Panasonic Kx Tg5480 Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparing the Answering System
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Recording Mode 
2 recording modes are available. The factory preset is “Standard recording (60 min)”, 
which provides more recording time (60 min) and standard sound quality. “Enhanced 
recording (30 min)” provides less recording time (30 min) but clearer sound quality.
Message Alert 
You can select whether or not the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the...

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Making Calls
Using the Handset 
System capabilities
2 outside calls can be handled simultaneously on separate telephone lines by 
the handset and the base unit.
1Press[C].
•A free line is automatically selected 
and the line is displayed. (To change 
the line selection, see page 62.)
•You can select a line by pressing a 
line soft key ( ) or ( ), 
instead of pressing [C].
•“Talk” is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
•The dialed number is displayed.
•After a few seconds, the display will 
show the...

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Making Calls
Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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 
[REDIAL/PAUSE] where needed (p. 58).
•To cancel, press [OFF].
2. Press [C],[s], or a line soft key ( ) or ( ).
3. To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.
To adjust the...

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To redial using the redial list (Memory Redial)
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list.
1. Press [REDIAL/PAUSE].
•The last number dialed is displayed.
2. Scroll to the desired number by pressing [d]or[B].
•You can also scroll down through the list by pressing [REDIAL/PAUSE].
•To exit the list, press [OFF].
3. Press [C],[s], or a line soft key ( ) or ( ).
• To erase an item, scroll to the item then press the soft key ( ).
•If “No items stored” is displayed, the list...

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Making Calls
Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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, put a 
call on hold, or make a conference call. It will not turn off automatically during a call. 
You can also turn this...

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NWhen the handset is not in use, you can also turn this feature on or off by 
performing the following steps:
1. Press [MENU] while the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to “Voice enhancer” by pressing [d]or[B], then press the soft key 
().
3. Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d]or[B].
4. Press the soft key ( ), then press [OFF].
Using the Base Unit 
•To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone:
— If the handset is off the base unit, press the line soft key ( ) or ( )...

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Making Calls
Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
To redial the last number dialed 
Press[SP-PHONE] or a line button, then press [REDIAL/PAUSE].
To put a call on hold
Press[HOLD] during a conversation.
•The line button flashes.
To return to the call, press the line button that is flashing.
•The handset users can also take the call by pressing the line soft key ( ) or 
().
•If another phone is connected on the same line (p....

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Answering Calls
When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” and the called line are 
displayed, and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the line 
button on the base unit flash rapidly. 
2 calls can be handled simultaneously on separate telephone lines by the handset 
and the base unit.
Auto Talk
If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p. 22), you can answer a call by simply lifting 
the handset off the base unit.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing, you can...

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Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Using the Other Line During a Conversation
When a call is being received on the other line during a conversation, you will hear 
2 tones. The line button will flash rapidly on the base unit.
You can answer the second call while holding the first call. You can also make a call 
without terminating the first call.
You can turn off the 2 tones (Incoming call tone). See page 61.
If you...

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Caller ID Service
This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If 
you subscribe to Caller ID, caller names and phone numbers will be displayed and 
recorded in the Caller List.
How Caller ID information is displayed
When a call comes in, the unit will ring and Caller ID 
information will be received. The handset display will 
show the caller’s information
* and the called line.
•After you answer the call, the display will show the 
length of the call....