Panasonic Kx Tg6591 Operating Instructions Manual

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Even after the batteries are fully
charged, the handset can be left on
the base unit or charger without any ill
effect on the batteries.
R The battery level may not be
displayed correctly after you replace
the batteries. In this case, place the
handset on the base unit or charger
and let it charge for at least 7 hours. Intelligent eco mode
T

his feature automatically reduces
handset power consumption by
suppressing handset transmission
power when the handset is close to the
base unit.
R When this feature is activated,   is
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isplayed.
R Eco mode is turned off when the
clarity booster is activated (page 18). Controls
Base unit
Charge contacts
Speaker
M N
/M N
 (
Repeat/Skip) M
E
RASE N M MUTE N M
A N/M B N/M C N (
 Speed dial keys) M
n N 
(STOP)
MFLASH N M CALL WAIT N M
j N/M k N (
VOL.: Volume up/down) Microphone
M
S
P-PHONE N (Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator M N
 
(PLAY)
Message indicator M
L
OCATOR N M INTERCOM N M
A
NSWER ON/OFF N
ANSWER ON/OFF indicator
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							Handset
Charge indicator
R
inger indicator
Message indicator Nonslip pad
R
N

onslip pad offers support when
you cradle the handset between
your shoulder and ear. Speaker
M N
 (
Equalizer) M
j N/M k N (
VOL.: Volume up/down) M N
 (
TALK) M N
 (
SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) M
A N/M B N/M C N (
 Speed dial keys)Headset jack
Dial keypad (
*:
  TONE) Receiver
Display
M
O
FF N M
F
LASH N M CALL WAIT N Microphone
Charge contacts
n C

ontrol type Soft keys
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he handset features 3 soft keys. By
pressing a soft key, you can select
the feature shown directly above it on
the display. Navigator key
– MD N,

 M C N,  MF N, or  ME N: Scroll
through various lists and items.
–  (Volume: 
MD N 
 or MC N): Adjust
the receiver or speaker volume
while talking.
– MF N CID (Caller ID): View the
caller list.
– ME N REDIAL: View the redial list. Belt clip
n  
To attach n To remove 12
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							Display
Handset display items
Item Meaning
Within base unit range
Out of base unit range
The line is in use.
R
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hen flashing:
The call is put on hold.
R When flashing rapidly:
An incoming call is
now being received. Eco mode is on.
(

page 11) Equalizer is set.
(

page 17) Speakerphone is on.
(

page 15) Ringer volume is off.
(

page 26) Silent mode is on.
(

page 29) Call sharing mode is off.
(

page 27) Alarm is on. (page 29)
Handset number
Battery level
Blocked call (page 30)
Clarity booster is on.
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page 18)
In use Answering system is
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eing used by another
handset or the base unit.
Line in
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 se Someone is using the
l
ine. Initial settings
n D
irect command code:
Programmable settings can be
accessed by pressing  MMENU N,  #
and then the corresponding code
on the dial keypad (page 24).
Example:
Press  MMENU N#101 .
n Symbol meaning:
Example:  M b N:  “ Off  ”
Press  MC N or  MD N to select the
words in quotations. Date and time
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mportant:
R When you install the batteries for the
first time, the handset may prompt
you to set date and time. First press
MSELECT N, then proceed to step 2.
1 MMENU N#101
2 Enter the current month, date, and
year by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:   July 15, 2011
07  15  11
3 MOK N
4 Enter the current hour and minute
(12-hour clock format) by selecting 2
digits for each.
Example:   9:30
09  30
5 MAM/PM N: Select  “AM ” or  “PM ”.
6 MSAVE N a  M OFF N
Note:
R When English is selected as the
display language, 12-hour clock
format is used. When Spanish is
selected, 24-hour clock format is used.
R The date and time may be incorrect
after a power failure. In this case, set
the date and time again.
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							Display language
Y
ou can select either  “English ” or
“ Español ” as the display language.
The default setting is  “English ”.
1 MMENU N#110
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a
M SAVE N
3 MOFF N Voice guidance language
Y

ou can select either  “English ” or
“ Español ” as the voice guidance
language of the answering system. The
default setting is  “English ”.
1 MMENU N#112
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N Dialing mode
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f you cannot make calls, change this
setting according to your telephone line
service. The default setting is  “Tone ”.
“ Tone ”: For tone dial service.
“ Pulse ”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
1 MMENU N#120
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N
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							Making calls
Using the handset
1
L
ift the handset and dial the phone
number.
R To correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 Press  M N
 
or  MCALL N.
3 When you finish talking, press
MOFF N or place the handset on the
base unit or charger. Using the speakerphone
1
D

ial the phone number and press 
M N
.
R S

peak alternately with the other
party.
2 When you finish talking, press
MOFF N.
Note:
R For best performance, use the
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
R To switch back to the receiver, press 
M N
/M N
. Adjusting the receiver or speaker
v

olume
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while
talking.
Note:
R There are 5 volume levels (1 to 5) for
the receiver. When you change the
receiver volume to level 5 (maximum
level), the volume returns to level 4
(default) after you hang up. Making a call using the redial list
T

he last 5 phone numbers dialed are
stored in the redial list (each 48 digits
max.). 1
MR
EDIAL N or  ME N REDIAL
R If there is a new message in the
voice mail or answering system,
MREDIAL N is not displayed.
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone
number.
3 M N
Erasing a number in the redial list
1
MR

EDIAL N or  ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone
number.  a M ERASE N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
4 MOFF N Pause (for PBX/long distance service
u

sers)
A pause is sometimes required when
making calls using a PBX or long
distance service. When storing a calling
card access number and/or PIN in the
phonebook, a pause is also needed
(page 21).
Example:   If you need to dial the line
access number “9” when making outside
calls with a PBX:
1 9 a  M PAUSE N
2 Dial the phone number.  a M N
N

ote:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each
time  MPAUSE N is pressed. Repeat as
needed to create longer pauses. Using the base unit
Y

ou can make calls with the base unit
after storing phone number in speed dial
key (page 22).
1 Press the speed dial key ( MA N to
M C N).
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							2
When the other party answers,
speak into the microphone.
RSpeak alternately with the other
party.
3 When you finish talking, press
MSP-PHONE N.
Note:
R For best performance, use the
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
R While on a call, you can switch from
the base unit to the handset:
– Press  M N
 
on the handset, then
press  MSP-PHONE N on the base
unit with the call sharing mode on
(page 27).
– If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it. Adjusting the speaker volume
P

ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while
talking. Answering calls
Using the handset
W

hen a call is being received, the ringer
indicator flashes rapidly.
1 Lift the handset and press  M N
 
or
M N
 when the unit rings.
R You can also answer the call by
pressing any dial key from  0 to
9 , * , or  #. (Any key answer
feature)
2 When you finish talking, press
MOFF N or place the handset on the
base unit or charger. Auto talk
Y

ou can answer calls simply by lifting
the handset off the base unit or charger.
You do not need to press  M N
.
 To turn
this feature on, see page 26. Adjusting the handset ringer volume
n
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hile the handset is ringing for an
incoming call: Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to
select the desired volume.
n Programming the volume
beforehand:
1 MMENU N#160
2 Mb N: Select the desired volume.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N Temporary handset ringer off
W

hile the handset is ringing for a call,
you can turn the ringer off temporarily by
pressing  M N
. Using the base unit
W

hen a call is being received, the
SP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly.
1 Press  MSP-PHONE N when the unit
rings.
2 Speak into the microphone.
3 When you finish talking, press 
MSP-PHONE N. Adjusting the base unit ringer volume
P

ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select
the desired volume.
R To turn the ringer off, press and hold 
Mk N until the unit beeps.
Note:
R Even when the ringer volume is set to
off, the base unit still rings for
intercom calls (page 43).
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							Useful features during
a
 call Handset equalizer
T

his feature clarifies the voice of the
person you are talking to, producing a
more natural-sounding voice that is
easier to hear and understand.
Press  M N
 
repeatedly to select  “Off ”,
“ High tone ”, or  “Low tone ” while
talking.
Note:
R When this feature is activated,   is
d

isplayed while talking.
R 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.
R This feature is not available while
using the speakerphone. Hold
T

his feature allows you to put an outside
call on hold. Handset
1 P

ress  MMENU N during an outside
call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To release hold, press  M N
.
R A

nother handset user can take
the call by pressing  M N
.
R T

he base unit user can take the
call by pressing  MSP-PHONE N. Base unit
1 P

ress  MINTERCOM N and then press
M SP-PHONE N during an outside call. 2
T
o release hold, press
MSP-PHONE N.
R A handset user can take the call
by pressing  M N
.
N

ote for handset and base unit:
R If a call is kept on hold for more than 9
minutes, an alarm tone starts to
sound and the ringer indicator on the
handset flashes rapidly. After 1
additional minute on hold, the call is
disconnected.
R If another phone is connected to the
same line, you can also take the call
by lifting its handset.
R While an outside call is on hold, the
SP-PHONE indicator on the base unit
flashes. Mute
W

hile mute is turned on, you can hear
the other party, but the other party
cannot hear you. Handset
1 P

ress  MMUTE N during conversation.
R M MUTE N flashes.
2 To return to the conversation, press
MMUTE N again.
Note:
R M MUTE N is a soft key visible on the
handset display during a call. Base unit
1 P

ress  MMUTE N during conversation.
R The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
2 To return to the conversation, press
MMUTE N again. Flash
M
F

LASH N allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as
transferring an extension call, or
accessing optional telephone services.
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							Note:
R
T
o change the flash time, see
page 27. For call waiting or Call
W

aiting Caller ID service users
To use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller
ID, you must first subscribe with your
service provider/telephone company.
This feature allows you to receive calls
while you are already talking on the
phone. If you receive a call while on the
phone, you will hear a call waiting tone.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and
Call Waiting with Caller ID services,
the 2nd caller’s information is displayed
after you hear the call waiting tone on
the handset.
1 Press  MCALL WAIT N to answer the
2nd call.
2 To switch between calls, press
MCALL WAIT N.
Note:
R Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area. Temporary tone dialing (for
r

otary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing
mode to tone when you need to access
touch-tone services (for example,
answering services, telephone banking
services, etc.).
Press  * (TONE) before entering
access numbers which require tone
dialing. Handset clarity booster
T

his feature can improve sound clarity
when the handset is used in an area
where there may be interference. During an outside call, this feature is turned on
a

utomatically when necessary.
R When this feature is turned on,  is displayed.
Call share
Y

ou can join an existing outside call. Handset
T

o join the conversation, press  M N
w

hen the other unit is on an outside call. Base unit
T

o join the conversation, press
M SP-PHONE N when the handset is on
an outside call.
Note for handset and base unit:
R A maximum of 4 parties (including 1
outside party) can join a conversation
using 3 extensions.  (4-way
conference)
R To prevent other users from joining
your conversations with outside
callers, turn call sharing mode off
(page 27).
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							Shared phonebook
T
he shared phonebook allows you to
make calls without having to dial
manually. Any handset registered to the
base unit can use the shared
phonebook. You can add 50 names and
phone numbers to the shared
phonebook, and assign each phonebook
entry to the desired group.
Important:
R Only 1 person can access the shared
phonebook at a time.
R Caller ID subscribers can use group
ringer tone features (page 33). Adding entries
1
M N
 a  M A
DD N
2 Enter the party’s name (16
characters max.).  a M OK N
3 Enter the party’s phone number (24
digits max.).  a M OK N
4 Mb N: Select the desired group.  a
M SELECT N 2 times
R To add other entries, repeat from
step 2.
5 MOFF N Character table for entering names
W

hile entering characters, you can
switch between uppercase and
lowercase by pressing  * (A ®a). Key Character
1 & ’ ( ) H,
– . / 1
2 A B C 2
a b c 2
3 D E F 3
d e f 3 Key Character
4 G H I 4
g h i 4
5 J K L 5
j k l 5
6 M N O 6
m n o 6
7 P Q R S 7
p q r s 7
8 T U V 8
t u v 8
9 W X Y Z 9
w x y z 9
0 0
# # R
T
o enter another character that is
located on the same dial key, first
press  ME N to move the cursor to the
next space.
R If you do not press any dial key within
5 seconds after entering a character,
the character is fixed and the cursor
moves to the next space.
R  in the above table represents a
s

ingle space. Erasing the character or number
P

ress  MF N or  ME N.  a  M CLEAR N
R Press and hold  MCLEAR N to erase all
characters or numbers. Groups
G

roups can help you find entries in the
phonebook quickly and easily. When
adding an entry to the phonebook, you
can assign it to one of 9 groups. You
can change the names of groups
assigned for phonebook entries
(“Friends”, “Family”, etc.) and then
search for phonebook entries by group.
The group ringer tone feature is
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							available for Caller ID subscribers
(
page 33). Changing group names
T

he default group name is  “Group 1 ”
to  “Group 9 ”.
1 M N
 a  M M
ENU N
2 Mb N:  “Group ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired group.  a
M SELECT N
4 Mb N:  “Group name ” a  M SELECT N
5 Edit the name (10 characters max.;
page 19).  a M SAVE N
6 MOFF N Finding and calling from a
p

honebook entry Scrolling through all entries
1
M N
2 Mb N:

 Select the desired entry.
3 M N
Searching by first character
1
M N
2 P

ress the dial key ( 0 – 9  or  #)
which contains the character you
are searching for (page 19).
R Press the same dial key
repeatedly to display the first
entry corresponding to each
character located on that dial key.
R If there is no entry corresponding
to the character you selected, the
next entry is displayed.
3 Mb N: Scroll through the phonebook if
necessary.
4 M N
Searching by group
1
M N
 a  M G
ROUP N 2
Mb N:
 Select the group you want to
search.  a M SELECT N
R If you select  “All groups ”, the
unit ends the group search.
3 Mb N: Select the desired entry.
4 M N
Editing entries
1
F

ind the desired entry (page 20).  a
M EDIT N
2 Edit the name if necessary (16
characters max.; page 19).  a M OK N
3 Edit the phone number if necessary
(24 digits max.).  a M OK N
4 Mb N: Select the desired group
(page 19).  a M SELECT N 2 times
5 MOFF N Erasing entries
Erasing an entry
1
F

ind the desired entry (page 20).
2 MERASE N a  M b N:  “Yes ”
3 MSELECT N a  M OFF N Erasing all entries
1
M N
 a  M M
ENU N
2 Mb N:  “Erase all ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
4 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
5 MOFF N Chain dial
T

his feature allows you to dial phone
numbers in the phonebook while you are
on a call. This feature can be used, for
example, to dial a calling card access
number or bank account PIN that you
have stored in the phonebook, without
having to dial manually.
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