Panasonic Kx Tg5438 Operating Instructions Manual

							Programmable Settings
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Programming via direct commands
You can also program most features using “direct commands”—special codes that take 
you directly to the feature you wish to program and allow you to select the desired setting. 
There is no need to scroll through the unit’s menus.
Details of each feature can be found on the corresponding pages.
1Press {MENU}.
2Enter the desired feature code (shown below).
3Enter the desired setting code (shown below).
LThis step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
4Press {Save}.
5Press {OFF} to exit programming mode.
Direct commands chart
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
Ringer volume{1} {1}{1}: Low {2}: Medium 
{3}: High {0}: Offpage 34
Ringer tone{1} {2}{1}–{3}: Tone pattern 1–3
{4}–{7}: Melody pattern 1–4page 35
Interrupt tone{1} {3}{1}: On {2}: 2 times {0}: Off page 35
Message play{2}– page 46
Date and time{4}Go to step 3 on page 16. page 16
Voice enhancer{5}{1}: On {0}: Off page 37
Voice changer 
(Talk){8} {1}{1}: Deep Voice 
{2}: High Voice
{3}: Fun Voicepage 36
Voice changer 
(Greeting){8} {2}{1}: Deep Voice 
{2}: High Voice
{3}: Fun Voice 
{0}: Offpage 36
Copy phonebook 
(1 item)
*1{#} {1}Go to step 4 on page 24. page 24
Copy phonebook 
(all items)
*1{#} {2}– page 25
LCD contrast{0} {1}{1}–{6}: Level 1–6 page 37
Key tone{0} {2}{1}: On {0}: Off page 39
Auto talk{0} {3}{1}: On {0}: Off page 36
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*1 KX-TG5439 only
Note:
LIf you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press {OFF} then start again by 
pressing {MENU}. Caller ID number auto 
edit{0} {4}{1}: On {0}: Off page 37
Set dial mode{0} {5} {1}{1}: Pulse {2}: Tone page 38
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 mspage 38
Set line mode{0} {5} {3}{1}: A {2}: B page 38
Ring count{0} {6} {1}{2}–{7}: 2–7 rings
{0}: Toll saverpage 50
Recording time{0} {6} {2}{1}: 1 minute
{2}: 2 minutes
{3}: 3 minutes
{0}: Greeting onlypage 50
Remote code{0} {6} {3}Go to step 5 on page 49. page 49
Change language{0} {8}{1}: English {2}: Spanish page 37
Message alert{0} {#} {1}: On {0}: Off page 51
Time adjustment{0} {9}{1}: Caller ID[auto] 
{0}: Manualpage 40
Handset registration{0} {0}Go to step 4 on page 39. page 39
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
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							Answering System Features
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Answering system
The unit contains an answering system 
which can answer and record calls for you 
when you are unavailable to answer the 
phone.
For details about memory capacity, see 
page 47.
Important:
LOnly 1 person can access the answering 
system (listen to messages, record a 
greeting message, etc.) at a time.
LWhen callers leave messages, the unit 
records the day and time of each 
message. Make sure the date and time 
have been set (page 16).
LYou can select the caller’s recording 
time (page 50).
Recording your greeting 
message
You can record your own greeting 
message (max. 2 minutes) that will be 
played when the answering system 
answers a call. If you do not record a 
greeting message, a pre-recorded 
greeting message will be used.
Sample greeting message: “This is (your 
name). We are unable to answer the 
phone right now. Please leave a message 
after the beep. Thank you.”
Important:
LThe voice changer feature (page 36) can 
also be used to modify your voice on 
your greeting message.
1Press {GREETING REC}.
LThe unit announces “To record 
greeting, press record again.”
2Within 10 seconds, press {GREETING 
REC} again.
3After the unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
LThe display will show the elapsed 
recording time.
4To stop recording, press {GREETING 
REC} or {STOP}.
{GREETING REC}
MIC{STOP}
{GREETING CHECK}
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44For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
Note:
LIf the greeting message is less than 1 
second long, the unit beeps 6 times and 
announces, “Your greeting was not 
recorded. Record your greeting again.”
To play back the greeting message
Press {GREETING CHECK}.
Erasing your greeting message
Press {GREETING CHECK}, and then 
press {ERASE} while your greeting 
message is playing.
LIf you do not re-record your greeting 
message, the unit will use a pre-
recorded greeting message.
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you do not record a greeting message, 
one of 2 pre-recorded messages will be 
played when a call is received depending 
on the caller’s recording time (page 50).
– When the recording time is set to 
“1min”, “2min”, or “3min”:
“Hello, we are not available now. Please 
leave your name and phone number 
after the beep. We will return your call.”
– When the recording time is set to 
“Greeting only”:
“Hello, we are not available now. Please 
call again. Thank you for your call.”
To play back the pre-recorded greeting, 
press {GREETING CHECK}.
Turning the answering 
system on/off
Press {ANSWER ON}.
LWhen the answering system is turned 
on, the ANSWER ON indicator lights 
and the unit announces “Answer set” 
and the day and time.
LWhen the answering system is turned 
off, the ANSWER ON indicator turns off 
and the unit announces “Answer off”.
Screening your calls
While a caller is leaving a message, you 
can listen to the call through the base unit’s 
speaker. To adjust the speaker volume, 
press {>} or {
						

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Listening to messages
When new messages have been 
recorded:
– The MESSAGE indicator on the base 
unit will flash.
– The message indicator on the handset 
will flash slowly if the message alert 
feature is turned on (page 51).
The base unit display will show the number 
of messages (old and new) recorded by 
the answering system.
Example: The total number of recorded 
messages is 10.
Listening to messages using 
the base unit
Press {MESSAGE}.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages and will play back the 
new messages.
LWhen you have no new messages, the 
unit will announce “No new messages. 
All message playback”, and will play 
back all messages.Note:
LThe display shows the message number 
during playback.
LDuring playback, the unit will announce 
the day and time that each message 
was recorded. (Voice time/day stamp)
LAt the end of the last message, the unit 
announces “End of final message”.
To adjust the speaker volume
9 levels (high to off) are available. Press 
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Note:
LCaller information for the erased 
messages will remain in the caller list.
Listening to messages using 
the handset
When new messages have been 
recorded, “New message” is displayed.
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {Select} at “Message play”.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages, and will play back the 
new messages.
LWhen you have no new messages, 
the unit will announce “No new 
messages. All message playback”, 
and will play back all messages.
LAfter the last message is played 
back, the unit’s voice guidance starts. 
Follow the guidance as necessary.
3Press {OFF} when finished.
Note:
LWhile listening to messages, you can 
switch between the receiver and 
speaker by pressing {C} or {s}.
LAdjust the speaker or receiver volume 
using {V} or {^}.LAt the end of the last message, the unit 
announces “End of final message”.
Voice guidance
If you do not press any buttons after the 
last message is played back, the unit’s 
voice guidance starts. Operate the 
answering system by following the 
guidance as necessary.
The unit will announce “Press 4 to play 
back new messages. Press 5 to play back 
all messages.”
LYou can press buttons for other 
playback options (see below) even if the 
voice guidance has started.
LIf you do not press any button within 10 
seconds after the voice guidance, the 
handset returns to standby mode.
Answering system commands
You can also operate the answering 
system by pressing dial keys.
To use the following commands, press 
{MENU}, then press {Select} at 
“Message play”.
*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
*2 To resume operation, press a command 
key within 15 seconds, or the voice 
guidance will start.
{Select}
{OFF} {MENU}
KeyCommand
{1} or {}Skip message (during 
playback)
{4}Play new messages
{5}Play all messages
{8}Turn answering system on
{9}Stop playback
*2
{0}Turn answering system off
{CLEAR} 
or {*}{4}Erase this message (during 
playback)
{*}{5}Erase all messages
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Calling back (Caller ID subscribers 
only)
If Caller ID information was received for 
the call, you can call the caller back while 
listening to a message.
Press {Call} during playback.
Note:
LTo edit the number before calling back, 
press {Edit} repeatedly to select the 
desired format (page 28), then press 
{Call}, {C}, or {s}.Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including 
your greeting message and caller 
messages) is about 15 minutes. A 
maximum of 64 messages (including a 
greeting message) can be recorded.
LIf message memory becomes full:
–“E” flashes on the base unit.
– the ANSWER ON indicator flashes 
rapidly (if the answering system is 
turned on).
– the unit announces “Memory full” 
when operating the answering 
system.
To record additional messages, erase 
unnecessary messages.
LIf less than 3 minutes of recording time is 
available, the unit will announce the 
remaining recording time when 
operating the answering system.
LMessages are retained even if a power 
failure occurs. All messages are saved 
until you erase them. (Flash memory 
message backup)
LThe total recording capacity may be 
reduced by the calling party’s 
background noise.
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48For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
Remote operation
Using a touch tone phone, you can call 
your phone number from outside and 
access the unit to listen to messages. The 
unit’s voice guidance will prompt you to 
press certain dial keys to perform different 
operations.
Important:
LIn order to operate the answering 
system remotely, you must first set a 
remote code (page 49). This code must 
be entered each time you operate the 
answering system remotely.
Using the answering system 
remotely
1Dial your phone number from a touch 
tone phone.
LIf the ring count is set to “Toll 
saver” (page 50), the number of 
rings you hear will indicate whether or 
not you have new messages.
2After the greeting message starts, enter 
your remote code.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages, and will play back the 
new messages.
3After 3 seconds, the voice guidance will 
start. Follow the voice guidance as 
necessary.
4When finished, hang up.
Note:
LWhen you press a key, press firmly.
LYou can hang up at any time.
LYou can ignore the voice guidance and 
control the unit using remote 
commands.
Voice guidance
During remote operation, the unit’s voice 
guidance will prompt you to press {1} to 
perform a specific operation, or press {2} 
to listen to more available operations. 
Operations are presented by voice 
guidance in the following order:
– Play back all messages
– Play back new messages
– Record a message
– Erase all messages
Note:
LIf you do not press any dial keys within 
10 seconds after a voice guidance 
prompt, the unit will announce, “Thank 
you for your call” then disconnect your 
call.
LIf less than 3 minutes of recording time is 
available, the unit will announce the 
remaining recording time after the last 
message is played back.
LIf the unit announces “Memory full”, 
erase unnecessary messages.
Remote commands
You can press dial keys to access certain 
answering system functions without 
waiting for the voice guidance to prompt 
you.
KeyRemote command
{1}Repeat message (during 
playback)
*1
{2}Skip message (during 
playback)
{4}Play new messages
{5}Play all messages
{9}Stop
*2
{0}Turn answering system off
{*}{4}Erase this message (during 
playback)
{*}{5}Erase all messages
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*1 If pushed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
*2 To resume operation, enter a remote 
command within 15 seconds, or the 
voice guidance will start.
Turning on the answering system 
remotely
If the answering system is off, you can turn 
it on remotely.
1Dial your phone number.
2Let the phone ring 15 times.
LThe unit will answer your call with the 
greeting message.
LYou can hang up, or if you call from a 
touch tone phone, you can enter your 
remote code and begin remote 
operation (page 48).
Skipping the greeting message to leave 
a message
You can leave a message just as any 
outside caller can. Call your phone 
number, then press {*} to skip the 
greeting message and record your 
message after the beep.
Answering system 
settings
Remote code
A remote code must be entered when 
operating the answering system remotely. 
This code prevents unauthorized parties 
from listening to your messages remotely. 
Store any 2-digit number (00–99). The 
default setting is “11”.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
3Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {>}.
4Scroll to “Remote code” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {>}.
5Select the desired remote code by 
entering a 2-digit number (00–99).
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo confirm the remote code, repeat 
steps 1 to 4. Press {OFF} when finished.
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Ring count
You can change the number of times the 
phone rings before the unit answers calls. 
You can select “2”, “3”, “4” (default), “5”, 
“6”, “7”, or “Toll saver”.
“Toll saver”: The unit answers on the 
2nd ring when new messages have been 
recorded, and on the 4th ring when there 
are no new messages. If you call your 
phone from outside to listen to new 
messages (page 48), you will know that 
there are no messages when the phone 
rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang 
up without being charged for the call.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
3Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {>}.
4Scroll to “Ring count” by pressing {V} 
or {^}, then press {>}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
LYou can also select the ring count by 
pressing {0} (“Toll saver”), or {2} 
to {7}.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
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.
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