About these operating instructions | Panasonic KX-TG5961AL guide

Introduction

About these operating instructions

Notable differences among KX-TG5961AL, KX-TGA590AL, and KX- TGA591AL

These operating instructions can be used for the KX-TG5961AL. They also describe the operations related to these optional handsets.

–KX-TG5961AL features a monochrome display handset (KX-TGA590AL).

–KX-TGA591AL features a colour display handset with USB-support.

Important:

LFeatures and operations indicated by “monochrome display models” are for KX- TG5961AL users and KX-TGA590AL (accessory handset) users only.

LFeatures and operations indicated by “colour display models” are for KX-TGA591AL (accessory handset) users only.

LFor differences between the monochrome display handset (KX-TGA590AL) and the colour display handset (KX-TGA591AL), see page 7.

LReferences in these operating instructions to “a charger” or “other handsets” are for accessory handset users only. See “Expanding your phone system” on page 6.

KX-TG5961AL

Optional handset

KX-TGA590AL KX-TGA591AL

Monochrome display handset

Monochrome	Colour display
display handset	handset

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Panasonic KX-TG5961AL About these operating instructions, Optional handset, Monochrome display handset

Contents

Model No. KX-TG5961AL Making calls Answering calls Useful features Using Caller ID service Caller listUsing Voice Mail service Handset phonebook Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone About these operating instructions Optional handsetMonochrome display handset Display handset Handset Included with KX-TG5961AL Using the soft keys Using the navigator key Using the joystickMonochrome display model Colour display model Middle soft key Handsets and other devices max Expanding your phone systemTrademark Feature Handset feature overview for KX-TGA590AL and KX-TGA591ALDescription Included accessories Accessory informationHandset cover comes attached to the handset Additional/replacement accessories Accessory item Order numberGigarange USB utility Colour display models only HHR-P105 Important safety instructions Save These Instructions LNever install telephone wiring during a lightning storm InstallationMedical LThis equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails For best performanceBase unit location/avoiding noise Environment Routine care Setting up the base unit Connecting the AC adaptor and telephone line cordIf you subscribe to an Adsl service LUse only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV207AL Battery installation/replacement Setting up the handsetBattery charge Battery level Battery icon Panasonic battery performance Operation Operating timeMonochrome Colour Level Controls Base unit OFF Pause Redial Hold Intercom Colour display model KX-TGA591AL optional USB port Charge contacts Displays Handset display itemsHandset menu icons Displayed Meaning Date and time need to Be set Handset screen saver Colour display models only To cancel screen saver modeColour display models Symbols used in these operating instructions Setting the unit before use Date and timeHandset Example 930 09 Using the handset Making calls Using the base unit Answering calls Useful features Useful features during a callAdjusting the ringer volume Setting the ringer tone Handset clarity booster Recall buttonHandset voice enhancer Dial lock Call shareCall privacy To turn dial lock on To turn dial lock off Handset phonebook Adding items to the handset phonebookMonochrome display models KX-TG5961AL/KX-TGA590AL Save Off. Press Select Then go to stepImages stored Handset at the time Finding and calling a handset phonebook item Editing items in the handset phonebook Erasing an item in the handset phonebookSelect ISELECT Chain dial Copying handset phonebook itemsCopying an item Send Base unit speed dialler Adding phone numbers to the speed diallerCalling someone with the speed dialler To erase a stored phone number Using Caller ID service Call waiting and Caller ID compatible Ringer ID Talking Caller IDLight-up ID LOnly 1 person can access the caller list at a time Caller listPicture ID Colour display models only Viewing the caller list and calling back Storing your area code Editing a caller’s phone number before calling backStoring caller information into the handset phonebook Erasing selected caller information Programmable settings Programming by scrolling through the display menusSave iOFF Monochrome display models KX-TG5961AL/KX-TGA590AL Main menu Sub-menu Programming Colour display models KX-TGA591AL Programming Programming using the direct commands 1 Feature Setting code System Code Setting*1 Ringer indicator colour 235161 Handset 160 Level 1-6 Handset Off Display colour 182670 Tones and melodies Handset ringer tone for outside callsSelect the desired item. iSAVE Menu middle soft key i #166 Assigning a customised ring to the handset HandsetOFF Changing the name of a melody Handset Changing handset name Erasing a melody Handset Memory status Colour display models only Handset wallpaper Colour display models onlyMemory usage File type Quantity Used Viewing the handset memory status Handset Erasing melodies and images Handset Using Voice Mail service Storing the Voice Mail VM access numberTo erase the Voice Mail access number Listening to Voice Mail messages Message alert Intercom Making an intercom callAnswering an intercom call Base unit Press SP-PHONE or Intercom to answer Menu middle soft key i #273 Select the desired setting Answering an intercom call using auto intercom HandsetAuto intercom/Room monitor Turning auto intercom on/off Answering transferred calls Transferring callsPress C to answer Conference calls Deregistering a handset Registering a handsetDeregistering other devices Wall mounting Wall mount template for the base unit To remove the wall-mounting adaptor Additional accessories Headset optionalBelt clip optional LHeadset shown is KX-TCA86AL. LHandset shown is KX-TGA590AL Error messages Display message Cause/solution LThe handset’s registration may have been cancelled Move closer to the base unit, and try againLConfirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged LRaise the base unit antennas Programmable settings Problem Cause/solution General use Problem Cause/solutionBattery recharge Problem Cause/solution Making/answering calls, intercom Problem Cause/solution Problem Cause/solution Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Connect to the Plug Instructions to customerAs shown in Fig Service difficulties Specifications Index Index Page Page Page Sales Department Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited Manufacturer62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Copyright