Panasonic Kx Tg5100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Useful Information
Troubleshooting
If the display shows error messages, see “If the Following Appear on Your 
Display...” (p. 68–70) for the Cause & Remedy.
Telephone System
Problem Cause & Remedy
Static, sound cuts in/out, 
fades. Interference from other 
electrical units.•Move the handset and the base unit away 
from other electrical appliances (p. 6).
•Walk closer to the base unit.
•Raise the base unit antennas.
•Press
 [] on the handset to turn on...

Troubleshooting
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The unit does not display the 
caller’s name and/or phone 
number.•You need to subscribe to a Caller ID service.
•Other telephone equipment may be 
interfering with your phone. Disconnect it and 
try again.
•Other electrical appliances connected to the 
same outlet may be interfering with the Caller 
ID information.
•Telephone line noise may be affecting the 
Caller ID information.
•The caller requested not to send his/her 
information. See page 29.
•If a call is being transferred to...

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Troubleshooting
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Answering System
Problem Cause & Remedy
The Answering System is on, 
but incoming messages are 
not recorded.•The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. 
Select “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes” 
(p. 22).
•Memory is full. Erase unnecessary 
messages (p. 56).
“  ” is displayed 
and the ANSWER ON indicator 
flashes rapidly, and no new 
messages are recorded.•Memory is full. Erase unnecessary 
messages (p. 56)....

Troubleshooting
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General
Problem Cause & Remedy
The unit does not work.•Check the settings (p. 11–13).
•Check whether the dialing mode setting is 
correct (p. 18).
•Charge the battery fully (p. 12).
•Clean the charge contacts and charge again 
(p. 13).
•Install the battery properly (p. 12).
•Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset it. 
Plug in, and try again.
•The handset has not been registered to the 
base unit. Register the handset (p. 67, steps 
5 and 6).
•Re-install the battery (p. 12) and...

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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 unit from AC outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol 
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit near water, for...

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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.
1. Use only the battery(ies) specified.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local 
waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
3. 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.
4. Exercise care in...

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FCC and Other Information
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For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations 
or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the 
telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary 
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, 
please contact a Factory...

FCC and Other Information
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Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to 
nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the 
cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If 
interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV 
or VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference.
Operating near 5.8GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away 
from the electrical...

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Index
A
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Answering Calls, Base unit  . . . . . . . .28
Answering Calls, Handset . . . . . . . . .28
Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Auto Talk Feature  . . . . . . . . .20, 28, 41
B
Backlit LCD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Base Unit Location  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Battery Charge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 12
Battery information  . . . ....

Index
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N
Navigator key  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
P
PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Phone book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Phone book, Copying . . . . . . . . . 38, 39
Phone book, Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Phone book, Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Phone book, Erasing  . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Phone book, Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Phone book, Storing . . . . . . . ....