Panasonic Kxdt521 Instruction Manual

							Quick Reference Guide
Digital Proprietary Telephone
Model No. KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546
Digital DSS Console
Model No. KX-DT590Note
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							Location of Controls
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Location of ControlsKX-DT521  
						

							ALCD (Liquid Crystal Display):
KX-DT521: 1 line, KX-DT543: 3 lines, KX-DT546: 6 linesBMessage/Ringer Lamp:
When you receive an intercom call, the lamp flashes green,
and on an outside call, the lamp flashes red. When someone
has left you a message, the lamp stays on red.CFlexible CO Buttons:  Used to seize an outside line or perform
a feature that has been assigned to the key.7
Location of ControlsKX-DT543
KX-DT546 KX-DT590  
						

							DHandset Hook: Keeps the handset stable when the unit is
mounted on a wall.EHeadset JackFPAUSE/PROGRAM  (KX-DT521 only): Used to insert a pause
when storing a telephone number. This button is also used for
programming this unit.
PAUSE  (KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only): Used to insert a pause
when storing a telephone number.GCONF:  Used to establish a multiple party conversation.HMESSAGE : Used to leave a message waiting indication or call
back the party who left the message waiting indication.IFLASH/RECALL:  Used to disconnect the current call and
make another call without hanging up.JREDIAL:  Used to redial the last dialed number.KAUTO ANS/MUTE:  Used to receive an incoming call in
hands-free mode or mute the microphone/handset during a
conversation.LTRANSFER:  Used to transfer a call to another party.MAUTO DIAL/STORE:  Used for System/Personal Speed Dialing
or storing programme changes.NHOLD:  Used to place a call on hold.OINTERCOM:  Used to make or receive intercom calls.PSP-PHONE (Speakerphone):  Used for performing hands-free
operations.QMicrophone:  Used for hands free conversations.RNavigator Key:  Used to adjust the volume and the display
contrast or select desired items.SENTER *1
: Used to assign the selected item.TSoft Buttons (S1-S4) *1
: S1-S4 (located from left to right) are
used to select the item displayed on the bottom line of the
display.8
Location of Controls 
						

							UEHS (Electronics Hook Switch) Jack*1VFWD/DND*1
: Used to switch Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb
on your extension.WCANCEL *1
: Used to cancel the selected item.
*1 KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only
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Location of Controls 
						

							Before Operating the Telephone
Speaker volume
While in a hands-free conversation
P
ress [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
Handset/Headset volume
*
 1
While using the handset or headset
P
 ress [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
Ringer volume
While on-hook or receiving a call
P
 ress [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
LCD Contrast
While on-hook
1
 . Press the soft button (S1).
*
 2
2. Enter .
3

. Press [ENTER]. *3
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the LCD contrast.
5

. Press [ENTER]. *3
6. Press [CANCEL]. *2Ring Tone
1. Press the soft button (S1).
*
 2
2. Press a flexible CO button or [INTERCOM] 2 times.
3. Enter 2 digits (01-30) using the dial keys (0-9), or press [ ] or [ ] to
s

elect the ring tone.
4. Press [ENTER]. *3
5. Press [CANCEL]. *2*1 If you hear your own voice through the handset or headset, decrease the
v
 olume.
*2 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*3 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
10 Before Operating the Telephone      PROG     PROG    
						

							LCD Backlight
While on-hook
1
. Press the soft button (S1).
*
 1
2. Enter .
3

. Press [ENTER]. *2
4. Press a dial key to select the LCD backlight mode. : Automatic
: Always ON
: Always OFF
5

. Press [ENTER]. *2
6. Press [CANCEL]. *1*1 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*

2 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
11Before Operating the TelephonePROG       
						

							Feature Operations
Making Calls
Calling
M
To an extension N
1. Go off-hook.
2. Dial an extension number.
M To an outside party N
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button.
3. Dial the outside party’s phone number. Redial
1. Go off-hook.
2

. Press [REDIAL]. Quick Dialing
1. Go off-hook.
2

. Dial a quick dialing number. Doorphone Call
1. Go off-hook.
2

. Enter .
3

. Enter a doorphone number (2 digits).
4. After the confirmation tone, talk. System Speed Dialing
1. Go off-hook.
2

. Press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
3. Enter a system speed dialing number (3 digits). 12Feature Operations    
						

							Personal Speed Dialing
M
To store N
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3

. Enter a personal speed dialing number (2 digits).
4. Enter the phone number to store (max. 32 digits). *1
5. Press  .
6

. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
M To dial N
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
3. Enter  .
4

. Enter a personal speed dialing number (2 digits). One-touch Dialing
M
T
o store N
1. Press the soft button (S1).
*
 2
2. Press a flexible CO button.
3. Enter  .
4

. Enter the number to store (max. 32 digits). *1
5. Press [ENTER]. *3
6. Press [CANCEL]. *2
M To dial N
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press the flexible CO button assigned as a One-touch Dialing button. *1 Enter the outside line access number before an outside phone number.
*

2 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*3 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
13Feature Operations     PROG   
						

							During a ConversationCall HoldMTo hold N
1. Press [HOLD].
2. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
M To retrieve a call at the holding extension N
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button or [INTERCOM].
M To retrieve an outside call from another extension N
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button.Call TransferM To an extension N
1. Press [TRANSFER].
2. After the confirmation tone, dial an extension number.
3. Talk.
4. Go on-hook.
M To an outside party N
1. Press [TRANSFER].
2. After the confirmation tone, press a flexible CO button.
3. Dial an outside phone number.
4. Talk.
5. Go on-hook.14
Feature Operations