Panasonic Kx Tg5471 Operating Instructions Manual

Useful Information Answering System Preparation
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Listening to Messages
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Telephone System
Vo i c e  m e n u
If you do not press any buttons at the end of the last message, the unit will 
announce “End of final message” and the voice menu will begin. 
The unit announces, “Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all 
messages.”
•
You can press buttons for other playback options (see below) or select another 
mailbox by pressing 
[#] and the...

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Erasing Messages
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 3 
minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:
— “Memory full” is heard.
— 
“  ” flashes on the base unit.
— ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on).
Erase unnecessary messages. We recommend you erase unnecessary messages 
after each playback.
Erasing a specific message 
Press [ERASE] while the message you want to erase is being played.
•A beep sounds, then the next...

Telephone System
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Recording a Memo Message
You can record a voice memo message of up to 3 minutes in the desired mailbox 
for other users or yourself.
•If you record for over 3 minutes in step 2, the unit will stop recording. 
•If “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your message was not recorded. Record your 
message again.” is announced, start again from step 1.
1Press [MEMO].
•“Please select Mailbox” is...

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Transferring a Call to a Mailbox
When you answer a call and the caller wants to talk to someone who is not 
available, you can place the caller into one of the mailboxes, where the caller can 
leave a message. 
Tell the outside caller you will transfer him or her to the desired party’s mailbox. 
Remind the caller to press # (the pound sign) and the mailbox number of the 
desired party (if necessary).
•Even if you subscribe to Caller ID service (p. 32), Caller ID information will not be 
displayed...

Telephone System
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
While outside, you can operate the Answering System 
from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu 
will guide you through the Answering System (p. 67).
•To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, 
see page 68.
Summary of remote operation
* If you hear “Enter Mailbox password” after selecting mailbox 2 or 3, enter the 
password for...

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
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Remote Code 
The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and 
listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99) for your remote 
code.
The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own remote 
code, you can use “11”. 
To confirm the remote code, repeat steps 1 to 4.
•The remote code is displayed. When finished, press [OFF].
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[d] or [B], then press...

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Telephone System
Press [1].
Press [1].
Press [1].
Press [1].
Press [1]. Press [2].
Press [2].
Press [2].
Press [2].
Press [2].
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
Voice Menu
The shaded parts are voice prompts.
•3 seconds after playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning.
•The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 
3 minutes.
•If you hear...

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
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Direct Remote Operation
Once you have accessed one of the mailboxes (p. 65), you can also control your 
unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote 
operation, hang up at anytime.
Direct commands
Turning on the Answering System
Call your unit and wait for 15 rings.
•The unit will answer and the greeting will be played.
•The Answering System will be turned on. Hang up or enter the remote code for 
other options.
•When turning on...

Answering System Preparation
69For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Telephone System
Useful Information
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 
Optional Headset 
Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free phone 
conversation. Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88, 
KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA91, KX-TCA92, or KX-TCA98 headset. To order, call the 
accessories...

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Wall Mounting
This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.
1Connect the AC adaptor. 
2Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A). 
Connect the telephone line cord (B).
3Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes (A) and 
(
B) on the base unit.
To  P o w e r  
Outlet 
1
2
A
BAB
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