Panasonic Kx Tg5210 Operating Instructions Manual

Useful Information Answering System Telephone System
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Programmable Settings
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Preparation
Ringer Tone 
You can set the handset ringer to use one of 7 ringer patterns for outside calls. 
“Tone 1” to “Tone 3” are bell ringer patterns. “Melody 1” to “Melody 4” are preset 
melody patterns. The factory preset is “Tone 1”. 
•You cannot change the ringer tone for intercom calls.
•If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as IDENTA-RING) from your...

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Preparing the Answering System
Greeting Message 
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not 
record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for 
callers (p. 23).
To record a greeting message
•If “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your 
greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.
The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is 
about 15 minutes. We recommend you...

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Preparing the Answering System
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Preparation
To review the greeting 
Press [GREETING CHECK].
To adjust the speaker volume, press [d] or [B] during playback.
•9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System. The level is 
displayed on the base unit.
To erase the greeting 
Press [GREETING CHECK], then press [ERASE] while the recorded 
message is being played.
•The unit will answer calls...

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Caller’s Recording Time 
You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s 
recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”.
Number of Rings 
You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System 
answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ). 
3Press the soft key ( ) at “Set...

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Preparing the Answering System
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Preparation
Message Alert 
You can select whether or not the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset 
will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded (p. 53). The factory 
preset is OFF.
•The Ringer/Message Alert indicator will not flash for new messages while the 
handset is in use.
•The Ringer/Message Alert indicator acts as a ringer indicator and as a...

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Making Calls 
System capabilities (Operating more than one handset, p. 3)
Up to 3 handsets can operate at a time. The maximum operating number may 
decrease depending on the state of use.
1Press [C].
•“Talk” is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
•The dialed number is displayed.
•After a few seconds, the display will 
show the length of the call.
3To hang up, press [OFF] or place 
the handset on the base unit or 
charger (for KX-TG5212, 
KX-TG5213 or accessory handset 
users, p. 3).
To have a hands-free...

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Making Calls
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Telephone System
To dial after confirming the 
entered number
1. Enter a phone number.
•If you misdial, press the soft key 
( ). Enter the correct phone 
number.
•If a pause is required when dialing, 
press the soft key ( ) where 
needed (p. 47).
•To cancel, press [OFF].
2. Press [C] or [s].
3. To hang up, press [OFF] or place 
the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
To adjust the...

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Voice Enhancer Technology 
Panasonic’s Voice Enhancer Technology clarifies the voice of the person you are talking 
to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand.
Voice Enhancer Technology can be turned on or off. The factory preset is OFF.
•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.
To turn this feature on, press the soft key (...

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Telephone System
Answering Calls 
When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed, and the 
Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the 
base unit flash rapidly. 
Auto Talk
If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p. 19), you can answer a call by simply lifting 
the handset off the base unit or charger (for KX-TG5212, KX-TG5213 or accessory 
handset...

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Caller ID Service
This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If 
you subscribe to Caller ID, caller names and phone numbers will be displayed and 
recorded in the Caller List.
How Caller ID information is displayed
When a call comes in, the unit will ring and Caller ID 
information will be received. The handset display will 
show the caller’s information.*
•After you answer the call, the display will show the 
length of the call.
*Personalized Name Display
If...