Panasonic Kx Tg6500 Operating Instructions Manual

Useful Information Answering System Telephone System
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Preparing the Answering System
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Number of Rings 
You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System 
answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. Each line has its own setting. The 
factory preset for both lines is “4”.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ).
3Press the soft key ( ) at “Set...

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Recording Mode 
2 recording modes are available. The factory preset is “Standard recording (60 min)”, 
which provides more recording time (60 min) and standard sound quality. “Enhanced 
recording (30 min)” provides less recording time (30 min) but clearer sound quality.
Message Alert 
You can select whether or not the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset 
will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded (p. 73). The factory 
preset is OFF.
•The...

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Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Making Calls
Using the Handset 
System capabilities
Up to 3 extensions (3 handsets or 2 handsets and the base unit) can be used at a 
time, providing that the system has 2 or more handsets 
(p. 3). The maximum 
operating number may decrease depending on the state of use.
2 outside calls can be handled simultaneously on separate telephone lines by 
the handset and the base unit, or by 2...

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To dial after confirming the entered number
1. Enter a phone number.
•If you misdial, press the soft key ( ). 
Enter the correct phone number.
•If a pause is required when dialing, press 
[REDIAL/PAUSE] where needed (p. 65).
•To cancel, press [OFF].
2. Press [C], [s], or a line soft key ( ) or ( ).
3. To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
To adjust the receiver/speaker volume during a conversation
There are 3 volume levels for the receiver and 6 volume...

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Making Calls
Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
To redial using the redial list (Memory Redial)
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list.
1. Press [REDIAL/PAUSE].
•The last number dialed is displayed.
2. Scroll to the desired number by pressing [d] or [B].
•You can also scroll down through the list by pressing [REDIAL/PAUSE].
•To exit the list, press [OFF].
3. Press [C], [s], or a line soft key ( ) or...

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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, put a 
call on hold, or make a conference call. It will not turn off automatically during a call. 
You can also turn this feature on or off manually.
1. Press [MENU] during an outside call.
2. Press [3] to select “3=Booster on” or...

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Making Calls
Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
NWhen the handset is not in use, you can also turn this feature on or off by 
performing the following steps:
1. Press [MENU] while the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to “Voice enhancer” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key 
().
3. Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].
4. Press the soft key ( ), then press [OFF].
Using the Base Unit 
•To switch to the...

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To redial the last number dialed 
Press [SP-PHONE] or a line button, then press [REDIAL/PAUSE].
To put a call on hold
Press [HOLD] during a conversation.
•The line button flashes.
To return to the call, press the line button that is flashing.
•The handset users can also take the call by pressing the line soft key ( ) or 
().
•If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 12), you can also take the call 
by lifting its handset.
•If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, an alarm tone...

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Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Answering Calls
When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” and the called line are 
displayed, and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the line 
button on the base unit flash rapidly. 
2 calls can be handled simultaneously on separate telephone lines by the handset 
and the base unit, or by 2 handsets (when the system has 2 or more handsets, 
p. 3).
Auto...

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Using the Other Line During a Conversation
When a call is being received on the other line during a conversation, you will hear 
2 tones. The line button will flash rapidly on the base unit.
You can answer the second call while holding the first call. You can also make a call 
without terminating the first call.
You can turn off the 2 tones (Incoming call tone). See page 68.
If you subscribe to Caller ID, the second caller’s information will be displayed when 
a call is being received on the other...