Panasonic Kx Tg7531 Operating Instructions Manual

							Getting Started
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Intelligent eco mode
This feature automatically reduces 
handset power consumption by 
suppressing handset transmission 
power when the handset is close to the 
base unit.
LWhen this feature is activated, i is 
displayed.
LEco mode is turned off when the 
clarity booster is activated (page 17).
Controls
Handset
ACharge indicator
Ringer indicator
Message indicator
BNonslip pad
LNonslip pad offers support when 
you cradle the handset between 
your shoulder and ear.
CSpeaker
D{C} (TALK)
E{s} (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)
FHeadset jack
GDial keypad ({*}: TONE)
HReceiver
IDisplay
J{OFF}
K{FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
LMicrophone
MCharge contacts
■Control type
A Soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and 
the center of the navigator key. By 
pressing a soft key, or the center of the 
navigator key, you can select the 
feature shown directly above it on the 
display.
B Navigator key
–{^}, {V}, {}: Scroll through 
various lists and items.
– VOL. (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust 
the receiver or speaker volume 
while talking.
–{} REDIAL: View the redial list.
LAs all multiple items cannot be 
displayed on screen at the same 
time, you can quickly search the 
desired item to move screens by 
pressing {>} or {
						

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Base unit
ACharge contacts
BSpeaker
C{ERASE}
D{■} (STOP)
E{^}/{V} (VOL.: Volume up/down)
{7}/{8} (Repeat/Skip)
F{6} (Play) 
Message indicator
G{LOCATOR}
H{ANSWER ON} 
ANSWER ON indicator
Display
Handset display items
Handset main menu icons
The following icons are shown when you 
press down on the center of the 
navigator key in standby mode.
ItemMeaning
wWithin base unit range
_Out of base unit range
CThe line is in use.
LWhen flashing:
The call is put on 
hold.
LWhen flashing 
rapidly: An incoming 
call is now being 
received.
D CEFGH
ABiEco mode is on. (page 
11 )
sSpeakerphone is on. 
(page 15)
~Ringer volume is off. 
(page 25)
&Silent mode is on. 
(page 26)
!Privacy mode is on. 
(page 17)
EAlarm is on. (page 26)
mHandset number
&Battery level
$Blocked call (page 27)
Booster 
onClarity booster is on. 
(page 17)
In useAnswering system is 
being used by another 
handset or the base 
unit.
Line in 
useSomeone is using the 
line.
IconFeature
WCaller list
DAnswering device
#V.M. access
xIntercom
Initial setting
!Customer support
ItemMeaning
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Initial settings
Display language
You can select either “English” or 
“Español” as the display language. 
The default setting is “English”.
1{MENU} i {#}{1}{1}{0}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3{SAVE} i {OFF}
Voice guidance language
You can select either “English” or 
“Español” as the voice guidance 
language of the answering system. The 
default setting is “English”.
1{MENU} i {#}{1}{1}{2}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3{SAVE} i {OFF}
Dialing mode
If 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{MENU} i {#}{1}{2}{0}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3{SAVE} i {OFF}
Date and time
1
{MENU} i {#}{1}{0}{1}
2Enter the current month, date, and 
year by selecting 2 digits for each.Example:July 15, 2010
{0}{7} {1}{5} {1}{0}
3{OK}
4Enter the current hour and minute 
(12-hour clock format) by selecting 2 
digits for each.
Example:9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
5{AM/PM}: Select “AM” or “PM”.
6{SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LWhen English is selected as the 
display language, 12-hour clock 
format is used. When Spanish is 
selected, 24-hour clock format is 
used.
LTo correct a digit, press {} to 
move the cursor to the digit, then 
make the correction.
LThe date and time may be incorrect 
after a power failure. In this case, set 
the date and time again.
Display mode
You can select to display either a single 
item or multiple items on one screen at a 
time for the following features:
– handset main menu icons in function 
menu
– menu list, recorded message list, 
phonebook list, caller list, and redial 
list
Select the desired setting:
–{MULTI}/“Multi items”: Multiple 
entries/all menu icons are shown on 
one screen at a time.
–{SINGLE}/“Single item”: An 
entry/a menu icon is shown on one 
screen in large characters at a time. Symbol meaning:
Example:{V}/{^}: “Off”
Press {V} or {^} to select the words 
in quotations.
Available for: KX-TGA750 handset
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The default setting is “Multi items”.
Using soft key (Temporarily switching 
the display mode)
You can temporarily switch the display 
mode by pressing the right soft key 
shown when viewing the lists or 
selecting menu icons.
Programming the display mode 
beforehand
1{MENU} i {#}{1}{9}{2}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. 
i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LWhen in multiple items display mode, 
you can move screens by pressing 
{>} or {} to go to the next screen.
– Press {
						

							Making/Answering Calls
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Making calls
1Lift the handset and dial the phone 
number.
LTo correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2Press {C} or {CALL}.
3When you finish talking, press 
{OFF} or place the handset on the 
base unit or charger.
Using the speakerphone
1Dial the phone number and press 
{s}.
LSpeak alternately with the other 
party.
2When you finish talking, press 
{OFF}.
Note:
LFor best performance, use the 
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
LTo switch back to the receiver, press 
{C}.
Adjusting the receiver or speaker 
volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while 
talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list (each 48 digits 
max.).
1{REDIAL} or {>} REDIAL
LIf there is a new message in the 
voice mail or answering system, 
{REDIAL} is not displayed.
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired phone 
number.
3{C}
Erasing a number in the redial list
1{REDIAL} or {>} REDIAL
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired phone 
number. i {ERASE}
3{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT}
4{OFF}
Pause (for PBX/long distance service 
users)
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 20).
Example:If you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1{9} i {PAUSE}
2Dial the phone number. i {C}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PAUSE} is pressed. Repeat as 
needed to create longer pauses.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer 
indicator flashes rapidly.
1Lift the handset and press {C} or 
{s} when the unit rings.
LYou can also answer the call by 
pressing any dial key from {0} to 
{9}, {*}, or {#}. (Any key 
answer feature)
2When you finish talking, press 
{OFF} or place the handset on the 
base unit or charger.
Auto talk
You can answer calls simply by lifting the 
handset off the base unit or charger. You 
do not need to press {C}. To turn this 
feature on, see page 23.
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Adjusting the handset ringer volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume while the handset is 
ringing for an incoming call.
Note:
LYou can also program the handset 
ringer volume beforehand (page 23).
Temporary handset ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call, 
you can turn the ringer off temporarily by 
pressing {~}.
Adjusting the base unit ringer volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume.
LTo turn the ringer off, press and hold 
{V} until the unit beeps.
Useful features during 
a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
1Press {MENU} during an outside 
call.
2{V}/{^}: “Hold” i {SELECT}
3To release hold, press {C}.
LAnother handset user can take 
the call by pressing {C}.
Note:
LIf 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.LIf another phone is connected to the 
same line (page 10), you can also take 
the call by lifting its handset.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear 
the other party, but the other party 
cannot hear you.
1Press {MUTE} during conversation.
L{MUTE} flashes.
2To return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE} again.
Note:
L{MUTE} is a soft key visible on the 
handset display during a call.
Flash
{FLASH} allows you to use the special 
features of your host PBX such as 
transferring an extension call, or 
accessing optional telephone services. 
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 
24.
For call waiting or Call Waiting 
Caller ID service users
To use call waiting, you must first 
subscribe to call waiting from 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.
1Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 
2nd call.
2To switch between calls, press 
{CALL WAIT}.
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Note:
LPlease contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and 
availability of this service in your area.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/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
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 is turned on 
automatically when necessary.
LWhen this feature is turned on, 
“Booster on” is displayed.
Call share
This feature allows you to join an 
existing outside call.
Important:
LWhen the privacy mode is on, you 
cannot join the conversation. Turn it 
off.
To join the conversation, press {C} 
when the other handset is on an outside 
call.
Note:
LA maximum of 4 parties (including 1 
outside party) can join a conversation 
using 3 extensions.
(4-way conference)
Privacy mode
When the privacy mode is “On”, the unit 
prevents other users from joining your conversations with outside callers. To 
allow other users to join your 
conversations (call share), leave this 
feature off. The default setting is “Off”.
1{MENU} i {#}{1}{9}{4}
2{V}/{^}: Select “On” or “Off”.
3{SAVE} i {OFF}
LWhen the privacy mode is turned 
on, ! is displayed during an 
outside call.
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							Shared Phonebook
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Shared phonebook
The 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:
LOnly 1 person can access the shared 
phonebook at a time.
LCaller ID subscribers can use group 
ringer tone features (page 30).
Adding entries
1
{C} i {ADD}
2Enter the party’s name (16 
characters max.). i {OK}
3Enter the party’s phone number (24 
digits max.). i {OK}
4{V}/{^}: Select the desired group. 
i {SELECT} 2 times
LTo add other entries, repeat from 
step 2.
5{OFF}
Character table for entering names
While entering characters, you can 
switch between uppercase and 
lowercase by pressing {*} (A→a).LTo enter another character that is 
located on the same dial key, first 
press {>} to move the cursor to the 
next space.
LIf 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.
Correcting a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to 
the character or number you want to 
erase, then press {CLEAR}. Enter the 
appropriate character or number.
LPress and hold {CLEAR} to erase all 
characters or numbers.
Groups
Groups 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 KeyCharacter
{1}Space & ’ ( );
,–./1
{2}ABC2
abc2
{3}DE F3
def 3
{4}GH I 4
ghi 4
{5}JKL5
jkl5
{6}MN O6
mn o 6
{7}PQRS7
pqr s7
{8}TUV8
tuv8
{9}WX Y Z 9
wx yz9
{0}Spa c e 0
{#}#
KeyCharacter
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ringer tone feature is available for Caller 
ID subscribers (page 30).
Changing group names
The default group name is “Group 1” to 
“Group 9”.
1{C} i {MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Group” i {SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired group. 
i {SELECT}
4{V}/{^}: “Group name” i 
{SELECT}
5Edit the name (10 characters max.; 
page 18). i {OK}
6{OFF}
Finding and calling a 
phonebook entry
Scrolling through all entries
1{C}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
3{C}
Searching by first character
1{C}
2Press the dial key ({0} – {9} or {#}) 
which contains the character you 
are searching for (page 18).
LPress the same dial key 
repeatedly to display the first 
entry corresponding to each 
character located on that dial key.
LIf there is no entry corresponding 
to the character you selected, the 
next entry is displayed.
3{V}/{^}: Scroll through the 
phonebook if necessary.
4{C}
Searching by group
1{C} i {GROUP}
2{V}/{^}: Select the group you want 
to search. i {SELECT}
LIf you select “All groups”, the 
unit ends the group search.
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
4{C}
Editing entries
1
Find the desired entry (page 19). 
i {MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Edit” i {SELECT}
3Edit the name if necessary (16 
characters max.; page 18). i 
{OK}
4Edit the phone number if necessary 
(24 digits max.). i {OK}
5{V}/{^}: Select the desired group 
(page 18). i {SELECT}
6{SELECT} i {OFF}
Erasing entries
Erasing an entry
1Find the desired entry (page 19).
2{ERASE}
3{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i 
{OFF}
Erasing all entries
1{C} i {MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Erase all” i 
{SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT}
4{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT}
5{OFF}
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Chain dial
This 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.
1During an outside call, press 
{MENU}.
2{V}/{^}: “Phonebook” i 
{SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
4Press {CALL} to dial the number.
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the 
phonebook as one phonebook entry, 
press {PAUSE} to add pauses after 
the number and PIN as necessary 
(page 15).
LIf you have rotary/pulse service, you 
need to press {*} (TONE) before 
pressing {MENU} in step 1 to change 
the dialing mode temporarily to tone. 
When adding entries to the 
phonebook, we recommend adding 
{*} (TONE) to the beginning of 
phone numbers you wish to chain dial 
(page 18).
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