About these operating instructions

Introduction

Notable differences between KX-TG5971AL and KX-TG5976AL

These operating instructions can be used for the following models: KX-TG5971AL features a monochrome display handset (KX-TGA590AL). KX-TG5976AL features a color display handset with USB-support (KX-TGA591AL).

Important:

LFeatures and operations indicated by “monochrome display models” are for KX- TG5971AL users and KX-TGA590AL (accessory handset) users only.

LFeatures and operations indicated by “color display models” are for KX-TG5976AL users and KX-TGA591AL (accessory handset) users only.

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

KX-TG5971AL

KX-TG5976AL

Monochrome display handset

Color display handset

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Contents

Model No. KX-TG5971AL Model No. KX-TG5976AL Model shown is KX-TG5971AL 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 Notable differences between KX-TG5971AL and KX-TG5976AL About these operating instructionsMonochrome display handset Color display handset Using the navigator key Using the joystick 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 informationAccessory item Quantity Additional/replacement accessories Accessory item Order numberGigarange USB utility Color display models only HHR-P105 Save These Instructions Installation LNever install telephone wiring during a lightning stormBattery Medical 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 cordLine or to the same telephone jack using a T-adaptor If you subscribe to an Adsl service Setting up the handset Battery installation/replacementBattery charge Base unit Battery level Battery icon Panasonic battery performance Operation Operating timeMonochrome Color Level Controls Base unit OFF Pause Redial Hold Intercom Color display model KX-TGA591AL included with KX-TG5976AL USB port Displays Base unit display itemsHandset display items Displayed Meaning To cancel screen saver mode Handset menu iconsHandset screen saver Color display models only Color 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 Mute Recall buttonHandset clarity booster Handset voice enhancer Dial lock Call shareCall privacy To turn dial lock on/off Handset Dial Lock Handset phonebook Adding items to the handset phonebookMonochrome display models KX-TG5971AL/KX-TGA590AL Save Turns the ringer ID off Press SELECT, thenGo to step Tone and melodies 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 dialer Adding phone numbers to the speed dialerCalling someone with the speed dialer To erase a stored phone number Using Caller ID service Call waiting and Caller ID compatible Ringer ID Light-up IDPicture ID Colour display models only LThe ringer may be changed after the 2nd ring Caller ID number auto edit feature Caller listViewing the caller list and calling back Storing your area code Storing caller information into the handset phonebook Erasing selected caller informationErasing all caller information Erase iYes iSELECT OFF Programmable settings Programming by scrolling through the display menus Main menu Sub-menu Programming Color display models KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL Programming Programming using the direct commands 1 Feature Setting code System Code 306 Default Ringer indicator colour305 Min New message Playback All message playbackColor1 Display color Tones and melodies Handset ringer tone for outside callsSelect the desired item. iSAVE Menu middle soft key i #166 Assigning a customized ring to the handset HandsetOFF Changing the name of a melody Handset Changing the handset name Erasing a melody Handset Memory status Colour display models only Handset wallpaper Color display models onlyMemory usage File type Quantity Used Viewing the handset memory status Handset Erasing melodies or images Handset Answering system Memory capacityTurning the answering system on/off Recording your greeting message Prerecorded greeting message Key Command Call Voice memo Recording a voice memoPress Erase during playback Yes iSELECT Menu middle soft key i #325 Yes iSELECT Using the answering system remotely Remote commandsKey Remote command Remote operation Answering system settings Remote codeRing count Turning on the answering system remotely For Service Provider Voice Mail Subscribers Message alert Caller’s recording timeCall screening Using Voice Mail service Voice Mail VM tone detectionVoice Mail message indication Minutes long, the handset may not indicate new messages 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 Registering a handsetDeregistering a handset Registering an additional handset Deregistering the cordless camera KX- TGA593AL Deregistering other devicesDeregistering the USB adaptor KX- TGA595AL Base unit 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 canceled LYour phonebook or redial list is emptyLColor display models only KX-TG5976AL/KX TGA591AL 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/solutionIs not displayed LGenerally, caller information is displayed from the 2nd Answering system Problem Cause/solution Connect to the Plug Instructions to customerAs shown in Fig Service difficulties Specifications Index Index Page Page Sales Department Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited Manufacturer62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Copyright

Panasonic KX-TG5976AL, KX-TG5971AL About these operating instructions

Models: KX-TG5971AL KX-TG5976AL