Panasonic KX-TG5961AL manuel d'utilisation

This unit is compatible with Caller ID. T o use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate se rvice offe red by your telephone serv ice provider . Please read these Operating Instructio ns before using the unit and save fo r future reference. Charge the ha ndset battery for 7 hours before initial u se. Operating Instructions 5.8 GHz Expand[...]

T able of Contents 2 Introduction Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About these operating instructions . . . . . 4 Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 6 Accessory informat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Important safety instruct ions . . . . . . . . 10 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Preparat[...]

Introduction 3 Introduction Thank you fo r purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future re ference. Att ach your purchase re ceipt here. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the base unit) Name and address of dealer TG5961AL.book Page 3 Fr iday, June 9, 2006 5 :44 PM[...]

Introduction 4 About these operating instructions Not able differences among KX-TG5 961AL, KX-TGA590AL, and KX- TGA591AL These operating instructions can be used fo r the KX-TG5961AL. T hey also describe the operations related to these optio nal handsets. – KX-TG5961AL features a monochrome display handset (KX-TGA590AL). – KX-TGA591AL features [...]

Introduction 5 Monochrome disp lay model: KX-TGA590AL (included wi th KX-TG5961AL) Colour display model: KX-TGA591AL 1 Using the soft keys The handset features 3 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. 1 Using the sof t keys The handset features 2 soft keys and joystick (middle soft key)[...]

Introduction 6 Exp anding your phone system Y ou can expand the phone system by regist erin g the following handsets and other devices to a single base unit: max. 8 *1 By registering the 5.8 GHz USB adaptor KX-TGA595AL to your base uni t and installing Skype software to your computer , you ca n make calls with your handset ove r the Internet via th[...]

Introduction 7 Handset feature overview for KX-TGA590AL and KX-TGA5 91AL Operations and features of th e 2 different accessory handsets have certain dif ferences as indicated in the table below . *1 USB-support allows you to conne ct the hands et to your compute r and send images and melodies from your computer to the h andset, as well as create an[...]

Introduction 8 Accessory information Included accessori es *1 The handset cover comes attached to the handse t. No. Accessory item Quantity 1 AC adaptor for base unit 1 2 Telephone line cord 1 3 Wall-mounting adap tor 1 4 Battery 1 5 Handset cover *1 1 6 Audio cable 1 1234 56 TG5961AL.book Page 8 Fr iday, June 9, 2006 5 :44 PM[...]

Introduction 9 Additional/replacement accessories Note: L Y ou can expand your phone system by regist ering additiona l compatible Panasonic units (page 6). GIGARANGE ® USB utility (Colour display models only) The CD-ROM included with KX-TGA591AL contains the GIGARANGE USB Utility . Allows you to use your computer to: – Add, edit, erase, and cop[...]

Introduction 10 Import ant safety instructions When using the product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury . 1. Read all instructions carefully . 2. Follow all warnings and instru ctions marked on the product. 3. Unplug the product from po wer outlets before cleaning. D o[...]

Introduction 11 CAUTION: Installation L Never install telephone wiring during a lightning sto rm. L Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the ja ck is specifically designed for wet locations. L Never touch uninsulated telepho ne wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected a t the network interface. L Use cauti[...]

Introduction 12 Notice L Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power , is available for emergency use. L This equipment will be inop erable when mains power fails. L When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect the power suppl y cord immediately and return the product to an auth[...]

Introduction 13 L The product should b e kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also be avoided. L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near obs[...]

Preparation 14 Setting up the base unit Connecting the AC adaptor and telephone line cord Connect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base unit ( A ) and telephone line socket ( B ). Connect the AC adaptor cord by pressing the plug firmly ( C ). L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQL V207AL . Note: L The AC adapto r must rema[...]

Preparation 15 Setting up the handset Battery inst allation/replacement 1 Press the notch of the handset cover firmly, and slide it in th e direction of the arrow. L If necessary , remove the old battery . 2 Insert the battery ( A ), and press it down until it snaps into position ( B ). Then close the handset cover ( C , D ). Important: L Use only [...]

Preparation 16 Battery level *1 KX-TG5961AL/KX-TGA590AL *2 KX-TGA591AL Note: L When the battery nee ds to be charged, the handset beeps intermittently during use. Panasonic battery pe rformance Note: L Battery operating ti me may be shortened over time depending on usage conditions and surrounding temperature. L Battery power is consumed whenever t[...]

Preparation 17 Controls Base unit A Antenna B Speaker C { DIAL LOCK } D Charge contact s E { P AUSE } { REDIAL } F { RECALL } { CALL W A IT } G { MUTE } H { SP-PHONE } (Speakerphone) SP-PHONE indicator I MIC (Microphone ) J Navigator key ( {^} {V} { < } { > } ) K { AUTO } { PROGRAM } L { CONF } (Conference) M { HOLD } N IN USE indicator O { T[...]

Preparation 18 Monochrome display model: KX-TGA590AL (included with KX-TG5961AL) Handset A Speaker B Soft keys C Headset jack /Audio jack D {C} (T ALK) E Navigator key ( {^} {V} { < } { > } ) F {s} (SP-PHONE) G { RECALL } { CALL W AIT } H Microphone I Charge contact s J Charge indicato r Ringer indicator Message indicator K Receiver L Display[...]

Preparation 19 Colour display model: KX-TGA591AL (optional) Handset A Speaker B Soft keys C Headset jack /Audio jack D {C} (T ALK) E Joystick L{ ^ } {V} : Push the joystick up or down. L{ < } { > } : Push the joystick left or right. L Middle sof t key : Push the centre of joystick. F {s} (SP-PHONE) G { RECALL } { CALL W AIT } H Microphone I C[...]

Preparation 20 Displays Handset display items *1 Monoc hrome displ ay models: KX-TG5961AL/KX-TGA590AL *2 Colour display models: KX-TGA591AL Handset menu icons When in standby mode, pressing { ME NU } (middle soft key) on the handset reveals the main menu. From here you can access various features and settings. Note: L The menu icons shown in these [...]

Preparation 21 Colour display models: KX-TGA591AL L Each menu icon on the left changes to the one on the right when selected. Handset screen saver (Colour display models only) Important: L Only KX-TGA591AL support this feature. After 1 minute of inactivity , th e handset enters screen saver mode if the handset is not on the base unit or charger . T[...]

Preparation 22 Symbols used in these operating instructions Symbol Meaning { } : button name/soft key name Example: Unit keys: {C} , { OFF } Soft keys: { CID } , { MENU } The words in the brackets indicate button na mes/ soft key names on the handset and base unit. i Proceed to the next op eration. Example: “ Ringer ID ” The words in quotation [...]

Preparation 23 Setting the unit before use Important: L T o programme features by scrolling through the display menus, see page 40. Date and time Set the correct date and time. 1 { MENU } (middle soft key) i {#}{ 1 }{ 0 }{ 1 } 2 Enter the current day, month, and year by selecting 2 di gits for each. Example: 15, August 2006 { 1 }{ 5 } { 0 }{ 8 } { [...]

Making/Answering Calls 24 Making calls Using the handset 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L T o correct a digit, press { CLEAR } . 2 Press {C} or { CALL } . 3 When you finish talking, press { OFF } or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Note: L The IN USE indicator on the base unit lights when someone is talking on the hands[...]

Making/Answering Calls 25 Note: L A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time { PA U S E } is pr essed. Press repeatedly to insert longer pauses. Using the base unit 1 { SP-PHONE } 2 Dial the phone n umber. 3 When the other party answers, speak into the MIC. L S peak alternately with the othe r party . 4 When you finish talking, press { SP- PHONE } . [...]

Making/Answering Calls 26 Using the base unit 1 { SP-PHONE } 2 Speak into the MIC. 3 When you finish talking, press { SP- PHONE } . Adjusting the ri nger volume Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the desired volume when in standby mode. L T o turn the ringer off, press and hold {V} until the unit beeps. L T o stop ringing, press { 0 } . Setting [...]

Making/Answering Calls 27 Mute While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party , but the o ther party cannot hear you. T o mute your voice, press { MUTE } . L T o return to the conversation, press { MUTE } or {C} . Note: L{ MUTE } is a soft key visible on the handset display during a call. T o mute your voice, press { MUTE } . L T o return to[...]

Making/Answering Calls 28 Call share This feature allows the handset and base unit to join an existi ng outside call. T o join the conversation, press {C} when the other extension is on an outside call. T o join the conversation, press { SP- PHONE } when the handset is on an outside call. Note for handset and base unit: L A maximum of 4 parties (in[...]

Making/Answering Calls 29 L If the base unit bee ps 3 times, the wrong password was entered in step 4. S t art again from step 1. T o turn dial lock off Use either the hand set or base unit to turn the dial lock off for all units at once. 1 { MENU } (middle soft key) i {#}{ 2 }{ 5 }{ 1 } 2 Enter the same password that was entered when dial lock was[...]

Phonebook 30 Handset phonebook Y ou ca n add up to 50 items to th e handset phonebook and search for phonebook items by name. Important: L Caller ID subscribers can use ringer ID and light-up ID features (page 37). L Colour display models only (KX- TGA591AL): – Caller ID subscribers can use picture ID feature (page 38). – Y ou ca n also create [...]

Phonebook 31 L If you select “ No Light-upID ” (default), the handset uses the ringer indicator colour you sel ected on page 45 when a call is received from that caller . Colour display models: KX-TGA591AL 1 { C } (right soft key) 2 { ADD } 3 Enter the name (max. 16 characters; page 32). i { OK } 4 Enter the phone number (max. 32 digits). i { O[...]

Phonebook 32 L If you select “ No Light-upID ” (default), the handset uses the ringer indicator colour you sel ected on page 45 when a call is received from that caller . L T o assign an image in “ My pictures ” as picture ID, you can copy it from your computer (refer to the help section of the GIGARANGE USB Utility application). T o store [...]

Phonebook 33 Press { 5 } repeatedly to display the first phonebook entry starting with the ini tial “ L ” and go to step 3. L If there is no ite m corresponding to the letter you selected, the next item is displayed. 3 Press {V} to select the desired item. 4 Press {C} or { CALL } to dial the phone number. Editing items in the handset phonebook [...]

Phonebook 34 Chain dial This feat ure allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook whil e you are on a call. This feature ca n be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the handset phoneboo k, without having to dial manually . 1 During an outsi de call, press { C } . 2 Find t[...]

Base Unit Speed Dialler 35 Base unit speed dialler Y ou can assign one ph one number to each of the 10 dial keys ( { 0 } – { 9 } ) on the base unit. Adding phone numbers to the speed dialler Important: L Before adding pho ne numbers, make sure the base unit is not being used. 1 { PROGRAM } 2 Enter the phone number (max. 32 digits). L If a pause i[...]

Caller ID Service 36 Using Caller ID service This unit is Caller ID compatible. T o use Caller ID features (such as displaying caller phone numbers), you must subscribe to Caller ID service. Consult your service provider/telephone company for details. Caller I D features When an outside call is being receive d, the calling party’ s telephone numb[...]

Caller ID Service 37 conversation wil l be interrupted or muted for a short period of time. This is not a fault of the product as these events are normal. L The tones are generat ed by your service provider/telephon e company . T alking Caller ID This feature lets you know wh o is calling without looking at the displ ay . When a call comes in, the [...]

Caller ID Service 38 Picture ID (Colour display models only) Important: L Only KX-TGA591AL support this feature. This feature can help you identify who is calling by using different pictures for different callers stored in the h andset phonebook (page 30). Y ou can assign a different picture to each phonebook item. When a call is received from a ca[...]

Caller ID Service 39 Storing your area code We recommend storing your area code before using Caller ID (page 36). Calls from the same area will be recorded in the caller list without the area code. Y ou do not have to remove it before calling back the caller or storing in the phonebook. 1 { MENU } (middle soft key) i {#}{ 2 }{ 5 }{ 5 } 2 Enter your[...]

Programming 40 Programmable settings Y ou can customise the unit by progra mming th e followi ng features using the handset. T o access the features, there are 2 methods: – scrolling through the display menus (page 40) – using the direct commands (page 44) L Mainly the direct command method is used in these operating instructions. L T o change [...]

Programming 41 Ringer setting ( Ringer volume –– Ringer tone Tone & Melody 47 Custom ring 47 Custom ring Record 47 List 48 Ring colour –– Phonebook –– 3 0 Set date & time Date and time *1 –2 3 Time adjustment *1 –– Initial setting Dial lock *2 –2 8 Auto Intercom –5 5 Talking CallerID –3 7 Set area code –3 9 LCD con[...]

Programming 42 Colour display models: KX-TGA591AL L When you find “*1” or “*2” in the following table, refer to the note below . *1 If you programme these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to programme the same item using another handset. *2 Use either the handset or base unit to turn t he dial lo ck on/off for all units a[...]

Programming 43 Initial setting Dial lock *2 –2 8 Auto Intercom –5 5 Talking CallerID –3 7 Set area code –3 9 Key tone –– Auto talk –2 5 Set base unit Talking CallerID *1 37 Set tel line Set dial mode *1 – Set recall time *1 – Set line mode *1 – Registration HS registration 58 Deregistration 58 Set date & time Date and time *[...]

Programming 44 Programming using the direct commands 1 { MENU } (middle soft key) i {#} 2 Enter the desired feature code. 3 Enter the desired setting code. L This step may vary depending on the feature b eing programmed. 4 { SAVE } i { OFF } Note: L In the following table, < > indicates the default setting. L If you make a mistake or enter th[...]

Programming 45 *1 If “System setting” column is checked, you do not need to programme the same ite m using another handset. *2 If you subscribe to Caller ID servi ce and want to view the caller ’s information after lif ting up the handset to answer a call, turn off this feature. *3 Use either the handset or base unit to turn t he dial lo ck o[...]

Programming 46 *6 The recall time depe nds on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Consult your PBX supplier if necessary . Y ou can access your service provider/te l ephone company “Call Waiting” service by having the recall time set at 100 ms, and th en follow your service provider/telephone company “Call W a iting” instructions to operat[...]

Programming 47 Customising handset ringer tone and display Handset ringer tone (for out side calls) Y ou can change the ringer tone heard when an outside call is received. L Y ou ca n record melodies for the handset ringer tone from an audio device (page 47). L Colour display models only (KX- TGA591AL): Y ou can copy melo dies (in W A V file format[...]

Programming 48 1 Connect the handset to the audio device (such as a CD player or computer) using the included audio cable. L Handset shown is KX-TGA590AL. 2 { MENU } (middle soft key) i {#}{ 1 }{ 6 }{ 6 } 3 “ Record ” i { SELECT } 4 Start playing the audio device. 5 Press { REC. } to start recording. 6 To stop recording, press { STOP } . L T o [...]

Programming 49 Erasing a melody 1 { MENU } (middle soft key) i {#}{ 1 }{ 6 }{ 6 } 2 “ List ” i { SELECT } 3 Select the desire d item. i { MENU } 4 “ Erase ” i { SELECT } 5 “ Yes ” i { SELECT } i { OFF } Note: L If the erased melo dy was used for the handset ringer tone (page 47), “ Tone 1 ” (default) is used instead of that melody .[...]

Programming 50 Handset wallp aper (Col our display models only) Y ou can select the “wallpaper” pattern shown on the handse t display in standby mode. There are 3 preset patterns. Important: L Only KX-TGA591AL support this feature. L Y ou can also download original images from your computer . Re fer to the help section of the GIGARANGE USB Util[...]

Programming 51 Viewing the handset memory status 1 { MENU } (middle soft key) i {#}{ 6 }{ 7 }{ 0 } 2 When fini shed, pres s { OFF } . Erasing melodies and image s 1 { MENU } (middle soft key) i {#}{ 6 }{ 7 }{ 0 } 2 { MENU } 3 Select the desire d option. 4 “ Yes ” i { SELECT } 5 When fini shed, pres s { OFF } . Note: L If the erased melo dy was [...]

V oice Mail Service 52 Using V oice Mail service V oice Mail is an au tomatic answering service offered by your telephone service provider . Af ter you subscribe to this service, the telephone service provider ’s V oice Mail system will answer calls for you when you are unava ilable to answer the phone or when your line is busy . Messages are rec[...]

V oice Mail Service 53 3 Press { OFF } when finished. Note: L If the handset still indicates there are new messages even after you have listened to all new messages, turn it off by pressing and holding { OFF } on the handset unti l the handset bee ps. Message alert Message alert controls the message indicator on the handset once it turns on, messag[...]

Multi-unit Operation 54 Intercom Intercom calls can be made: – between the handse t and base unit – between handsets Note: L If you receive an outside call while talking on the intercom, you hear 2 tones. T o answer the call with the handset, press { OFF } , then press {C} . T o answer the call with the base unit, press { SP-PHONE } 2 times. L [...]

Multi-unit Operation 55 Auto intercom/Room monitor This featu re allows you to: – answer an interco m call without pressing any buttons on the handset. – listen to the sound in a room where the handset is located. T urning auto interc om on/off “ Off ” (Default): Turns this feature of f. “ On(Ringer On) ”: When an in tercom call is rece[...]

Multi-unit Operation 56 T ransferring calls Outside calls can be transferred between the handset and base un it, and between 2 handsets. 1 During an outsi de call, press { INTERCOM } to put the call on hold. 2 Select the desire d unit. i { CALL } 3 Wait for the paged p arty to answer. L If the paged party does not an swer , press {C} to return to t[...]

Multi-unit Operation 57 Conference calls The handset and base unit, or 2 handsets can have a conference call with an outside par ty . 1 During an outsi de call, press { INTERCOM } to put the call on hold. 2 Select the desire d unit. i { CALL } 3 Wait for the paged p arty to answer. 4 When the page d party answers, press { CONF } to make a conferenc[...]

Multi-unit Operation 58 Registering a handset The included handset and base unit are preregistered. If for some reason the handset is not regist ered to the base unit, register the handset. Important: L If you have already deregistered the handset, perform steps 2 and 3 only . 1 Handset: { MENU } (middle soft key) i {#}{ 1 }{ 3 }{ 0 } 2 Base unit: [...]

Useful Information 59 W all mounting 1 Tuck the telephone line cord in side the wall-mounting adapto r ( A ). Connect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord to the base unit ( B ). 2 Insert the hooks on the wal l-mounting adaptor into the holes ( 1 ) an d ( 2 ) on the base unit. TG5961AL.book Page 59 Friday, J une 9, 2006 5:44 PM[...]

Useful Information 60 3 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. 4 Drive the screws (not included) into the wa ll u sing the wall-mount template (see below) as a guide. Mount the unit and sli de it down into position. C onnect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord to their res[...]

Useful Information 61 T o remove the wall-mounting ad aptor While pushing down the re lease levers ( A ), remove the ad aptor ( B ). TG5961AL.book Page 61 Friday, J une 9, 2006 5:44 PM[...]

Useful Information 62 Additional accessories Headset (optional) Connecting a headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. We recommend using the Panason ic headset noted on page 9. L Headset shown i s KX-TCA86AL. L Handset shown is KX-TGA590AL. Note: L Only telecommunications compliance labelled headsets should be plugge d into the[...]

Useful Information 63 Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display . Display message Cause/solution Busy L The called handset or base unit is in use. L Privacy mode is on for the call you tried to join (page 28). L Other units are in use and the system is busy . T ry again later . Dial locked L[...]

Useful Information 64 No link to base. Move closer to base, try again. L The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit, and try agai n. L Confirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in. L Raise the base unit antenna s. L The handset’s registration may have been cancelled. Re-register the handset (pag[...]

Useful Information 65 T roubleshooting General u se Programmable settings Battery recharge Problem Cause/solution The unit does not work. L Make sure the battery is in stalled correctly and fully charged (page 15). L Check the connections (page 14). L Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit. Reconnect the adaptor and try again. L The [...]

Useful Information 66 Making/a nswering call s, intercom Problem Cause/solution w is displayed, but I cannot make a call. L The handset and base unit could not communicate for some reason, such as interf erence from other electrical appliances. Perform the follo wing: – Move the handset and base unit away from other electrical appliances . – Mo[...]

Useful Information 67 Caller ID I cannot turn the clarity booster on. L Another handset is already using this feature. Problem Cause/solution The handset do es not display the caller’ s phone number. L Y ou have no t subscribed to Caller ID service. Contact your telephone service provider/teleph one company to subscribe. L If your unit is connect[...]

Useful Information 68 Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been auth orised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connectio n and oper ation of this Permit ted Attachment are contained in T elecommun[...]

Useful Information 69 If you are satisfied with the operation of your tel ephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. Y ou will be unable to conne ct this Permitted Attachment if your telephone servi ce consists only of a wall phone or an old style tel ephone which is not connected by means of a moder[...]

Useful Information 70 S pecifications General Base unit Handset Note: L Design and specificatio ns are su bject to change without notice. L The illustrations in these instructions ma y vary slightly from the actual product. Operating environment 5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F) Frequency 5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz Dimensions Approx. heig ht 55 mm x[...]

Index 71 Index A Answering calls: 25 Appearance (display colo ur): 46 Area code: 39 Audio cable: 47 Auto intercom: 55 Auto talk: 25 B Battery Charge: 15 Installation: 15 Level: 16 Performance: 16 Replacement: 15 Belt clip: 9 , 62 Booster (Clarity booster): 27 C Call share: 28 Call waiting and Caller ID compatible: 36 Caller ID service: 36 Caller li[...]

Index 72 U USB adaptor: 6 USB cable: 9 V VE (V oice Enhancer): 27 V oice Mail access number: 52 Vo l u m e Base unit ringer: 26 Base unit speaker: 25 Handset receiver: 24 Handset ringer: 45 Handset speaker: 24 W Wall mounting: 59 W allpaper: 50 TG5961AL.book Page 72 Friday, J une 9, 2006 5:44 PM[...]

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