Panasonic Kx Tg5471 Operating Instructions Manual

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Programmable Settings
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Preparation
Base unit ringer tone (use either the handset or the base unit)
Make sure the base unit is not being used.
Selecting the base unit ringer tone by using the 
LCD Contrast 
There are 6 levels of LCD contrast. The factory preset is “level 3”.
1Press [].
•The base unit will ring using the current ringer tone. If the ringer volume has 
been turned off, the base unit will...

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Greeting Message 
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not 
record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for 
callers (p. 23).
•You can use the enhanced recording mode for clearer sound, if necessary (p. 26).
To record a greeting message
•If “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your 
greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.
The total recording time of...

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Preparing the Answering System
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Preparation
To review the greeting 
Press [GREETING CHECK].
To adjust the speaker volume, press [d] or [B] during playback.
•9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System. The level is 
displayed on the base unit.
To erase the greeting 
Press [GREETING CHECK], then press [ERASE] while the recorded 
message is being played.
•The unit will answer calls...

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Caller’s Recording Time 
You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s 
recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ). 
3Press the soft key ( ) at “Set 
answering”.
4Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing 
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ). 
5Select the recording time by pressing [d] or [B].
•You can also select the...

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Preparing the Answering System
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Preparation
Number of Rings 
You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System 
answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”.
•The unit will announce a caller’s name after the 2nd ring (Talking Caller ID, 
p. 32, 
33). If “Toll saver” is selected, and there is a new message, the unit will not 
announce the...

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Recording Mode 
Two recording modes are available. The factory preset is “Standard recording 
(16 min)”, which provides more recording time (16 min) and standard sound quality. 
“Enhanced recording (8 min)” provides less recording time (8 min) but clearer 
sound quality.
Message Alert 
You can select whether or not the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset will 
flash slowly when new messages have been recorded 
(p. 59). The factory preset is OFF.
•The...

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Telephone System
Making Calls
Using the Handset 
1Press [C].
•“Talk” is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
•The dialed number is displayed.
•After a few seconds, the display will 
show the length of the call.
3To hang up, press [OFF] or place 
the handset on the base unit.
To have a hands-free phone 
conversation
1
Press [s].
•“SP-phone” is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
•The dialed number is displayed....

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To dial after confirming the 
entered number
1. Enter a phone number.
•If you misdial, press the soft key 
( ). Enter the correct phone 
number.
•If a pause is required when dialing, 
press the soft key ( ) where 
needed (p. 50).
•To cancel, press [OFF].
2. Press [C] or [s].
3. To hang up, press [OFF] or place 
the handset on the base unit.
To adjust the receiver/
speaker volume during a 
conversation
There are 3 volume levels for the 
receiver and 6 volume levels for the 
speaker.
To...

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Making Calls
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Telephone System
Voice Enhancer Technology 
Panasonic’s Voice Enhancer Technology clarifies the voice of the person you are 
talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and 
understand. Voice Enhancer Technology can be turned on or off. The factory preset is OFF.
•Depending on the condition and quality of your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize...

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Using the Base Unit 
•To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone:
— If the handset is off the base unit, press [C] or [s] on the handset, then press 
[SP-PHONE] on the base unit.
— If the handset is on the base unit, just lift up.
To adjust the speaker volume during a conversation
To increase volume, press [B]. To decrease volume, press [d].
•There are 8 volume levels. If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the 
maximum/minimum level, the base unit beeps...