Panasonic Kx Tg5471 Operating Instructions Manual

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Answering System Preparation
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Wall Mounting
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Telephone System
4Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of 
the arrow until it clicks into place.
5Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide it down.
•Raise the antennas.
6To charge the handset battery:
Place the handset on the base unit.
•The unit beeps once and the CHARGE indicator lights.
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To remove the wall mounting adaptor
While pushing down the RELEASE LEVERS (A), remove the adaptor (B).
2
11
RELEASE
LEVERS
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Direct Commands
 
After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] 
to [9], [*] and [#]) instead of using the soft keys.
Menu item Command Selection items Page
Ringer volume[1] [1] [0] : Off  [1] : Low  [2] : Medium   
[3] : Highp. 19
Ringer tone 
(Handset)[1] [2] [1]–[3] : Tone pattern 1–3
[4]–[7] : Melody pattern 1–4
[8]–[9] : Downloaded melody
pattern 1–2...

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During programming:
When “
  ” or “  ” is displayed, press the right soft key to save the new 
settings.
To exit programming, press [OFF].
•If you press the direct command incorrectly, press [OFF], then re-enter 
programming mode by pressing [MENU].
• For function details, see the corresponding pages.
*
1You need to first download melody data from the openLCR web site.
*2This feature can be used to activate Caller IQ. See the leaflet included with this  
unit for more information.
*...

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If the Following Appear on Your Display...
The following will be displayed on the handset when the unit needs your attention.
Display messageCause & Remedy
Recharge battery•The battery needs to be charged. Recharge the 
battery (p. 13).
Charge for 6 HRS•The battery has been discharged. The handset will 
not work. Fully charge the battery (p. 12).
No link to base.
Move closer to
base and...

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Troubleshooting
If the handset display shows error messages, see “If the Following Appear on 
Your Display...” (p. 75) for the Cause & Remedy.
Telephone System
Problem Cause & Remedy
“No link to base.
Move closer to
base and try
again.” is displayed and an 
alarm tone sounds.•The handset has lost communication with the 
base unit. Walk closer to the base unit, and 
try again.
•Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is 
plugged in.
•Raise the base unit antennas.
•If the above remedies do not solve the...

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Troubleshooting
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You cannot make an intercom/
outside call.•Your handset is in remote operation mode 
(p. 60). Exit by pressing [OFF].
•The handset you called is too far from the 
base unit.
You cannot redial.•If the last number dialed was more than 48 
digits long, the number will not be redialed 
correctly.
•The [REDIAL/PAUSE] button on the base 
unit functions as either redial or pause....

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The handset and/or base unit 
does not announce the 
displayed caller’s name.•The handset and/or base unit ringer volumes 
are turned off. Set to high, medium, or low 
(p. 19, 20).
•The Talking Caller ID feature is turned off. 
Turn it on (p. 33, 34).
The handset and/or base unit 
does not announce the 
displayed caller’s name 
properly.•Name pronunciation may vary. Name 
pronunciation quality is based on names 
most commonly used in the United States.
•The handset and/or base unit...

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Troubleshooting
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Answering System
Problem Cause & Remedy
The Answering System is on, 
but incoming messages are 
not recorded.•The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. 
Select “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes” 
(p. 24).
•Memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages 
(p. 62).
“  ” flashes and the 
ANSWER ON indicator flashes 
rapidly. No new messages are 
recorded.•Memory is full....

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General
You cannot remember your 
mailbox password. You cannot 
retrieve the messages from 
your mailbox.•Confirm the mailbox password using the 
handset (p. 57).
•
If you cannot use the handset, you can 
retrieve the messages from your mailbox after 
erasing the password, using the base unit;
Press [PROGRAM], [MUTE], [#], and 
[9][0][0][0].
Please note that the following settings will 
return to the factory preset with the Mailbox 2 
and 3 passwords.
Problem Cause & Remedy
The handset...