Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Introduction About these operating instructions . . . . . 4Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Expanding your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Available accessory handsets . . . . . . 7 Import...
Page 3 - Voice Mail Service; Useful Information
Table of Contents For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 3 Display setting L (Color display models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Handset display color (Appearance) 55Handset LCD contra...
Page 4 - Introduction; Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone.; About these operating instructions; monochrome display models
Introduction 4 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Attach your purchase receipt here. About these operating instructions These o...
Page 5 - Accessory information; Included accessories
Introduction For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 5 Accessory information Included accessories L To order replacement accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277. No. Accessory items Order number Quantity KX-T...
Page 6 - Additional/replacement accessories; Expanding your phone; Accessory items
Introduction 6 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Additional/replacement accessories L To order replacement accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277. Expanding your phone The KX-TG5561 and KX-TG5566 each ...
Page 7 - Available accessory handsets; Feature
Introduction For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 7 Available accessory handsets 3 accessory handset models are available for the KX-TG5561 and KX-TG5566.Operations and features of 3 different accessory handsets have certain differences as indicated in the table belo...
Page 8 - Installation
Introduction 8 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 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...
Page 9 - Battery
Introduction For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 9 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. L To prevent the electric shock, use onl...
Page 10 - For best performance; Base unit location/noise; Environment
Introduction 10 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport For best performance 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 following: L Placing the unit a...
Page 11 - Preparation; Connections
Preparation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 11 Connections Note: L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV1. L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) L The AC adaptor should be connected...
Page 12 - If you subscribe to a DSL service; Battery installation
Preparation 12 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport If you subscribe to a DSL service L Please attach a noise filter (contact your DSL provider) to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the following:– Noise is heard dur...
Page 13 - Battery charge
Preparation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 13 Battery charge Place the handset on the base unit for 6 hours before initial use. L The unit will beep once, the CHARGE indicator will light, and “ Charging ” will be displayed. L “ Charge completed ” is displayed w...
Page 14 - Battery replacement; Recharge battery; To cancel screen saver mode
Preparation 14 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Battery replacement If battery performance diminishes, make sure you have cleaned the charge contacts and fully charged the battery. The battery needs to be replaced if any of the following are displayed after a few...
Page 15 - Controls and displays; Controls
Preparation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 15 Controls and displays Controls Base unit A Antenna B Speaker C { VM } (Voice Mail) VM indicator D Navigator key E Charge contacts F { PROGRAM } { AUTO } G { MUTE } H { CALL WAIT } { FLASH } I { REDIAL } { PAUSE } J ...
Page 17 - Displays; Handset display items
Preparation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 17 Displays Handset display items *1 Monochrome display models: KX- TG5561 and KX-TGA550 only *2 Color display models: KX-TG5566, KX- TGA551, and KX-TGA552 only Handset menu icons When in standby mode, pushing the cent...
Page 18 - Setting the dialing mode; Date and time
Preparation 18 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Handset soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys and a joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by pressing the center of the joystick, you can select the function displayed directly above it. L Pressing the left or r...
Page 19 - AM; PM; OFF
Preparation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 19 5 Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits for each.Example: 9:30 PMPress { 0 }{ 9 } { 3 }{ 0 } . 6 Select “ AM ” or “ PM ” by pressing { AM/ PM } . 7 Press { SAVE } . L If the ...
Page 20 - Making/Answering Calls; Talk
Making/Answering Calls 20 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Making calls using the handset 1 Lift the handset and press {C} . L “ Talk ” will be displayed. 2 Dial the phone number. 3 When finished talking, press { OFF } or place the handset on the base unit or cha...
Page 21 - Useful features during a call; Hold
Making/Answering Calls For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 21 To make a call using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list. 1 Press { REDIAL } . L The last number dialed will be displayed. 2 Push the joystick up or down repeated...
Page 22 - Booster on
Making/Answering Calls 22 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Clarity booster 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 necess...
Page 26 - PHONE; Adjusting the ringer volume
Making/Answering Calls 26 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Answering calls using the base unit When a call is being received, the IN USE indicator flashes rapidly. 1 Press { SP-PHONE } . 2 Speak into the MIC. 3 When finished talking, press { SP- PHONE } . Adjusti...
Page 27 - Phonebook; Handset phonebook; Adding items to the phonebook
Phonebook For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 27 Handset phonebook The handset phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 50 names and phone numbers to the handset phonebook and search for phonebook entries by name. Adding items ...
Page 28 - LISA
Phonebook 28 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Calling someone in the phonebook Phonebook items can be searched for alphabetically by scrolling through the phonebook items. 1 Press { C } (right soft key). L To view the first item, press { SEARCH } . 2 Push the joy...
Page 29 - Editing items in the phonebook
Phonebook For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 29 Editing items in the phonebook 1 Press { C } (right soft key). 2 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to display the desired item. 3 Press { EDIT } . 4 Edit the name if necessary. See the character table on page 27...
Page 30 - Copying phonebook items
Phonebook 30 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Copying phonebook items You can copy one or all of the phonebook items from the handset to the phonebook of a compatible Panasonic handset (page 6). Important: L Make sure the destination handset is not in use. L Do n...
Page 31 - Speed Dialer; Base unit speed dialer
Speed Dialer For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 31 Base unit speed dialer The base unit speed dialer allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can assign one phone number to each of the 10 dial keys ( { 0 } to { 9 } ) on the base unit. Adding ph...
Page 32 - Caller ID Service; Using Caller ID service; Caller ID features; Private caller; Call Waiting Caller ID display; Talking Caller ID
Caller ID Service 32 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Using Caller ID service This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Caller ID service. Caller ID features When an outside call is being received...
Page 33 - Ringer ID and light-up ID; No Ringer ID
Caller ID Service For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 33 L When you receive a call while on the phone, the 2nd caller’s name will not be announced even if you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services. L If this feature is turned off, call...
Page 34 - Picture ID
Caller ID Service 34 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Picture ID (Color display models only) Important: L Only the KX-TG5566 and KX-TGA552 support this feature. You can assign a picture to each caller in the phonebook. When a call is received from a caller stored...
Page 35 - Caller list; missed calls
Caller ID Service For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 35 Caller list Caller information for the last 50 different callers will be logged in the caller list. You can use this list to return missed calls. L Caller information includes caller names and phone numbers, t...
Page 36 - Enter name; Erasing caller information
Caller ID Service 36 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Caller ID number auto edit feature Once you call back an edited number (see “Editing a caller’s phone number before calling back” on page 35), the unit can automatically edit other incoming phone numbers each ...
Page 37 - Intercom Features; Intercom
Intercom Features For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 37 Intercom Intercom calls can be made between the handset and the base unit, and between the included handset and a compatible Panasonic handset (page 6).Call the desired unit by selecting the extension number (...
Page 38 - Voice paging; Transferring a call
Intercom Features 38 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Voice paging The base unit user can make a voice announcement that is heard through the speakers of all handsets. 1 Press { INTERCOM } , then press {*} ( A ). L You will hear a ringback tone (2 short beeps) an...
Page 39 - INTERCOM
Intercom Features For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 39 call will ring at your handset again. If you still do not answer the call within 4 minutes, the call will be disconnected. Transferring a call from the base unit Important: L When you page all handsets, only t...
Page 40 - Conference calls; Using the handset; Conference; Using the base unit
Intercom Features 40 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Conference calls A conference call allows the handset and the base unit or a compatible Panasonic handset (page 6) to speak together with an outside party. Using the handset 1 During an outside call, press { I...
Page 41 - Room monitor; Setting room monitor
Intercom Features For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 41 Room monitor This feature allows you to listen in on a room where the handset or base unit is located. The monitored extension will not ring, allowing you to easily monitor, for example, a baby’s room from dif...
Page 42 - Monitoring with the base unit; Room
Intercom Features 42 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Monitoring with the base unit 1 Press { INTERCOM } , then press { MUTE } . 2 To call the desired handset, press its extension number ( { 1 } to { 8 } ). L The base unit will start to monitor the room through t...
Page 43 - Programmable Settings; Guide to handset programming
Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 43 Guide to handset programming For your reference, a chart of all programmable functions is printed below. Details for each item can be found on the corresponding pages. To program, press { MENU } (center of...
Page 44 - Main menu
Programmable Settings 44 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Color display models: KX-TG5566, KX-TGA551, and KX-TGA552 only Initial setting N Set base unit Ringer volume *1 57 Ringer tone *1 58 Interrupt tone *1 58 Room monitor *1 41 Talking CallerID *1 58 Set tel l...
Page 46 - Programming via direct commands; Direct commands chart
Programmable Settings 46 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Programming via direct commands You can also program features using “direct commands”—special codes that take you directly to the feature you wish to program and allow you to select the desired setting. Th...
Page 47 - SELECT
Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 47 Deregistration { 1 } { 3 } { 1 } { 3 } { 3 } { 5 } 58 LCD contrast(Handset) { 1 } { 4 } { 5 } { 1 } : Level 1 { 2 } : Level 2 { 3 } : Level 3* { 4 } : Level 4 { 5 } : Level 5 { 6 } : Level 6 55, 56 Ringer ...
Page 49 - Handset ringer volume; Ringer volume; Handset ringer tone; Ringer tone
Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 49 Ringer settings K Handset ringer volume 4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are available. 1 Press { MENU } (center of joystick). 2 Scroll to K , then press { SELECT } . 3 Scroll to “ Ringer volume ”, then pres...
Page 50 - MENU
Programmable Settings 50 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport melody or a song, you will not be able to distinguish lines by their ringers. L If you select a melody or a song, the ringer will continue to sound for several seconds if:– the caller hangs up before you a...
Page 51 - Ring color
Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 51 11 Press { SAVE } , then press { OFF } . 12 Disconnect the audio cable from the handset. Note: L KX-TG5561, KX-TGA550, and KX-TGA551 only:The total recording time is 90 seconds. L KX-TG5566 and KX-TGA552 o...
Page 52 - Function; Voice enhancer
Programmable Settings 52 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Function M Voice enhancer You can turn the voice enhancer feature on or off. 1 Press { MENU } (center of joystick). 2 Scroll to M , then press { SELECT } . 3 Scroll to “ Voice enhancer ”, then press { SELE...
Page 53 - Customer support
Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 53 Erasing a picture or song 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Memory status” on page 52. 2 Press { MENU } (center of joystick). 3 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select “ 1 wallpaper ”, “ 1 picture ID ”, ...
Page 55 - Handset LCD contrast; Initial setting; Handset Talking Caller ID
Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 55 Note: L If the erased picture was selected for the wallpaper, “ Wallpaper1 ” (default) will be used instead of that picture. Handset display color (Appearance) You can select the desired display color. 1 P...
Page 56 - Handset key tone
Programmable Settings 56 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Handset LCD contrast (Monochrome display models only) Important: L Only the KX-TG5561 and KX-TGA550 support this feature. You can adjust the handset display contrast. There are 6 levels. 1 Press { MENU } (...
Page 57 - Flash time
Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 57 5 Press { SAVE } or { GUARDAR } , then press { OFF } . Note: L If you select a language you cannot read, press { MENU } {#} { 1 } { 1 } { 0 } { 1 } { SAVE } to change the display language to English. Flash...
Page 59 - Registering the handset
Programmable Settings For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 59 L If the handset beeps 3 times, you entered a wrong code. Enter “335”, then press { OK } . Registering the handset If you want to use the handset with a different base unit of the same model, register it t...
Page 60 - VM tone detect
Voice Mail Service 60 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Using Voice Mail service Q Voice Mail is an automatic answering service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to this service, your telephone company’s Voice Mail system can answer calls for you...
Page 61 - On
Voice Mail Service For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 61 4 Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select “ On ” or “ Off ”. 5 Press { SAVE } , then press { OFF } . Listening to Voice Mail messages The unit will let you know that you have new Voice Mail messages...
Page 62 - Message alert; Off
Voice Mail Service 62 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Message alert You can select whether or not the message indicator on the handset will flash when new messages have been recorded. 1 Press { MENU } (center of joystick). 2 Scroll to Q , then press { SELECT } ....
Page 63 - Belt clip; To attach the belt clip
Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 63 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 While pressing the top of the clip ( 1 ), pull the right edge in the dir...
Page 64 - Wall mounting
Useful Information 64 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Wall mounting The base unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 1 Connect the AC adaptor. 2 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor ( 1 ). Connect the telephone line cord ( 2 ). 3 Inse...
Page 66 - To remove the wall mounting adaptor
Useful Information 66 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the release levers ( 1 ), remove the adaptor ( 2 ).
Page 67 - Error messages; Display message
Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 67 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 or base unit is in use. L Privacy m...
Page 69 - Troubleshooting; General use
Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 69 Troubleshooting General use Programmable settings Problem Cause & solution The unit does not work. L Make sure that the battery is installed correctly (page 12). L
Page 70 - Recharge
Useful Information 70 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Making/answering calls, Intercom I cannot record, download, or erase songs, and “ Recharge battery ” is displayed. I cannot download or erase pictures, and “ Recharge battery ” is displayed. L The battery pow...
Page 71 - Problem
Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 71 Phonebook I cannot turn the clarity booster feature on. L Another handset is already using this feature. Only one handset can use this feature. L If 3 handsets are on a conference call with an outside party, ...
Page 72 - Caller ID
Useful Information 72 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Caller ID Problem Cause & solution The handset does not display the caller’s name and/or phone number. L You have not subscribed to Caller ID service. Contact your telephone company to subscribe. L If you...
Page 74 - FCC and other information
Useful Information 74 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport FCC and other information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a p...
Page 77 - Specifications; Base unit
Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 77 Specifications Base unit Operating environment: 5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F) Frequency: 5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz Dimensions: Approx. height 96 mm x width 210 mm x depth 157 mm (3 25 / 32 " x 8 1 / 4 " x 6...
Page 78 - Customer services; Customer Services Directory
Useful Information 78 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 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 Liter...
Page 79 - Warranty; Panasonic Telephone Products; Limited Warranty Coverage; Parts
✄ Useful Information For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 79 Warranty 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....
Page 80 - ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
Useful Information 80 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty A...
Page 81 - Index
Index For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 81 Index A Accessories: 5 , 6 Accessory handset: 7 Answering calls Base unit: 26 Handset: 25 Appearance: 55 Audio cable: 50 Auto talk: 25 , 56 B Backlit display: 18 Backlit handset keypad: 18 Base unit location: 10 Battery C...
Page 83 - Notes
Page 84 - If you need assistance with setup or operation; When you ship the product
If you need assistance with setup or operation; 1 Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport 2 Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3 Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855. When you ship the p...