Panasonic Kx Tg5561 Operating Instructions Manual

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Connections
Note:
LUse only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV1.
LThe AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel 
warm during use.)
LThe AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. 
Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the 
adaptor may cause it to become disconnected.
LThe unit will not work...

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If you subscribe to a DSL service
LPlease attach a noise filter (contact your 
DSL provider) to the telephone line 
between the base unit and the telephone 
line jack in the event of the following:
– Noise is heard during conversations.
– Caller ID features (page 32) do not 
function properly.Battery installation
1Insert the battery (1), and press it 
down until it snaps into the 
compartment (2).
2Close the handset...

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Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit for 6
hours before initial use.
LThe unit will beep once, the CHARGE 
indicator will light, and “Charging” will 
be displayed.
L“Charge completed” is displayed 
when the battery has been fully charged. 
The CHARGE indicator will remain lit.
Note:
LTo ensure the battery charges properly, 
clean the charge contacts of the handset 
and base unit with a soft, dry cloth once 
a...

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Battery replacement
If battery performance diminishes, make 
sure you have cleaned the charge 
contacts and fully charged the battery. The 
battery needs to be replaced if any of the 
following are displayed after a few phone 
calls even when you have fully charged the 
battery.
–“Recharge battery”
–3 (flashing)
–“Charge for 6 HRS”
–4
LUse only the rechargeable Panasonic 
battery noted on page 6.
1Press the notch on the...

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Controls and displays
Controls
Base unit
AAntenna
BSpeaker
C{VM} (Voice Mail)
VM indicator
DNavigator key
ECharge contacts
F{PROGRAM}{AUTO}
G{MUTE}
H{CALL WAIT}{FLASH}
I{REDIAL}{PAUSE}JCHARGE indicator
KIN USE indicator
L{*} (TONE/A)
MMIC (Microphone)
N{SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator
O{HOLD}
P{CONF} (Conference)
Q{INTERCOM}{TRANSFER}
INTERCOM indicator
A
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Handset
ASpeaker
BSoft keys
CHeadset jack/Audio jack
D{C} (TALK)
EJoystick
F{s} (SP-PHONE)
G{*} (TONE)
HUSB cable jack (color display 
models: KX-TG5566 and KX-
TGA552 only)
I{REDIAL}{PAUSE}
JRinger indicator
Message indicator
KReceiver
LDisplay
M{OFF}
N{CLEAR}{MUTE}
O{INTERCOM}{HOLD}
PMicrophone
QCharge contactsUsing the joystick
The handset joystick can be used to 
navigate through menus and to select 
items shown on...

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Displays
Handset display items
*1 Monochrome display models: KX-
TG5561 and KX-TGA550 only
*2 Color display models: KX-TG5566, KX-
TGA551, and KX-TGA552 only
Handset menu icons
When in standby mode, pushing the center 
of joystick reveals the handset’s main 
menu. From here you can access various 
features and settings.
Important:
LThe menu icons shown in these 
instructions vary slightly from the actual 
icons shown on...

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Handset soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and a 
joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by 
pressing the center of the joystick, you can 
select the function displayed directly 
above it.
LPressing the left or right soft key selects 
the leftmost or rightmost soft key icon 
respectively.
LPressing the center of the joystick 
selects the center soft key icon.
LThe functions displayed will vary 
depending on how you...

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5Enter the current hour and minute (12-
hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits 
for each.
Example: 9:30 PM
Press {0}{9}{3}{0}.
6Select “AM” or “PM” by pressing {AM/
PM}.
7Press {SAVE}.
LIf the handset beeps 3 times, the date 
and time were not set correctly. Enter 
the correct digits.
8Press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf you make a mistake when entering the 
date and time, use the joystick to move 
the cursor, then make the...

Making/Answering Calls
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Making calls using the 
handset
1Lift the handset and press {C}.
L“Talk” will be displayed.
2Dial the phone number.
3When finished talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
Note:
LThe IN USE indicator on the base unit 
lights while the handset user is on an 
outside conversation.
To adjust the receiver volume
3 levels (high/medium/low) are available.
While using the receiver, push...