Panasonic Kx Tg5456 Operating Instructions Manual

							Making/Answering Calls
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Useful features during a 
call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
Press{HOLD} during an outside call.
L“Hold” will be displayed.
LTo return to the call, press {C} or {s}.
Note:
LIf another phone is connected on the 
same line (page 9), you can also take 
the call by lifting its handset.
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 
minutes, an alarm tone will start to 
sound and the ringer indicator will flash 
rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on 
hold, the call will be disconnected.
MUTE button
You can mute your voice during a 
conversation. While mute is turned on you 
will be able to hear the other party, but the 
other party will not be able to hear you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
L“” will flash on the display.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE},{C}, or {s}.
Voice enhancer
This feature clarifies the voice of the 
person you are talking to, reproducing a 
more natural-sounding voice that is easier 
to hear and understand.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key) during 
an outside call.
2To turn this feature on or off, press {3}.
LYou can also turn this feature on or off 
by pressing {V} or {^} then pressing 
{SELECT}.LWhen turned on, W will be 
displayed.
Note:
LOnce you turn voice enhancer on, it will 
be activated for all outside calls until 
turned off.
LYou can also turn this feature on or off by 
programming (page 39).
LDepending on the condition and quality 
of your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize existing line noise. If it 
becomes difficult to hear, turn this 
feature off.
Clarity booster
This feature can improve sound clarity 
when the handset is used in an area where 
there may be interference. During an 
outside call, this feature will be turned on 
automatically when necessary. This 
feature will turn off when you hang up or 
put a call on hold. It will not turn off 
automatically during a call. You can also 
turn this feature on or off manually.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key) during 
an outside call.
2To turn this feature on or off, press {2}.
LYou can also turn this feature on or off 
by pressing {V} or {^} then pressing 
{SELECT}.
LWhile this feature is turned on, 
“Booster on” will flash on the 
display.
Note:
LIf this feature is turned off manually 
during a call, it will not be turned on 
automatically during the same call.
LWhile this feature is turned on, battery 
operating time will be shortened (page 
12). 
						

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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 pauses.
FLASH button
Pressing{FLASH} allows you to use 
special features of your host PBX such as 
transferring an extension call, or accessing 
optional telephone services such as Call 
Waiting. 
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 41.
For Call Waiting service users
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Call Waiting 
service.
This feature allows you to receive calls 
while you are already talking on the phone. 
If you receive a call while on the phone, 
you will hear a Call Waiting tone. 
Press {FLASH} to answer the 2nd call.
LThe 1st call is put on hold while you 
answer the 2nd call.
LTo switch between calls, press 
{FLASH}.
Note:
LPlease contact your telephone company 
for details and availability of this service 
in your area.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing 
mode to tone when you need to access 
touch tone services (for example, 
answering services, telephone banking 
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering access 
numbers which require tone dialing.
Note:
LThe dialing mode will return to pulse 
when you hang up. Example:
9P15556667777 
						

							Phonebook
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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 {C} (right soft key).
LThe display shows the number of 
items in the phonebook.
2Press {ADD}.
3Enter the name (max. 16 characters). 
See the character table for entry.
4Press {NEXT}.
5Enter the phone number (max. 32 
digits).
LIf a pause is required when dialing, 
press{PA U S E} where needed (page 
22).
6Press {NEXT}.
LIf you want to change the name and 
number, press {EDIT}, then repeat 
from step 3.
7Press {SAVE}.
LTo add other items, repeat from step 
2.
8Press {OFF}.Note:
LCaller ID subscribers can use ringer ID 
and light-up ID features (page 27).
Character table
The dial keys can be used to enter 
characters. To enter a character, press the 
appropriate dial key, repeatedly if 
necessary. To enter another character that 
is located on the same dial key, first press 
{>} to move the cursor to the next space.
To edit/correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
character or number you wish to erase, 
then press {CLEAR}. Enter the 
appropriate character or number.
Note:
LPress and hold {CLEAR} to erase all 
characters or numbers. Example:
Enter name
Enter phone no.
Tom
555-765-4321
KeyCharacters
{1}&’ (), –. / 1
{2}abc ABC2
{3}def DEF3
{4}ghi GHI 4
{5}jklJKL5
{6}mn o MN O 6
{7}pqr s PQRS7
{8}tuvTUV8
{9}wxyzWXYZ9
{0}0Space
{*} ;
{#}#
{CLEAR}To delete a character or 
number 
						

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Calling someone in the 
phonebook
Phonebook items can be searched for 
alphabetically by scrolling through the 
phonebook items.
1Press {C} (right soft key).
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},{s}, or {CALL}.
To search for a name by initial
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Press the dialing button ({0} to {9},
{#}, or {*}) which corresponds to the 
first letter you are searching for (see the 
character table, page 23).
Example: “LISA”
Press {5} repeatedly to display any 
name with the initial “L”.
LIf there is no item corresponding to 
the letter you selected, the next item 
will be displayed.
3Press {V} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
LTo exit the phonebook, press {OFF}.
LTo dial the displayed number, press 
{C},{s}, or {CALL}.
Editing items in the phonebook
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {EDIT}.
4Edit the name if necessary. See the 
character table on page 23 for 
character entry.
5Press {NEXT}.
6Edit the phone number if necessary.
7Press {NEXT}, then press {SAVE}.
LTo edit other items, repeat from step 
2.
8Press {OFF}.
Erasing items in the phonebook
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {CLEAR}.
LTo cancel erasing, press {NO}.
4Press {YES}.
LTo erase other items, repeat from 
step 2.
5Press {OFF}.
0-9=Name searchdB=Scroll list 
						

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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}
(middle soft key).
2Press {1} to select “Phonebook”.
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
LTo search for the item by initial, see 
page 24.
4Press {CALL}.
LRepeat from step 1 to dial other 
numbers.
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the phonebook 
as one phonebook item, press {PAUSE}
to add pauses after the number and PIN 
as necessary (page 22).
LIf you have rotary or pulse service, you 
need to press {*} before pressing 
{MENU} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone. 
						

							Caller ID Service
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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 and 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 by the most recent 
call to the oldest.
LWhen Caller ID information is received 
and it matches a phone number stored 
in the phonebook, the handset will use 
the ringer tone and the ringer indicator 
color you assigned to the caller. (Ringer
ID and light-up ID)
LWhile listening to a message recorded 
by the answering system, using the 
handset, you can call back the caller 
without having to dial the phone number 
(page 49).
LIf the unit cannot receive caller 
information, the following will be 
displayed:
“Out of area”: The caller dialed from 
an area which does not provide Caller ID 
service.
“Private caller”: The caller 
requested not to send caller information.
“Long distance”: The caller called 
you long distance.
LIf the unit is connected to a PBX system, 
caller information may not be received 
properly. Consult your PBX supplier.
Call Waiting Caller ID display
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call 
Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd 
caller’s information will be displayed after 
you hear a Call Waiting tone (page 22).
Note:
LPlease contact your telephone company 
for details and availability of this service 
in your area.
Talking Caller ID
This feature allows you to know who is 
calling without looking at the display. When 
a call comes in, the handset and base unit 
will announce the caller’s name displayed 
on the handset following every ring.
To use this feature, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Caller ID 
service.
LIf the unit does not receive Caller ID 
information, the unit will announce “Call 
from out of area”, “Call from private 
caller”, or “Call from long distance”. 
LIf a call is received from an area where 
name display service is not available, 
“Number available” will be announced.
LName pronunciation may vary. This 
feature may not pronounce all names 
correctly.
LThe unit will announce each letter of 
abbreviations, such as “Co.” and “Inc.”.
LCaller ID supports names of up to 15 
letters. If the caller’s name has more 
than 15 letters, the name will not be 
displayed or announced correctly.
LIf you subscribe to a distinctive ring 
service (such as IDENTA-RING), your 
unit may mute one or more of the rings in 
order to announce the name of the 
caller.
LIf the ringer volumes of the handset and 
base unit are turned off, caller names 
will not be announced. The 
announcement is heard at the ringer 
volume (page 36, 42). Example:BROWN,NANCY
1-555-666-7777 
						

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LWhen you receive a call while on the 
phone, the 2nd caller’s name will not be 
announced even if you subscribe to both 
Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID 
services.
LIf this feature is turned off, caller names 
will not be announced (page 40, 43).
LUsually the unit will announce the 
caller’s name after the 2nd ring. If you 
turn on the answering system, and set 
the ring count to “2” (page 52), the unit 
will not announce the caller’s name. If 
“Toll saver” is selected, and there is 
a new message, the unit will not 
announce the caller’s name.
Ringer ID and light-up ID
This feature can help you identify who is 
calling by using different ringers and ringer 
indicator colors for different callers stored 
in the phonebook. You can assign a 
different ringer and indicator color to each 
phonebook item. When a call is received 
from a caller stored in the phonebook, the 
ringer and indicator color are used after 
Caller ID information is displayed.
LUsually the ringer and indicator color will 
be changed from the 2nd ring.
Ringer ID
You can assign a different ringer tone to 
each caller in the phonebook. If you select 
“No Ringer ID” (default), the unit will use 
the ringer tone you set on page 36 when a 
call is received from that caller.
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {OPTION}.
4Press {1} to select “Ringer ID”.
5To select a tone or melody, scroll to 
“Tone & Melody”, then press 
{SELECT}.
ORTo select a song, scroll to 
“Customized ring”, then press 
{SELECT}.
6Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired item.
7Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo erase a song, see page 38. If you 
erase a song assigned to a caller, the 
Ringer ID assignment will be canceled, 
and the handset ringer tone (page 36) 
will be used instead of that song.
Light-up ID
You can assign a different ringer indicator 
color to each caller in the phonebook.
Select “Color1” (amber), “Color2”
(blue), “Color3” (green), or 
“Multicolor”.
If you select “No Light-upID” (default), 
the unit will use the ringer color you set on 
page 38 when a call is received from that 
caller.
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {OPTION}.
4Press {2} to select “Light-up ID”.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired ringer indicator color.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. 
						

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Caller list
Caller information for the last 50 different 
callers will be logged in the caller list. You 
can use this list to return missed calls.
LCaller information includes caller names 
and phone numbers, the date and time 
of calls, and the number of times the 
caller called.
Missed calls
If a call is not answered, the unit treats the 
call as a missed call. The number of 
missed calls is shown on the handset 
display. This lets you know if you should 
view the caller list to see who called while 
you were out.
LIf there are no items in the caller list, 
{CID} will not be displayed.
Viewing the caller list and 
calling back
1Press {CID} (left soft key).
2Press {V} to search from the most 
recent call, or press {^} to search from 
the oldest call.
LTo exit the caller list, press {OFF}.
3Press {C} or {s}.
Note:
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.)
Displayed symbols
LIf the same caller calls more than once, it 
will be displayed with the number (“×2”
to “×9”). Only the date and time of the 
most recent call will be stored.LAQ is displayed next to items which 
have already been viewed or answered 
on this handset.
Editing a caller’s phone number 
before calling back
You can edit a phone number in the caller 
list by removing its area code and/or the 
long distance code “1”.
1Press {CID} (left soft key).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {EDIT} repeatedly until the 
phone number is shown in the desired 
format. 
Each time you press {EDIT}, the phone 
number will be rearranged into one of 3 
patterns.
1Local phone number
2Area code – Local phone number
31 – Area code – Local phone 
number
4Press {C} or {s} to call back.
Caller ID number auto edit feature
Once you call back an edited number (see 
“Editing a caller’s phone number before 
calling back”), the unit can automatically 
edit other incoming phone numbers each 
time you receive a call.
For example, you can use this feature to 
set the unit to ignore the area code of 
callers in your area code, so that you can 
call these local numbers using caller 
information without dialing the area code.
To activate this feature, you must edit an 
item in the caller list (see “Editing a caller’s 
phone number before calling back”), then 
call that number. After that, calls from that Example:
Example:
Example:
321-5555
555-321-5555
1-555-321-5555 
						

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caller’s area code will be edited 
automatically. 
This feature can be turned on or off (page 
40). The default setting is ON.
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 caller information into 
the phonebook
Items in the caller list can be stored into the 
phonebook.
1Press {CID} (left soft key).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
LTo edit the number, press {EDIT}
repeatedly until the number is shown 
in the desired format (see “Editing a 
caller’s phone number before calling 
back” on page 28, step 3).
3Press {SAVE}.
LIf there is no name information for the 
caller, “Enter name” will be 
displayed.
1Enter the name if necessary (see 
page 23, step 3). 
2Press{NEXT}, then press {SAVE}.
LTo continue storing other items, 
repeat from step 2.
4Press {OFF} to exit.
Note:
LIf the caller information does not include 
a phone number, you cannot store it in 
the phonebook.
Erasing caller information
Erasing a selected item
1Press {CID} (left soft key).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {CLEAR}.
LTo erase other items, repeat from 
step 2.
LTo exit the caller list, press {OFF}.
Erasing all items
Make sure that you have no missed calls.
1Press {CID} (left soft key).
2Press {ERASE} or {CLEAR}.
L“All erase?” will be displayed.
LTo cancel erasing, press {NO}.
3Press {YES}. 
						

							Intercom Features
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Intercom
Intercom calls can be made between a 
handset and the base unit.
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 41, 42). To answer the call, press 
{OFF}, then press {C} or {s}.
LYou cannot change the ringer tone for 
intercom calls.
From the handset to the base 
unit
1Handset:
Press {INTERCOM}.
LThe base unit will beep for 1 minute.
LTo stop paging, press {OFF}.
2Base unit:
Press {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} to 
answer the page.
3Handset:
When finished talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LDuring an intercom call, the handset 
user can switch to the speaker by 
pressing{s}. To switch back to the 
receiver, press {C}.
LTo adjust the base unit’s speaker 
volume, press {>} or {