Panasonic Kx Tg5480 Operating Instructions Manual

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Telephone System
Useful Information
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.
1. Use only the battery(ies) specified.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local 
waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and 
may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if 
swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery to conductive 
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery and/or conductor may 
overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in 
accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.
•The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the AC outlet is 
located/installed near the unit and is easily accessible.
FCC and Other Information 
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted 
by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other 
information, a product identifier in the format US:ACJ-----. 
If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
Registration No.  ......................................................... (found on the bottom of the unit)
Ringer Equivalence No. (REN) ............................................................................... 0.2B
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone 
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted 
by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this 
product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also 
compliant.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a 
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not 
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs 
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be 
connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone 
company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part 
of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits 
represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). 
						

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If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will 
notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if 
advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon 
as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if 
you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations 
or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the 
telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary 
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, 
please contact a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer. If the equipment 
is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that 
you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility 
commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, 
ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If 
you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your 
telephone company or a qualified installer.
WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND(OR) MAKING TEST 
CALLS TO EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
1) Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.
2)
Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evenings.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.
Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
						

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FCC and Other Information
Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to 
nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the 
cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If 
interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV 
or VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference.
Operating near 5.8 GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away 
from the electrical appliances.
FCC RF Exposure Warning:
This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the base 
unit must be installed and operated with its antenna located 20 cm or more between 
antenna and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet). The 
handset unit may be carried and operated with only the specific provided belt-clip.
Other non-tested belt-clips or similar body-worn accessories may not comply and 
must be avoided. The base and handset units must not be co-located or operated in 
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment is hearing aid compatible as defined by the FCC in 47 CFR Section 
68.316. 
• Environment — do not place the unit in a room where the temperature is less 
than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 40°C (104°F). Allow 10 cm (4”) clearance around 
the unit for proper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, 
shock, or direct sunlight.
• Medical — consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as 
pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from 
external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of 
5760MHz to 5840MHz, and the power output level can range from 0.25 watts to 
0.5 watts.) Do not use the unit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in 
the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using 
equipment that could be sensitive to external RF (radio frequency) energy.
• Routine care — wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any 
abrasive powder. When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug 
the AC adaptor from the outlet.
• If there is any trouble — disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect 
a known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, have your 
unit repaired by one of the authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If the 
known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone 
company.
When you hold the phone to your ear, noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid. 
Some Hearing Aids are not adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) 
energy. If noise occurs, use an optional headset accessory or the speakerphone 
option (if applicable) when using this phone. Consult your audiologist or Hearing 
Aid manufacturer about the availability of Hearing Aids which provide adequate 
shielding to RF energy commonly emitted by digital devices. 
						

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Specifications
NHandset
Power Supply:Ni-MH battery (3.6 V, 830 mAh)
Frequency:5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz
Dimensions (H x W x D):Approx. 220 mm x 53 mm x 37 mm
(8
21/32" x 2 3/32" x 1 15/32")
Mass (Weight):Approx. 210 g (0.46 lb.)
Security Codes:1,000,000
NBase Unit
Power Supply:AC adaptor (120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Power Consumption:Standby: Approx. 2.7 W
Maximum: Approx. 6.5 W
Frequency:5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz
Dimensions (H x W x D):Approx. 107 mm x 251 mm x 135 mm
(4 
7/32" x 9 7/8" x 5 5/16")
Mass (Weight):Approx. 520 g (1.15 lb.)
NDialing Mode:Tone (DTMF)/Pulse
NOperating Environment:5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Energy Star:
As an ENERGYSTA R® Participant, Panasonic has 
determined that this product meets the 
ENERGYSTA R  
guidelines for energy efficiency. 
ENERGY STAR is a 
U.S. registered mark. 
						

							PANASONIC CONSUMER 
ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION 
OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF 
NORTH AMERICA 
One Panasonic Way, 
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.                  
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Ave. 65 de Infanter
ía, Km. 9.5, 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Telephone Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively 
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, 
which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either 
(a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a 
refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Parts   Labor
   One (1) Year   One (1) Year
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
Limited Warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during 
the Limited Warranty period. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for batteries, 
antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This Limited Warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended 
only to the original purchaser and only covers products purchased as new.
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
   Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter
  4900 George McVay Drive Suite B Door #12 McAllen, TX 78503
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-
768-2910.
For Limited Warranty service for headsets if a headset is included with this product please 
call Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
When shipping the unit carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, 
adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the 
complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER 
WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE 
INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. 
CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT 
SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, 
and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty 
ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are 
caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, 
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up 
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, 
lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use 
such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by 
anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is 
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR 
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this 
excludes damages for lost time, lost calls or messages, cost of having someone remove or 
re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not 
exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 
INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD 
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
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							Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, 
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which 
vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited 
Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to 
your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses 
listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, 
ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your 
nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make 
Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all 
Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)                                                       
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, 
and Personal Checks)
Accessory Purchases
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
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Telephone System
Useful Information
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Index
A
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Answering calls, base unit  . . . . . . .38
Answering calls, handset  . . . . . . . .38
Answering System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 38, 53 
B
Backlit LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Base unit location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery charge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Battery strength  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
C
Call share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   57
Call Waiting Caller ID display . . . .   59
Call waiting tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   59
Caller ID number auto edit   . .   43, 44
Call monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Caller List, editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Caller List, erasing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Caller List, storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Caller List, viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Calling back from the Caller List . . .42
Chain dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
CID (Caller ID)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Clarity booster  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CONF (Conference) . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
D
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Dialing mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Direct commands  . . . . . . . . . . .82, 83
Displays  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display language  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
E
Erasing messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Erasing all messages . . . . . . . . . . . 71Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
F
FCC and other information  . . . . . . 91
FLASH button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Flash time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Function menu, 
Direct commands . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 83
Function menu, selection . . . . . . . . 17
Function menu, table . . . . . . . . . . . 18
G
 Greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
H
Headset, optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 37
I
Incoming call tone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Installation, AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation, battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installation, telephone 
line cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Intercom call  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
K
Key tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
L
LCD contrast  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lighted handset keypad. . . . . . . . . 34
Line mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LINE SELECT button
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 27, 65, 66, 67, 71
Line selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Listening to messages . . . . 67, 68, 74
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 
						

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M
Mailbox, transferring a call. . . . . . . 73
Making calls, base unit. . . . . . . . . . 36
Making calls, handset  . . . . . . . . . . 32
Memo message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Message alert  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31,67
Message storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Microphone, base unit . . . .   27, 36, 52
Microphone, handset . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Monitoring incoming calls . . . . . . .66 
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   58
N
Navigator key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Noise  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Number of rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
P
Paging  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   52
PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   58
Phone book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Phone book, dialing . . . . . . . .   47, 49
Phone book, editing. . . . . . . . . . . .50
Phone book, erasing . . . . . . . . . . .50
Phone book, names . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Phone book, storing . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power failure  . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 19, 28
Privacy feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   58
Pulse service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   59
R
Recording mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 37
Redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
 Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Remote code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Remote operation, handset . . . . . . 68
Remote operation, touch tone 
phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Ringer off . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23, 24, 38
Ringer tone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25, 26
Ringer volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24
Rotary service, tone dialing . . . . .   59S
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . .  90
Shipping product for service
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover
Soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Speed dialer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94
SP-phone, base unit . . . . . . . . . . .  36
SP-phone, handset . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
T
Toll saver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
 Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . .  54, 73
Troubleshooting, Answering 
System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  88
Troubleshooting, general  . . . . . . .  89
Troubleshooting, Telephone 
System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  85
TTY . . . . . . . . . . . .  2, 96, Back Cover
V
VE (Voice Enhancer)  . . . . . . . . . .  35
Voice enhancer technology  . . . . .  35
Voice menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69, 76
Volume control, base unit .  28, 36, 70
Volume control, handset . . . . .  33, 70
W
Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  95
•“
” indicates important information 
and frequently used features. 
						

							For product service
•Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
•Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
•Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
When you ship the product
•Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton.
•Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
Symptom
•Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured.
•Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed 
below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair 
consumer products.
For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
If you need assistance with setup or operation, please 
call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Name and address of dealer
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
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