TG5480.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions Model No. KX-TG5480 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.
TG5480.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 90 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number.
TG5480.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM For Best Performance Battery charge The handset is powered by a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use (p. 15). Base unit location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and handset using wireless radio waves.
TG5480.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Contents Caller ID Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Preparation Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . 6 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the AC Adaptor . . Connecting the Telephone Line Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Battery in the Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 12 15 15 Programmable Settings . . . . . .
TG5480.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Contents Answering System Useful Information Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Preparation Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users). . 59 For Call Waiting Service Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 FLASH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Incoming Call Tone . . . . . . . . . 61 Line Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Re-registering the Handset . . .
TG5480.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Location of Controls Base unit [MEMO] Button (p. 72) [ANSWER ON] Button and Indicator (p. 65) [ERASE] Button (p. 71) Display (p. 10) ERASE MEMO NEW MESSAGE Indicator (p. 67) MESSAGE [PROGRAM] Button (p. 51) PROGRAM AUTO LINE SELECT [MESSAGE] Button (p. 67) [STOP] Button (p. 70) [AUTO] Button (p. 51) [LINE SELECT] Button (p. 24, 27, 65) [GREETING REC] (Record) Button (p. 27) [GREETING CHECK] Button (p. 28) Charge Contacts (p. 16) Antenna (p.
TG5480.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Location of Controls Handset Back side Preparation Speaker Ringer/Message Alert Indicator (p. 31, 38) Antenna Telephone System Receiver Display (p. 9) Soft Keys (p. 8) Headset Jack (p. 81) [OFF] Button (p. 17, 32) ] (TALK) Button (p. 32) Answering System [ [MENU] Button (p. 17) [ ] (Speakerphone) Button (p. 32) Navigator Key ([d], [B]) (p. 8) [ ] (TONE) Button (p. 59) PA U SE [REDIAL/PAUSE] Button (p. 33, 58) [HOLD/INTERCOM] Button (p.
TG5480.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Location of Controls How to use the soft keys/navigator keys Handset soft keys IN USE 3 soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each key. Functions displayed above each key will change depending on the state of use. SPIPRIVACY1 LINE1 LINE2 On this sample display, “ LINE1 ”, “ LINE2 ” and “ SEARCH ” are displayed above the soft keys. SEARCH Pressing the right soft key selects “ SEARCH ”.
TG5480.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Displays Handset 1 23 4 5 SP VE PRIVACY1 D01 LINE1 1“ LINE2 SEARCH Preparation L1 L2 10 missed calls 6 7 L1 ” and “ L2 ” indicate the status of each line as follows: Off (invisible) The line is free. The line is being used. Flashing A call is on hold on the handset or base unit, or the Answering System is answering a call (p. 65). Flashing rapidly A call is being received.
TG5480.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Displays Base unit 12 3 4 F ULL L1 L2 LINE 1 LINE 2 5 1“L 1 ” indicates the line 1 ringer on the base unit is off (p. 24). “L 2 ” indicates the line 2 ringer on the base unit is off (p. 24). 2“ FULL ” flashes when no new messages can be recorded. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 71). 3 “E” flashes until you set the date and time, and flashes after a power failure. If it is flashing, set the date and time (p. 19).
TG5480.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Installation Connecting the AC Adaptor Preparation Raise the antennas. Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Telephone System AC Adaptor Fasten the AC adaptor cord. Hook Bottom of the base unit Answering System For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Useful Information • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z). • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.
TG5480.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Installation Connecting the Telephone Line Cord Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the base unit. If your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service, see page 14.
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TG5480.book Page 14 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Installation For DSL service users If the unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service, you may hear noise from the receiver or speaker during conversations or the unit may not display caller’s name and/or phone number properly. We recommend connecting a noise filter* (contact your DSL service provider) to the DSL telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack.
TG5480.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Installation Installing the Battery in the Handset Preparation Insert the battery (1), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment (2). Close the cover. 2 1 Telephone System To replace the battery: Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new one (p. 16). Close the cover and charge the handset for 6 hours.
TG5480.book Page 16 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Installation Recharge Recharge the battery when: — “Recharge battery” is displayed on the handset, — “3” flashes, or — the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use. IN USE SPIPRIVACY3[1] Recharge battery • The display will continually indicate “Recharge battery” and/or “3” will flash when the handset battery is charged for less than 15 minutes and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
TG5480.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Programming Guidelines Handset The Thesoft softkey keyworks works BACK key. as key. asthe the BACK BACK SAVE Preparation The unit has several programmable functions which can be selected from the function menu on the display (p. 18). The soft soft key key works works as as The theSAVE or SAVE key. SELECT or SAVEkey. the SELECT [OFF] exits [OFF] exits programming. programming.
TG5480.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Function Menu Table Handset You can use the following functions to customize your unit. See the corresponding pages for function details. • After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], [*] and [#]) instead of using the soft keys (p. 82, 83). Sub-menu I Main menu Message play p. 68 Phone book p. 46 p. 48 Ringer setting Date and time p. 19 Sub-menu II Ringer volume p.
TG5480.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Date and Time Handset Preparation We recommend you set the date and time so that the unit will announce the day and time each message was recorded when you play back messages. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ).
TG5480.book Page 20 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Display Language Handset You can select either “English” or “Spanish” as the display language. The factory preset is “English”. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing Initial setting 3 Scroll to “Change language” by pressing Change language [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). 4 To change from English to Spanish, press the soft key ( ESPAÑOL ).
TG5480.book Page 21 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Line Mode Handset Preparation The line mode for both lines is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If the line buttons on the base unit do not light properly, or the line status icons ( L1 and L2 ) are not displayed on the handset properly, the line mode selection is incorrect. Set line mode to “A”. Each line has its own setting. 1 Press [MENU].
TG5480.book Page 22 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Auto Talk Handset The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer calls by simply lifting the handset off the base unit. You do not need to press [C] or [s]. The factory preset is OFF. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing Initial setting 3 Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing [d] or Auto talk [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ).
TG5480.book Page 23 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Ringer Volume Preparation You can set the handset and base unit ringer volumes to high, medium, low, or off for each line. The factory preset for both lines is HIGH. If the handset or base unit ringer is turned off for both lines, the handset or base unit will ring at the low level for intercom calls, and will not ring for outside calls. Handset ringer volume Handset 1 Press [MENU].
TG5480.book Page 24 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Temporary ringer off While the handset is ringing, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing [OFF]. The handset will ring again the next time a call is received for that line. Base unit ringer volume (use either the base unit or the handset) Base Unit Make sure the base unit is not being used. 1 Select either line by pressing [LINE SELECT] Ex. LINE 1 selected. until “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” is announced.
TG5480.book Page 25 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Ringer Tone Preparation You can set the handset and base unit ringers to use one of 8 ringer patterns for each line. “Tone 1” to “Tone 4” are bell ringer patterns. “Melody 1” to “Melody 4” are melody patterns. LINE 1 is preset to “Tone 1”. LINE 2 is preset to “Tone 2”. • You cannot change the ringer tone for intercom calls.
TG5480.book Page 26 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Programmable Settings Base unit ringer tone (use either the base unit or the handset) Base Unit Make sure the base unit is not being used. 1 Select either line by pressing [LINE SELECT] Ex. LINE 2 selected. until “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” is announced. • The selected line ( LINE 1 or LINE 2 ) is displayed. • Do not select both lines. You cannot set the ringer for both lines at the same time.
TG5480.book Page 27 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Preparing the Answering System Greeting Message Base Unit Preparation You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes for each line or a common greeting message for both lines. If you do not record your own message, one of 2 pre-recorded greetings will be played for callers (p. 28). The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is about 60 minutes.
TG5480.book Page 28 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Preparing the Answering System • If “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1. To review the greeting 1. Select the line(s) by pressing [LINE SELECT]. 2. Press [GREETING CHECK]. • When both lines are selected and they have separate greetings, the LINE 1 greeting will be played first. To adjust the speaker volume, press [d] or [B] during playback.
TG5480.book Page 29 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Preparing the Answering System Caller’s Recording Time Handset Preparation You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. Each line has its own setting. The factory preset for both lines is “3 minutes”. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing Initial setting 3 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) at “Set Set answering [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). answering”.
TG5480.book Page 30 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Preparing the Answering System Number of Rings Handset You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. Each line has its own setting. The factory preset for both lines is “4”. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing Initial setting 3 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) at “Set Set answering [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). answering”.
TG5480.book Page 31 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Preparing the Answering System Recording Mode Handset 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). 3 Press the soft key ( SELECT ) at “Set answering”. [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). 5 Select the recording mode by pressing [d] or [B]. • You can also select the recording mode by pressing [1] (Standard) or [2] (Enhanced).
TG5480.book Page 32 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Making Calls System capabilities 2 outside calls can be handled simultaneously on separate telephone lines by the handset and the base unit. Using the Handset Handset 1 Press [C]. • A free line is automatically selected and the line is displayed. (To change the line selection, see page 62.) • You can select a line by pressing a line soft key ( LINE1 ) or ( LINE2 ), instead of pressing [C]. • “Talk” is displayed.
TG5480.book Page 33 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Making Calls Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance, please note the following: Preparation • Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room. • If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [d] to decrease the speaker volume. • While talking using [C], or a line soft key ( LINE1 ) or ( LINE2 ), you can switch to a hands-free phone conversation by pressing [s]. To switch back to the receiver, press [C].
TG5480.book Page 34 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Making Calls To redial using the redial list (Memory Redial) The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list. 1. Press [REDIAL/PAUSE]. • The last number dialed is displayed. 2. Scroll to the desired number by pressing [d] or [B]. • You can also scroll down through the list by pressing [REDIAL/PAUSE]. • To exit the list, press [OFF]. 3. Press [C], [s], or a line soft key ( LINE1 ) or ( LINE2 ).
TG5480.book Page 35 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Making Calls Clarity Booster 1. Press [MENU] during an outside call. 2. Press [3] to select “3=Booster on” or “3=Booster off”. Preparation This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is used in an area where there may be interference. During an outside call, this feature will be turned on automatically when necessary. This feature will turn off when you hang up, put a call on hold, or make a conference call.
TG5480.book Page 36 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Making Calls N When the handset is not in use, you can also turn this feature on or off by performing the following steps: 1. Press [MENU] while the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to “Voice enhancer” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). 3. Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B]. 4. Press the soft key ( SAVE ), then press [OFF]. Using the Base Unit Base Unit 1 Press [SP-PHONE]. • The SP-PHONE indicator lights.
TG5480.book Page 37 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Making Calls To redial the last number dialed Press [SP-PHONE] or a line button, then press [REDIAL/PAUSE]. Preparation To put a call on hold Press [HOLD] during a conversation. • The line button flashes. To return to the call, press the line button that is flashing. Telephone System • The handset users can also take the call by pressing the line soft key ( LINE1 ) or ( LINE2 ). • If another phone is connected on the same line (p.
TG5480.book Page 38 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” and the called line are displayed, and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the line button on the base unit flash rapidly. 2 calls can be handled simultaneously on separate telephone lines by the handset and the base unit. Handset Ringer/ Message Alert Indicator 1 Press [C] or [s]. • The called line is automatically selected.
TG5480.book Page 39 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Using the Other Line During a Conversation Preparation When a call is being received on the other line during a conversation, you will hear 2 tones. The line button will flash rapidly on the base unit. You can answer the second call while holding the first call. You can also make a call without terminating the first call. You can turn off the 2 tones (Incoming call tone). See page 61.
TG5480.book Page 40 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to Caller ID, caller names and phone numbers will be displayed and recorded in the Caller List. How Caller ID information is displayed When a call comes in, the unit will ring and Caller ID information will be received. The handset display will show the caller’s information* and the called line.
TG5480.book Page 41 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Using the Caller List Preparation The unit can record information up to 50 different callers for both lines combined and store this information in the Caller List. Caller information is sorted by the most recent call to the oldest. When the 51st call is received, the information from the 1st call is deleted. The unit will also tell you how many calls you missed while you were out or unavailable to answer the phone.
TG5480.book Page 42 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Using the Caller List What “ 1 ” and “ 2 ” mean Indication of which line the caller information was received from. What “Q” means “Q” indicates you have already viewed this calling information or answered the call. If the same caller calls again, the call entry with the “Q” will be replaced with the new call entry. If a caller calls more than once The number of times the same caller called is displayed (“×2” to “×9”).
TG5480.book Page 43 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Using the Caller List Editing the Caller’s Phone Number Handset Preparation You can edit a phone number in the Caller List by removing its area code and/or the long distance code “1”. Once you call back an edited number, this unit can automatically edit incoming phone numbers from the same area code in the Caller List and each time you receive a call (Caller ID Number Auto Edit, p. 44). You can also edit a phone number to store it in the phone book (p.
TG5480.book Page 44 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Using the Caller List Caller ID Number Auto Edit Handset Once you call back an edited number (p. 43), this unit can automatically edit incoming phone numbers from the same area code in the Caller List and each time you receive a call. For example, it can ignore the area code of calls originating from your area code, so that you can call these numbers from the Caller List without dialing the area code.
TG5480.book Page 45 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Using the Caller List Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book Handset Preparation Caller names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List can be stored in the phone book. 1 Press [d] or [B] to enter the Caller List. 2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing [d] or [B]. 3 Press the soft key ( SAVE ). • To edit the phone number, press the soft key ( EDIT ) repeatedly until the number is shown in the desired format (p. 43, step 4).
TG5480.book Page 46 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Phone Book The handset can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in its phone book. You can make a call by selecting a name or number from the phone book. Storing Names and Numbers Handset 1 Press the soft key ( SEARCH ), then press the soft key (C). • The display will show the number of stored items. 2 Press the soft key ( ADD Phone book 10 items 0-9=Name search dB=Scroll list ).
TG5480.book Page 47 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Phone Book Selecting characters to enter names Preparation Enter names using the dialing buttons. Press each button until the desired character is displayed. • Pressing each button selects a character in the order shown below. Keys Characters f Moves the cursor to the left. g Moves the cursor to the right. (To enter another character using the same number key, move the cursor to the next space.) [3] [4] ( A D G J ) B E H K ; C F I L , – .
TG5480.book Page 48 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Phone Book 2 Scroll to the desired item. To scroll down, press [d]. To scroll up, press [B]. Items are sorted in the following order: 1 Alphabet letters (Alphabetical) 2 Space & ’ ( ) , – . / 3 Numbers 0 to 9 4 5 # Frank 555-456-7890 ; Telephone numbers (If no name is stored) 3 Press [C] or [s]. OR Press the soft key ( CALL ), then press a line soft key ( LINE1 ) or ( LINE2 ). • The phone number is dialed.
TG5480.book Page 49 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Phone Book Chain Dial Handset Preparation You can dial a combination of phone book or manual key pad entries while making a call. This feature can be used, for example, to first automatically dial a calling card access number that you have stored in the phone book, then manually or automatically dial your PIN and then automatically dial the destination number from the phone book. Ex.
TG5480.book Page 50 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Phone Book Editing an Item in the Phone Book Handset 1 Press the soft key ( SEARCH ), then press the soft key (C). 2 Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or [B]. • To search for the item by initial, see page 48. 3 Press the soft key ( EDIT ). Enter name Jane| d=Next 4 Edit the name (p. 47), then press [d]. • If you do not need to change the name, press [d] then go to step 5. • To move the cursor, press the soft key ( f ) or ( g ).
TG5480.book Page 51 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Speed Dialer Storing Phone Numbers Base Unit Preparation You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the base unit. The dialing buttons ([0] to [9]) function as memory stations. Make sure the base unit is not being used. 1 Press [PROGRAM]. • The IN USE indicator flashes and “ ” is displayed. 2 Enter a phone number of up to 32 [PROGRAM] [AUTO] [REDIAL/PAUSE] LINE Buttons digits. Telephone System • The last digit of the entered number is displayed.
TG5480.book Page 52 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Intercom Intercom calls can be made between the handset and the base unit. Making Intercom Calls From Handset 1 Press [HOLD/INTERCOM]. • The paged unit will ring for 1 minute. • To stop paging, press [OFF]. 2 When the paged party answers, start talking. • You can switch to the speaker by pressing [s]. To switch back to the receiver, press [C]. Calling Base Intercom 00-00-05 3 To disconnect the intercom, press [OFF].
TG5480.book Page 53 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Intercom Answering Intercom Calls Handset Preparation When the handset is paged, it rings and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator flashes rapidly. 1 Press [C], [s] or [HOLD/INTERCOM]. • You can also answer a page by pressing any button except [d], [B] or [OFF]. Call from Base 2 To disconnect the intercom, press [OFF]. Telephone System • If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p.
TG5480.book Page 54 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Transferring a Call You can transfer an outside call to the base unit or the handset. From the Handset to the Base Unit 1 Handset: (1) During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM]. • “ LINE1 ” or “ LINE2 ” flashes and the call is put on hold. Ex. LINE 1 on hold. Press extension# to transfer 1-4=Handset 0=Base 9=Mailbox LINE1 LINE2 (2) To page the base unit, press [0]. (3) Wait for the paged party to answer, then you can announce the transfer.
TG5480.book Page 55 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Transferring a Call Quick call transfer You can transfer a call without waiting for the paged party to answer. Preparation From the Handset to the Base Unit 1. During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM]. 2. Press [0]. 3. Press [OFF] to hang up. From the Base Unit to the Handset 1. During a call, press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER]. Telephone System 2. Press [SP-PHONE] to hang up. Answering System • The call will be transferred directly.
TG5480.book Page 56 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Conference Calls Conference call with 2 outside calls While you are talking with an outside caller, you can make or answer a second call on the other line, and then combine the calls to establish a conference call. Handset Base Unit 1 During a call, press [HOLD/ 1 During a call, press [HOLD] to INTERCOM] 2 times to put the first call on hold.
TG5480.book Page 57 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Conference Calls Conference with an outside call and an intercom call Handset Base Unit 1 During a call, press [HOLD/ 1 During a call, press INTERCOM]. • The call is put on hold. 2 To page the base unit, press 3 When the paged party answers, press the soft key ( CONF ) on your unit to make a conference call. [LOCATOR/INTERCOM/ TRANSFER] to page the handset. • The call is put on hold. Telephone System [0].
TG5480.book Page 58 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Special Features Muting Your Conversation During a call, you can mute your phone so the other party cannot listen to you. When muting your conversation, you can hear the other party. Handset Press the soft key ( MUTE ). • “Mute” will be displayed for a few seconds and “ MUTE ” will flash. • To release the mute, press the soft key ( MUTE ) again. • If you press [C] or [s] to switch between the receiver and speaker, the mute will be released.
TG5480.book Page 59 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Special Features Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) Handset Base Unit Preparation Press [*] (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. • The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to access an answering service, electronic banking service, etc. When you hang up, the dialing mode will return to pulse.
TG5480.book Page 60 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Special Features FLASH Button Handset Base Unit Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services such as call waiting. • Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] cancels the mute (p. 58) or the Temporary Tone Dialing mode (p. 59). Selecting the flash time Handset The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX.
TG5480.book Page 61 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Special Features Incoming Call Tone Handset Base Unit Handset incoming call tone Handset Preparation During an outside call, you can be informed of another incoming call on the other line. During an intercom call (p. 52), you can also be informed of incoming calls by 2 tones. If this feature is turned on, incoming call tones will be heard for as long as the line is ringing.
TG5480.book Page 62 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Special Features Line Selection When you make or answer a call, the handset and base unit can automatically select the line when you press [C] or [s] on the handset or [SP-PHONE] on the base unit. There are 3 types of line selection. You can change the line selection for the handset and base unit separately. The factory preset is “Auto”. Auto (factory preset): When making a call, LINE 1 will be selected.
TG5480.book Page 63 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Special Features Base unit line selection Handset 2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing Initial setting 3 Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing [d] Set base unit 4 Scroll to “Line selection” by pressing Line selection [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( SELECT ). pressing [d] or [B].
TG5480.book Page 64 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Special Features Re-registering the Handset Handset & Base Unit If “No link to base. Move closer to base and try again.” is displayed even when using the handset near the base unit, the handset may have lost communication with the base unit. You need to re-register the handset to that base unit. Make sure the base unit is not being used. Have both the handset and base unit nearby during registration. 1 Handset: Press [MENU].
TG5480.book Page 65 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Automatic Answering Operation The Answering System allows the unit to answer calls with a greeting message. Callers can then leave a message. When turning the Answering System on, you can select the lines it will answer calls from. Preparation • The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is about 60 minutes (about 30 minutes in “Enhanced recording” mode, p. 31).
TG5480.book Page 66 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Automatic Answering Operation To turn off the Answering System Press [ANSWER ON]. • The indicator light goes out, and the unit announces “Answer off”. • To turn the Answering System off for one line when both lines are turned on, select the line which you want to leave on by pressing [LINE SELECT], then press [ANSWER ON]. Monitoring Incoming Calls Base Unit While a caller is leaving a message, you can monitor the call through the base unit speaker.
TG5480.book Page 67 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Listening to Messages Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, the unit will announce the day and time when each message was recorded (p. 19). Telephone System The total number of caller messages and memo messages is displayed on the base unit. If the Answering System is turned on for only one of the 2 lines, the display shows the number of messages recorded for that line (not both lines) plus the number of memo messages.
TG5480.book Page 68 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Listening to Messages • If a call is received during playback, the unit rings and playback stops. To answer the call, press the called line button. For playback, start again from the beginning after hanging up. • If 65 or more new messages have been recorded, the unit will not announce the number of new messages during playback.
TG5480.book Page 69 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Listening to Messages To play back messages for the desired line(s) 1. Press the soft key ( SEARCH ), then press the soft key ( PLAY ). Preparation 2. To listen to messages for LINE 1, press [#][1]. To listen to messages for LINE 2, press [#][2]. To listen to messages for LINE 1 and LINE 2, press [#][0]. • The unit announces the number of new messages for the line(s). Only new messages are played back. Memo messages are not played back.
TG5480.book Page 70 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Listening to Messages For Caller ID service users (p. 40) During playback, the handset display shows the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played. To call the displayed number: 1. Press the soft key ( CALL ). • The unit stops playback. • If you need to edit the phone number to call back, see page 44. 2. Press the line soft key ( LINE1 ) or ( LINE2 ). • The unit dials the phone number. OR Press [C] or [s].
TG5480.book Page 71 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Erasing Messages Preparation The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 10 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: — “Memory full” is heard. — “ FULL ” flashes on the base unit. — ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on). Erase unnecessary messages. We recommend you erase unnecessary messages after each playback.
TG5480.book Page 72 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Erasing Messages Handset 1 Press the soft key ( SEARCH ), then press the soft key ( PLAY ). 2 Press [*][5] to erase all messages. Wait until “No messages” is heard. • While erasing messages, alarm tones will be heard. • All messages for the line(s) and memo messages are erased. • To end remote operation, press [OFF]. • Information in the Caller List will not be erased. To erase caller information, see page 45.
TG5480.book Page 73 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Transferring a Call to the Answering System Handset 1 Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] during a call. • The call is put on hold. Preparation When you answer a call and the caller wants to talk to someone who is not available, you can transfer the caller to the Answering System, where the caller can leave a message. Tell the outside caller you will transfer him or her to the Answering System.
TG5480.book Page 74 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone While outside, you can operate the Answering System from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you through the Answering System (p. 76). • To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 77. Summary of remote operation Call your unit from a touch tone phone. Enter the remote code (p. 75) during or after the greeting.
TG5480.book Page 75 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Remote Code Handset Preparation The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99) for your remote code. The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own remote code, you can use “11”. 1 Press [MENU].
TG5480.book Page 76 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded parts are voice prompts. Press 1 to play back all messages. Press [1]. All Message Playback. All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the last message, “End of final message” is heard. Press 2 for other functions. Press [2]. Press 1 to play back new messages. Press [1]. Only new messages are played back. At the end of the last message, “End of final message” is heard.
TG5480.book Page 77 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Direct commands Plays back new messages. [5]: Plays back all messages. [1]: Repeats the current message. • If pressed within the first 5 seconds of playback, the previous message will be played. [2]: Skips the current message. [9]: Stops the current operation. • To resume, enter a direct command within 15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (p. 76).
TG5480.book Page 78 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 1 Connect the AC adaptor. To Power Outlet 2 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A). Connect the telephone line cord (B). 1 2 3 Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes (A) and (B) on the base unit.
TG5480.book Page 79 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Wall Mounting 4 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. Preparation Telephone System 5 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide it down. • Raise the antennas. Answering System Useful Information 6 To charge the handset battery: Place the handset on the base unit. • The unit beeps once and the CHARGE indicator lights.
TG5480.book Page 80 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Wall Mounting To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the RELEASE LEVERS (A), remove the adaptor (B).
TG5480.book Page 81 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Belt Clip You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip. To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Preparation While pressing the top of the clip (1), pull the right edge in the direction of the arrow (2). B A Telephone System Optional Headset Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversation.
TG5480.book Page 82 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Direct Commands Handset After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], [*] and [#]) instead of using the soft keys. Menu item Ringer volume (Handset) Ringer tone (Handset) Command Line 1 [1] [1] [1] Line 2 [1] [1] [2] Line 1 [1] [2] [1] Line 2 [1] [2] [2] Selection items [1] : Low [2] : Medium [3] : High [0] : Off Page p. 23 [1]–[4] : Tone pattern 1–4 p.
TG5480.book Page 83 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Direct Commands Menu item Command Selection items Page [0] [8] [1] : English [2] : Spanish p. 20 Message alert [0] [#] [1] : On [0] : Off p. 31 Ringer tone (Base unit) Preparation Change language Line 1 [0] [*] [1] [1] [1]–[4] : Tone pattern 1–4 p. 26 [5]–[8] : Melody pattern 1–4 Line 2 [0] [*] [1] [2] Incoming call tone (Base unit) [0] [*] [2] [1] : On [2] : 2 times [0] : Off p.
TG5480.book Page 84 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM If the Following Appear on Your Display... The following will be displayed on the handset when the unit needs your attention. Display message Recharge battery • The battery needs to be charged. Recharge the battery (p. 16). Charge for 6 HRS • The battery has been discharged. The handset will not work. Fully charge the battery (p. 16). No link to base. Move closer to base and try again. • The handset has lost communication with the base unit.
TG5480.book Page 85 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Troubleshooting If the handset display shows error messages, see “If the Following Appear on Your Display...” (p. 84) for the Cause & Remedy. • The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Walk closer to the base unit, and try again. • Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in. • Raise the base unit antennas. • If the above remedies do not solve the problem, the handset may have lost communication with the base unit.
TG5480.book Page 86 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Troubleshooting Problem 86 Cause & Remedy You cannot make an intercom/ outside call. • Your handset is in remote operation mode (p. 68). Exit by pressing [OFF]. • The handset you called is too far from the base unit. You cannot redial. • If the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long, the number will not be redialed correctly. • The [REDIAL/PAUSE] button functions as either redial or pause.
TG5480.book Page 87 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Troubleshooting The handset cannot automatically edit the Caller List/incoming phone numbers. • The Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature is turned off. Turn it on (p. 44) and try again. • You need to press [C], [s], or a line soft key ( LINE1 ) or ( LINE2 ) after editing the number. The handset display exits the Caller List or phone book. • Do not pause for over 60 seconds while searching.
TG5480.book Page 88 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Troubleshooting Answering System Problem Cause & Remedy The Answering System is on, • The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Select but incoming messages are not “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes” (p. 29). • Memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 71). recorded. • The Answering System is not turned on for the line you wish to record messages from.
TG5480.book Page 89 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Remedy • You may have pressed [LINE SELECT] before pressing [MESSAGE]. Press [MESSAGE] again without pressing [LINE SELECT] (p. 67). General Problem Cause & Remedy “Charge for 6 HRS” and “4” are displayed and the handset does not work. • The battery has been discharged. Fully charge the battery (p. 15, 16).
TG5480.book Page 90 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Important 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 instructions marked on this unit. 3. Unplug this unit from AC outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
TG5480.book Page 91 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: Preparation To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) specified. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin.
TG5480.book Page 92 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM FCC and Other Information If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
TG5480.book Page 93 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM FCC and Other Information Preparation Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference. Operating near 5.
TG5480.book Page 94 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Specifications N Handset Power Supply: Ni-MH battery (3.6 V, 830 mAh) Frequency: 5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 220 mm x 53 mm x 37 mm (8 21/32" x 2 3/32" x 1 15/32") Mass (Weight): Approx. 210 g (0.46 lb.) Security Codes: 1,000,000 N Base Unit Power Supply: AC adaptor (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Power Consumption: Standby: Approx. 2.7 W Maximum: Approx. 6.5 W Frequency: 5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx.
TG5480.book Page 95 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
TG5480.book Page 96 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter.
TG5480.book Page 97 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Index Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 A B FCC and other information . . . . . . 91 FLASH button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Flash time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 − Function menu, Direct commands . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 83 Function menu, selection. . . . . . . . 17 Function menu, table . . . . . . . . . . . 18 G − Greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 H Headset, optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TG5480.book Page 98 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM Index M S − Mailbox, transferring a call. . . . . . . 73 Making calls, base unit. . . . . . . . . . 36 Making calls, handset . . . . . . . . . . 32 Memo message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 − Message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,67 Message storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Microphone, base unit . . . . 27, 36, 52 Microphone, handset . . . . . . . . . . . 32 − Monitoring incoming calls . . . . . . . 66 Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TG5480.book Page 100 Tuesday, March 8, 2005 6:28 PM For product service • Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport • Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) When you ship the product • Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton. • Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton. Symptom • Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured.
