Panasonic Kx Tg5767 Operating Instructions Manual

							
Operating Instructions  
for 5.8 GHz USB Adaptor  
KX-TGA575
Model No. KX-TG5767
You must install the Skype software and USB Adaptor Utility to your 
computer before it can be used.
What is Skype?
Skype is a program for making free calls over the Internet to anyone else who also has 
Skype. It is free and easy to download and use, and works with most computers.  
You can get the Skype software and detailed information from the following website: 
 
http://www.skype.com/
Important:
L� Installation, configuration, and operation explanations for Skype software are not 
included in these operating instructions. For more information, refer to the online 
manual for Skype software.
L�Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and cannot be used for 
emergency calling.
L�For information about Skype, please visit the Skype homepage:  
http://www.skype.com/
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for 
future reference.
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp 
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto 
Rico.
5.8 GHz USB Adaptor
KX-TGA575

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Feature highlights ............................................................................................................3
For best performance  ......................................................................................................3
Preparation
Controls ...........................................................................................................................4
Symbols and screen shots used in these operating instructions  .....................................4
System requirements for your computer .........................................................................5
Connecting to a computer ...............................................................................................5
Installing and setting up the USB Adaptor Utility  .............................................................
7
Confirming the USB adaptor works properly  ...................................................................
8
Soft key and display menus ............................................................................................9
Deregistering the USB adaptor  .......................................................................................9
Uninstalling the USB Adaptor Utility  ................................................................................
9
Using the USB Adaptor
Entering the IP phone mode ..........................................................................................10
Making internet calls ...................................................................................................... 11
Answering internet calls ................................................................................................12
Useful features during an internet call  ...........................................................................13
Using the History (Call list) ............................................................................................14
Selecting the IP ringer tone  ...........................................................................................
14
Useful Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................15
FCC and other information  ............................................................................................17
Specifications ................................................................................................................
19

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Introduction
Feature highlights
Internet telephone
By connecting the USB adaptor to your 
computer installed with Skype software 
and USB Adaptor Utility, you can make 
and answer internet telephone calls using 
the handset.
If you do not have the Skype software, 
download it from the Skype homepage:  
http://www.skype.com/
For best performance
Location/avoiding noise
This unit communicates using radio 
waves.
For maximum distance and noise-free 
operation, we recommend the following:
L�Placing the product away from electrical 
appliances.
L� Raising the antenna vertically.
Environment
L�Keep the product away from electrical 
noise generating devices, such as 
fluorescent lamps and motors.
L�The product should be kept free 
from excessive smoke, dust, high 
temperature, and vibration.
L�The product should not be exposed to 
direct sunlight.
L�Do not place heavy objects on top of the 
product.
L�When you leave the product unused for 
a long period of time, disconnect the 
product from the computer.
L�The product should be kept away from 
heat sources such as heaters, kitchen 
stoves, etc. It should not be placed in 
rooms where the temperature is less 
than 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C  
(104 °F). Damp basements should also 
be avoided.
L�The maximum data transferring 
distance may be shortened when the 
product is used in the following places: 
Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, 
underground, near metal objects such 
as wire fences, etc.
L�Operating near 5.8 GHz electrical 
appliances may cause interference. 
Move away from the electrical 
appliances.
Connections
L�Connect the USB adaptor to a USB 
port on your computer. For optimum 
performance, do not connect more than 
one USB adaptor to a single computer 
or the USB adaptor to your computer 
via a hub.
L�The USB adaptor may not turn off and 
may consume electricity regardless 
of whether your computer is turned 
off or in sleep mode. By connecting/
disconnecting the USB adaptor from an 
active computer, the USB adaptor will 
turn on/off. We recommend when you 
are not using the internet telephone, 
that you disconnect the USB adaptor 
from your computer.
Routine care
L�Wipe the outer surface of the product 
with a soft moist cloth. Do not use 
benzine, thinner, or any abrasive 
powder.

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Preparation

Controls
A
B
C
A Antenna
B Status indicator
C USB plug
Status indicator
The status indicator indicates the USB adaptor status.
IndicatorStatus
FlashingUSB adaptor is receiving power from the computer but link to the base 
unit, Skype software or USB Adaptor Utility has not been established.
Light onUSB adaptor is receiving power from the computer and has link with your 
base unit, ready to use.
Light off USB adaptor is off (not receiving power from the computer).
Symbols and screen shots used in these operating 
instructions
Symbols used for operations
SymbolMeaning
Example: “ Contacts
”Press {^} or {V} to select the words in quotations shown on 
the display.
Example: {MENU}The words in the brackets indicate button names including soft 
key names on your handset and base unit.
Example: [OK]The words in the brackets indicate button names on your 
computer.
iProceed to the next operation.

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Preparation

Screen shots used for operations
L�The screen shots in these instructions are for Microsoft® Windows® XP and are 
included for reference only.
L� The screen shots in these instructions may differ slightly from the screen shown on 
your computer.
System requirements for your computer
The following system requirements must be met in order to use the USB  Adaptor Utility.
ItemDescription
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP
CPUIntel® Pentium® 1 GHz or faster
RAM256 MB
HDD50 MB available disk space
Resolution800 x 600 or higher resolution display
OthersUSB interface (1.1)
CD-ROM drive
Video adaptor with High Color (16 bit) or higher
Skype software (Skype 2.0 or later)
Internet connection: Broadband, e.g. DSL
Connecting to a computer
Connect the USB adaptor to the USB port of your computer.
Raise the antenna.
L�The USB adaptor receives power from the USB port.

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Preparation

Wall mounting
The USB adaptor can be mounted on the flat surface such as a wall by using the wall 
mounting adaptor.
Note:
L�For USB adaptor location information, see page 3.
1  Peel off the protection sheet and attach the wall 
mounting adaptor to the flat surface firmly.
L�The arrow mark on the wall mounting adaptor 
should face upward.
Protection sheet
Arrow mark
2  Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor 
into the holes on the USB adaptor and slide the 
adaptor down until it is secure.
Holes
Hooks
Mounting without the wall mounting adaptor
Drive the screws (not included) into the flat surface such as a wall using the wall mount 
template as a guide, then mount the USB adaptor securely on the screws.
Screws (not included)
55 mm  (2 5/32 inches)
55 mm  (2 5/32 inches)Wall mount template

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Preparation

Installing and setting up 
the USB Adaptor Utility
Before you use the USB adaptor, you 
must install the USB Adaptor Utility from 
the included CD-ROM to a computer 
installed with the Skype software, and set 
up the USB adaptor.
The USB adaptor is registered as an 
extension device of the base unit. Only 
one USB adaptor can be registered to the 
base unit.
Before you start to install the USB 
Adaptor Utility, make sure that:
–  Skype software has been already installed in your computer.
–  Your computer is being connected to 
the Internet correctly and active Skype 
icon (  ) is displayed in the system 
tray (page 8).
–  The base unit and handset are powered 
up nearby and are not being used.
–  USB adaptor KX-TGA575 is being 
connected to the USB port on your 
computer and the status indicator is 
flashing.
These preparation will make your 
installation simple and smooth. You 
should complete your installation in less 
than 2 minutes.
Important:
L�If the Skype software is not installed 
to your computer, install the Skype 
software beforehand.
L� Before installing the USB Adaptor Utility, 
please be sure to back up the system 
settings of your computer.
L�At the end of installation, you may 
perform a Skype test call on your 
handset (page 8).
1   Start Windows and the Skype software, 
and exit all other applications.
L�You must be logged in as an 
administrator in order to install the 
USB Adaptor Utility.
L�Confirm that the Skype status is 
online.
2  Connect the USB adaptor to your 
computer (page 5).
3  Insert the included CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
4  After the installer has started, follow 
the on-screen instructions until all files 
have been installed.
L�If the installer does not start 
automatically: 
Click [Start], then choose [Run...]. 
Type “D:
\setup” (where “D:” is the 
drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). 
Click [OK]. (If you are not sure what 
the drive letter is for your CD-ROM 
drive, use Windows Explorer and 
look for the CD-ROM drive.)

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Preparation

5  When installation is complete, the 
USB adaptor setup window is opened. 
Remove the included CD-ROM from 
your CD-ROM drive.
6  Follow the on-screen instructions to set 
up the USB adaptor.
L�When the setting up is complete, 
you are ready to use the internet 
telephone.
Note:
L�If the following window appears, check 
[Allow this program to use Skype], 
then click [OK].
L�To perform a Skype test call:
1.  {IP PHONE} (right soft key) i 
“Contacts” i {SELECT}
2. “Echo/Sound T” i {C}/{CALL}
Confirming the USB 
adaptor works properly
Click the USB Adaptor Utility icon (  ) in 
the system tray.
The setup program starts checking the 
configuration of the USB adaptor. If the setup 
program finds errors in the configuration, 
follow the on-screen instructions. When the 
configuration is complete, you are ready to 
use the internet telephone.
In case you encounter any difficulty, please 
refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 15.
Note:
L� Color of the USB Adaptor Utility icon in 
the system tray indicates the status of 
the USB adaptor configuration.
ColorStatus
BlueInternet telephone is available.
GrayInternet telephone is not available.
(Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 15 
or click  [Help] to view “Troubleshooting” 
on your web browser.)
L� If the USB Adaptor Utility icon does not 
appear, refer to the troubleshooting 
section (page 15).
To quit the USB Adaptor Utility
Right-click the USB Adaptor Utility icon in 
the system tray, then select 
[Exit].
L�To restart the USB Adaptor Utility, click 
[Start], then select [All Programs] – 
[Panasonic] – [USB Adaptor Utility 
(KX-TGA575)] – [USB Adaptor Utility].  
(For Windows 2000, click [Programs] 
instead of [All Programs].)

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Preparation

Soft key and display 
menus
After setting up the USB adaptor, {C} 
(Phonebook) on the right soft key on the 
handset is changed to {IP PHONE}.

To enter the phonebook, press {MENU} 
(middle soft key) then select C 
(“Phonebook”).
Note:
L�At the time of purchase, {IP PHONE} is 
displayed on the right soft key.
Display menus of KX-TGA571 *1 
(1.5 inch color display handset)
After setting up the USB adaptor, the 
display menus will be changed as follows:
–  “
Set date & time” is replaced with 
“Phonebook”. 
–  “
Set date & time” moves to the 
sub-menu of “Initial setting”.
 Set date & time

 Phonebook
*1  KX-TGA571 is an additional handset.
Deregistering the USB 
adaptor
You can cancel a registered USB adaptor.
Right-click the USB Adaptor Utility icon 
( 
 ) in the system tray, then select  [Tool] 
– [Deregistration].
Note:
L�You can cancel registration by using the 
base unit.
1.  Press and hold {INTERCOM} until 
the IN USE indicator flashes.
2.  Press and hold {*} until a beep 
sounds.
Uninstalling the USB 
Adaptor Utility
■ For Windows XP users:
1  Click [Start], then click [Control 
Panel].
2 Click [Add or Remove Programs].
3  Select [Panasonic USB Adaptor 
Utility] from the list.
4  Click [Remove], then follow the 
on-screen instructions.
■ For Windows 2000 users:
1  Click [Start], point to [Settings], then 
click [Control Panel].
2  Double-click [Add/Remove 
Programs].
3  Select [Panasonic USB Adaptor 
Utility] from the list.
4  Click [Change/Remove], then follow 
the on-screen instructions.

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Using the USB Adaptor

Entering the IP phone 
mode
Press {IP PHONE} (right soft key) on the 
handset to enter the IP phone mode.
L�I P PHONE appears on the handset display.
The IP phone mode consists of the 
following menus:
{V} 
Missed call *1
 
{^}
 {V}          {^}
Contacts
 {V}          {^}
Call List
 {V}          {^}
Dial
*1:  This menu will appear only when 
internet calls are not answered.
“Missed call”:  
You can view call information of the 
missed calls.
“Contacts”:  
You can view the Skype Contact list, or 
make internet calls from it.
“Call List”:  
You can view the Skype History in which 
call information of incoming and outgoing 
internet calls is logged.
“Dial”:  
You can make regular phone calls using 
SkypeOut.
To exit the IP phone mode, press 
{OFF}.
Important:
L� Do not change any Skype settings using 
the computer while the handset is in the 
IP phone mode. If you have changed 
the settings, quit the USB Adaptor Utility 
and restart it (page 8).

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