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, press {V} or {^} 
repeatedly.
To use the speakerphone
1Lift the handset and press {s}.
L“SP-phone” will be displayed.
2Dial the phone number.
3When the other party answers, speak 
into the microphone.
4When finished talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
Note:
LTalk alternately with the caller in a quiet 
room.
LIf the other party has difficulty hearing 
you, press {V} to decrease the speaker 
volume.
LWhile on a call, you can switch from the 
receiver to the speakerphone by 
pressing {s}. To switch back to the 
receiver, press {C}.
To adjust the speaker volume
6 levels (high to low) are available.
While using the speaker, press {V} or {^} 
repeatedly.
To dial after confirming the entered 
number
1Enter the phone number.
LTo correct a digit, press {} to 
move the cursor, then press 
{CLEAR}. Enter the correct number.
LIf a pause is required when dialing, 
press {PA U S E} where needed (page 
23).
LTo cancel, press {OFF}.
2Press {C}, {s}, or {CALL}.
3When finished talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
To redial the last number dialed
1Press {C} or {s}.
2Press {REDIAL}.
{OFF}
{REDIAL}
{PA U S E}Soft keys
{C}
{s}
{*}
{CLEAR}
{MUTE}
Navigator key
Microphone
{HOLD}
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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 outside 
call on hold.
1Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
LTo transfer the call to another 
extension, see page 38.
2Press {HOLD} again.
L“Hold” will be displayed.
LTo return to the call, press {C} or 
{s}.
LThe base unit user can take the call 
by pressing {SP-PHONE}.
LAnother handset user can take the 
call by pressing {C} or {s}.
Note:
LIf another phone is connected on the 
same line (page 11), you can also take 
the call by lifting its handset.
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 
minutes, an alarm tone will start to 
sound and the ringer indicator will flash 
rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on 
hold, the call will be disconnected.
MUTE button
You can mute your voice during a 
conversation. While mute is turned on you 
will be able to hear the other party, but the 
other party will not be able to hear you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
L“” will flash on the display.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE}, {C}, or {s}.
Voice enhancer
This feature clarifies the voice of the 
person you are talking to, reproducing a 
more natural-sounding voice that is easier 
to hear and understand.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key) during 
an outside call.
2To turn this feature on or off, press {3}.
LYou can also turn this feature on or off 
by pressing {V} or {^}, then pressing 
{SELECT}.
LWhen turned on, W will be 
displayed.
Note:
LOnce you turn voice enhancer on, it will 
be activated for all outside calls until 
turned off.
LYou can also turn this feature on or off by 
programming (page 51).
LDepending on the condition and quality 
of your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize existing line noise. If it 
becomes difficult to hear, turn this 
feature off.
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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 key) during 
an outside call.
2To turn this feature on or off, press {2}.
LYou can also turn this feature on or off 
by pressing {V} or {^}, then pressing 
{SELECT}.
LWhile this feature is turned on, 
“Booster on” will flash on the 
display.
Note:
LIf this feature is turned off manually 
during a call, it will not be turned on 
automatically during the same call.
LWhile this feature is turned on, battery 
operating time will be shortened (page 
14).
LThe maximum number of extensions 
which can be used at a time may 
decrease when using this feature.
Call share
When another extension is on an outside 
call, this feature allows you to join that call.
To join a conversation, press {C} or {s} 
when another extension is on an outside 
call.
L“Conference” will be displayed.
LA maximum of 4 parties (including the 
outside party) can join a conversation.
Call privacy
Call privacy allows you to prevent other 
users from joining your conversations with 
outside callers. To allow other users to join 
your conversations, leave this feature off. 
This feature is only available for the 
handset.
To turn this feature on or off, press 
{PRIVACY} during a conversation.
LWhile this feature is turned on,   
will be displayed.
LWhile this feature is turned on, other 
users cannot join the conversation.
LCall privacy will turn off after you hang 
up the call.
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance 
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long distance 
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1Press {9}.
2Press {PAUSE}, then dial the phone 
number.
3Press {C}, {s}, or {CALL}.
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.Example:
PRIVACY
9P15556667777
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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 already talking on the phone. 
If you receive a call while on the phone, 
you will hear a Call Waiting tone. 
Press {FLASH} to answer the 2nd call.
LThe 1st call is put on hold while you 
answer the 2nd call.
LTo switch between calls, press 
{FLASH}.
Note:
LPlease contact your telephone company 
for details and availability of this service 
in your area.
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.
Making calls using the 
base unit
1Press {SP-PHONE}.
LThe SP-PHONE and IN USE 
indicators light.
2Dial the phone number.
3When the other party answers, speak 
into the MIC.
4When finished talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
LThe SP-PHONE and IN USE 
indicators go out.
Note:
LTalk alternately with the caller in a quiet 
room.
LIf the other party has difficulty hearing 
you, press {V} to decrease the speaker 
volume.
LWhile on a call, you can switch from the 
speaker phone to the handset:
– If the handset is off the base unit, 
press {C} or {s} on the handset, 
then press {SP-PHONE} on the base 
unit.
– If the handset is on the base unit, 
simply lift the handset.
IN USE indicator{HOLD} {CALL WAIT}
{FLASH} {MUTE}
{SP-PHONE}
and indicator
{REDIAL} {PAUSE}
{V}, {^}
MIC
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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}.
LThe handset user can take the call by 
pressing {C} or {s}.
Note:
LIf another phone is connected on the 
same line (page 11), you can also take 
the call by lifting its handset.
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 
minutes, an alarm tone will start to 
sound. After 4 additional minutes on 
hold, the call will be disconnected.
MUTE button
You can mute your voice during a 
conversation. While mute is turned on you 
will be able to hear the other party, but the 
other party will not be able to hear you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
LThe SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE} or {SP-PHONE}.
Call share
When another extension is on an outside 
call, this feature allows you to join that call.
To join a conversation, press {SP-
PHONE} when another extension is on an 
outside call.
LA maximum of 4 parties including the 
outside party can join a conversation.
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 already talking on the phone. 
If you receive a call while on the phone, 
you will hear a Call Waiting tone. 
Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd 
call.
LThe 1st call is put on hold while you 
answer the 2nd call.
LTo switch between calls, press {CALL 
WAIT}.
Note:
LPlease contact your telephone company 
for details and availability of this service 
in your area.
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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 is being received, the ringer 
indicator flashes rapidly.
1Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
LYou can also answer a call by 
pressing any button except {V}, {^}, 
{}, or {OFF}. (Any key talk 
feature)
2When finished talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by 
simply lifting the handset off the base unit 
or charger. You do not need to press {C}. 
To activate this feature, see page 53.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside 
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily 
by pressing {OFF}. The handset will ring 
the next time a call is received.
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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 off, press and hold {V} 
until the base unit beeps 2 times.
L
O will be displayed.
Note:
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off, the 
base unit will not ring for outside calls 
and it will ring at the low level for 
intercom calls.
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off, the 
base unit will not announce caller names 
(page 33).
Changing the ringer tone
You can change the base unit ringer tone 
heard when an outside call is received. 
There are 3 tones and 4 melodies.
1Press {^} or {V}.
2Within 10 seconds, press {} 
repeatedly to select the desired ringer 
tone.
LTo stop ringing, press {STOP}.Note:
LIf you subscribe to a distinctive ring 
service (such as IDENTA-RING), select 
a tone (Tone 1 to 3). If you select a 
melody, you will not be able to 
distinguish lines by their ringers.
LIf you select one of the melody ringer 
patterns, the ringer will continue to 
sound for several seconds if:
– the caller hangs up before you answer 
the call.
– another person answers the call using 
another phone connected on the 
same line.
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							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 {NEXT}.
5Enter the phone number (max. 32 
digits).
LIf a pause is required when dialing, 
press {PA U S E} where needed (page 
23).
6Press {NEXT}.
LIf you want to change the name and 
number, press {EDIT}, then repeat 
from step 3.
7Press {SAVE}.
LTo add other items, repeat from step 
2.
8Press {OFF}.Note:
LCaller ID subscribers can use ringer ID 
and light-up ID features (page 34).
Character table
The dial keys can be used to enter 
characters. To enter a character, press the 
appropriate dial key, repeatedly if 
necessary. To enter another character that 
is located on the same dial key, first press 
{>} to move the cursor to the next space.
To edit/correct a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
character or number you wish to erase, 
then press {CLEAR}. Enter the 
appropriate character or number.
Note:
LPress and hold {CLEAR} to erase all 
characters or numbers. Example:
Enter name
Enter phone no.
Tom
555-765-4321
KeyCharacters
{1}&’ (), –. / 1
{2}abc ABC2
{3}def DEF3
{4}ghi GHI 4
{5}jklJKL5
{6}mn o MN O 6
{7}pqr s PQRS7
{8}tuvTUV8
{9}wxyzWXYZ9
{0}0Space
{*} ;
{#}#
{CLEAR}To delete a character or 
number
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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 button ({0} to {9}, 
{#}, or {*}) which corresponds to the 
first letter you are searching for (see the 
character table, page 28).
Example: “LISA” 
Press {5} repeatedly to display any 
name with the initial “L”.
LIf there is no item corresponding to 
the letter you selected, the next item 
will be displayed.
3Press {V} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
LTo exit the phonebook, press {OFF}.
LTo dial the displayed number, press 
{C}, {s}, or {CALL}.
Editing items in the phonebook
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {EDIT}.
4Edit the name if necessary. See the 
character table on page 28 for 
character entry.
5Press {NEXT}.
6Edit the phone number if necessary.
7Press {NEXT}, then press {SAVE}.
LTo edit other items, repeat from step 
2.
8Press {OFF}.
Erasing items in the phonebook
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {CLEAR}.
LTo cancel erasing, press {NO}.
4Press {YES}.
LTo erase other items, repeat from 
step 2.
5Press {OFF}.
0-9=Name search
 dB=Scroll list
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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} 
(middle soft key).
2Press {1} to select “Phonebook”.
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
LTo search for the item by initial, see 
page 29.
4Press {CALL}.
LRepeat from step 1 to dial other 
numbers.
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the phonebook 
as one phonebook item, press {PAUSE} 
to add pauses after the number and PIN 
as necessary (page 23).
LIf you have rotary or pulse service, you 
need to press {*} before pressing 
{MENU} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone.
Copying phonebook items
You can copy one or all of the phonebook 
items from the handset to the phonebook 
of another handset.
Important:
LMake sure the destination handset is not 
in use.
LDo not place your handset on the base 
unit or charger until copying has 
finished, otherwise copying will stop.
LIf an outside call is received during the 
phonebook copy, copying will stop. You 
will need to copy the item(s) later.
LRinger ID and light-up ID settings for 
phonebook items are not copied (page 
34).
Copying an item
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Press {COPY}.
3Scroll to “1 item”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to the destination handset’s 
number, then press {SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
LTo search for the item by initial, see 
page 29.
6Press {SEND}.
L When the item has been copied, 
“Complete” will be displayed.
LThe destination handset display will 
show “Phonebook Receiving”, 
then “Phonebook Received”.
LTo copy another item, repeat from 
step 5.
7Press {OFF}.
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