Panasonic Kx Tg5230 Operating Instructions Manual

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Wall Mounting
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4Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of 
the arrow until it clicks into place.
5Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide it down.
•Raise the antennas.
6To charge the handset battery:
Place the handset on the base unit.
•The unit beeps once and the CHARGE indicator lights.
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To remove the wall mounting adaptor
While pushing down the RELEASE LEVERS (A), remove the adaptor (B).
2
11
RELEASE
LEVERS
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Direct Commands
 
After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] 
to [9], [*] and [#]) instead of using the soft keys.
Menu item Command Selection items Page
Ringer volume[1] [1] [0] : Off  [1] : Low  [2] : Medium   
[3] : Highp. 18
Ringer tone 
(Handset)[1] [2] [1]–[3] : Tone pattern 1–3
[4]–[7] : Melody pattern 1–4p. 19
Incoming call tone    
(Handset)[1] [3] [1] : On  [2] : Twice  [0] : Off p. 57
Voice enhancer[5] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 24
Talking Caller ID
(Handset)[9] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 28
Copy phone book 
–Copy 1 item[#] [1]Go to Step 4 on page 39. –
Copy phone book
–Copy all items[#] [2]Go to Step 4 on page 40. –
LCD contrast [0] [1] [1]–[6] : Level 1–6 p. 21
Key tone[0] [2] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 58
Auto talk[0] [3] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 17
Caller ID Number Auto 
Edit[0] [4] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 32
Set dial mode[0] [5] [1] [1] : Pulse  [2] : Tone p. 16
Set flash time[0] [5] [2] [1] : 700 ms  [2] : 600 ms 
[3] : 400 ms  [4] : 300 ms 
[5] : 250 ms  [6] : 110 ms 
[7] : 100 ms  [8] : 90 msp. 56
Set line mode[0] [5] [3] [1] : A  [2] : B p. 17
Store VM access#[0] [7] [1]Go to Step 5 on page 51. –
VM tone detect[0] [7] [2] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 52
Change language[0] [8] [1] : English  [2] : Spanish p. 16
Room monitor
(Handset)[0] [9] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 49
Message alert[0] [#] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 21
Handset
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During programming:
When “
  ” or “  ” is displayed, press the right soft key to save the new 
settings.
To exit programming, press [OFF].
•If you press the direct command incorrectly, press [OFF], then re-enter 
programming mode by pressing [MENU].
• For function details, see the corresponding pages.
Menu item Command Selection items Page
Ringer tone 
(Base unit)[0] [*] [1] [1]–[3] : Tone pattern 1-3
[4]–[7] : Melody pattern 1-4p. 20
Incoming call tone
(Base unit)[0] [*] [2] [1] : On  [2] : Twice  [0] : Off p. 57
Room monitor
(Base unit)[0] [*] [3]  [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 49
Handset registration[0] [0] [1]Go to Step 5 on page 66. –
Handset deregistration[0] [0] [2] [3] [3] [5]p. 65
Talking Caller ID
(Base unit)[0] [*] [4] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 29
SAVEOK
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Canceling Registration/Re-registration
Canceling the Handset Registration
If you no longer need to use the handset or if you want to use the handset with a 
different base unit of the same model, it is necessary to cancel the handset’s 
registration from the current base unit.
Only one handset can be canceled at a time.
Make sure the handset and the base unit near each other and are not being 
used.
•“[-]” is shown on the top right of the display. 
•After canceling registration, the handset cannot be used. If you want to use it 
again, register the handset to the base unit by performing steps 5 and 6 on 
page 66. 
Re-registering the Handset
If you want to re-register the handset to the base unit or a different base unit of the 
same model, you need to register it to that base unit. The handset will be given a new 
extension number of that base unit. Only one handset can be registered at a time near 
the base unit. 
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ).
3Scroll to “Registration” by pressing [d] 
or [B], then press the soft key ( ).
4Scroll to “Deregistration” by pressing 
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ).
5Press [3][3][5] to delete the registration 
memory.
•If you enter a wrong code, re-enter [3][3][5].
6Press the soft key ( ).
•The registration memory will be erased on both 
the handset and the base unit.
•If the handset beeps 3 times, you entered a 
wrong code. Enter “335”, then press the soft key 
().
•To register the handset to another base unit of 
the same model, start from step 5 on page 66.
Handset
SELECTInitial setting
SELECTRegistration
SELECTDeregistration
Deregistration
Enter code:335
            :335
OK
OK
 SPIPRIVACY1
Handset [2]
  Deregistered
IN USE[-]
Ex. Extension number 2
Handset & Base Unit 
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Make sure the base unit and the other handsets are not being used. Have both 
the handset and base unit nearby during registration.
•You can stop registration by pressing [OFF] on the handset and pressing 
[LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] on the base unit.
•If “Wrong handset Refer to manual” is displayed, the handset you tried to 
register is not for this base unit. This handset is for KX-TG6500 base unit. The 
accessory handsets for this base unit are KX-TGA520 and KX-TGA523. To order, 
see page 3.
If you have canceled handset registration at a previous base unit (p. 65), start 
from step 5. 
1Handset: Press [MENU].
2Handset: Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key 
().
3Handset: Scroll to “Registration” by 
pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key 
().
4Handset: Press the soft key ( ) at “HS 
registration”.
5Base unit: 
Press and hold [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER] for 3 seconds.
•The CHARGE indicator flashes. After the CHARGE indicator starts flashing, 
the rest of the procedure must be completed within 1 minute.
6Handset:
(1) Press the soft key ( ).
(2) Wait until a long beep sounds and the 
display shows the new extension number 
(ex. extension number 2).
•Registration is complete.
If you have not canceled the handset’s registration at the previous base unit 
(p. 65), the handset number remains in that base unit’s memory. To erase the 
handset number from the previous base unit, see the base unit’s Operating 
Instructions. For the KX-TG5230 base unit: (1) Press and hold [LOCATOR/
INTERCOM/TRANSFER] for 3 seconds, and (2) Press and hold the handset 
number [1]
 () to [4] () that you do not want for 5 seconds. A long beep 
sounds, then the handset number is erased.
SELECT
Initial setting
SELECT
Registration
SELECTHS registration
OKPress LOCATOR 
on base unit 
for 3 sec.
Then press OK
  BOX 1BOX 2OK
 SPIPRIVACY1
Handset [2]
   Registered
IN USE[2]
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If the Following Appear on Your Display...
The following will be displayed when the unit needs your attention.
Display messageCause & Remedy
Recharge battery•The battery needs to be charged. Recharge the 
battery (p. 13).
Charge for 6 HRS•The battery has been discharged. The handset will 
not work. Fully charge the battery (p. 12).
No link to base.   
Move closer to      
base and try     
again.•The handset has lost communication with the base 
unit. Walk closer to the base unit, and try again.
•Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
•Raise the base unit antennas.
•The handset’s registration may have been canceled. 
Re-register the handset (p. 65, 66).
Please lift up 
and try again.•A handset button was pressed while the handset was 
on the base unit (or the charger, for accessory 
handset users, p. 3). Lift the handset and press the 
button again.
Busy•The called base unit or handset is in use.
•
Privacy mode is on for the call you tried to join (p. 54).
•The handset you tried to send phone book items to is 
in use.
•The handset you are calling is too far from the base 
unit.
Invalid•The called handset has not been registered to the 
base unit.
•You selected your own extension number.
    Error!!
•When you tried to register or deregister the handset, 
the handset and base unit could not link for some 
reason, such as interference from electrical 
appliances. Move the handset and base unit away 
from any electrical appliances and try again.
•If more than one handset is in use, you may not be 
able to register/deregister. Try again later.
•Another handset tried to send phone book items to 
you but copying stopped. Have the other handset 
user re-send the items to you (p. 39, 40).
System is busy. 
Please try again 
later.•If more than one other user is using the handset and/
or base unit, such as conducting outside/intercom 
calls, you may not be able to use the handset. Try 
again later.
•The handset has lost communication with the base 
unit. Walk closer to the base unit and try again.
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Display messageCause & Remedy
Phone book full
•When you tried to store an item in the phone book, 
the phone book memory was full. Press [OFF] to exit 
programming mode. To erase other items from the 
phone book, see page 38.
---Incomplete---
Tom Jones
098-765-4321
Phone book full
(The name/number is 
an example.)•
When the displayed item was sent to the destination 
handset, the phone book memory was full and 
copying stopped. If you tried to send all of the items, 
the item displayed with “
Incomplete” and items after 
it have not been copied to the destination handset. 
Press 
[OFF] to exit (p. 39, 40). To erase items from 
the destination handset phone book, see page 38. 
You can copy all of the items again or copy the items 
which have not been copied one by one (p. 39, 40).
---Incomplete---
Tom Jones
555-765-4321
(The name/number is 
an example.)•The destination handset is out of area.
•The destination handset user may have pressed 
[C] or [s].
     Phone book       
No items stored•Your phone book is empty. No items were copied to 
the destination unit.
Denied•The Room Monitor feature is turned off on the 
destination handset or base unit and cannot be 
monitored (p. 49).
•The called handset was on the base unit. The 
handset must be off the base unit to be monitored.
Invalid.                     
Please register 
to the base unit•The handset you tried to call has not been registered 
to the base unit. Register the handset (p. 66, steps 5 
and 6).
Store VM access#•A voice mail access number is not stored. Store the 
number (p. 51).
        
 Error!!                   
4 handsets have 
already been 
registered.•4 handsets have already been registered to the base 
unit. To cancel a handset’s registration, see page 65. 
•You may have registered one of your handsets to 
another base unit without deleting its registration to 
this base unit. Erase the handset’s registration from 
the base unit. For the KX-TG5230 base unit: 
(1) Press and hold [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/
TRANSFER] for 3 seconds, and (2) Press and hold 
the handset number [1]
 ( ) to [4] () that you do 
not want for 5 seconds. A long beep sounds, then the 
handset number is erased.
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If the Following Appear on Your Display...
Troubleshooting
If the handset display shows error messages, see “If the Following Appear on 
Your Display...” (p. 67–69) for the Cause & Remedy.
Display messageCause & Remedy
Wrong handset
Refer to manual•This handset is not for this base unit. This handset is 
for KX-TG6500 base unit. The accessory handsets 
for this base unit are KX-TGA520 and KX-TGA523. 
To order, see page 3.
Problem Cause & Remedy
“No link to base.   
Move closer to      
base and try     
again.” is displayed and an 
alarm tone sounds.•The handset has lost communication with the base 
unit. Walk closer to the base unit, and try again.
•Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is 
plugged in.
•Raise the base unit antennas.
•The handset’s registration may have been 
canceled. Re-register the handset (p. 65, 66).
The handset and/or base unit 
does not work.•Check the settings (p. 11–13).
•Check whether the dialing mode setting is 
correct (p. 16).
•Fully charge the battery (p. 12).
•Clean the charge contacts and charge again 
(p. 13).
•Check battery installation (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. 66, steps 
5 and 6).
•
Re-install the battery (p. 12) and fully charge it.
Static, sound cuts in/out, 
fades. Interference from other 
electrical units.•Move the handset and base unit away from 
other electrical appliances (p. 6).
•Walk closer to the base unit.
•Raise the base unit antennas.
•Turn on the Clarity Booster feature (p. 24).
The base unit and/or handset 
does not ring.•The ringer volume is turned off. Set to high, 
medium, or low (p. 18, 19).
•If more than one other user is using the 
handset and/or base unit, the handset/base 
unit may not ring. Users will hear incoming 
call tones (p. 57).
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The handset display is blank.•If the handset display is blank, fully charge 
the battery (p. 12).
You cannot program any 
function items.•Programming is not possible while the 
handset and/or base unit is being used.
•Do not pause for over 60 seconds while 
programming.
•Walk closer to the base unit.
While programming or 
searching, the handset or 
base unit starts to ring and the 
program/search stops.•A call is coming in. To answer the call, press 
[
C], [s] or [SP-PHONE]. Start again from 
the beginning after hanging up.
You cannot make an intercom/
outside call.•If more than one other user is using the 
handset and/or base unit, you may not be 
able to make a call. Try again later.
•The handset you called is too far from the 
base unit.
You cannot redial.•If the last number dialed was more than 48 
digits long, the number will not be redialed 
correctly.
•The [REDIAL/PAUSE] button on the base 
unit functions as either redial or pause. It will 
redial the last number dialed if pressed 
before dialing any digits (p. 25). If another 
number has been dialed first, it will operate 
as a pause button (p. 55).
You cannot make long 
distance calls.•Please make sure you have long distance 
service. 
The handset does not display 
the caller’s name and/or 
phone number.•You need to subscribe to Caller ID.
•
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 Caller ID.
•Telephone line noise may be affecting Caller 
ID.
•The caller requested not to send his/her 
Caller ID information (p. 27).
•If a call is being transferred to you, the Caller 
ID information will not be displayed.
•If a (separate) Caller ID box is connected 
between the base unit and the telephone wall 
jack, disconnect the Caller ID box or plug the 
unit directly into the wall jack.
Problem Cause & Remedy
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