Panasonic Kx Tg5436 Operating Instructions Manual

Answering System Features
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Caller’s recording time
You can change the maximum message 
recording time allotted to each caller.
“1min”, “2min”, or “3min” (default): Caller 
messages are limited to 1 minute to 3 
minutes.
“Greeting only”: The unit plays the 
greeting message but does not record 
caller messages.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
3Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing...

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Wall mounting
Base unit
The base unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (1). 
Connect the telephone line cord (2).
3Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes (A) and (B) on the base 
unit.
To power
outlet
Fasten the AC adaptor cord.
Hook
1
2
ABAB
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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.
LRaise the antennas.
To remove the wall mounting adaptor
While pushing down the release levers (1), remove the adaptor (2).
2
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Wall mount template for the charger
25.4 mm 
(1)
Charger unit
The charger can be wall mounted, as shown below.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wall mount template (see below).
3Mount the charger (1).
4Slide it down (2) and to the right (3) until it is secure.
1
2
3
25.4 mm
Screws
To power
outlet(1)
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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).
Headset (optional)
Connecting an optional headset to the 
handset allows hands-free phone 
conversations. Please use only a 
Panasonic headset. See page 5 for 
compatible headsets and...

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Error messages
If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will be displayed on the 
handset.
Display messageCause & solution
BusyLThe called handset is in use.
LThe handset you tried to copy phonebook items to is in 
use.
LThe handset you are calling is too far from the base unit.
Error!!LWhen you tried to register the handset, the handset and 
the base unit could not link for some reason, such as...

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Troubleshooting
General use
Programmable settings
ProblemCause & solution
The unit does not work.LMake sure that the battery is installed correctly (page 
10).
LCheck the connections (page 9).
LFully charge the battery (page 11).
LClean the charge contacts and charge again (page 11).
LUnplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit. 
Reconnect the adaptor and try again.
LRe-install the battery (page 10) and...

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Making/answering calls, Intercom
ProblemCause & solution
Static is heard, sound 
cuts in and out. 
Interference from other 
electrical units.LMove the handset and the base unit away from other 
electrical appliances.
LMove closer to the base unit.
LRaise the base unit antennas.
LTurn on the clarity booster feature (page 20).
LIf your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL 
service, we recommend connecting a...

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Phonebook
Caller ID
ProblemCause & solution
I cannot store an item in 
the phonebook.LYou cannot store an item in the phonebook while the 
handset is in talk, speakerphone or intercom mode, or 
while listening to messages.
LDo not pause for over 1 minute while storing.
While storing an item in 
the phonebook, the 
handset starts to ring.LA call is being received. Answer the call and start again 
from the beginning...

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Answering system
The caller list/incoming 
phone numbers are not 
edited automatically.LThe Caller ID number auto edit feature is turned off. 
Turn it on and try again (page 37).
LYou need to call back the edited number to activate 
Caller ID number auto edit.
I cannot dial the phone 
number edited in the 
caller list.LThe phone number you dialed might have an incorrect 
edited pattern (for example, the long...