Panasonic Kx Tg4500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Cordless handset
1 Ringer indicator
Message indicator
2 Receiver
3Display
4{OFF}
5{HOLD}/{INTERCOM}/{CLEAR}
6{FLASH}/{CALL WAIT}
7 Microphone
8 Charge contacts
9{PAUSE}/{REDIAL}
10{*} (TONE)
11 Joystick and {MENU}/{OK}
12{s} (SP-PHONE)
13{C} (TALK)
14 Headset jack
15 LINE keys
16 Softkeys
17 SpeakerCharger
CHARGE indicator:
LThe CHARGE indicator lights when the 
battery is charging.
Note:
LThe cordless handset battery requires 
charging when the battery indicator on 
the display blinks slowly and the battery 
low alarm sounds every 60 seconds 
(page 17).
Using softkeys and 
navigation keys
Using the cordless handset’s softkeys
Two softkeys and the joystick are used to 
select functions displayed directly above 
each key. Functions displayed above each 
key will change depending on the state of 
use.
TONE
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INTERCOM / CLEARM / CLEARHOLDHOLD
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PAUSEFLASH
TALKOFFOFF
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Charge contacts
CHARGE
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TONE
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The cordless handset’s softkeys:
Using the cordless handset’s joystick
The cordless handset’s joystick can be 
used to navigate through menus and 
select items shown on the display. Use the {^}, {V}, {f}, {g} keys to move the 
cursor around the screen, then press the 
{MENU}/{OK} key in the center to select 
an item.
The joystick’s up {^} and down {V} keys 
are also used to scroll through the function 
menu (page 75), the Caller List (page 48), 
and the Phonebook (page 43). The up {^} 
and down {V} keys also increase {^} and 
decrease{V} the receiver/speaker 
volumes while in talk mode (page 31).
The {g} key is used to select an item in 
the displayed menu.
The {f} and {g} keys move the cursor 
backwards and forwards when inserting a 
Phonebook item.
The {f} and {g} keys repeat or skip 
recorded messages.
The {f} key returns you to the previous 
screen.
Using the base unit’s navigator key
The {>} and {} and {
						

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Displays
Base
1The handset in-use icon indicates the 
status of the registered cordless 
handset(s). If a cordless handset is in 
talk or intercom mode, or listening to 
messages, the relevant number is 
displayed.
2If you turn the automated attendant 
system on (page 66), the relevant line 
icon is displayed.
3The time and date are displayed on the 
last line in standby mode. The display 
shows the dialed number, call status, 
programming options, Phonebook 
items, etc. If you subscribe to a Caller 
ID service, caller information will be 
displayed (page 47).
Cordless handset
1The F flashes if there is at least one 
new message in your mailbox 
(page 55). It is also displayed during 
message playback.
2The line status icons function as 
follows:
3The battery icon indicates the battery 
strength (page 17).
4The cordless handset number (1 to 8) is 
displayed in standby mode. The display 
shows the time and date, dialed 
number, call status, programming 
options, and Phonebook items, etc. If 
you subscribe to a Caller ID service, 
caller information will also be displayed 
(page 47).
5The currently available softkeys are 
displayed; this is dependent on the 
status of the handset. For a full list of 
softkeys, refer to page 22.
Backlit LCD displays
Both the base unit and cordless handset 
have a backlit LCD display. 
The lighted cordless handset display will 
stay on for about ten seconds after 
pressing a key.
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1. Handset In-Use icon
2. Auto Attendant icon
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1. Voice Mail icon2. Line Status icon
3 Battery icon
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Line StatusMeaning
Off 
(invisible)The line is free.
On The line is in use.
Flashing A call is on hold 
(page 37). The 
automated attendant or 
answering system is 
responding to a call 
(pages 66 and 71).
Flashing 
quicklyA call is being received. 
						

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Setting-up the unit 
before use
Setting the date and time
We recommend that you set the date and 
time.
Voice Date/Time Stamp: After each 
message playback, a synthesized voice 
will announce the date and time that the 
message was recorded (pages 53 and 
55).
Note:
LIf a power failure occurs, the date/time 
will be retained for at least 20 minutes 
with the backup battery fully charged 
(page 11). Re-adjust if the date/time is 
incorrect.
LFor Caller ID service users (page 47)
– If the time is set to adjust automatically 
(page 89), the Caller ID information 
can set the clock after the first ring if 
the time is incorrect. 
– If the time is set to adjust 
automatically, the Caller ID 
information will automatically adjust 
the clock for daylight saving time.
1While in standby mode, press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing 
{}, then press {ENTER}.
3Set the date and time using the keypad 
keys ({0} to {9}). Use the {f} or {g} 
keys to move the cursor to the digit to 
change, then press the correct number 
key. 
LEnter the time in 12-hour notation. Do 
not use military time.
4Press {} and hold, to select 
“AM” or “PM”.
5Press {ENTER}. 
LConfirmation tone is heard.
Setting the display language
 
You can select either “English” or 
“Español” as the display language. The 
default is “English”. You must program 
the base unit and each cordless handset 
separately.
Note:
LChanging the display language also 
changes the voice prompts to the 
selected language.
Specifying the base unit language
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
3Scroll to “Change language” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
4Press {} to select the desired 
language.
5Press {ENTER}. 
LConfirmation tone is heard.
Specifying cordless handset language
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press  .
3Scroll to “Change language” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press  .
4Press {V} or {^} to select the desired 
language.
5Press . 
LConfirmation tone is heard.
Example:
Base Unit
Date: 04.28.2006
>=PM Time: 02:37 AM    ENTER=Save
Base UnitHandset
Select
Select
Save 
						

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Selecting the line mode
The line mode for all lines is preset to “B” 
and generally should not be changed. If 
the line indicator on the base unit does not 
light properly, or the line status icons are 
not displayed on the cordless handset 
properly, the line mode selection is 
incorrect. Set line mode to “A”. Each line 
has its own setting.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
3Scroll to “Set telephone line” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
4Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing 
{}, then press {ENTER}.
LThe current settings are displayed.
5Press {f} or {g} to select a line.
6Press {} to select the desired 
setting.
7Press {ENTER}. 
LConfirmation tone is heard.
Selecting the dialing mode
If your lines have a touch-tone service, set 
to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used, 
set to “Pulse”. Select the mode for each 
line. 
The default is “Tone”.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
3Scroll to “Set telephone line” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
4Scroll to “Set dial mode” by pressing 
{}, then press {ENTER}.
LThe current settings are displayed.
5Use the {f} or {g} keys to select the 
line to be set.
6Press {} to select “Pulse” or 
“Tone”.
7Press {ENTER}.
LConfirmation tone is heard.
Registering additional cordless 
handsets
The included cordless handset is pre-
registered at the factory and assigned the 
handset number 1. Do not try to register 
handset number 1 which has 
“1:Handset 1” on the display. 
Optional cordless handsets must be 
registered at the base unit. You can add up 
to seven additional cordless handsets. 
Only one cordless handset can be 
registered at a time. The handset number 
is used as the extension number.
The model number of the optional cordless 
handset is KX-TGA450. To order, contact 
your dealer or call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 
to locate a dealer.
Note:
LEnsure that the base unit and cordless 
handset are in standby mode.
LRegistration must be completed within 
one minute.
LThe cordless handset cannot be 
registered if the base unit is not in 
registration mode.
Base Unit
Base Unit
Example:Dial mode
Tone L1 L2 L3 L4
 Tone  Tone  Tone 
						

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Registering
You can register handsets in two ways, 
both are described below. The latter way 
uses direct commands. For a complete list 
of direct commands refer to pages 92 
through 94. 
Method 1:
1From the base unit, press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
3Scroll to “Registration” by pressing 
{}, then press {ENTER}.
4Scroll to “HS registration” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
LThe handset registration screen is 
displayed.
5Press {ENTER}.
6From the cordless handset, press 
.
LThe cordless handset attempts to 
register to the base unit.
LAfter linking to the base unit, the 
completion screen is displayed and 
confirmation tone is heard on both the 
base unit and registered cordless 
handset.
LOnce successfully linked, “
Handset 
registered
” is displayed on both the 
base unit and the cordless handset. 
Repeat to register additional cordless 
handsets.LTo rename the cordless handset to 
something memorable, refer to 
page 82.
Method 2:
1From the base unit, press {MENU}, 
followed by {#}, {1}, {2}, {3}.
2Press {ENTER}.
3From the handset, press {MENU}, 
followed by {#}, {1}, {2}, {3}.
4Press .
LThe cordless handset attempts to 
register to the base unit.
LAfter linking to the base unit, the 
completion screen is displayed and 
confirmation tone is heard on both the 
base unit and registered cordless 
handset.
LOnce successfully linked, “
Handset 
registered
” is displayed on both the 
base unit and the cordless handset. 
Repeat to register additional cordless 
handsets.
LTo rename the cordless handset to 
something memorable, refer to 
page 82.
Handset and Base Unit
Press MENU, #, 123 on
press ENTER on base. the handset, then
OK
Registration.
Press MENU, #,
OK
123 on the base,
then press2
Press MENU, #, 123 on
press ENTER on base. the handset, then
Registration.
Press MENU, #,
OK
123 on the base,
then press2
Back
OK 
						

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De-registering a cordless handset
Note:
LDe-registering a cordless handset clears 
all data on the base unit for the selected 
cordless handset (for example, Alert 
phone number, Alert on/off, greeting 
messages, etc.).
1While the base unit is in standby mode, 
press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
3Scroll to “Registration” by pressing 
{}, then press {ENTER}.
4Scroll to “Deregistration” by 
pressing {}, then press 
{ENTER}.
LThe numbers of the currently registered 
cordless handsets are displayed.
LIf there are no cordless handsets 
registered, an error beep is heard and 
an error message displayed 
(page 100).
5Press {f} or {g} to move to the 
cordless handset to be de-registered.
6Press {ENTER}.
7Press {ENTER} again to confirm the 
operation.
LThe completion screen is displayed and 
confirmation tone is heard.
Example:
Base Unit
Deregistering
 ENTER=Select HS No.: 1234---- 
						

							Making/Answering Calls
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Making calls
Four external calls can be handled simultaneously on separate telephone lines by the 
base unit and three cordless handsets (or by four cordless handsets). Additionally, two 
intercom calls can be handled simultaneously. The maximum operating number may 
decrease depending on the state of use.
Using the base unit
When you lift the base unit handset or press {SP-PHONE} to make a call, the unit 
automatically selects an available line (to change the line selection, see page 83) and you 
can dial a phone number. To hang up, replace the handset or press 
{SP-PHONE}. 
Note:
LYou can also pre-dial the phone number before lifting the base unit handset (page 29). 
LIf the base unit and three cordless handsets or four other cordless handsets are in use, 
you may not be able to make a call. In this case “The system is busy. Please try 
again later.” is displayed.
LIf the unit detects a problem, an error message is displayed (page 100).
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Holding a handsfree conversation
1Press {SP-PHONE}.
LThe SP-PHONE indicator lights.
LAn available line is automatically 
selected and the line indicator lights (to 
change the line selection, see 
page 83).
LYou can select a line by pressing an 
unlit LINE key, instead of pressing 
{SP-PHONE}.
2Dial the phone number.
LIf you misdial, press {SP-PHONE}, and 
start again from step 1.
3When the other party answers, talk into 
the microphone.
4When you finish talking, press 
{SP-PHONE} or place the handset on 
the base unit (if the call was switched to 
the handset).
L The SP-PHONE indicator light goes 
out.
For best performance:
LTalk alternately with the caller in a quiet 
room.
LIf the other party has difficulty hearing 
you, press {
						

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Making a call using the redial list
The last 10 different phone numbers dialed 
from the base unit are stored in the redial 
list.
1Press {REDIAL}.
LThe last number dialed is displayed.
LIf “
No items stored” is displayed, 
the list is empty.
2Press {} repeatedly to scroll 
through the list, or press {REDIAL} 
repeatedly to display the desired 
number.
LTo exit the list, press {EXIT}.
3Lift the base unit handset or press 
{SP-PHONE}.
LYou can press a line key instead of 
{SP-PHONE}.
Dialing speed dial numbers
Refer to “Storing speed dial numbers” on 
page 90 for details of how to set-up speed 
dial keys.
1While in standby mode, press and hold 
a dial key ({0} to {9}) for more than 
three seconds.
LThe assigned speed dial for the key is 
displayed.
LIf a speed dial number has not been 
assigned to this key, “
No Number” is 
displayed.
2Lift the base unit handset or press 
{SP-PHONE}.
LYou can press a line key instead of 
{SP-PHONE}.
LThe speed dial number is called.
Note:
LThe speed dial function can be used with 
the base unit handset or in handsfree 
mode (page 29).
Using the cordless handset
1Press {C} or {s}.
LAn available line is automatically 
selected and the line is displayed (to 
change the line selection, see page 
83).
LYou can select a line by pressing {L1}, 
{L2}, {L3}, or {L4}, instead of pressing 
{C} or 
{s}.
L“
Talk” or “SP-phone” is displayed.
2Dial the phone number.
LThe dialed number is displayed.
LAfter a few seconds the display will 
show the length of the call.
3When finished talking, press {OFF} or 
place the cordless handset on the 
charger.
Note:
LIf the base unit and three cordless 
handsets or four cordless handsets are 
in use, you may not be able to make a 
call. In this case “The system is 
busy. Please try again later.” 
is displayed.Example:
Example:
Handset
{C}
{s}
{*}
{REDIAL}/
{PA U S E}{HOLD}/
{INTERCOM}/
{CLEAR} {OFF} Softkeys
Joystick
Microphone Line keys
{CALL WAIT}/
{FLASH} {#}
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