Panasonic KXTG5438 User Manual

This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider.Please rea

Preparation10 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).If you subscribe to an xDSL serviceL Please attach a noise filter (contact your xDSL p

PreparationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 11Battery chargePlace the handset on the base unit or charger for 6 hours before initial

Preparation12 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Battery performanceAfter your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the f

PreparationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 13Controls and displaysControlsBase unitA {LOCATOR/INTERCOM 1}B {LOCATOR/INTERCOM 2}C {L

Preparation14 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).HandsetA SpeakerB Soft keyC Headset jackD {C} (TALK)E Navigator keyF {s} (SP-PHONE)G {

PreparationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 15DisplayBase unit display items*1 KX-TG5439 onlyHandset display itemsSoft keysThe hands

Preparation16 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Setting the date and timeSet the date and time so that the unit will announce the day

Making/Answering CallsFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 17Making calls1 Lift the handset and press {C}.L “Talk” will be displayed.2 D

Making/Answering Calls18 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).To make a call using the redial listThe last 5 phone numbers dialed are sto

Making/Answering CallsFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 19Useful features during a callVoice changerThis feature allows you to modify

Table of Contents2 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).IntroductionYour phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Accessory inform

Making/Answering Calls20 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Voice enhancerThis feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talkin

Making/Answering CallsFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 21PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance service users)A pause is sometimes requ

Phonebook22 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Using the phonebookThe handset phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial

PhonebookFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 23Calling someone in the phonebookPhonebook items can be searched for alphabetically by sc

Phonebook24 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Chain dial featureThis feature allows you to dial phone numbers from the phonebook while

PhonebookFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 25Copying all items1 Press {MENU}.2 Scroll to “Copy phonebook” by pressing {V} or {^}, the

Caller ID Service26 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Using Caller ID serviceThis unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID featu

Caller ID ServiceFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 27L You can also select the ringer tone by pressing {1} to {7}, or {0} (“No Ringer

Caller ID Service28 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Note:L You can also press {Rcvd calls} to enter the caller list.L Calling back w

Caller ID ServiceFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 29Note:L The handset can remember up to 4 area codes to be edited. Phone numbers f

Table of ContentsFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 3Pre-recorded greeting message . . . 44Turning the answering system on/off . . 44

Intercom Features30 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).IntercomIntercom calls can be made between a handset and the base unit (and betw

Intercom FeaturesFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 31For KX-TG5439 usersCall the desired unit by selecting the extension number, show

Intercom Features32 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Transferring a call (KX-TG5439 only)Outside calls can be transferred from one ha

Programmable SettingsFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 33Guide to handset programmingFor your reference, a chart of all programmable

Programmable Settings34 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).*1 Can be used to activate Caller IQ. See the leaflet included with this uni

Programmable SettingsFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 35Handset ringer toneYou can change the ringer tone heard when an outside call

Programmable Settings36 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Call optionsAuto talkWhen this feature is turned on, you can answer a call b

Programmable SettingsFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 37Voice enhancerYou can turn the voice enhancer feature on or off. The default

Programmable Settings38 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Telephone settingsDialing modeIf you cannot make calls, change this setting

Programmable SettingsFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 39Other optionsHandset key toneYou can select whether or not key tones are hea

Introduction4 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone.We recommend keeping a record

Programmable Settings40 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Time adjustment (Caller ID subscribers only)Using this feature, the unit’s d

Programmable SettingsFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 41Programming via direct commandsYou can also program most features using “dir

Programmable Settings42 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).*1 KX-TG5439 onlyNote:L If you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press

Answering System FeaturesFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 43Answering systemThe unit contains an answering system which can answer a

Answering System Features44 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Note:L If the greeting message is less than 1 second long, the unit beep

Answering System FeaturesFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 45Listening to messagesWhen new messages have been recorded:– The MESSAGE

Answering System Features46 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Note:L Caller information for the erased messages will remain in the cal

Answering System FeaturesFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 47Calling back (Caller ID subscribers only)If Caller ID information was re

Answering System Features48 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Remote operationUsing a touch tone phone, you can call your phone number

Answering System FeaturesFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 49*1 If pushed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous messa

IntroductionFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 5Accessory informationIncluded accessoriesTo order replacement accessories, call 1-800-

Answering System Features50 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Ring countYou can change the number of times the phone rings before the

Answering System FeaturesFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 51Message alertYou can select whether or not the message indicator on the

Useful Information52 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Wall mountingBase unitThe base unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.1 Conn

Useful InformationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 534 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of th

Useful Information54 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Wall mount template for the charger25.4 mm (1")Charger unit (KX-TG5439 onl

Useful InformationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 55Belt clipYou can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included bel

Useful Information56 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Error messagesIf the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will

Useful InformationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 57TroubleshootingGeneral useProgrammable settingsProblem Cause & solutionThe

Useful Information58 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Making/answering calls, IntercomProblem Cause & solutionStatic is heard, so

Useful InformationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 59PhonebookCaller IDProblem Cause & solutionI cannot store an item in the pho

Introduction6 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Important safety instructionsWhen using this unit, basic safety precautions should alw

Useful Information60 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Answering systemThe caller list/incoming phone numbers are not edited automatic

Useful InformationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 61Battery chargePower failureProblem Cause & solution“Recharge battery” is di

Useful Information62 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Important information about subscription servicesIn order to use Caller ID, Cal

Useful InformationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 63FCC and other informationThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules

Useful Information64 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).When you hold the phone to your ear, noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid.

Useful InformationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 65openLCR service for the Caller IQ featureThis unit is compatible with service p

Useful Information66 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Technical informationBase unitOperating environment:5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °

✄Useful InformationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 67WarrantyPANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORAT

Useful Information68 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failure

Useful InformationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 69Customer servicesCustomer Services DirectoryObtain Product Information and Oper

IntroductionFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 7L Do not touch the plug with wet hands.L The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect

Index70 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).IndexA Accessories: 5Answering calls: 18Answering system: 43Auto talk: 18, 36B Backlit dis

IndexFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 71Redial list: 18Registration: 39Remote code: 49Remote operation: 48Ring count: 50RingerTone:

If you need assistance with setup or operation;1 Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport2 Contact us via the web at: http://www.pa

Introduction8 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).For best performanceBase unit location/noiseThe base unit and handset use radio waves

PreparationFor assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 9ConnectionsBase unitCharger unit (KX-TG5439 only)Note:L Base unit: Use only the include