Panasonic Kx Tg5438 Operating Instructions Manual

Making/Answering Calls
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PAUSE button (for PBX/long 
distance service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long distance 
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1Press {9}.
2Press {PAUSE}, then dial the phone 
number.
3Press {C}, {s}, or {Call}.
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer...

Phonebook
22For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
Using the phonebook
The handset phonebook allows you to 
make calls without having to dial manually. 
You can add 50 names and phone 
numbers to the handset phonebook and 
search for phonebook entries by name.
Adding items to the phonebook
1Press {Phonebook}.
2Press {Add}.
LThe display shows the number of 
items in the phonebook.
3Enter the name (max. 16 characters). 
See the character table for entry.
4Press {Next}.
5Enter the phone number...

Phonebook
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Calling someone in the 
phonebook
Phonebook items can be searched for 
alphabetically by scrolling through the 
phonebook items.
1Press {Phonebook}.
LFor quick search, you can skip to step 
3.
2Press {Search}.
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
LTo exit the phonebook, press {OFF}.
4Press {C} or {s}.
Note:
LTo view a phone number over 16 digits 
long, follow steps 1 to 3, then press 
{Edit} and {Next}. Press {OFF} when...

Phonebook
24For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
Chain dial feature
This feature allows you to dial phone 
numbers from the phonebook while you 
are on a call.
Example: Using a long distance calling 
card
1Dial from the phonebook: 
1-800-012-3456 (Calling card access 
number). 
2When prompted, dial from the 
phonebook: 
1234 (Calling card PIN).
3When prompted, dial from the 
phonebook: 
1-555-012-3456 (the person you want 
to call).
1During an outside call, press 
{MENU}.
2Press {1} to...

Phonebook
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Copying all items
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Copy phonebook” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
3Scroll to “Copy all items” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
LWhen all items have been copied, 
“Complete” will be displayed.
LThe destination handset display will 
show “Phonebook Receiving”, 
then “Phonebook Received”.
4Press {OFF}.
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Caller ID Service
26For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
Using Caller ID service
This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use 
Caller ID features, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Caller ID 
service.
Caller ID features
When an outside call is being received, the 
calling party’s name or telephone number 
will be displayed.
Caller information for the last 50 different 
callers will be logged in the caller list, 
allowing you to return missed calls. Caller 
information is stored...

Caller ID Service
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LYou can also select the ringer tone by 
pressing {1} to {7}, or {0} (“No 
Ringer ID”).
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Light-up ID
You can assign a different ringer indicator 
color to each caller in the phonebook.
Select “Color1-Default” (Amber), 
“Color2” (Green), “Color3” (Red), or 
“Multicolor”.
1Press {Phonebook}, then press 
{Search}.
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {Option}.
4Press {2} to...

Caller ID Service
28For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
Note:
LYou can also press {Rcvd calls} to 
enter the caller list.
LCalling back will not be possible if the 
caller information does not include a 
phone number.
LIn some cases, you may have to edit the 
number before dialing. (For example, 
you may have to delete “1” and the area 
code.)
LKX-TG5439 only: 
Each handset has its own caller list. If 
you viewed the caller list or answered a 
call on one handset, the same 
information in...

Caller ID Service
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Note:
LThe handset can remember up to 4 area 
codes to be edited. Phone numbers from 
the 4 most recently edited area codes 
will be automatically edited.
LThis feature will not be activated until 
edited numbers are called back.
LIf you move to another area, you can 
turn this feature off to erase previously 
edited area codes. To use this feature 
again, turn it on and reprogram the area 
codes you want to edit once again.
Storing...

Intercom Features
30For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
Intercom
Intercom calls can be made between a 
handset and the base unit (and between 2 
handsets, KX-TG5439 only).
Note:
LIf you have difficulty hearing the other 
party while using the speaker, decrease 
the speaker volume.
LIf you receive a phone call while talking 
on the intercom, you will hear 2 tones 
(page 35). To answer the call, press 
{OFF}, then press {C} or {s}.
LYou cannot change the ringer tone for 
intercom calls.
For...