Panasonic Kx Fg6550 Operating Instruction Manual

1. Introduction and Installation
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1.11 Belt clip
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket 
using the included belt clip.
To attach the belt clip
To remove the belt clip
While pressing the top of the clip (1), pull the 
right edge in the direction of the arrow (2).
1.12 Headset (optional)
Connecting an optional headset to the handset 
allows hands-free phone conversations. Please 
use only a Panasonic headset. See page 10 
for...

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Con nections  a nd  Setup
2.1 Connections
Caution:
LWhen you operate this product, the power 
outlet should be near the product and 
easily accessible.
2.1.1 Connecting the power cord
Note:
LTo avoid malfunction, do not position the fax 
machine near appliances such as TVs or 
speakers which generate an intense 
magnetic...

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If you use the unit as a single-line 
telephone only
1 2-wire telephone line cord with 
TRANSPARENT plugs
If you subscribe to a DSL service
LPlease attach a noise filter (contact your DSL 
provider) to the telephone line between the 
base unit and the telephone line jack in the 
event of the following:
– Noise is heard during conversations.
– Caller ID features (page 44) do not 
function properly.
Connecting a 2-line...

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2.2 Wall mounting the 
charger
The charger can be wall mounted. Install screws 
(1) using the wall template below. Mount the 
charger (2), slide it down (3), then slide down 
to the right (4) until it is secured.
Wall Template
2.45 cm
(31/32)
2
3
4
2.45 cm
(31/32)
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2.3 Battery charge
Place the handset on the charger for about 6 
hours before initial use.
LThe unit beeps once, the [CHARGE] 
indicator (1) will light, and “Charging” will 
be displayed.
LWhen the battery is fully charged, “Charge 
completed” will be displayed if there is no 
new caller information received (page 44).
Note:
LTo ensure the battery charges properly, 
clean the handset charge contacts (2) 
and the...

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2.4 Selecting the way to 
use your fax machine
To select depending on your situation, see case 
1. To select depending on the fax machine’s 
function, see case 2.
Case 1: To use LINE 1 for business use, and 
LINE 2 for private use (page 24).
Case 2: To use LINE 1 for phone calls, and LINE 
2 for faxes (page 26).
2.5 Case 1: To use LINE 1 
for business use, and LINE 
2 for private use
2.5.1 Your situation
To use one...

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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport LYou can also press {FA X / S TA R T} on the 
base unit to receive faxes if the base unit 
or another handset is not in use.
With an extension telephone
If you have another telephone connected to the 
same line (extension telephone), you can use 
the extension telephone to receive faxes.
1.When the extension telephone rings, lift the 
handset of the extension telephone.
2.When:
– document reception is required,
– a...

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2.6 Case 2: To use LINE 1 
for telephones, and LINE 2 
for faxes
2.6.1 Your situation
To use one line for phone calls, and the second 
line for faxes, we recommend you to set LINE 1 
to TAM ONLY mode, and LINE 2 to FAX ONLY 
mode.
2.6.2 How to setup
Turn AUTO ANSWER ON for LINE 1 to answer 
all calls using the telephone answering machine 
(TAM ONLY mode).
Turn AUTO ANSWER ON for LINE 2 to answer 
all calls using the...

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2.7 Turning AUTO 
ANSWER ON/OFF
You can change the way to use your fax machine 
by pressing {AU TO A N SW E R} repeatedly.
When AUTO ANSWER is turned OFF for the 
line, the receiving mode for that line is set to TEL 
mode (page 58). You have to answer all calls 
manually.
When AUTO ANSWER is turned ON for the 
line, the receiving mode selected for that line in 
feature #77* or feature #77# will be activated. 
1Press...

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Help Button
2.8 Base unit help function
The unit contains helpful information which can 
be printed for quick reference.
“SEND GUIDE”
How to send faxes. (The information is 
announced by a voice guide and is not printed 
out.)
“BASIC SETTINGS”
How to set the date, time, your logo and fax 
number.
“FEATURE LIST”
How to program the features.
“TAM OPERATION”
How to use the telephone answering machine.
“FAX SND/RCV”
Help...