Panasonic KX-TG6551BX - Manual

Important Information 5 For your safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product. WARNING Power connection L Use only the power source marked on the product. L Do not overload power ou...

Important Information 6 Battery L We recommend using the batteries noted on page 4. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni- MH batteries AAA (R03) size. L Do not mix old and new batteries. L Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may cause burns or injury t...

Important Information 7 L Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances. Routine care L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth. L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. Other information Notice f...

Getting Started 8 Setting up Connections L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV219BX. ■ Base unit *DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if you have DSL/ADSL service. Battery installation L USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries. L Co...

Getting Started 9 Note when setting up Note for connections 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 to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceilin...

Getting Started 10 Controls Handset A Charge indicatorRinger indicator B Secure grip L Secure grip offers support when you cradle the handset between your shoulder and ear. C Speaker D {C} (Talk) E {s} (Speakerphone) F Dial keypad G Receiver H Display I {i c } (Off/Power) J { ECO/R } ECO: Eco mode s...

Getting Started 11 F In use indicator G {R /P } (Redial/Pause) H { a } (Hold) I Microphone J {s} (Speakerphone) Speakerphone indicator K { R } (Recall/Flash) L { T } (Mute) M { 5 } (Conference) ■ KX-TG6561 A Charge contacts B Speaker C { ■ } (Stop) D { 4 } (Erase) E { 6 } (Play) Message indicator F ...

Getting Started 13 Initial settings Display language 3 display languages are available.You can select “ English ” , “ ” , or “ ” . 1 8 i { # }{ 1 }{ 1 }{ 0 } 2 {V} / {^} : Select your desired language. i M i {i c } Dialling mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telepho...

Getting Started 14 – “ Eco Setup ” is not shown in the display menu (page 23). Wall mounting Note: L Make sure that the wall is strong enough to support the weight of the unit. ■ Base unit Hook 65 mm Screws (Not supplied) Longer than 20 mm Space (6.5 mm) TG6551-6561BX(e).book Page 14 Friday, July 23...

Making/Answering Calls 15 Making calls Using the handset1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press ^ . 2 Press {C} or ] . 3 When you finish talking, press {i c } or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Using the speakerphone 1 Dial the phone number and press ...

Making/Answering Calls 16 1 { 0 } i l 2 Dial the phone number. i {C} 1 {s} 2 { 0 } i {R /P } 3 Dial the phone number. Note for handset and base unit: L A 3 second pause is inserted each time l on the handset or {R /P } on the base unit is pressed. Repeat as needed to create longer pauses. Answering ...

Making/Answering Calls 17 1 Press { a } during an outside call. 2 To release hold, press {s} . L A handset user can take the call by pressing {C} . Note for handset and base unit: L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound. After 1 additional minute on hold, t...

Making/Answering Calls 18 Call share You can join an existing outside call. To join the conversation, press {C} when the base unit is on an outside call. To join the conversation, press {s} when the handset is on an outside call. Note for handset and base unit: L To prevent other users from joining ...

Handset Phonebook 19 Handset phonebook The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 100 names and phone numbers. Adding entries1 n i m 2 Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.). i M L You can change the character entry mode by pressing / (page 41). 3 Enter ...

Base Unit Speed Dial 21 Base unit speed dial You can assign one phone number to each of the 10 dial keys ( { 0 } – { 9 } ) on the base unit. Adding phone numbers to speed dial Important: L Before adding phone numbers, make sure the base unit is not in use. 1 { l } L The in use indicator flashes. 2 E...

Programming 22 Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the handset.To access the features, there are 2 methods:– scrolling through the display menus (page 22)– using the direct commands (page 24) L Direct command is the main method used in these o...

Programming 27 Special programming Alarm An alarm sounds at the set time for 3 minutes once or daily. Alarm can be set for each handset. Important: L Set the date and time beforehand (page 13). 1 8 i { # }{ 7 }{ 2 }{ 0 } 2 {V} / {^} : Select the desired alarm option. i M 3 Enter the desired date and...

Programming 28 Incoming call barring (Caller ID subscribers only) This feature allows the unit to reject calls from specified phone numbers that you do not want to answer such as junk calls.When a call is received, the unit does not ring while the caller is being identified. If the phone number matc...

Caller ID Service 30 Using Caller ID service Important: L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details. Caller ID features When an outside call is being received, the caller’s phon...

Answering System 32 Answering system The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone.You can also set the unit to play a greeting message but not to record caller messages by selecting “ Greeting Only ” as the recording time setting (page 37). Im...

Answering System 33 To adjust the speaker volume, press {^} or {V} repeatedly. You can answer the call by pressing {s} . To turn off while screening a call, press {V} repeatedly until the sounds goes off. L If you adjust the speaker volume while listening to messages or while having a conversation, ...

Answering System 34 Operating the answering system during playback *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is played. Erasing all messages Press { 4 } 2 times while the unit is not in use. Listening to messages using the handset When new messages have been recorde...

Answering System 35 *3 You can also erase as follows: W i {V} / {^} : “ Yes ” i M Calling back (Caller ID subscribers only) If caller information is received for the call, you can call the caller back while listening to a message. 1 Press 8 during playback. 2 {V} / {^} : “ Call Back ” i M Editing th...

Answering System 36 Note: L If you do not press any dial keys within 10 seconds after a voice guidance prompt, the unit disconnects your call. Remote commands You can press dial keys to access certain answering system functions without waiting for the voice guidance to prompt you. *1 If pressed with...

Answering System 37 For voice mail service subscribers To receive voice mail and use answering system properly, please note the following: L To use the voice mail service (page 38) provided by your service provider/telephone company rather than the unit’s answering system, turn off the answering sys...

Voice Mail Service 38 Voice mail service Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, your service provider/telephone company’s voice mail system answers calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phon...

Intercom/Locator 39 Intercom Intercom calls can be made between a handset and the base unit. Note: L If you receive an outside call while talking on the intercom, you hear 2 tones.– To answer the call with the handset, press {i c } , then press {C} . – To answer the call with the base unit, press {s...

Useful Information 41 Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The characters that can be entered depend on the character entry mode (page 41).– Press { < } or { > } to move the cursor left or right. – Press d...

Useful Information 43 Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. *1 KX-TG6561 Display message Cause/solution Base no power or No link. Reconnect AC adaptor. L The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit...

Useful Information 44 Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn on the handset. General use Programmable settings Problem Cause/so...

Index 49 Index A Alarm: 27 Answering calls Base unit: 16 Handset: 16 Answering system: 32 Call screening: 32 Erasing messages: 34 , 36 Greeting message: 33 Greeting only: 37 Listening to messages: 33 , 34 , 35 Number of rings: 36 Recording time: 37 Remote access code: 35 Remote operation: 35 Turning...

Notes 50 TG6551-6561BX(e).book Page 50 Friday, July 23, 2010 10:06 AM

PNQX2597ZA CC0810DJ0 (A) For your future reference We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under warranty. Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction,...