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 
only)
If Caller ID information was received for 
the call, you can call the caller back while 
listening to a message.
Press {CALL} during playback.
Note:
LTo edit the number before calling back, 
press {EDIT} repeatedly to select the 
desired format (page 35), then press 
{CALL}, {C}, or {s}.
Recording a voice memo
You can use the base unit to leave a voice 
memo (voice message) for yourself or 
someone else (max. 3 minutes). Voice 
memos can be played back later with the 
same operation used to play back 
answering system messages.
1Press {MEMO}.
2After the unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
LThe display will show the elapsed 
recording time.
3To stop recording, press {MEMO} or 
{STOP}.
Note:
LVoice memos are treated as new 
messages.
LIf your memo message is less than 1 
second long, the unit beeps 6 times and 
announces, “Your message was not 
recorded. Record your message again.”
LWhen voice memos are played on the 
handset, “MEMO” will be displayed.
KeyCommand
{1} or {}Skip message (during 
playback)
{4}Play new messages
{5}Play all messages
{8}Turn answering system on
{9}Stop playback
*2
{0}Turn answering system off
{CLEAR} 
or {*}{4}Erase this message (during 
playback)
{*}{5}Erase all messages
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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 answering 
system.
To record additional messages, erase 
unnecessary messages.
LIf less than 3 minutes of recording time is 
available, the unit will announce the 
remaining recording time when 
operating the answering system.
LMessages are retained even if a power 
failure occurs. All messages are saved 
until you erase them. (Flash memory 
message backup)
LThe total recording capacity may be 
reduced by the calling party’s 
background noise.
Note:
LIf message memory becomes full, the 
unit will automatically switch to the 
“Greeting only” mode. New 
messages will not be recorded. If you 
have recorded your own greeting 
message, that same greeting message 
will be announced to callers even though 
their messages will not be recorded. If 
you have not recorded your own 
greeting message, the pre-recorded 
message used for “Greeting only” 
mode will be announced to callers (page 
58).
Remote operation
Using a touch tone phone, you can call 
your phone number from outside and 
access the unit to listen to messages. The 
unit’s voice guidance will prompt you to 
press certain dial keys to perform different 
operations.
Important:
LIn order to operate the answering 
system remotely, you must first set a 
remote code (page 64). This code must 
be entered each time you operate the 
answering system remotely.
Using the answering system 
remotely
1Dial your phone number from a touch 
tone phone.
LIf the ring count is set to “Toll 
saver” (page 64), the number of 
rings you hear will indicate whether or 
not you have new messages.
2After the greeting message starts, enter 
your remote code.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages, and will play back the 
new messages.
3After 3 seconds, the voice guidance will 
start. Follow the voice guidance as 
necessary.
4When finished, hang up.
Note:
LWhen you press a key, press firmly.
LYou can hang up at any time.
LYou can ignore the voice guidance and 
control the unit using remote 
commands.
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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 keys within 
10 seconds after a voice guidance 
prompt, the unit will announce, “Thank 
you for your call” then disconnect your 
call.
LIf less than 3 minutes of recording time is 
available, the unit will announce the 
remaining recording time after the last 
message is played back.
LIf the unit announces “Memory full”, 
erase unnecessary messages.
Remote commands
You can press dial keys to access certain 
answering system functions without 
waiting for the voice guidance to prompt 
you.*1 If pushed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
*2 To resume operation, enter a remote 
command within 15 seconds, or the 
voice guidance will start.
Turning on the answering system 
remotely
If the answering system is off, you can turn 
it on remotely.
1Dial your phone number.
2Let the phone ring 15 times.
LThe unit will answer your call with the 
greeting message.
LYou can hang up, or if you call from a 
touch tone phone, you can enter your 
remote code and begin remote 
operation (page 62).
Skipping the greeting message to leave 
a message
You can leave a message just as any 
outside caller can. Call your phone 
number, then press {*} to skip the 
greeting message and record your 
message after the beep.
KeyRemote command
{1}Repeat message (during 
playback)
*1
{2}Skip message (during 
playback)
{4}Play new messages
{5}Play all messages
{7}Record a greeting message
{9}Stop (recording, playback)
*2
{0}Turn answering system off
{*}{4}Erase this message (during 
playback)
{*}{5}Erase all messages
KeyRemote command
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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 number (00–99).
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo confirm the remote code, repeat 
steps 1 to 3. Press {OFF} when finished.
Ring count
You can change the number of times the 
phone rings before the unit answers calls. 
You can select 2 to 7 rings or “Toll 
saver”.
“Toll saver”: The unit answers on the 
2nd ring when new messages have been 
recorded, and on the 4th ring when there 
are no new messages. If you call your 
phone from outside to listen to new 
messages (page 62), you will know that 
there are no messages when the phone 
rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang 
up without being charged for the call.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Ring count”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LUsually the unit will announce the 
caller’s name after the 2nd ring. If you 
turn on the answering system, and set 
the ring count to 2 rings, the unit will not 
announce the caller’s name. If “Toll 
saver” is selected, and there is a new 
message, the unit will not announce the 
caller’s name.
For Voice Mail service subscribers
If you subscribe to a flat-rate bundle 
service that includes Caller ID, Call 
Waiting, Voice Mail, and unlimited local/
regional/long distance calls, please note 
the following:
LTo use the Voice Mail service provided 
by the telephone company rather than 
the unit’s answering system, turn off the 
answering system (page 58).
This unit does not have an indicator to 
indicate if there are new messages in 
your mailbox service.
LTo use this unit’s answering system 
rather than the Voice Mail service 
provided by your telephone company, 
please contact your telephone company 
to deactivate your Voice Mail service.
If the telephone company cannot do this:
– Set this unit’s “Ring count” setting 
so that this unit’s answering system 
answers calls before the telephone 
company’s Voice Mail service tries to 
answer your calls. It is necessary to 
check the ring count required to 
activate the Voice Mail service 
provided by your telephone company 
before changing this setting.
– Change the ring count of the Voice 
Mail service so that the answering 
system can answer the call first. To do 
so, consult your telephone company.
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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 {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Message alert
You can select whether or not the 
message indicator on the handset will 
flash when new messages have been 
recorded (page 59).
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Message alert”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} 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 
14).
Turning call screening on/off
While a caller is leaving a message, you 
can screen the call through the base unit 
speaker.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Call screening”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
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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, and KX-TGA552
After registering the accessory handset 
KX-TGA550 or KX-TGA552, refer to these 
KX-TG5583 operating instructions for 
details about operating the handset. 
Please note that the KX-TGA550 and KX-
TGA552 have certain features which differ 
from the handset included with your base 
unit. Read page 66 to page 68 beforehand.
Using the joystick
These accessory handsets feature a 
joystick. The joystick works the same as 
the navigator key found on the handset 
included with your KX-TG5583. Pushing 
the joystick up, down, left, and right 
performs the same operation as pressing 
each of the 4 areas on the navigator key 
indicated by the arrows (^, V, ).
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
IJ
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
KX-TGA550/
KX-TGA552
joystickKX-TG5583/
KX-TGA551
navigator key
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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 the joystick up or down, 
respectively.Using the soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and a 
joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by 
pressing the center of the joystick, you can 
select the function displayed directly 
above it.
LPressing the left or right soft key selects 
the leftmost or rightmost soft key icon 
respectively.
LPressing the center of the joystick 
selects the center soft key icon.
LThe functions displayed will vary 
depending on how you are using the 
unit.
LWhen a function does not appear above 
a soft key, the soft key has no function.
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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 
unit’s menu P (KX-TGA550 
only)
Monochrome display model users can also 
enter the phonebook from the handset’s 
main menu.
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
2Scroll to P, then press {SELECT}.
LThe display shows the number of 
items in the phonebook.
3To add items, continue from step 2 of 
“Adding items to the phonebook” on 
page 28.
OR
To call someone, continue from step 3 
of “Calling someone in the phonebook” 
on page 29.
Menu 
iconMenu/feature
JAnswering device
KRinger setting
PPhonebook
MFunction
NInitial setting
OSet date & time
Menu 
iconMenu/feature
JAnswering device
KRinger setting
LDisplay setting
MFunction
NInitial setting
OSet date & time
Displayed 
itemMeaning
SP Speaker is on.
PRIVACY Call Privacy mode is on.
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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 the GIGARANGE USB Utility software 
for details. If you have not installed the 
GIGARANGE USB Utility software, refer to 
the included “Installation Guide for 
GIGARANGE USB Utility” for details.
1Press {C} (right soft key).
2Push the joystick up or down repeatedly 
to display the desired item.
3Press {OPTION}.
4Press {3} to select “Picture ID”.
5To select a preset picture, scroll to 
“Fixed data”, then press {SELECT}.
OR
To select your original picture, scroll to 
“User data”, then press {SELECT}.
6Push the joystick up or down repeatedly 
to select the desired picture.
LTo view the picture name, press 
{LIST}. To return to the picture, press 
{VIEW}.
7Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo cancel the Picture ID assignment, 
select “No data” in step 5, then press 
{SELECT}.
LTo erase your original picture, see page 
72. If you erase a picture assigned to a 
caller, the Picture ID assignment will be 
canceled.
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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 device 
JMessage playback–60
Message alert–65
Ring count
*1–64
Recording time
*1–65
Remote code
*1–64
Call screening
*1–65
Ringer setting 
KRinger volume–48
Ringer tone–48
Customize ring–49
Ring color–50
Phonebook 
P––68
Function 
MVoice enhancer–51
Caller IQ
*2View Info.?*2–
Get new Info.?
*2–
Turn CIQ off?
*2–
Customer support–51
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