Panasonic KX-TG5436 manual

This unit is comp atible with Caller ID. T o use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of fered by your service provider . Please read these Operating Instruct ions before using the unit and save for future reference. For assistance, visit ou r website: http://www .p anasonic.com for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico. Cha[...]

T able of Contents 2 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Introduction Accessory informat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important safety inst ructions . . . . . . . . . 6 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Preparation Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Battery installatio[...]

T able of Contents For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 3 Listening to messages using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Memory capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the answering system remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Introduction 4 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Thank you fo r purchasing a Panas onic cordless telephone . We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future re ference. Att ach your purchase receipt here. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bott om of the unit) Name and address of deal[...]

Introduction For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 5 Accessory information Included acces sories T o order replacement accessorie s, call 1-800-332-5368. TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277 . Additional/replaceme nt accessories No. Accessory items Order nu mber Quantity 1 AC adaptor f[...]

Introduction 6 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Import ant safety instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury . 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instru ctions marked on this[...]

Introduction For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 7 L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. L The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the unit and is easily accessible. Battery T o reduce the risk of fire or inju ry to persons, read and follow these instructi[...]

Introduction 8 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport For best perfor mance Base unit location/ noise The base unit and handset use radio waves to communicate with each other . For maximum distance and noise-free operation, we recommend the follo wing: L Placing the unit away from electrical appliances such as a TV , [...]

Preparation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 9 Connections Base unit Charger unit Note: L Base unit: Use only th e included Panasonic AC ada ptor PQL V1. L Charger unit: Use only the included Panasonic AC adap tor KX-TCA1. L The AC adaptor must rema in connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to fee[...]

Preparation 10 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport If y o u s u bs c ribe to a DSL se r vice L Please attach a noise filter (contact your DSL provider) to the teleph one line between the base unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the following: – Noise is heard during conversations. – Caller ID featu[...]

Preparation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 11 Battery charge Place the handset on the base unit or charger for 6 hours before initia l use. L The unit will beep once, the CHARGE indicator will lig ht, and “ Charging ” will be displayed. L “ Charge completed ” is displayed when the battery h as been ful[...]

Preparation 12 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Battery performance After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the foll owing performance: *1 Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use. Note: L Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off the base unit or charger , even wh[...]

Preparation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 13 Controls and displays Controls Base unit A CHARGE indicator B Antenna C Speaker D Display E { ANSWER ON } ANSWER ON indicator F { GREETING REC } (Recording) G { GREETING CHECK } H { ERASE } I Charge contact s J { LOCA TOR/INTERCOM 1 } K { LOCA TOR/INTERCOM 2 } L MI[...]

Preparation 14 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Handset A Speaker B Soft key C Headset jack D {C} (T ALK) E Navigator key F {s} (SP-PHONE) G {*} (TONE) H { P AUSE } { REDIAL } I Ringer indicator Message indicator J Receiver K Display L { MENU } M { OFF } N { MUTE } { CLEAR } O { HOLD } { INTE RCOM } P Microphone[...]

Preparation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 15 Display Base unit display items Handset displa y items Soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. By pressing a soft key , you can select the function displayed directly above it. L The functions displayed will vary depending on how you are using the unit. L When [...]

Preparation 16 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the unit will announce the day a nd time each message was recorded by the answering system (page 43) when you play back messages. 1 Press { MENU } . 2 Scroll to “ Date and time ” by pressing {V} or {^} , t[...]

Making/Answering Calls For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 17 Making calls 1 Lift the handset and press {C} . L “ Talk ” will be displayed. 2 Dial the phone n umber. 3 When finished talking, press { OFF } or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Note: L “ Line in use ” is displayed when someone is [...]

Making/Answering Calls 18 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport T o make a ca ll using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial li st. 1 Press { REDIAL } . L The last number diale d will be displayed. 2 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired number. L T o delete the disp la[...]

Making/Answering Calls For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 19 Useful features during a call HOLD button This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold. 1 Press { HOLD } during an outside call. L T o transfer the call to the other handset, see page 31, step 22. 2 Press { HOLD } again. L “ Hold ” will be [...]

Making/Answering Calls 20 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport V oice enhancer This feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, repr oducing a more natural-sounding voice th at is easier to hear and un derstand. 1 Press { MENU } during an outside call. 2 To turn this feature on or off, press { 3 } [...]

Making/Answering Calls For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 21 P AUSE button (for PBX/long dist ance service users) A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service. For example, if you need to dial the line access number “9” when making outside calls with a PBX: 1 Press { 9 }[...]

Phonebook 22 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Using the phonebook The handset phonebook all ows you to make calls without havin g to dial manually . Y ou can add 50 names and phone numbers to the handset phone book and search for phonebook en tries by name. Adding items to the phonebook 1 Press { Phonebook } . 2[...]

Phonebook For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 23 Calling someone in the phonebook Phonebook items can be searched for alphabetically by scro lling through the phonebook items. 1 Press { Phonebook } . L For quick search, you can skip to step 3. 2 Press { Search } . 3 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display the desire[...]

Phonebook 24 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Chain dial feature This feat ure allows you to dial phone numbers from the phonebook while you are on a call. Example: Using a long distance calling card 1 Dial from the phonebook: 1-800-012-3456 (Calling card access number). 2 When prompted, dial from the phonebook:[...]

Phonebook For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 25 Copying all items 1 Press { MENU } . 2 Scroll to “ Copy phonebook ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } . 3 Scroll to “ Copy all items ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } . L When all items h ave been copied, “ Complete ” will be displ[...]

Caller ID Service 26 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Using Caller ID service This unit is Caller ID compatible. T o use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Caller ID service. Caller I D features When an outside call is being receive d, the calling party’ s name or telephone nu[...]

Caller ID Service For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 27 L Y ou can also select the ringe r tone by pressing { 1 } to { 7 } , or { 0 } (“ No Ringer ID ”). 6 Press } (“[...]

Caller ID Service 28 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Note: L Y ou can also press { Rcvd calls } to enter the caller list. L Calling back will not be possible if the caller information does not include a phone number . L In some cases, you may have to edit the number before dialing. (F or example, you may have t[...]

Caller ID Service For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 29 Note: L The handset can remember up to 4 area codes to be edited. Phone numbers from the 4 most recently edited a rea codes will be automatically ed ited. L This feature will not be activated until edited numbers a re called back. L If you move to another are[...]

Intercom Feature s 30 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Intercom Intercom calls can be made betwe en a handset and the base un it, and between 2 handsets. Call the desired unit by selecting th e extension number , shown in the upper right of each handset’s display . The base unit’s extension number is 0. L T [...]

Intercom Feature s For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 31 2 Handset 2: Press {C} , {s} , or { INTERCOM } to answer. 3 When finished talking, press { OFF } or place the handset on the base unit or charger. T ransferring a call Outside calls can be transferred between 2 handsets. 1 During an outsi de call, press { IN[...]

Intercom Feature s 32 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Conference calls A conference call allows 2 handsets to speak together wi th an outside party . 1 During an outsi de call, press { INTERCOM } . L The call will be put on hold. 2 To page the other handset, press { handset [1] } or { handset[2] } . 3 When the [...]

Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 33 Guide to handset programming For your reference, a chart of all progra mmable functions is printed below . Details for each item can be found on the corresponding pages. T o program, press { MENU } , press {V} or {^} to scroll through the menu, and press [...]

Programmable Settings 34 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Note: L T o exit programmi ng, press { OFF } at any time. L T o go back to the previ ous menu, press { < } or { Back } , or press { > } or { Select } while “ (Go back) ” is displayed. TG5436(e).book Page 34 Friday, M arch 25, 2005 5:40 PM[...]

Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 35 Ringer settings Handset ringer volume 4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are available. The default setting is HIGH. 1 Press { MENU } . 2 Scroll to “ Ringer setting ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } . 3 Scroll to “ Ringer volume ” by pres[...]

Programmable Settings 36 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Handset interrupt tone This tone lets you know when you receive a call while you are on an intercom call (page 30). “ 2 ” (default): The tone will sound 2 time s. “ On ”: The tone wil l sound for as long as the line rings. “ Off ”: Turns this [...]

Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 37 V oice enhancer Y ou can turn the voice e nhancer feature on or off. The default setting is OFF . 1 Press { MENU } . 2 Scroll to “ Voice enhancer ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } . 3 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select “ On ” or ?[...]

Programmable Settings 38 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Display options Handset LCD contrast Y ou can adjust the h andset display contrast. There are 6 levels. Th e default setting is level 3. 1 Press { MENU } . 2 Scroll to “ Initial setting ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } . 3 Scroll to “ [...]

Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 39 Note: L The setting should stay at 7 00 ms unless pressing { Flash } fails to pick up the Call W aiting call. L If the unit is connected via a PBX, certain PBX functions (call transferring, etc.) may not work correctly . Consult your PBX supplier for the [...]

Programmable Settings 40 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 1 Handset: Press { MENU } . 2 Scroll to “ Initial setting ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } . 3 Scroll to “ Registration ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } . 4 Base unit: Press and hold the locator/handset button that corr[...]

Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 41 Programming via direct commands Y ou can also program most features using “direct commands”—special codes that take you directly to the feature you wish to progra m and allow you to select the desired setting. There is no need to scroll through the [...]

Programmable Settings 42 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Note: L If you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press { OFF } then start again b y pressing { MENU } . Set line mode { 0 } { 5 } { 3 }{ 1 } : A { 2 } : B page 39 Ring count { 0 } { 6 } { 1 }{ 2 } – { 7 } : 2–7 rings { 0 } : T oll save r page 50[...]

Answering System Features For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 43 Answering system The unit contains an answering system which can answer and record calls for you when you are unava ilable to answer the phone. For details about memory capacity , see page 47. Important: L Only 1 person can access the answerin g syste[...]

Answering System Features 44 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport T o play ba ck the greeting message Press { GREETING CHECK } . Erasing your greeting message Press { GREETING CHECK } , and then press { ERASE } while your greeting message is playing. L If you do not re-record your greeting message, the unit will use[...]

Answering System Features For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 45 Listening to messages When new messages have been recorded: – The MESSAGE indicator on the base unit will flash. – The message indi cator on the handse t will flash slowly if the message alert feature is turn ed on (page 51). The base unit display[...]

Answering System Features 46 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Note: L Caller informa tion for the erased messages will remain in the caller list.[...]

Answering System Features For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 47 Calling back (Caller ID subscribe rs only) If Caller ID information was received for the call, you can call the caller back while listening to a messag e. Press { Call } during playback. Note: L T o e dit the number before calling back, press { Edit }[...]

Answering System Features 48 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Remote operation Using a touch tone phon e, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages. The unit’s voice guidance will prompt you to press certain dial keys to perform different operations. Important: L In [...]

Answering System Features For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 49 *1 If pushed within the first 5 secon ds of a message, the previous message will be played . *2 T o re sume operation, enter a remote command within 15 seconds, or the voice guidance will start. T urning on the answering system remotely If the answeri[...]

Answering System Features 50 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Ring count Y ou can change the number of times the phone rings before the uni t answers calls. Y ou can select “ 2 ”, “ 3 ”, “ 4 ” (default), “ 5 ”, “ 6 ”, “ 7 ”, or “ Toll saver ”. “ Toll saver ”: The unit answers on t[...]

Answering System Features For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 51 Caller ’ s recording time Y ou can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller . “ 1min ”, “ 2min ”, or “ 3min ” (default): Caller messages are limited to 1 minute to 3 minutes. “ Greeting only ”: The unit plays[...]

Useful Information 52 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport W all mounting Base unit The base unit can be mounted on a wall phon e plate. 1 Connect the AC adaptor. 2 Tuck the telephone line cord in side the wall mounting adaptor ( 1 ). Connect the telephone line cord ( 2 ). 3 Insert the hooks on the wall m ountin g a[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 53 4 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. 5 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the uni t, then slide it down. L Raise the antennas. T o remove the wall mo unting adaptor While pushi[...]

Useful Information 54 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport W all mount template for the charger 25.4 mm (1") Charger unit The charger can be wall mounted, as shown below . 1 Connect the AC adaptor. 2 Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wall mount template (see below). 3 Mount the charger ( 1[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 55 Belt clip Y ou can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip. T o atta ch the belt clip T o remove the belt clip While pressing the top of the clip ( 1 ), pull the right edge in the direction of the arrow ( 2 ). Headset (optional) [...]

Useful Information 56 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will be displayed on the handset. Display message Cause & solution Busy L The called handset is in use. L The handset you tried to copy phonebook items to is in use. L The handse[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 57 T roubleshooting General use Programmable settings Problem Cause & solution The unit does not work. L Make sure that the battery is installed correctly (page 10). L Check the connections (page 9). L Fully charge the battery (page 1 1). L Clean the charge[...]

Useful Information 58 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Making/answering calls, Intercom Problem Cause & solution Static is heard, sound cuts in and out. Interference from other electrical units. L Move the handset and the ba se unit away from other electrical appliances. L Move closer to the base unit. L Rai[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 59 Phonebook Caller ID Problem Cause & solution I cannot store an item in the phonebook. L Y ou cannot store an item in th e phonebook while the handset is in talk, speakerphone or intercom mode, or while listening to messages. L Do not p ause for over 1 mi[...]

Useful Information 60 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Answering system The caller list/incoming phone numbers are n ot edited auto matically. L The Caller ID number auto edit feature is turned off. T urn it on and try again (page 37). L Y ou need to call back the edited number to activate Caller ID number auto [...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 61 Battery charge During m essage playback, the unit rings and cancels playback. L A call is being received. Answer the call and start again from the beginning after hanging up. The message ind icator on the handset flashes slowly. L New messages have been reco[...]

Useful Information 62 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Power failure Problem Cause & solution The unit will not function. L This product is not designed to make calls in the event of a power failure. We recommend connecting a standard telephone to the same telephone li ne in the event that emergency calls ne[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 63 FCC and other information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:ACJ----------.[...]

Useful Information 64 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport When you hold the phone to your ear , noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid. Some Hearing Aids are not adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy . If noise occurs, use an optional headset accessory or the speakerphone option (if applic[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 65 FCC RF Exposure W arning: This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. T o comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the base unit must be installed and operated with its antenna located 20 cm or more bet[...]

Useful Information 66 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport S pecifications Base unit Operating environ ment: 5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F) Frequency: 5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz Dimensions: Approx. height 95 mm x width 174 mm x depth 143 mm (3 3 / 4 " x 6 27 / 32 " x 5 5 / 8 ") Mass (Weight): Approx[...]

✄ Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 67 W arranty P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF P ANASONIC CORPORA TION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 P ANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. San Gabriel Industrial Park, A ve. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, Carolina[...]

Useful Information 68 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Limited W arranty Limits And Exclusions This Limited W arranty ONL Y COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited W arranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in s[...]

Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 69 Customer services Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http:/[...]

Index 70 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Index A Accessories: 5 Answering calls: 18 Answering system: 43 Auto talk: 18 , 36 B Backlit display: 15 Backlit handset keypad: 15 Base unit location: 8 Battery Charge: 11 Installation: 10 Performance: 12 Replacement: 12 S trength: 11 Belt clip: 55 C Caller ID edit: 37 [...]

Index For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 71 Redial list: 18 Registration: 39 Remote code: 49 Remote operation: 48 Ring count: 50 Ringer T one: 35 Vo l u m e : 35 Ringer ID: 26 Ringer off: 18 , 35 Rotary service, tone dialing: 21 S Safety instructions: 6 Soft keys: 15 S pecifications: 66 SP-phone: 17 T T ime adjust[...]

If you need assistance with setup or opera tion; 1 Visit our website: http://www.pana sonic.com/consumersupport 2 Contact us via the web at: http ://www.panasonic.co m/contactinfo 3 Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can ca ll 1-877-833-8855. When you ship the product; L Carefully pack your unit, preferab[...]