Panasonic KX-TG5583 operating instructions Introduction

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Expanding your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Available accessory handsets . . . . . . 7 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . 8 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preparation

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Screen saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting the unit before use . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the dialing mode . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the date and time O . . . . . 20

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls using the handset . . . . . . 21 Useful features during a call . . . . . . 22 Making calls using the base unit . . . . . 24 Useful features during a call . . . . . . 25 Answering calls using the handset . . . . 26 Answering calls using the base unit . . . 27 Adjusting the ringer volume . . . . . . 27 Changing the ringer tone . . . . . . . . 27

Phonebook

Handset phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adding items to the phonebook . . . 28 Calling someone in the phonebook . 29 Editing items in the phonebook . . . . 29 Erasing items in the phonebook . . . 29 Chain dial feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Copying phonebook items . . . . . . . . 30

Speed Dialer

Base unit speed dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adding phone numbers to the speed dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Calling someone with the speed dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Talking Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ringer ID and light-up ID . . . . . . . . . 34 Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Viewing the caller list and calling

back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Editing a caller’s phone number before calling back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Storing caller information into the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Erasing caller information . . . . . . . . 36

Intercom Features

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Voice paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Transferring a call from the handset 38

Transferring a call from the base

unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Transferring a call to the answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setting room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Monitoring a room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Programmable Settings

Guide to handset programming . . . . . . 43 Programming via direct commands . . . 45 Direct commands chart . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ringer settings K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . 48 Handset ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Recording songs from an audio device for ringer tones (Customize ring) . . . 49 Ring color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Function M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Voice enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Customer support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Display setting L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Handset display color (Appearance) 52 Handset LCD contrast . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Initial setting N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Handset Talking Caller ID . . . . . . . . 52 Caller ID edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Handset key tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Contents Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use Operating InstructionsIntroduction Answering System Energy Star TrademarksAccessory items Order number Quantity Accessory informationIncluded accessories 456Expanding your phone Additional/replacement accessoriesAccessory items Order number Available accessory handsets FeatureImportant safety instructions InstallationBattery MedicalEnvironment For best performanceBase unit location/noise Routine careCharger ConnectionsBase unit Battery installation If you subscribe to a DSL serviceBattery icon Battery strength Battery chargeBattery strength Recharging the batteryRecharge battery Battery replacementBattery performance Operation Operating timeScreen saver mode To cancel screen saver modeControls and displays ControlsRinger indicator Message indicator Receiver Display Microphone Charge contactsHandset display items Displayed Meaning DisplaysBase unit display items Displayed Meaning Be setInitial setting Ringer settingDisplay setting Answering deviceSetting the date and time O Setting the unit before useSetting the dialing mode Time adjustmentMaking calls using the handset Hold button Useful features during a callTo make a call using the redial list Mute buttonCall share Pause button for PBX/long distance service usersClarity booster Call privacyFlash button For Call Waiting service usersTemporary tone dialing for rotary/ pulse service users Press SP-PHONE Press Redial Temporary ringer off Answering calls using the handsetAuto talk Changing the ringer tone Answering calls using the base unitAdjusting the ringer volume Enter name Handset phonebookAdding items to the phonebook Enter phone noErasing items in the phonebook Calling someone in the phonebookEditing items in the phonebook =Name search dB=Scroll listDuring an outside call, press Menu middle soft key Chain dial featureCopying phonebook items Copying an itemCopying all items Calling someone with the speed dialer Base unit speed dialerAdding phone numbers to the speed dialer To erase a stored phone numberExample BROWN,NANCY Using Caller ID serviceTalking Caller ID Light-up ID Ringer ID and light-up IDCustomized ring, then press MulticolorEditing a caller’s phone number before calling back Caller listViewing the caller list and calling back ExampleErasing caller information Caller ID number auto edit featureStoring caller information into the phonebook Erasing a selected itemBase unit Press SP-PHONE or Intercom to answer Handset IntercomFrom the handset to the base unit Handset From the base unit to a handset Base unitTransferring a call from the handset Transferring a callVoice paging Transferring a call without speaking to the paged partyTransferring a call from the base unit Transferring a call to the answering systemConference calls Using the handsetUsing the base unit Monitoring a room Setting room monitorRoom monitor MonitorMonitoring with the base unit Function menu table Main menu Sub-menu Guide to handset programmingDuring programming Main menu Sub-menu Feature Feature code Setting code Programming via direct commandsDirect commands chart Enter direct NoProgrammable Settings Programmable Settings Handset ringer tone Ringer settings KHandset ringer volume Programmable Settings Erasing a song Ring colorPlaying back a song Changing the name of a songVoice enhancer Display setting LFunction M Customer supportHandset LCD contrast Initial setting NHandset display color Appearance Handset Talking Caller IDHandset interrupt tone Handset key toneAuto talk Handset display languageBase unit ringer volume Line modeBase unit settings Base unit ringer toneBase unit Talking Caller ID Canceling the handset registrationBase unit interrupt tone Registering the handset Time adjustment Caller ID subscribers onlySet date & time O Answering system Screening your calls Erasing your greeting messagePre-recorded greeting message To play back the greeting message Press Greeting CheckListening to messages using the base unit Listening to messagesVoice guidance Listening to messages using the handsetMenu Recording a voice memo Answering system commandsKey Command Calling back Caller ID subscribers onlyRemote operation Using the answering system remotelyMemory capacity Turning on the answering system remotely Remote commandsKey Remote command Skipping the greeting message to leave a messageRemote code Answering system settings JFor Voice Mail service subscribers Ring countTurning call screening on/off Caller’s recording timeMessage alert Operation Using the joystickControls Using the soft keys KX-TGA552 only KX-TGA550 only Menu Menu/feature IconPhonebook Picture ID KX-TGA552 only Guide to programming KX-TGA550 only Main menu Sub-menuMain menu Sub-menu Wallpaper10 Picture ID6 Custom ring5 Total= 21/126 Memory status KX-TGA552 onlyMemory usage File type Quantity Used Erasing a picture or songWallpaper KX-TGA552 only Erasing a picture from the User dataHandset LCD contrast KX- TGA550 only To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Belt clipHeadset optional To connect an optional headset to the handsetWall mounting Useful Information To remove the wall mounting adaptor Wall mount template for the chargerError messages Please register Tom JonesInvalid To the base unit Memory fullLink to base. Move General use Problem Cause & solutionProgrammable settings Problem Cause & solution Closer to base, tryMaking/answering calls, Intercom Problem Cause & solutionRecharge battery is Phonebook Problem Cause & solution Caller ID Problem Cause & solution Answering system Problem Cause & solution But Recharge Battery recharge Problem Cause & solutionPower failure Problem Cause & solution FCC and other information Useful Information FCC Warning KX-TGA552 only OpenLCR service for the Caller IQ featureResponsible party Specifications Warranty Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Customer Services Directory Customer servicesIndex Index When you ship the product Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc

KX-TG5583 specifications

The Panasonic KX-TG5583 is a versatile and feature-rich cordless phone system that caters to the needs of both personal and professional use. Featuring a three handset setup, it is ideal for larger homes or offices, providing convenience and flexibility without the clutter of multiple base stations.

One of the standout features of the KX-TG5583 is its advanced DECT 6.0 technology. This digital enhanced cordless telecommunications standard offers improved sound quality, extended range, and enhanced security against eavesdropping. Users can enjoy crystal-clear conversations without interference from other electronic devices, which is often a concern in densely populated areas.

Another significant characteristic of the KX-TG5583 is its built-in answering machine. With up to 18 minutes of recording time, users can conveniently manage missed calls and messages. The answering system is easy to navigate, allowing for quick access to messages, remote operation, and customizable greeting options.

The phone's large, backlit LCD display makes it user-friendly, enabling easy navigation and visibility, especially in low-light conditions. The KX-TG5583 also offers a user-friendly interface, with a well-organized menu that allows users to access features like call blocking, speed dial, and phonebook entries with ease.

One notable technology integrated into this model is Link2Cell, which allows users to synchronize their mobile phones with the cordless system. This feature enables users to receive and make calls directly from the home phone, providing a seamless transition between devices and enhancing the overall convenience for mobile phone users.

In terms of battery life, the KX-TG5583 is equipped with energy-efficient lithium-ion batteries that provide extended talk and standby times. This ensures that the handsets remain functional even during power outages, providing peace of mind to users.

The phone also includes a call block feature, which is particularly useful in today's telemarketing climate. Users can easily block unwanted calls, enhancing privacy and security. In addition, the KX-TG5583 supports multi-handset capability, allowing users to add more handsets to the system, ensuring coverage throughout the home or workplace.

In conclusion, the Panasonic KX-TG5583 combines advanced technology, user-friendly features, and practical functionality, making it a reliable choice for anyone in need of a modern cordless phone system. Whether for home or office use, its unique blend of features ensures that it meets the demands of today's communication needs.
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