Panasonic Kx Tg5583 Operating Instructions Manual

							Programmable Settings
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Function M
Voice enhancer
You can turn the voice enhancer feature on 
or off.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to M, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Voice enhancer”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
LWhen turned on, W will be 
displayed.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Customer support
The handset can display the Internet 
address where you can download 
operating instructions for this product 
using your computer.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to M, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Customer support”, then 
press {SELECT}.
L“www.panasonic.com/support” 
will be displayed.
4Press {OFF}.
Display setting L
Wallpaper
You can select the “wallpaper” pattern 
shown on the display in standby mode. 
There are 3 preset patterns. 
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to L, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Wallpaper”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Set picture”, then press 
{SELECT}.
LTo turn the wallpaper feature off, 
select “Turn off”. The display color 
will change to the color you selected 
for color (see “Handset display color” 
on page 52).
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired pattern.
LTo view the picture name, press 
{LIST}. To return to the picture, press 
{VIEW}.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf you have missed calls or new 
messages, the selected wallpaper 
pattern will not be displayed while the 
handset is off the base unit or charger. 
The display will indicate that you have 
missed calls or new messages instead.
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Handset display color 
(Appearance)
You can select the desired display color.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to L, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Appearance”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired color.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Handset LCD contrast
You can adjust the handset display 
contrast. There are 6 levels.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to L, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “LCD contrast”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Initial setting N
Handset Talking Caller ID 
You can turn the Talking Caller ID feature 
(page 33) on or off for the handset.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Talking CallerID”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Caller ID edit
You can turn the Caller ID number auto 
edit feature (page 36) on or off.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Caller ID edit”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
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Handset key tone
You can select whether or not key tones 
are heard when keys are pressed. 
Includes confirmation tones and error 
tones.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Key tone”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Auto talk
When this feature is turned on, you can 
answer a call by lifting the handset off the 
base unit or charger without pressing 
{C}.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Auto talk”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID service and 
want to view the caller’s information on 
the handset display after lifting up the 
handset to answer a call, turn off this 
feature.
Handset interrupt tone
This tone lets you know when you receive 
a call while you are on an intercom call or 
monitoring a room.
“2”: The tone will sound 2 times.
“On”: The tone will sound for as long as the 
line rings.“Off”: Turns this feature off.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Interrupt tone”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Handset display language
You can select either “English” or 
“Español” as the display language.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Change language”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired language.
5Press {SAVE} or {GUARDAR}, then 
press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf you select a language you cannot 
read, press {MENU} {#} {1} {1} {0} 
{1} {SAVE} to change the display 
language to English.
Flash time
The flash time depends on your telephone 
exchange or host PBX.
You can select: “90ms” (milliseconds), 
“100ms”, “110ms”, “250ms”, “300ms”, 
“400ms”, “600ms”, or “700ms”.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Set tel line”, then press 
{SELECT}.
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4Scroll to “Set flash time”, then 
press {SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LThe setting should stay at 700 ms unless 
pressing the soft key {FLASH} fails to 
pick up the Call Waiting call.
LIf the unit is connected via a PBX, certain 
PBX functions (call transferring, etc.) 
may not work correctly. Consult your 
PBX supplier for the correct setting.
Line mode
The line mode is preset to “B” and 
generally should not be adjusted. If 
S on the handset is not displayed 
and the IN USE indicator on the base unit 
does not light properly when another 
phone connected to the same line is in 
use, the line mode selection is incorrect. 
Set line mode to “A”.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Set tel line”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Set line mode”, then press 
{SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Base unit settings
These features can be set by using the 
handset.
Base unit ringer volume
You can also adjust the base unit ringer 
volume from the base unit (page 27).
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Set base unit”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Ringer volume”, then press 
{SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired volume.
LTo turn the ringer off, press {V} 
repeatedly until “Off ?” is displayed.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Base unit ringer tone
You can also change the base unit ringer 
tone from the base unit (page 27).
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Set base unit”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Ringer tone”, then press 
{SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
LIf the ringer volume has been turned 
off, the base unit will not ring.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
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Base unit interrupt tone
This tone lets you know when you receive 
a call while you are on an intercom call or 
monitoring a room.
“2”: The tone will sound 2 times.
“On”: The tone will sound for as long as the 
line rings.
“Off”: Turns this feature off.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Set base unit”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Interrupt tone”, then 
press {SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Base unit Talking Caller ID 
You can turn the Talking Caller ID feature 
(page 33) on or off for the base unit.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Set base unit”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Talking CallerID”, then 
press {SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Canceling the handset 
registration
If you no longer need to use the handset or 
if you want to use the handset with a 
different base unit of the same model, it is 
necessary to cancel the handset’s 
registration from the current base unit.
Important:
LBefore canceling, make sure the base 
unit is not being used.
LHave the handset and base unit near 
each other when canceling the handset.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Registration”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Deregistration”, then 
press {SELECT}.
5Enter {3} {3} {5}.
6Press {OK}.
LThe handset’s extension number (! 
to )) will disappear from the display.
LIf the handset beeps 3 times, you 
entered a wrong code. Enter “335”, 
then press {OK}.
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Registering the handset
If you want to use the handset with a 
different base unit of the same model, 
register it to that base unit. The handset 
will be given a new extension number of 
that base unit.
Important:
LBefore registering, make sure the base 
unit and the other handsets are not 
being used.
LHave the handset and base unit near 
each other when registering the 
handset.
LIf you have already canceled the 
handset registration at the previous 
base unit, start from step 5.
1Handset:
Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Registration”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to “HS registration”, then 
press {SELECT}.
5Base unit:
Press and hold {INTERCOM} until the 
CHARGE indicator flashes.
LAfter the CHARGE indicator starts 
flashing, the rest of the procedure 
must be completed within 1 minute.
6Handset:
Press {OK} (right soft key), then wait 
until the handset beeps.
LRegistration is complete.
LThe handset’s new extension number 
(! to )) will be displayed.
Set date & time O
Time adjustment (Caller ID 
subscribers only)
Using this feature, the unit’s date and time 
setting will be automatically adjusted when 
caller information is received. To turn this 
feature on, select “Caller ID[auto]”. 
To turn off, select “Manual”.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to O, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Time adjustment”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“Manual” or “Caller ID[auto]”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo use this feature, set the date and time 
manually first (page 20).
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							Answering System Features
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Answering system
The unit contains an answering system 
which can answer and record calls for you 
when you are unavailable to answer the 
phone.
For details about memory capacity, see 
page 62.
Important:
LOnly 1 person can access the answering 
system (listen to messages, record a 
greeting message, etc.) at a time.
LWhen callers leave messages, the unit 
records the day and time of each 
message. Make sure the date and time 
have been set (page 20).
LYou can select the caller’s recording 
time (page 65).
Recording your greeting 
message
You can record your own greeting 
message (max. 2 minutes) that will be 
played when the answering system 
answers a call. If you do not record a 
greeting message, a pre-recorded 
greeting message will be used.
Sample greeting message: “This is (your 
name). We are unable to answer the 
phone right now. Please leave a message 
after the beep. Thank you.”
1Press {GREETING REC}.
LThe unit announces “To record 
greeting, press record again.”
2Within 10 seconds, press {GREETING 
REC} again.
3After the unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
LThe display will show the elapsed 
recording time.
4To stop recording, press {GREETING 
REC} or {STOP}.
Note:
LIf the greeting message is less than 1 
second long, the unit beeps 6 times and 
announces, “Your greeting was not 
recorded. Record your greeting again.”
{GREETING REC}
MIC {STOP} {GREETING CHECK}
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To play back the greeting message
Press {GREETING CHECK}.
Erasing your greeting message
Press {GREETING CHECK}, and then 
press {ERASE} while your greeting 
message is playing.
LIf you do not re-record your greeting 
message, the unit will use a pre-
recorded greeting message.
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you do not record a greeting message, 
one of 2 pre-recorded messages will be 
played when a call is received depending 
on the caller’s recording time (page 65).
– When the recording time is set to 
“1min”, “2min”, or “3min”:
“Hello, we are not available now. Please 
leave your name and phone number 
after the beep. We will return your call.”
– When the recording time is set to 
“Greeting only”:
“Hello, we are not available now. Please 
call again. Thank you for your call.”
To play back the pre-recorded greeting, 
press {GREETING CHECK}.
Turning the answering 
system on/off
Press {ANSWER ON}.
LWhen the answering system is turned 
on, the ANSWER ON indicator lights 
and the unit announces “Answer set” 
and the day and time.
LWhen the answering system is turned 
off, the ANSWER ON indicator turns off 
and the unit announces “Answer off”.
Screening your calls
While a caller is leaving a message, you 
can listen to the call through the base unit’s 
speaker. To adjust the speaker volume, 
press {^} or {V} repeatedly.
You can answer the call by pressing {SP-
PHONE} on the base unit. To answer the 
call using the handset, press {C} or {s}.
Note:
LTo turn the speaker volume off while 
screening a call, decrease the speaker 
volume to “0” by pressing {V}.
LTo turn this feature off, see page 65.
{ANSWER ON}
ANSWER ON indicator
{V}, {^}
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Listening to messages
When new messages have been 
recorded:
– The MESSAGE indicator on the base 
unit will flash.
– The message indicator on the handset 
will flash slowly if the message alert 
feature is turned on (page 65).
The base unit display will show the number 
of messages (old and new) recorded by 
the answering system.
Example: The total number of recorded 
messages is 10.
Listening to messages using 
the base unit
Press {MESSAGE}.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages and will play back the 
new messages.
LWhen you have no new messages, the 
unit will announce “No new messages. 
All message playback”, and will play 
back all messages.Note:
LThe display shows the message number 
during playback.
LDuring playback, the unit will announce 
the day and time that each message 
was recorded. (Voice time/day stamp)
LAt the end of the last message, the unit 
announces “End of final message”.
LWhile listening to messages using the 
handset, the IN USE indicator on the 
base unit lights.
To adjust the speaker volume
9 levels (high to off) are available. Press 
{^} or {V} repeatedly while using the 
answering system.
Repeating a message
Press {} to play the next message.
Pausing message playback
Press {STOP}.
LTo resume playback, press 
{MESSAGE}.
LTo stop playback completely, press 
{STOP} again.
Erasing a specific message
Press {ERASE} while listening to the 
message you want to erase.
Erasing all messages
1Press {ERASE} while the base unit is 
not being used.
LThe unit will announce “To erase all 
messages, press ERASE again.”
2Within 10 seconds, press {ERASE} 
again.
{MESSAGE}
{V}, {^}, 
{
} {STOP}
{ERASE} MESSAGE indicator
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LThe unit will announce “No 
messages”.
Note:
LCaller information for the erased 
messages will remain in the caller list.
Listening to messages using 
the handset
When new messages have been 
recorded, “New message” is displayed.
LIf you have both new messages and 
missed calls and you selected a 
wallpaper pattern to be shown on the 
display (page 51), the handset will not 
display “New message” while it is on the 
base unit or charger.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Press {PLAY}.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages, and will play back the 
new messages.
LTo switch to the receiver and to listen 
to the messages with privacy, press 
{C}. You can switch back to the 
speaker by pressing {s}.
LWhen you have no new messages, 
the unit will announce “No new 
messages. All message playback”, 
and will play back all messages.LAfter the last message is played 
back, the unit’s voice guidance starts. 
Follow the guidance as necessary.
3Press {OFF} when finished.
Note:
LAdjust the speaker or receiver volume 
using {V} or {^}.
LYou can also play back messages as 
follows:
Press {MENU} (middle soft key), press 
{SELECT} at J, then press 
{SELECT} at “Message playback”.
LAt the end of the last message, the unit 
announces “End of final message”.
Repeating a message
Press {} to play the next message.
Voice guidance
If you do not press any buttons after the 
last message is played back, the unit’s 
voice guidance starts. Operate the 
answering system by following the 
guidance as necessary.
The unit will announce “Press 4 to play 
back new messages. Press 5 to play back 
all messages.”
LYou can press buttons for other 
playback options (page 61) even if the 
voice guidance has started.
LIf you do not press any button within 10 
seconds after the voice guidance, the 
handset returns to standby mode.
{OFF} {MENU}
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