Panasonic Kx Tg5561 Operating Instructions Manual

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4Push the joystick up or down repeatedly 
to select “On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Listening to Voice Mail 
messages
The unit will let you know that you have 
new Voice Mail messages in the following 
ways:
– The VM indicator on the base unit will 
flash.
–“Voice Mail” will be displayed on the 
handset.
– The message indicator on the handset 
will flash slowly if message alert feature 
is turned on.
Note:
LIf your Voice Mail service uses Voice 
Mail tones and the message is over 3 
minutes long, the handset may not 
indicate new messages.
LIf your Voice Mail service uses Voice 
Mail tones, the tones will be heard from 
any phone connected to the same line. If 
you want to use another phone to listen 
to Voice Mail messages, you have to dial 
your access number manually.
Listening to messages using the 
handset
1Press {C} or {s}, then press {VM}
within 15 seconds.
LIf{VM} is not displayed, the Voice 
Mail access number has not been 
stored. Store the number (page 60).
OR
Press {MENU} (center of the joystick), 
then press {VM}.
LThe speakerphone will turn on.
LIf the handset beeps 3 times, the 
Voice Mail access number has not 
been stored. Store the number (page 
60).
2Follow the pre-recorded instructions.
3Press {OFF} when finished.
Note:
LIf “Voice Mail” still remains on the 
display even after you have listened to 
new messages, turn it off by pressing 
and holding {OFF} until the handset 
beeps.
Listening to messages using the base 
unit
1Press {VM}.
LIf the base unit beeps 3 times, the 
Voice Mail access number has not 
been stored. Store the number (page 
60).
LThe speakerphone will turn on.
2Follow the pre-recorded instructions.
3Press {SP-PHONE} when finished.
Note:
LIf the VM indicator still flashes even after 
you have listened to new messages, 
turn it off by using the handset. Press 
and hold {OFF} until the handset beeps. 
						

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Message alert
You can select whether or not the 
message indicator on the handset will 
flash when new messages have been 
recorded.
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
2Scroll to Q, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Message alert”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Push the joystick up or down repeatedly 
to select “On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LThe message indicator will not flash for 
new messages while the handset is in 
use.
LWhile message alert is on, battery 
operating time will be shortened (page 
13). 
						

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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
While pressing the top of the clip (1), pull 
the right edge in the direction of the arrow 
(2).
Headset (optional)
Connecting an optional headset to the 
handset allows hands-free phone 
conversations. Please use only a 
Panasonic headset. See page 6 for 
compatible headsets and ordering 
information.
To connect an optional headset to the 
handset
LModel shown is KX-TCA86.
Note:
LTo switch to the speakerphone, press 
{s}. To return to the headset, press 
{C}.
12
Headset jack 
						

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Wall mounting
The base unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (1).
Connect the telephone line cord (2).
3Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes (A) and (B) on the base 
unit.
To power
outlet
Fasten the AC adaptor cord.
Hook
12
AB
B
A 
						

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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 by inserting the mounting pins (A and 
B) into the round openings on the adaptor, then sliding the unit down to secure the 
unit.
LThe position of the mounting pins may vary depending on the size of the wall 
mounting plate installed. Refer to the illustration below.
LRaise the antennas.
83 mm (31/4")
or
102 mm (4")
83 mm
(31/4")102 mm
(4") 
						

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To remove the wall mounting adaptor
While pushing down the release levers (1), remove the adaptor (2). 
						

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Error messages
If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will be displayed on the 
handset.
Display messageCause & solution
BusyLThe called handset or base unit is in use.
LPrivacy mode is on for the call you tried to join (page 
22).
LThe handset you tried to copy phonebook items to is in 
use.
LThe handset you are calling is too far from the base unit.
DeniedLThe room monitor feature is turned off on the 
destination handset or base unit and the room cannot 
be monitored (page 41).
LThe called handset is on the base unit. The handset 
must be off the base unit to be monitored.
Error!!LWhen you tried to register or deregister the handset, the 
handset and the base unit could not link for some 
reason, such as interference from electrical appliances. 
Move the handset and the base unit away from the 
electrical appliances and try again.
LIf more than one handset is in use, you may not be able 
to register/deregister. Try again later.
LAnother handset tried to send phonebook items to you 
but there was an error. Have the other handset user re-
send the items to you (page 30).
Error!!
All handsets
registered.
Maximum is 8.L8 handsets have already been registered to the base 
unit. To cancel a handset’s registration, see page 58. 
LYou may have registered one of your handsets to 
another base unit without deleting its registration to this 
base unit. Erase the handset’s registration from the 
base unit. 
Base unit:
(1) Press and hold {INTERCOM} until the CHARGE 
indicator flashes, and (2) Press and hold the handset’s 
extension number {1} to {8} that you do not want for 5 
seconds. A long beep sounds, then the handset 
number is erased.
---Incomplete---
Tom Jones
555-765-4321
Phonebook full
(The name/number is an 
example.)LWhen phonebook items were sent to another handset, 
the handset’s phonebook memory was full and copying 
stopped. Press {OFF} to exit. Erase items from another 
handset’s phonebook (page 29). When phonebook 
memory is available, you can copy all phonebook items 
(page 30) or individual items one by one (page 30). 
						

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---Incomplete---
Tom Jones
555-765-4321
(The name/number is an 
example.)LThe destination handset is out of area.
LThe destination handset user may have pressed {C}
or {s}.
InvalidLThere is no handset registered to the base unit 
matching the extension number you entered.
LYou selected your own extension number.
LYou cannot rename the preset song.
Invalid.
Please register
to the base unitLThe handset you tried to call has not been registered to 
the base unit. Register the handset (page 59).
Memory fullLThere is no space in memory to record new songs. 
Erase unnecessary songs.
No items storedLYour phonebook or redial list is empty.
LColor display models (KX-TG5566 and KX-TGA552 
only): 
“User data” is empty. You can download your original 
data for the wallpaper and picture ID from a PC. Refer 
to the help section of the GIGARANGE USB Utility 
software for details.
No link to base. 
Move closer to 
base, try again.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit, and try again.
LConfirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
LRaise the base unit antennas.
LThe handset’s registration may have been canceled. 
Re-register the handset (page 59).
Not erasableLYou cannot erase the preset song.
Phonebook fullLThere is no space to store new items in the phonebook. 
Erase unnecessary items (page 29).
Please lift up and 
try again.LA handset button was pressed while the handset was 
on the base unit or charger. Lift the handset and press 
the button again.
System is busy. 
Please try again 
later.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit, and try again.
LOther units are in use and the system is busy. Try again 
later.
LAnother user is listening to messages. Try again later.
Display messageCause & solution 
						

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Troubleshooting
General use
Programmable settings
ProblemCause & solution
The unit does not work.LMake sure that the battery is installed correctly (page 
12).
LCheck the connections (page 11).
LFully charge the battery (page 13).
LClean the charge contacts and charge again (page 13).
LUnplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit. 
Reconnect the adaptor and try again.
LThe handset has not been registered to the base unit. 
Register the handset (page 59).
LRe-install the battery (page 12) and fully charge it.
The display shows “No
link to base. Move 
closer to base, try 
again.” and an alarm 
tone sounds.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit, and try again.
LConfirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
LRaise the base unit antennas.
LThe handset’s registration may have been canceled. 
Re-register the handset (page 59).
I cannot hear a dial tone.LConfirm that the telephone line cord is connected (page 
11 ) .
LDisconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect 
a known working telephone. If the working telephone 
operates properly, contact our service personnel to 
have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does 
not operate properly, contact your telephone company.
The handset displays the 
incorrect time.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit 
(because the base unit’s AC adaptor is not connected 
or the handset is out of range). Confirm that the base 
unit’s AC adaptor is connected and move the handset 
closer to the base unit.
ProblemCause & solution
I cannot program items.LProgramming is not possible while the handset and 
base unit are being used.
LDo not pause for over 1 minute while programming.
LMove closer to the base unit.
While programming, the 
handset starts to ring.LA call is being received. Answer the call and start again 
from the beginning after hanging up. 
						

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Making/answering calls, IntercomI cannot record, 
download, or erase 
songs, and “Recharge 
battery” is displayed.
I cannot download or 
erase pictures, and 
“Recharge battery” is 
displayed.LThe battery power is low. Fully charge the battery (page 
13) and try again.
ProblemCause & solution
Static is heard, sound 
cuts in and out. 
Interference from other 
electrical units.LMove the handset and the base unit away from other 
electrical appliances.
LMove closer to the base unit.
LRaise the base unit antennas.
LTurn on the clarity booster feature (page 22).
LIf your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL 
service, we recommend connecting a noise filter 
between the base unit and the telephone line jack. 
Contact your DSL provider for details.
The handset and base 
unit do not ring.LThe ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 26, 49).
I cannot make a call.LThe dialing mode may be set incorrectly. Set the dial 
mode (page 18) to match the type of telephone service 
you have (tone or pulse).
LIf the base unit or another handset is in use, you may 
not be able to make a call. Try again later.
I cannot redial by 
pressing{REDIAL}.LIf the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long, 
the number will not be redialed correctly.
LIf you press {REDIAL} after you have started dialing, 
this button functions as the {PAUSE} button. To redial, 
do not dial any numbers before pressing {REDIAL}.
I cannot have a 
conversation using the 
headset.LMake sure that an optional headset is connected 
properly (page 63).
LIf “SP-phone” is displayed on the handset, press {C}
to switch to the headset.
I cannot make long 
distance calls.LMake sure that you have long distance service.
I cannot page the 
handset or base unit.LThe called handset is too far from the base unit.
LThe called unit is in use. Try again later.
I cannot make a voice 
announcement.LOther handsets are in use. Try again later.
ProblemCause & solution