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 
{V} or {^}, then press {>}.
4Scroll to “Recording time” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
LYou can also select the recording 
time by pressing {1} to {3}, or {0} 
(“Greeting only”).
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf message memory becomes full, the 
unit will automatically switch to the 
“Greeting only” mode.
Message alert
You can select whether or not the 
message indicator on the handset will 
flash when new messages have been 
recorded (page 45). The default setting is 
OFF.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
3Scroll to “Message alert” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {>}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LThe message indicator will not flash for 
new messages while the handset is in 
use.
LWhile message alert is on, battery 
operating time will be shortened (page 
12).
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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).
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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 ordering 
information.
To connect an optional headset to the 
handset
LModel shown is KX-TCA86.
Note:
LTo switch to the speakerphone, press 
{s}. To return to the headset, press 
{C}.
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Headset jack
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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 
interference from electrical appliances. Move the 
handset and the base unit away from the electrical 
appliances and try again.
LThe other handset tried to send phonebook items to you 
but there was an error. Have the other handset user re-
send the items to you (page 24).
---Incomplete--- 
Phonebook fullLWhen the phonebook item(s) was(were) sent to another 
handset, the handset’s phonebook memory was full 
and copying stopped. Press {OFF} to exit. Erase items 
from the other handset’s phonebook (page 23). When 
phonebook memory is available, you can copy all 
phonebook items (page 25) or individual items one by 
one (page 24).
No link to base. 
Move closer to 
base, try again.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit, and try again.
LConfirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
LRaise the base unit antennas.
LThe handset’s registration may have been canceled. 
Re-register the handset (page 39).
Phonebook fullLThere is no space to store new items in the phonebook. 
Erase unnecessary items (page 23).
No items storedLYour phonebook or redial list is empty.
Please lift up and 
try again.LA handset button was pressed while the handset was 
on the base unit or charger. Lift the handset and press 
the button again.
System is busy. 
Please try again 
later.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit and try again.
LMore than one unit is in use. Try again later.
LAnother user is listening to messages. Try again later.
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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 fully charge it.
The display shows “No 
link to base. Move 
closer to base, try 
again.” and an alarm 
tone sounds.LThe handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer 
and try again.
LPlug in the base unit’s AC adaptor.
LRaise the base unit antennas.
LIf the above remedies do not solve the problem, the 
handset may have lost communication with the base 
unit. Register the handset again (page 39).
I cannot hear a dial tone.LConfirm that the telephone line cord is connected (page 
9).
LDisconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect 
a known working telephone. If the working telephone 
operates properly, contact our service personnel to 
have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does 
not operate properly, contact your telephone company.
ProblemCause & solution
I cannot program items.LProgramming is not possible while the handset and 
base unit are being used.
LDo not pause for over 1 minute while programming.
LMove closer to the base unit.
LWhile another user is listening to messages or the 
answering system is answering a call, you cannot 
program. Try again later.
While programming, the 
handset starts to ring.LA call is being received. Answer the call and start again 
from the beginning after hanging up.
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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 noise filter 
between the base unit and the telephone line jack. 
Contact your DSL provider for details.
The handset does not 
ring.LThe ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 35).
I cannot make a call.LThe dialing mode may be set incorrectly. Set the dial 
mode (page 38) to match the type of telephone service 
you have (tone or pulse).
LIf the base unit (including answering system) or the 
other handset is in use, you may not be able to make a 
call. Try again later.
LWhile listening to messages using the handset, you 
cannot make a call. Exit by pressing {OFF}.
I cannot redial by 
pressing {REDIAL}.LIf the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long, 
the number will not be redialed correctly.
LIf you press {REDIAL} after you have started dialing, 
this button functions as the {PAUSE} button. To redial, 
do not dial any numbers before pressing {REDIAL}.
I cannot have a 
conversation using the 
headset.LMake sure that an optional headset is connected 
properly (page 55).
LIf “SP-phone” is displayed on the handset, press {C} 
to switch to the headset.
I cannot make long 
distance calls.LMake sure that you have long distance service.
I cannot page the 
handset or base unit.LThe called handset is too far from the base unit.
LThe called unit is in use. Try again later.
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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 after hanging up.
Copying stopped with an 
item displayed.LThe destination handset may have lost communication 
with the base unit, or the destination handset user may 
have pressed {C} or {s}. 
The displayed phonebook item was not copied to the 
handset. Press {OFF}. Confirm that the destination 
handset is in standby mode (i.e., not in use) and try 
again.
The display exits the 
phonebook while 
searching.LThe handset automatically exits after 1 minute of 
inactivity.
ProblemCause & solution
The handset does not 
display the caller’s name 
and/or phone number.LYou have not subscribed to Caller ID service. Contact 
your telephone company to subscribe.
LIf your unit is connected to any additional telephone 
equipment such as Caller ID box or wireless telephone 
jack, disconnect the unit from the equipment and plug 
the unit directly into the wall jack.
LIf your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL 
service, we recommend connecting a noise filter 
between the base unit and the telephone line jack. 
Contact your DSL provider for details.
LThe name display service may not be available in some 
areas. Contact your telephone company for details.
LOther telephone equipment may be interfering with this 
unit. Disconnect the other equipment and try again.
LThe caller requested not to send caller information 
(page 26).
LIf a call is being transferred to you, the caller information 
will not be displayed.
LGenerally caller information is displayed from the 2nd 
ring.
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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 distance “1” or the 
area code is missing). Edit the phone number with 
another pattern (page 28).
The display exits the 
caller list while searching.LThe handset automatically exits after 1 minute of 
inactivity.
The 2nd caller’s 
information is not 
displayed during an 
outside call. (The Call 
Waiting Caller ID (CWID) 
feature does not 
function.)LIn order to use Caller ID, Call Waiting, or Call Waiting 
Caller ID (CWID), you must first contact your telephone 
company and subscribe to the desired service.
After subscribing, you may need to contact your 
telephone company again to activate this specific 
service, even if you already subscribed to both Caller ID 
and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID).
ProblemCause & solution
I cannot listen to 
messages from a remote 
location.LA touch tone phone is required for remote operation.
LPress the remote code correctly and press each key 
firmly (page 48).
LThe answering system is off. Turn it on (page 49).
“E” flashes and the 
ANSWER ON indicator 
flashes rapidly. No new 
messages are recorded.LMessage memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages 
(page 45).
The unit does not record 
new messages.LThe answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 44, 
49).
LThe recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Select 
“1min”, “2min”, or “3min” (page 51).
LMessage memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages 
(page 45).
LIf you subscribe to the Voice Mail service, messages 
are recorded by the telephone company not your 
telephone. Change the unit’s “Ring count” setting so 
that the unit’s answering system can answer the call 
before the Voice Mail service or consult your telephone 
company (page 50).
I cannot operate the 
answering system.LSomeone is operating the answering system.
LIf someone is talking on a conference call, you cannot 
operate the answering system. Try again later.
ProblemCause & solution
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