  
The handset does not  
display the caller’s phone  
number.  
L You have not subscribed to Caller ID service. Contact  
your telephone service provider to subscribe.  
L If your unit is connected to any additional telephone  
equipment such as a Caller ID box or cordless  
telephone jack, disconnect the unit from the equipment  
and plug the unit directly into the wall jack.  
L If your unit is connected to a telephone line with ADSL  
service, we recommend connecting a noise filter  
between the base unit and the telephone line sokcet.  
Contact your ADSL provider for details.  
L Other telephone equipment may be interfering with this  
unit. Disconnect the other equipment and try again.  
L The caller requested not to send caller information  
(page 36).  
L If a call is being transferred to you, the caller information  
is not displayed.  
L Generally, caller information is displayed from the 2nd  
ring.  
The caller list/incoming  
phone numbers are not  
edited automatically.  
L The Caller ID number auto edit feature is turned off.  
Turn it on and try again (page xx).  
L You need to call back the edited number to activate  
Caller ID number auto edit.  
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Useful Information  
Answering system  
Problem  
Cause/solution  
I cannot listen to  
messages from a remote  
location.  
L A touch tone phone is required for remote operation.  
L Enter the remote code correctly (page 57).  
L The answering system is off. Turn it on (page 58).  
The unit does not record  
new messages.  
L The answering system is off. Turn it on (page 53, 58).  
L The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Select  
a different setting (page 60).  
L The message memory is full. Erase unnecessary  
messages (page 54).  
L If you subscribe to the Voice Mail service, messages  
are recorded by the telephone service provider not your  
telephone (page 59).  
I cannot operate the  
answering system.  
L Someone is operating the answering system.  
L If someone is talking on a conference call, you cannot  
operate the answering system. Try again later.  
The message indicator  
on the handset slowly  
flashes blue.  
L New messages have been recorded. Listen to the new  
messages (page 54, 55).  
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Useful Information  
Instructions to customer  
Installation  
Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted  
Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service.  
Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are  
contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).  
You are authorised to install this Permitted Attachment yourself by plugging it into the line  
socket of any regular telephone. You may connect it in place of your existing telephone or  
to any spare telephone socket installed in your premises.  
To disconnect your existing telephone you must first remove its plug from the line socket.  
You can then insert the plug of your Permitted Attachment into the socket and use your  
equipment.  
If the plug of your existing telephone cannot be readily removed, you will have to remove  
the screw securing it. To do this proceed as follows:  
1. Loosen screw “A” sufficiently to remove the socket cover. (See Fig. 1.)  
2. Remove screw “B” and withdraw the plug. (See Fig. 2.)  
3. Replace screw “B”. (See Fig. 3.) Ensure that it screws completely into the socket  
recess. (If the screw is too long, increase the hole depth or replace the screw with one  
5 mm shorter.)  
4. Replace socket cover and tighten screw “A”. (See Fig. 4.)  
SOCKET  
PLUG  
SCREW  
“B”  
SCREW “A”  
Fig. 2  
Fig. 1  
TELEPHONE CORD  
Connect to the PLUG  
as shown in Fig. 1.  
(
)
SCREW “A”  
SCREW “B”  
SOCKET  
Fig. 3  
Fig. 4  
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Useful Information  
If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your  
Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed.  
You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service consists  
only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is not connected by means of a  
modern plug and socket. In such cases a new socket will need to be installed.  
Should the Permitted Attachment not operate when plugged into a socket, it is either faulty  
or unsuitable for operation with your telephone service. It should be returned to the store  
where purchased or an Authorised Service Centre.  
Service difficulties  
If at any time a fault occurs on your telephone service, carry out the following checks  
before you call for service:  
L Disconnect the Permitted Attachment and try using the service with the normal  
telephone.  
L If the telephone service then operates satisfactorily, the fault is in your Permitted  
Attachment. Leave the Permitted Attachment disconnected and report the fault to its  
supplier or agent to arrange for repair.  
L If when using the telephone the service is still faulty, report the fault to “Service  
Difficulties and Faults” for attention.  
You are required to keep this Permitted Attachment in good working order while it is  
connected to your telephone service. Its construction or internal circuit must not be  
modified in any way without permission.  
WARNING:  
This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for secrecy of  
conversations. Appropriately tuned radio equipment and other cordless telephone  
systems in close proximity may be used by a third party to monitor and possibly interrupt  
conversations in progress when this system is on radio operation.  
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Useful Information  
Specifications  
General  
Operating environment  
Frequency  
5 °C – 40 °C  
5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz  
Base unit  
Dimensions  
Approx. height 55 mm x width 230 mm x depth 140 mm  
Mass (Weight)  
Power consumption  
Approx. 420 g  
Standby: Approx. 2.1 W  
Maximum: Approx. 5.2 W  
Power output  
Power supply  
200 mW (max.)  
AC adaptor (230–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz)  
Handset  
Dimensions  
Approx. height 156 mm x width 49 mm x depth 35 mm  
Approx. 150 g  
Mass (Weight)  
Power output  
Power supply  
200 mW (max.)  
Ni-MH battery (2.4 V, 830 mAh)  
Note:  
L Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
L The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.  
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Index  
Display  
Contrast: 45  
Language: 23  
Error messages: 71  
Flash time: 46  
Index  
A Answering calls: 25  
Answering system  
E
F
Erasing messages: 54, 56, 58  
Listening to messages: 54, 55, 57  
Turning on/off: 53, 55, 58  
Appearance (display color): 47  
Area code: 38  
G Greeting message: 53  
H Handset locator: 62  
Handset name: 50  
Headset, optional: 70  
Hold: 26  
Audio cable: 48  
Auto intercom: 63  
I
Installation  
Base unit: 14  
Handset: 15  
Intercom: 62  
Auto talk: 25  
B Battery  
Charge: 15  
Installation: 15  
Level: 16  
J
Joystick: 5  
K Key tone: 45  
Performance: 16  
Replacement: 15  
Belt clip: 9, 70  
Booster (Clarity booster): 27  
L
Light-up ID: 37  
Line mode: 46  
M Making calls: 24  
MEMO: 56  
C Call screening: 53, 60  
Call share: 28  
Memory capacity (message  
recording): 53  
Call waiting and Caller ID compatible:  
36  
Memory status (images and melodies):  
51  
Caller ID service: 36  
Caller list  
Calling back: 38  
Editing: 38  
Erasing: 39  
Storing: 39  
Viewing: 38  
Chain dial: 34  
Conference calls: 65  
Connections: 14  
Custom ring: 48  
Message alert: 60  
Missed calls: 36  
Mute: 27  
N Navigator key: 5  
P
Pause: 24, 35  
Phonebook: 30  
Phonebook copy: 34  
Picture ID: 37  
Power failure: 14  
R Recall: 27  
Recording time: 60  
D Date and time: 23  
Deregistration: 65, 71  
Dial lock: 28  
Redial list: 24  
Registration: 65  
Remote code: 58  
Remote operation: 57  
Ring colour: 46  
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Index  
Ring count: 58  
Ringer ID: 37  
Ringer off  
Base unit: 26  
Handset: 25, 46  
Ringer tone  
Base unit: 26  
Handset: 46  
Room monitor: 63  
S
T
Speed dialer: 35  
SP-phone: 24  
Time adjustment: 46  
Toll saver: 58  
Transferring calls: 64  
Troubleshooting: 73  
U USB cable: 8, 9  
V
VE (Voice Enhancer): 27  
VM (Voice Mail) tone detect: 61  
Voice guidance: 57  
Voice Mail service: 61  
Volume  
Base unit ringer: 26  
Base unit speaker: 25  
Handset receiver: 24  
Handset ringer: 46  
Handset speaker: 24  
W Wall mounting: 67  
Wallpaper: 51  
81  
Notes  
82  
Notes  
83  
N52  
Sales Department:  
Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited  
Austlink Corporate Park, 1 Garigal Road, Belrose NSW 2085, Australia  
Manufacturer:  
Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.  
1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan  
Copyright:  
This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be  
reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited  
without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.  
© 2006 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.  
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