Panasonic Kx Tg6500 Operating Instructions Manual
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Programmable Settings
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Base unit ringer tone (use either the base unit or the handset)
Make sure the base unit is not being used.
Selecting the base unit ringer tone by using the
1Select either line by pressing [LINE SELECT]
until “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” is announced.
•The selected line ( or ) is displayed.
•Do not select both lines. You cannot set the
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Programmable Settings
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Base unit ringer tone (use either the base unit or the handset)
Make sure the base unit is not being used.
Selecting the base unit ringer tone by using the
1Select either line by pressing [LINE SELECT]
until “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” is announced.
•The selected line ( or ) is displayed.
•Do not select both lines. You cannot set the
ringer for both lines at the same...")
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Preparing the Answering System
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) •If “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your
greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.
To review the greeting
1. Select the line(s) by pressing [LINE SELECT].
2. Press [GREETING CHECK].
•When both lines are selected and they have separate greetings, the LINE 1
greeting will be played first.
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Preparing the Answering System
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) •If “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your
greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.
To review the greeting
1. Select the line(s) by pressing [LINE SELECT].
2. Press [GREETING CHECK].
•When both lines are selected and they have separate greetings, the LINE 1
greeting will be played first.
To adjust...")
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Caller’s Recording Time
You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s
recording time. Each line has its own setting. The factory preset for both lines is “3
minutes”.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ).
3Press the soft key ( ) at “Set
answering”.
4Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ).
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Caller’s Recording Time
You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s
recording time. Each line has its own setting. The factory preset for both lines is “3
minutes”.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ).
3Press the soft key ( ) at “Set
answering”.
4Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing
[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ).
5Press [d] (Line1) or [B] (Line2) to...")
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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 ( ).
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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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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
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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].
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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.
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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...")
Useful Information Answering System Telephone System 31 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 answering”. 4Press the soft key ( ) at “Number of rings”. 5Press [d] (Line1) or [B] (Line2) to select the line. 6Select the number of rings by pressing [d] or [B]. •You can also select the number of rings by pressing [0] (Toll saver*), or [2] to [7]. 7Press the soft key ( ). •To select the other line, repeat from step 4. 8Press [OFF]. *Toll saver When you call a line to which “Toll saver” has been set, from a remote location, the number of rings will tell you if there are any new messages. If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least 1 new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new messages. To save the toll charges for the call, hang up immediately when you hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that there are no new messages. Handset SELECTInitial setting SELECTSet answering SELECTNumber of rings Number of rings d=Line1 B=Line2 Number of rings Line1:4 SAVE TG6500.book Page 31 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM
Preparing the Answering System 32 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 Ringer/Message Alert indicator will not flash for new messages while the handset is in use. •The Ringer/Message Alert indicator acts as a ringer indicator and as a message alert indicator. This indicator will flash rapidly when a call is received whether this feature is on or off. •Battery operating time may be shortened when using this feature (p. 17). 1Press [MENU]. 2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ). 3Press the soft key ( ) at “Set answering”. 4Scroll to “Recording mode” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ). 5Select the recording mode by pressing [d] or [B]. •You can also select the recording mode by pressing [1] (Standard) or [2] (Enhanced). 6Press the soft key ( ), then press [OFF]. 1Press [MENU]. 2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ). 3Scroll to “Message alert” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ). 4Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B]. 5Press the soft key ( ), then press [OFF]. Handset SELECTInitial setting SELECTSet answering SELECTRecording mode Recording mode :Standard recording 60min SAVE Handset SELECTInitial setting SELECTMessage alert Message alert :Off SAVE TG6500.book Page 32 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM
Useful Information Answering System Preparation 33 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 handsets. 1Press [C]. •A free line is automatically selected and the line is displayed. (To change the line selection, see page 69.) •You can select a line by pressing a line soft key ( ) or ( ), instead of pressing [C]. •“Talk” is displayed. 2Dial a phone number. •The dialed number is displayed. •After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call. 3To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or charger (for KX-TG6502 or accessory handset users, p. 3). •The line status icons ( and ) show the status of each line (p. 10). •While using the handset, the IN USE indicator lights on the base unit. To have a hands-free phone conversation 1 Press [s]. •A free line is automatically selected and the line is displayed. (To change the line selection, see page 69.) •“SP-phone” is displayed. 2Dial a phone number. •The dialed number is displayed. •After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call. 3When the other party answers, talk into the microphone. 4To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Handset LINE1LINE2[C] [s] [HOLD/INTERCOM][REDIAL/ PAUSE] [B], [d] [OFF] Soft Key () LINE1 MicrophoneSoft Key () LINE2 L1L2 TG6500.book Page 33 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM
Making Calls 34 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 levels for the speaker. To increase volume, press [B]. To decrease volume, press [d]. •The display shows the current volume setting. •If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the maximum/minimum level, the handset will beep 3 times. To redial the last number dialed 1. Press [C], [s], or a line soft key ( ) or ( ). 2. Press [REDIAL/PAUSE]. Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance, please note the following: •Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room. •If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [d] to decrease the speaker volume. •While talking using [C], or a line soft key ( ) or ( ), you can switch to a hands-free phone conversation by pressing [s]. To switch back to the receiver, press [C]. LINE1LINE2 3334444|CLEAR LINE1LINE2 Volume Low High dB Ex. Receiver volume: High Speaker volume: Level 6 LINE1LINE2 TG6500.book Page 34 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM
Useful Information Answering System Preparation 35 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 ( ). • To erase an item, scroll to the item then press the soft key ( ). •If “No items stored” is displayed, the list is empty. To put a call on hold 1. Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] during a conversation. •“ ” or “ ” flashes with the line status icon ( or ). •“Press extension# to transfer” is displayed. •To transfer the call to the base unit or another handset, see page 58; to transfer to the Answering System, see page 79. 2. Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] again. •“Hold” and the line are displayed. To return to the call, press the line soft key ( ) or ( ) that is flashing. •The base unit user can also take the call by pressing the line button that is flashing. •Another handset user 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 will start to sound and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator will start to flash rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call will be disconnected. Backlit LCD display/Lighted handset keypad The handset display and dialing buttons will light for a few seconds after pressing a button or lifting the handset off the base unit or charger (for KX-TG6502 or accessory handset users, p. 3). They will also light when an intercom/outside call is being received. LINE1LINE2 ERASE LINE1LINE2L1L2 Ex. LINE1 on hold. S P PRIVACY1 Hold Line1 L1[1] LINE1LINE2SEARCH LINE1LINE2 LINE1 LINE2 TG6500.book Page 35 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM
Making Calls 36 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 “3=Booster off”. •You can also select “3=Booster on” or “3=Booster off” by pressing [d] or [B] then pressing the soft key ( ). •While this feature is turned on, “Booster on” will flash during a conversation. •If this feature is turned off manually during a call, it will not be turned on automatically during the same call. •When this feature is turned on automatically or manually, battery operating time may be shortened (p. 17). •The maximum number of extensions which can be used at a time may decrease when using this feature. Voice Enhancer Technology Panasonic’s Voice Enhancer Technology clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand. Voice Enhancer Technology can be turned on or off. The factory preset is OFF. •Depending 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. To turn Voice Enhancer on, press the soft key ( ) during a conversation. • “ ” is displayed. • To turn this feature off, press the soft key ( ) again. “ ” disappears from the display. •After hanging up a call, the on/off setting will be retained. N“ ” will not be shown while you are using both lines simultaneously (p. 40, 61). In that event, you can turn this feature on or off during a conversation by performing the following steps: 1. Press [MENU] during a conversation. 2. Press [4] to select “4=Voice enhancer” or “V.E. off”. •You can also select “4=Voice enhancer” or “4=V.E. off” by pressing [d] or [B] then pressing the soft key ( ). •After hanging up a call, the on/off setting will be retained. 1=Phone book 2=Privacy on 3=Booster on SELECT S PIPRIVACY1 Talk Line1 00-00-32 L1[1] (VE)LINE2MUTE VE ( ) VE VE ( ) VE VE ( ) 1=Phone book 2=Privacy on 3=Booster on 4=Voice enhancer SELECT TG6500.book Page 36 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM
Useful Information Answering System Preparation 37 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 handset while using the base unit speakerphone: — If the handset is off the base unit, press the line soft key ( ) or ( ) on the handset, then press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit. — If the handset is on the base unit, just lift up. •The line buttons show the status of each line (p. 38). To adjust the speaker volume during a conversation To increase volume, press [B]. To decrease volume, press [d]. •There are 8 volume levels. If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the maximum/minimum level, the base unit beeps 3 times. The level is displayed on the base unit. 1Press [SP-PHONE]. •The SP-PHONE indicator lights. •A free line is automatically selected and the line button lights. (To change the line selection, see page 70.) •You can select a line by pressing a line button that does not light, instead of pressing [SP-PHONE]. 2Dial a phone number. •If you misdial, press [SP-PHONE] and start again from step 1. 3When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone). 4To hang up, press [SP-PHONE]. •The SP-PHONE indicator and line button lights go out. Hands-free Digital Duplex SpeakerphoneFor best performance, please note the following: •Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room. •If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [d] to decrease the speaker volume. SELECT SAVE Base Unit [REDIAL/PAUSE] [B], [d] [HOLD] MIC [SP-PHONE] and IndicatorLINE Buttons LINE1LINE2 TG6500.book Page 37 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM
Making Calls 38 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 will start to sound. After 4 additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected. How the line buttons indicate the line status The line buttons indicate the status of each line as follows. Light off The line is free. Light on The line is being used. FlashingA call is on hold on the handset or base unit, or the Answering System is answering a call (p. 71). Flashing rapidly A call is being received. LINE1 LINE2 TG6500.book Page 38 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM
Useful Information Answering System Preparation 39 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 Talk If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p. 23), you can answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. Temporary ringer off While the handset is ringing, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing [OFF]. The handset will ring again the next time a call is received on that line. 1Press [C] or [s]. •The called line is automatically selected. (To change the line selection, see page 69.) •You can also answer a call by pressing the called line soft key ( ) or ( ). •You can also answer a call by pressing any button except [d], [B] or [OFF]. 2To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or charger (for KX-TG6502 or accessory handset users, p. 3). 1Press [SP-PHONE]. •The called line is automatically selected. (To change the line selection, see page 70.) •You can also answer a call by pressing the called line button. 2Talk into the MIC. 3To hang up, press [SP-PHONE]. • To transfer the call to another extension, see page 58. • To transfer the call to the Answering System to allow the caller to leave a message, see page 79. •If the ringer volume is turned off for the called line, the unit will not ring for the line (p. 24, 25). Handset Soft Key ()LINE1 [OFF] [C] [s]Ringer/ Message Alert Indicator Soft Key ()LINE2 LINE1LINE2 Base Unit MIC [SP-PHONE]LINE Buttons TG6500.book Page 39 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM
40 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 line (p. 41). 1Ex. If you are using LINE 1 Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] 2 times to put the first call (LINE 1) on hold. •“ ” flashes on the display. 2Press the other line soft key ( ) to make or answer a second call. •To hold the second call, press [HOLD/ INTERCOM] 2 times. 3To return to the first call (LINE 1), press the line soft key ( ) for the first call (LINE 1). •The second call is terminated. 1Ex. If you are using LINE 1 Press [HOLD] to put the first call (LINE 1) on hold. •The LINE 1 button flashes. 2Press the other line button (LINE 2) to make or answer a second call. •The LINE 2 button lights. •To hold the second call, press [HOLD]. 3To return to the first call (LINE 1), press the line button for the first call (LINE 1). •The second call is terminated. Handset LINE1 ROBINSON,TINA 1-000-222-3333 -----Line2------ LINE1LINE2 Ex. Receiving a second call LINE2Talk Line2 Hold Line1 LINE1CONFMUTE LINE1 Base Unit TG6500.book Page 40 Friday, June 25, 2004 6:56 PM