Panasonic Kx Tg5583 Operating Instructions Manual

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,...

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To make a call using the redial list
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.
1Press {REDIAL}.
LThe last number dialed will be 
displayed.
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired number.
LTo delete the displayed number, 
press {CLEAR}.
LTo exit the list, press {OFF}.
3Press {C}, {s}, or {CALL}.
Useful features during a call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an...

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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 or 
put a call on hold. It will not turn off 
automatically during a call. You can also 
turn this feature on or off manually.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft...

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FLASH button
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
special features of your host PBX such as 
transferring an extension call, or accessing 
optional telephone services such as Call 
Waiting. 
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 53.
For Call Waiting service users
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Call Waiting 
service.
This feature allows you to receive calls 
while you are...

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To adjust the speaker volume
8 levels (high to low) are available.
While on a call press {V} or {^} repeatedly.
To redial the last number dialed
1Press {SP-PHONE}.
2Press {REDIAL}.
Useful features during a call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
LThe SP-PHONE indicator and IN USE 
indicator flash.
LTo return to the call, press {SP-
PHONE}....

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Temporary tone dialing (for rotary/
pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing 
mode to tone when you need to access 
touch tone services (for example, 
answering services, telephone banking 
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering access 
numbers which require tone dialing.
Note:
LThe dialing mode will return to pulse 
when you hang up.Answering calls using 
the handset
When a call...

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Answering calls using 
the base unit
When a call is being received, the IN USE 
indicator flashes rapidly.
1Press {SP-PHONE}.
2Speak into the MIC.
3When finished talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Adjusting the ringer volume
4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are 
available.
While the base unit is not being used, 
press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume.
LTo stop ringing, press {STOP}.
To turn the ringer...

Phonebook
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Handset phonebook
The handset phonebook allows you to 
make calls without having to dial manually. 
You can add 50 names and phone 
numbers to the handset phonebook and 
search for phonebook entries by name.
Adding items to the phonebook
1Press {C} (right soft key).
LThe display shows the number of 
items in the phonebook.
2Press {ADD}.
3Enter the name (max. 16 characters). 
See the character table for entry.
4Press...

Phonebook
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Calling someone in the 
phonebook
Phonebook items can be searched for 
alphabetically by scrolling through the 
phonebook items.
1Press {C} (right soft key).
LFor quick search, you can skip to step 
3.
2Press {SEARCH}.
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
LTo exit the phonebook, press {OFF}.
4Press {C}, {s}, or {CALL}.
To search for a name by initial
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Press the dialing...

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Chain dial feature
This feature allows you to dial phone 
numbers from the phonebook while you 
are on a call.
Example: Using a long distance calling 
card
1Dial from the phonebook: 
1-800-012-3456 (Calling card access 
number). 
2When prompted, dial from the 
phonebook: 
1234 (Calling card PIN).
3When prompted, dial from the 
phonebook: 
1-555-012-3456 (the person you want 
to call).
1During an outside call, press {MENU}...