Panasonic Kx Tg9581 Quick Guide

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Connecting the AC adaptor/corded handset
1Connect the AC adaptor to the unit by pressing the plug firmly.
2Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet.3Fasten the AC adaptor cord by hooking it.
*1 After connecting the telephone line cord(s), fasten the telephone line cord(s) by hooking them.
4Connect the corded handset cord to the corded handset and the base unit until you hear a click.
LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PNLV226.
1Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet.
Connecting the telephone line cord
NTo connect to a 2-line telephone jack
1Connect the “GREEN” plug telephone line cord (4-
wire cord) (1) to the unit, then to the 2-line 
telephone jack (RJ14C) (2) until you hear a click.
Base unit
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3
3
*1
1
1
4
4
Charger
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“GREEN” plug
Model No. KX-TG9581/KX-TG9582
Quick Guide
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NTo connect to 2 single-line telephone jacks
1For Line 1: Connect the “Transparent” plug 
telephone line cord (2-wire cord) (1) to the unit, 
then to the Line 1 single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) 
(2) until you hear a click.
2For Line 2: Connect the “GREEN” plug telephone 
line cord (4-wire cord) (3) to the unit, then to the 
Line 2 single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) (4) until 
you hear a click.
Handset battery installation/Handset battery charging
Charge for about 7 hours.
Note:
LUSE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size (1).
LDo NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries.
LConfirm correct polarities (S, T).
LFollow the directions on the display to set up the unit.
LConfirm “Charging” is displayed (2).
Using the unit as a single-line telephone only
1Connect the “Transparent” plug telephone line cord (2-wire 
cord) to LINE 1/2.
Handset/Base unit:
LTo use line 1 only: {MENU}(25) s {r}: “Line1” s 
{SAVE} s {OFF}/{EXIT}
LTo erase the message “Check tel line2”: 
{MENU}(19)
Connecting the telephone line cord
3 2
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4
1
“Transparent” plug
“GREEN”  
plug
If you subscribe to a DSL/ADSL service, attach a DSL/ADSL filter to the telephone line between the base 
unit and the telephone line jack. Refer to the operating instructions for connections.
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Operating tips
Soft keys
By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. Pay attention to the 
display to see what functions the soft keys are assigned during operation.
Navigator key
Handset:
−{^}, {V}, {}: Scroll through various lists and items.
−? (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking.
−{} REDIAL: View the redial list.
−{V} CID (Caller ID): View the caller list.
Base unit:
−{^}, {V}, {7}, or {8}: Scroll through various lists and items.
−VOL. (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking.
−{7}/{8}: Repeat/skip messages during playback.
HandsetBase unit
Date and time (Handset/Base unit)
1{MENU}(1)12Enter the current month, date, and year. s {OK}3Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format).4Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: *: Select “AM” or “PM”. s {SAVE}
Base unit: {AM/PM}: Select “AM” or “PM”. s {SAVE}
5Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: {OFF}
Base unit: {EXIT}
Recording your greeting message of the answering system for the 
landline (Handset/Base unit)
If you use a pre-recorded greeting message, you do not need to record your own greeting message.
1For line 1: {MENU}(3)21
For line 2: {MENU}(3)22
2{r}: Select the desired greeting message. s {SELECT}
3{r}: “Yes” s {SELECT}4Record a greeting message. s {STOP}
5Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: {OFF}
Base unit: {EXIT}
{V} {^}
{}{V} {^}
{7}{8}
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Link to cell
You can connect your base unit and cellular phone using Bluetooth® wireless technology, so that you can 
make or answer cellular calls using your phone system. For more details, please visit our Web site: 
http://www.panasonic.com/link2cell
LLocate your cellular phone near the base unit. If the cellular phone is too close to the base unit during a 
cellular call, you may hear noise. For best performance, we recommend placing the cellular phone 
between 0.6 m to 3 m (2 feet to 10 feet) away from the base unit.
1 Cell line
2 Cell phone service providers
Pairing a Bluetooth cellular phone (Handset/Base unit)
1For CELL 1: {MENU}(6241
For CELL 2: {MENU}(6242
For CELL 3: {MENU}(6243
For CELL 4: {MENU}(6244
LAfter the corresponding CELL indicator on the base unit starts flashing, the rest of the procedure must 
be completed within 5 minutes.
2Your cellular phone:
While the corresponding CELL indicator is flashing, follow the instructions of your cellular phone to enter 
the pairing mode.
LDepending on your cellular phone, it may ask you to enter the Bluetooth PIN (default: “0000”). If your 
cellular phone shows PassKey confirmation on its display, follow the directions to proceed.
3Wait until a long beep sounds.
LIt may take more than 10 seconds to complete pairing.
LWhen the corresponding CELL indicator lights up, the cellular phone is connected to the base unit. You 
are ready to make cellular calls.
4Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: {OFF}
Base unit: {EXIT}
Note:
LMake sure that your cellular phone is set to connect to this product automatically. Refer to your cellular 
phone’s operating instructions.
Trademarks
LThe Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any 
use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license.
LMicrosoft
® Office Outlook® is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
LAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Base unit: CELL indicators
Status Meaning
OnA cellular phone is connected. Ready to make/receive cellular calls.
Flashing−The cellular line is in use.
−Phonebook entries are being copied from a cellular phone.
−The base unit is searching for the paired cellular phone.
−The base unit is pairing a cellular phone.
−A cellular call is put on hold.
Flashing rapidlyA cellular call is being received.
Light off−A cellular phone is not paired to the base unit.
−A cellular phone is not connected to the base unit.
Handset: Link to cell display items
tA cellular line is in use.
LWhen flashing: The cellular call is put on hold.
LWhen flashing rapidly: A cellular call is being received.
dxeA cellular phone is connected.*1 Ready to make/receive cellular calls.
LWhen turned off: A cellular phone is not connected to the base unit.
*1 Corresponding cellular line(s) is(are) indicated next to the item.
uvYZ−A cellular call is being done on that line.
−The cellular line is selected for the setting.
Connecting/disconnecting the cellular phone (Handset/Base unit)
Auto connection to the Bluetooth devices (cellular phones or headset)
The unit connects to the Bluetooth devices at regular intervals if the connection is lost. To change the 
interval (default: “1 min”), see the operating instructions.
LWhen you are using a cellular line or a Bluetooth headset, the base unit loses its connection from other 
Bluetooth devices (cellular phone or headset). To automatically resume the connection to Bluetooth 
devices, leave the auto connection on.
Connecting/disconnecting the cellular phone manually
If you will not be using the paired cellular phone’s link to cell feature temporarily (for example, you do not 
want the unit to ring when your cellular line receives a call), you can disconnect your cellular phone from the 
base unit. If you want to use it again, reconnect the cellular phone to the base unit.
LAfter you disconnect a paired cellular phone from the base unit manually, it will automatically be 
connected to the base unit in 30 minutes. If you do not use the link to cell feature anymore, unpair the 
cellular phone.
LA disconnected cellular phone is not unpaired from the base unit, so pairing it to the base unit again is 
unnecessary.
1To connect/disconnect:
For CELL 1: {MENU}(6251
For CELL 2: {MENU}(6252
For CELL 3: {MENU}(6253
For CELL 4: {MENU}(6254
LA long beep sounds.
2Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: {OFF}
Base unit: {EXIT}
Link to cell
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Basic operations
Making/Answering calls (Handset)
Making cellular calls1Dial the phone number. s {CELL}
LWhen only 1 cellular phone is paired, the unit starts dialing.
2When 2 or more cellular phones are paired:
{r}: Select the desired cellular phone. s {SELECT}
Making landline callsDial the phone number. s {C}/{s}
Answering calls{C}/{s}
To hang up{OFF}
To adjust the receiver or speaker 
volumePress {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Making a call using the redial list1{>} REDIAL s {r}: Select the desired phone number.
2To make a cellular call:
When only 1 cellular phone is paired: {CELL}
or
When 2 or more cellular phones are paired:
{CELL} s {r}: Select the desired cellular phone. s 
{SELECT}
To make a landline call:
{C}
Making/Answering calls (Base unit)
Making cellular callsDial the phone number. s Press the desired cellular line key 
({CELL 1} to {CELL 4}). s Lift the corded handset.
Making landline callsDial the phone number. s Lift the corded handset, or press {s}.
Answering callsLift the corded handset, or press {s}.
To hang upPlace the corded handset on the cradle. When the speakerphone 
is used, press {s}.
To adjust the receiver or speaker 
volumePress {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Making a call using the redial list1{REDIAL} s {r}: Select the desired phone number.
2To make a cellular call: Press the desired cellular line key 
({CELL 1} to {CELL 4}). s Lift the corded handset.
To make a landline call: Lift the corded handset.
Adjusting the ringer volume (Handset/Base unit)
To adjust the ringer volume (cellular 
line/landline)Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the desired volume while 
ringing.
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Phonebook (Handset)
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Call from Outlook® (Telephone Plug-in)
By installing the “Telephone Plug-in” software for Microsoft® Office Outlook® found on the supplied CD-
ROM and connecting the base unit and your computer with the mini USB cable, the following features are 
available:
−You can make/answer landline or cellular calls from the “Telephone Plug-in” of Microsoft Office Outlook 
through the base unit.
−Caller information is shown in a pop-up window on your computer display when a call is received.
Making calls from Outlook
N For Microsoft Office Outlook 2010/2013 users
Making a call from the 
Microsoft Outlook 2010/2013 
contact list1Find and open the desired contact.
2Click [Phone numbersV].
3Click the phone number you want to call.4Using a landline:
Click [Call from line1] or [Call from line2] to select the desired line.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Call from cellV], and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 
to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
Making a call from the caller 
list1Click [Caller listV].
2Click the phone number you want to call.3Using a landline:
Click [Call from line1] or [Call from line2] to select the desired line.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Call from cellV], and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 
to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
Making a call from the redial 
list1Click [V] displayed to the right of [Dial number].
2Click the phone number you want to call.3Using a landline:
Click [Call from line1] or [Call from line2] to select the desired line.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Call from cellV], and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 
to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
Making a call by entering a 
phone number in the toolbar1Enter the phone number in the toolbar.
2Using a landline:
Click [Call from line1] or [Call from line2] to select the desired line.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Call from cellV], and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 
to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
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N For Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 users
Making a call from the 
Microsoft Outlook 2007 
contact list1Find and double click the desired contact.
2Using a landline:
Click [Call from line1] or [Call from line2] to select the desired line.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Call from cellV], and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 
to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
3Click [Phone numbersV].
4Click the phone number you want to call.
Making a call from the caller 
list1Using a landline:
Click [Call from line1] or [Call from line2] to select the desired line.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Call from cellV], and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 
to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
2Click [Caller listV].
3Click the phone number you want to call.
Making a call from the redial 
list1Using a landline:
Click [Call from line1] or [Call from line2] to select the desired line.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Call from cellV], and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 
to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
2Click [V] displayed to the right of [Dial number].3Click the phone number you want to call.
Making a call by entering a 
phone number in the toolbar1Using a landline:
Click [Call from line1] or [Call from line2] to select the desired line.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Call from cellV], and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 
to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
2Enter the phone number in the toolbar.
3Press the Enter key on your computer to dial the number.
Hanging up a call
When you finish a call, press {s} on the base unit.
or
Using a landline:
Click [Disconnect line1] or [Disconnect line2] in the toolbar.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Disconnect cellV] in the toolbar, and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
Call from Outlook® (Telephone Plug-in)
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Answering calls from Outlook
When a call is received on “Telephone Plug-in” of Outlook, caller information is displayed on a pop-up 
window of your computer.
To answer the call from Outlook, perform the following operation depending on your selected pop-up 
window.
−“Contact list” (default): 
Using a landline:
Click [Answer to line1] or [Answer to line2] in the toolbar.
Using a cellular line:
Click [Answer to cellV] in the toolbar, and click the desired cellular line list ([Cell1]
*1 to [Cell4]*1).
*1 After the Bluetooth device is paired, the device name is displayed.
−“Simple window”: Click [Answer].
After an answer key is clicked, the base unit automatically turns on the speakerphone and answers via the 
speakerphone.
Using Bluetooth devices
Copying phonebook entries from a Bluetooth cellular phone (phonebook transfer) 
(Handset/Base unit)
You can copy phonebook entries from the paired cellular phones or other cellular phones (not paired) to the 
unit’s phonebook.
1{MENU}(618
2To copy from paired cellular phones: 
{r}: Select the desired cellular phone. s {SELECT}
LCopied items are stored to the group (“Cell 1” to “Cell 4”) which the cellular phone is paired to. 
To copy from other cellular phones (not paired): 
{r}: “Other cell” s {SELECT} s {r}: Select the group you want to copy to. s {SELECT}
3When “Use the cell to transfer phonebook” is displayed: Go to step 4.
When “Select mode” menu is displayed: 
{r}: Select “Auto” or “Manual”. s {SELECT}
“Auto”: Download all entries from the cellular phone automatically. Go to step 5.
“Manual”: Copy entries you selected.
L“Select mode” menu is displayed only when the cellular phone supports PBAP (Phone Book Access 
Profile) for Bluetooth connection.
LSome cellular phones may require you to perform an operation on the cellular phone even if you select 
“Auto”.
4Cellular phone:
Follow the instructions of your cellular phone to copy phonebook entries. 
LFor other cellular phones (not paired), you need to search for and select the base unit. The Bluetooth 
PIN (default: “0000”) may be required. If your cellular phone shows PassKey confirmation on its 
display, follow the directions to proceed.
LThe entries being copied are displayed on the unit. 
5Wait until “Completed” is displayed.
6Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Handset: {OFF}
Base unit: {EXIT}
Call from Outlook® (Telephone Plug-in)
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