Panasonic Kx Tg5583 Operating Instructions Manual

Answering System Features
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Answering system commands
You can also operate the answering 
system by pressing dial keys.
To use the following commands, press 
{MENU} (middle soft key), then press 
{PLAY}.
*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
*2 To resume operation, press a command 
key within 15 seconds, or the voice 
guidance will start.
Calling back (Caller ID subscribers...

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Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including 
your greeting message, caller messages, 
and voice memos) is about 21 minutes. A 
maximum of 64 messages (including a 
greeting message) can be recorded.
LIf message memory becomes full:
–E flashes on the base unit.
– the ANSWER ON indicator flashes 
rapidly (if the answering system is 
turned on).
– the unit announces “Memory full” 
when operating the...

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Voice guidance
During remote operation, the unit’s voice 
guidance will prompt you to press {1} to 
perform a specific operation, or press {2} 
to listen to more available operations. 
Operations are presented by voice 
guidance in the following order:
– Play back all messages
– Play back new messages
– Record a message
– Erase all messages
– Record your greeting message
Note:
LIf you do not press any dial...

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Answering system 
settings J
Remote code
A remote code must be entered when 
operating the answering system remotely. 
This code prevents unauthorized parties 
from listening to your messages remotely. 
Store any 2-digit number (00–99).
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Remote code”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Select the desired remote code by 
entering a 2-digit...

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Caller’s recording time
You can change the maximum message 
recording time allotted to each caller.
“1min”, “2min”, or “3min”: Caller 
messages are limited to 1 minute to 3 
minutes.
“Greeting only”: The unit plays the 
greeting message but does not record 
caller messages.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Recording time” then 
press {SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^}...

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Controls
KX-TGA550/KX-TGA552 handset
ASpeaker
BSoft keys
CHeadset jack/Audio jack
D{C} (TALK)
EJoystick
F{s} (SP-PHONE)
G{*} (TONE)
HUSB cable jack (KX-TGA552 only)
I{REDIAL} {PAUSE}
JRinger indicator
Message indicator
KReceiver
LDisplay
M{OFF}
N{CLEAR} {MUTE}
O{INTERCOM} {HOLD}
PMicrophone
QCharge contacts
Operation
Differences between the 
handsets included with the KX-
TG5583, KX-TGA550, KX-
TGA551,...

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Using the joystick
The handset joystick can be used to 
navigate through menus and to select 
items shown on the display, by pushing it 
up, down, left, or right.
It can also be used to select the center soft 
key icon, by pressing down on the center 
of the joystick.
Note:
LUp to 5 menu items can be displayed at 
a time. To select a menu item not shown 
on the current page, scroll up or down by 
pushing...

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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 the display.
KX-TGA550 only
KX-TGA552 onlyHandset display items (KX-TGA550 
only)
Adding items/calling someone 
in the phonebook using the...

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Picture ID (KX-TGA552 only)
You can assign a picture to each caller in 
the phonebook. When a call is received 
from a caller stored in the phonebook, the 
picture is displayed after Caller ID 
information is received (page 33).
LUsually the picture will be displayed from 
the 2nd ring.
There are 5 preset pictures. 
You can also download picture data for 
callers from a PC. Refer to the help section 
of...

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Guide to programming
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
2Push the joystick up, down, left, or right to scroll through the menu.
3Press {SELECT} when the desired menu item is selected.
4Push the joystick up or down to scroll through the menu.
5Press {SELECT} when the desired menu item or setting is displayed.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
KX-TGA550 only
Main menuSub-menu 1Sub-menu 2Page
Answering...