Panasonic Kx Fg6550 Operating Instruction Manual

Please read these Operating 
Instructions before using the unit 
and save for future reference.
This model is designed to be 
used only in the U.S.A.
2-Line 5.8 GHz Expandable
Cordless Phone System with FAX and Copier
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-FG6550
FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE:
— PHONE CALL
1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329)
— E-MAIL TO
[email protected]
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto 
Rico
— REFER TO 
www.panasonic.com
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto 
Rico
This unit is...

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How to use the operating instructions
When following operating instructions, always keep the front cover page (next page) open for easy 
reference to the buttons.
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Location of controls
Please keep this page open when following operating instructions. For a description of each button, see 
page 10.
Buttons (Listed in alphabetical order)
AUTO ANSWER EHOLD RNAVIGATOR T
CALLER ID CLINE1 PREDIAL/PAUSE Y
CONF OLINE2 QSET M
COPY LLINE SELECT DSP-PHONE V
ERASE ILOCATOR/INTERCOM BSTART M
FAX/START MMEMO HSTOP N
FLASH/CALL WAIT XMENU UTONE K
GREETING/CHECK GMESSAGE JTRANSFER B
GREETING/REC FMIC AVO LUME  T
HELP SMUTE W
LINE SELECTREC
ON/OFF LINE 2LINE 1 MESSAGE
AUTO...

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine.
Things you should keep a record of
Attach your sales receipt here.
For your future reference
Caution:
LThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer 
or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly 
contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the 
transmission, the date and time it is sent and an...

Important Information
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Safety Instructions
Important safety 
instructions
When using this unit, basic safety precautions 
should always be followed to reduce the risk of 
fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked 
on this unit.
3. Unplug this...

Important Information
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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport LDo not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. 
They may explode. Check with local waste 
management codes for special disposal 
instructions.
LDo 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.
LExercise care when handling the battery(ies). 
Do not allow conductive materials such as 
rings,...

Important Information
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For  Be st  Pe rfo r ma nce
For best performance
Battery charge
LPlace the handset on the charger for about 6 
hours before initial use.
LFor details, see page 23.
Operating distance and noise
LThe base unit and handset use radio waves 
to communicate with each other.
For maximum distance and noise-free 
operation, we recommend the following:Note:
LIf you use the handset near a microwave 
oven which is being...

Expanding Your Phone
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Ex pand in g yo ur ph one
Expanding your phone
This unit includes 1 handset and 1 base unit. You 
can expand the system by adding up to 3 
accessory handsets, sold separately.
A maximum of 4 handsets can be registered to 
the base unit.
See page 10 for accessory information.
Up to 3 accessory handsets can...

Table of Contents
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1.   Ta ble  of  Contents1. Introduction and 
Installation
Accessories
1.1 Included accessories ..........................9
1.2 Accessory information ......................10
Finding the Controls
1.3 Description of base unit buttons .......10
1.4 Description of handset buttons .........11
1.5 Overview ..........................................13
Installation (Base Unit)
1.6 Ink film ..............................................14
1.7 Paper tray...

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7. Answering Machine
Greeting
7.1 Recording your greeting message....67
Incoming Messages
7.2 Listening to recorded messages using 
the base unit .....................................68
7.3 Listening to recorded messages using 
the handset (Remote operation).......70
Memo Message
7.4 Leaving a message for others or 
yourself .............................................72
Remote Operation
7.5 Operating from a remote location .....73
8. Programmable Features
Features (Base Unit)
8.1...