Panasonic KX-TG5438, KX-TG5439 operating instructions Introduction

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . 6 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preparation

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Useful features during a call. . . . . . . . . 19 Voice changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 HOLD button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 MUTE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Voice enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Clarity booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Call share (KX-TG5439 only) . . . . . 20

PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance service users). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Flash button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 For Call Waiting service users . . . . . 21 Temporary tone dialing (for rotary/pulse service users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Phonebook

Using the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Adding items to the phonebook . . . 22 Calling someone in the phonebook . 23 Editing items in the phonebook . . . . 23 Erasing items in the phonebook . . . 23 Chain dial feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying phonebook items (KX-TG5439 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying an item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Copying all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ringer ID and light-up ID . . . . . . . . 26

Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Viewing the caller list and calling back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Editing a caller’s phone number before calling back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Storing caller information into the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Erasing caller information. . . . . . . . . 29

Intercom Features

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 For KX-TG5438 users . . . . . . . . . . . 30 For KX-TG5439 users . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Transferring a call (KX-TG5439 only) . . 32 Conference calls (KX-TG5439 only) . . . 32

Programmable Settings

Guide to handset programming . . . . . . 33 Ringer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . 34 Handset ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Handset interrupt tone . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Voice changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Voice enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Caller ID edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Display options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Handset LCD contrast . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Telephone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Dialing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Flash time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Line mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Other options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Handset key tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Re-registering the handset . . . . . . . 39 Time adjustment (Caller ID subscribers only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Customer support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Programming via direct commands . . . 41 Direct commands chart . . . . . . . . . . 41

Answering System

Features

Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Recording your greeting message . . . . 43 Erasing your greeting message . . . 44

2For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).

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Contents Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use Operating InstructionsIntroduction Useful Information Trademarks Your phoneEnergy Star Accessory Order number Quantity Items Accessory informationIncluded accessories Important safety instructions InstallationSplash-resistant handset only BatteryMedical Environment For best performanceBase unit location/noise Routine careCharger unit KX-TG5439 only ConnectionsBase unit Battery installation If you subscribe to an xDSL serviceBattery icon Battery strength Battery chargeBattery strength Recharging the batteryRecharge battery Battery replacementBattery performance Operation Operating timeControls and displays ControlsRinger indicator Message indicator Receiver Display Menu OFF Mute Clear Hold IntercomCalls DisplayRcvd ConfDate12.31.2005 Time1200 AM KAM/PM SaveL Setting the date and timeKBack dB SelectL Date06.15.2005 Time1200 AM KAM/PM SaveLMaking calls KFlash CallLAuto talk To make a call using the redial listAnswering calls Temporary ringer offHold button Useful features during a callVoice changer Mute buttonCall share KX-TG5439 only Voice enhancerClarity booster G3=V.E. on 4=Caller IQTemporary tone dialing for rotary/pulse service users Pause button for PBX/long distance service usersFor Call Waiting service users Flash buttonUsing the phonebook Adding items to the phonebookErasing items in the phonebook Calling someone in the phonebookEditing items in the phonebook =Name search dB=Scroll listChain dial feature During an outside call, press MenuPress OFF For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA Example BROWN,NANCY KFlash -Waiting Using Caller ID serviceRinger ID and light-up ID Caller list Viewing the caller list and calling backEditing a caller’s phone number before calling back Displayed symbolsCaller ID number auto edit feature ExampleErasing a selected item Storing caller information into the phonebookErasing caller information Erasing all itemsFrom the handset to the base unit Handset IntercomFor KX-TG5438 users Base unit Press LOCATOR/INTERCOM to answer HandsetFor KX-TG5439 users From one handset to the other handsetTransferring a call without speaking to Transferring a call KX Conference calls KX TG5439 onlyHandset1 or handset2 Paged partyGuide to handset programming Main menu Sub-menuRinger volume Low High KBack dB SaveL Ringer settingsHandset ringer volume Ringer tone 1=Tone KBack dB SaveL Handset ringer toneHandset interrupt tone Call options Auto talkHandset LCD contrast Display optionsCaller ID edit Display languageLine mode Telephone settingsDialing mode Flash timeRe-registering the handset Other optionsHandset key tone Time adjustment Caller ID subscribers only Customer supportFeature Feature code Setting code Programming via direct commandsDirect commands chart Programmable Settings Answering system Pre-recorded greeting message To turn off the call screening featureErasing your greeting message Screening your callsListening to messages using the base unit Listening to messagesListening to messages using the handset Message playMemory capacity Calling back Caller ID subscribers onlyKey Remote command Using the answering system remotelyRemote commands Remote operationTurning on the answering system remotely Answering system settingsRemote code Skipping the greeting message to leave a messageGreeting only Ring countCaller’s recording time Message alert Wall mounting Base unitTo remove the wall mounting adaptor Charger unit KX-TG5439 only 25.4 mm 1Wall mount template for the chargerTo attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Belt clipHeadset optional To connect an optional headset to the handsetError messages General use Programmable settingsProblem Cause & solution Link to base. MoveMaking/answering calls, Intercom Phonebook Caller IDAnswering system Recharge battery is Battery chargePower failure But RechargeImportant information about subscription services If the Call Waiting Caller ID Cwid feature does not functionFCC and other information Useful Information OpenLCR service for the Caller IQ feature FCC RF Exposure WarningTechnical information HandsetWarranty Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Customer Services Directory Customer servicesIndex General use 57 Making/answering calls, Intercom When you ship the product Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc