Panasonic KX-TG5453 operating instructions Making/answering calls, Intercom, Phonebook

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Making/answering calls, Intercom

Problem	Cause & solution
Static is heard, sound	LMove the handset and the base unit away from other
cuts in and out.	electrical appliances.
Interference from other	LMove closer to the base unit.
electrical units.	LRaise the base unit antennas.
	LTurn on the clarity booster feature (page 20).
	LIf your unit is connected to a telephone line with xDSL
	service, we recommend connecting a noise filter
	between the base unit and the telephone line jack.
	Contact your xDSL provider for details.
The handset and base	LThe ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 38, 42).
unit do not ring.
I cannot make a call.	LThe dialing mode may be set incorrectly. Set the dial
	mode (page 41) to match the type of telephone service
	you have (tone or pulse).
	LIf the base unit (including answering system) or another
	handset is in use, you may not be able to make a call.
	Try again later.
	LWhile listening to messages using the handset, you
	cannot make a call. Exit by pressing {OFF}.
I cannot redial by	LIf the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long,
pressing {REDIAL}.	the number will not be redialed correctly.
	LIf you press {REDIAL} after you have started dialing,
	this button functions as the {PAUSE} button. To redial,
	do not dial any numbers before pressing {REDIAL}.
I cannot have a	LMake sure that an optional headset is connected
conversation using the	properly (page 59).
headset.	LIf “SP-phone” is displayed on the handset, press {C}
	to switch to the headset.
I cannot make long	LMake sure that you have long distance service.
distance calls.
I cannot page the	LThe called handset is too far from the base unit.
handset or base unit.	LThe called unit is in use. Try again later.

Phonebook

Problem	Cause & solution
I cannot store an item in	LYou cannot store an item in the phonebook while the
the phonebook.	handset is in talk, speakerphone or intercom mode, or
	while listening to messages.
	LDo not pause for over 1 minute while storing.

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