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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 1 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM
Operating Instructions
5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless
Answering System
Model No. KX-TG5971AL
Model No. KX-TG5976AL
Model shown is KX-TG5971AL.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must subscribe to
the appropriate service offered by your telephone service provider.
Charge the handset battery for 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 2 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Table of Contents Listening to messages using the handset Introduction 55 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Voice memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 About these operating instructions . . . . . 4 Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 6 Answering system settings . . . . . . . . . . 58 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 I
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 3 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the base unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here. 3
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 4 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction About these operating instructions Notable differences between KX-TG5971AL and KX-TG5976AL These operating instructions can be used for the following models: KX-TG5971AL features a monochrome display handset (KX-TGA590AL). KX-TG5976AL features a color display handset with USB-support (KX-TGA591AL). Important: L Features and operations indicated by “monochrome display models” are for KX- TG5971AL users and KX-TGA590AL (acce
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 5 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction Monochrome display model: Color display model: KX-TGA590AL (included with KX- KX-TGA591 (included with KX- TG5971AL) TG5976AL) 1 1 2 2 1 Using the soft keys 1 Using the soft keys The handset features 3 soft keys. By The handset features 2 soft keys and pressing a soft key, you can select the joystick (middle soft key). By pressing a feature shown directly above it on the soft key, you can select the feature shown displa
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 6 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction Expanding your phone system You can expand the phone system by registering the following handsets and other devices to a single base unit (KX-TG5971AL, KX-TG5976AL): max. 8 For further information or to order these handsets and devices, visit http://www.panasonic.com or call the phone number noted on page xx. Handsets and other devices: max. 8 5.8 GHz expandable 5.8 GHz expandable digital digital cordless cordless camer
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 7 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction Handset feature overview for KX-TGA590AL and KX-TGA591AL Operations and features of the 2 different accessory handsets have certain differences as indicated in the table below. Feature KX-TGA590AL KX-TGA591AL Page Description Same handset supplied Same handset supplied – with KX-TG5971AL with KX-TG5976AL Display type Monochrome Color – Display size 1.4 inch 1.5 inch – Control type Navigator key Joystick 5 *1*2 USB-support
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 8 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction Accessory information Included accessories Quantity No. Accessory item KX-TG5971AL KX-TG5976AL 1 AC adaptor 1 1 2 Telephone line cord 1 1 3 Wall mounting adaptor 1 1 4 Battery 1 1 *1 5 Handset cover 11 6 Audio cable 1 1 7 USB cable – 1 *3 8 CD-ROM –1 12 34 56 78 *1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. *2 Both of the USB cables function well. *3 Allows you to install the GIGARANGE USB Utility software on a compa
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 9 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction Additional/replacement accessories Accessory item Order number Rechargeable nickel metal HHR-P105 hydride (Ni-MH) battery Headset KX-TCA86AL or KX-TCA92AL Belt clip PQKE10457ZA1 Note: L You can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic units (page 6). ® GIGARANGE USB utility (Color display models only) The CD-ROM included with KX-TG5976AL and KX-TGA591AL contains the GIGARANGE USB Utility. A
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 10 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the product. Important safety 11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do instructions not disassemble the product. Take the product to an authorised service centre When using the product, basic safety when service is required. Opening or precautions should always be followed to removing covers may expose you to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 11 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction keys to touch the battery(ies), otherwise CAUTION: a short circuit may cause the battery(ies) Installation and/or the conductive material to L Never install telephone wiring during a overheat and cause burns. lightning storm. L Charge the battery(ies) provided, or L Never install telephone jacks in wet identified for use with the product only, in locations unless the jack is specifically accordance with the instru
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 12 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction Notice For best performance L Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local Base unit location/avoiding noise power, is available for emergency use. The base unit and other compatible L This equipment will be inoperable when Panasonic units use radio waves to mains power fails. communicate with each other. L When a failure occurs which results in For maximum distance and noise-free the internal pa
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 13 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Introduction L The product should be 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 obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near metal objects such as wire fences, e
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 14 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Preparation line or to the same telephone jack using a T-adaptor (page 9). Setting up the base unit If you subscribe to an ADSL service Connecting the AC adaptor and Please attach a noise filter (contact your telephone line cord DSL provider) to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone Connect the telephone line cord until it line socket in the event of the following: clicks into the base unit (A) and telephone
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 15 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Preparation Base unit Setting up the handset Battery installation/replacement 1 Press the notch of the handset cover firmly, and slide it in the direction of the arrow. L If necessary, remove the old battery. L Model shown is KX-TG5971AL. Note: L If you want to use the handset immediately, charge the battery for at 2 Insert the battery (A), and press it least 15 minutes. down until it snaps into position (B). L To ensure that th
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 16 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Preparation Battery level Panasonic battery performance Battery icon Battery Operation Operating time level Monochrome Color While in use Up to 5 hours display display (talking) *1 *2 models models While not in use Up to 7 days 1 @ Fully (standby) charged While using the Up to 3 hours 2 ? Medium clarity booster feature (page 27) 3 / Low Flashing: Note: needs to be L Battery operating time may be recharged. shortened over time depe
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 17 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Preparation Controls Base unit AB C DEF GH I J I K LMNOV P QRST U A {ERASE} M {RECALL} {CALL WAIT} B {MEMO} N {MUTE} C Display O {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone) SP-PHONE indicator D {GREETING CHECK} P MIC (Microphone) E {GREETING REC} (Recording) Q Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>}) F {STOP} R {AUTO} {PROGRAM} G {ANSWER ON} S {CONF} (Conference) H {MESSAGE} T {HOLD} I Antenna U IN USE indicator J Speaker V {TRANSFER} {INTERCOM} K Charge contac
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 18 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Preparation J Charge indicator Monochrome display model: Ringer indicator KX-TGA590AL (included with Message indicator K Receiver KX-TG5971AL) L Display Handset M {OFF} N {PAUSE} {REDIAL} O {HOLD} {INTERCOM} J K A L B C M D N E F G O H I A Speaker B Soft keys C Headset jack/Audio jack D {C} (TALK) E Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>}) F {s} (SP-PHONE) G {RECALL} {CALL WAIT} H Microphone I Charge contacts 18
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 19 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Preparation F {s} (SP-PHONE) Color display model: G {RECALL} {CALL WAIT} KX-TGA591AL (included with H Microphone KX-TG5976AL) I Charge contacts J Charge indicator Handset Ringer indicator Message indicator K Receiver L Display J M {OFF} N {PAUSE} {REDIAL} K O {HOLD} {INTERCOM} P USB port A L B B C M D N E F G O H P I A Speaker B Soft keys C Headset jack/Audio jack D {C} (TALK) E Joystick L{^} {V}: Push the joystick up or down. L{<}
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TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 20 Friday, March 3, 2006 3:32 PM Preparation Handset display items Displays Displayed Meaning item Base unit display items *2 --:-- The date and time need to Displayed Meaning be set. item w Within range of the base E Flashes when message unit memory is full. Handset has no link to Base unit ringer is off. base unit (out of range of O base unit, handset is not E Greeting or memo registered to base unit, or message recording error no power on base unit). 9@ An
