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TG5961AL.book Page 1 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM
Operating Instructions
5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TG5961AL
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
future reference.
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TG5961AL.book Page 2 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Table of Contents Introduction Multi-unit Operation Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 About these operating instructions . . . . . 4 Transferring calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 6 Conference calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Registering a hands
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TG5961AL.book Page 3 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 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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TG5961AL.book Page 4 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Introduction About these operating instructions Notable differences among KX-TG5961AL, KX-TGA590AL, and KX- TGA591AL These operating instructions can be used for the KX-TG5961AL. They also describe the operations related to these optional handsets. – KX-TG5961AL features a monochrome display handset (KX-TGA590AL). – KX-TGA591AL features a colour display handset with USB-support. Important: L Features and operations indicated by “monochrome di
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TG5961AL.book Page 5 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Introduction Monochrome display model: Colour display model: KX-TGA590AL KX-TGA591AL (included with KX-TG5961AL) 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 display. directly above it on the display
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TG5961AL.book Page 6 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 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: max. 8 Handsets and other devices: max. 8 5.8 GHz expandable 5.8 GHz expandable digital digital cordless cordless camera handset KX-TGA593AL KX-TGA590AL (For camera monitoring (Monochrome display from a colour display type) handset KX-TGA591AL) max. 7 5.8 GHz expandable 5.8 GHz USB adaptor
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TG5961AL.book Page 7 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 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 Available as accessory – with KX-TG5961AL handset only Display type Monochrome Colour – Display size 1.4 inch 1.5 inch – Control type Navigator key Joystick 5 *1*2 USB-support – r – Cus
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TG5961AL.book Page 8 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Introduction Accessory information Included accessories No. Accessory item Quantity 1 AC adaptor for base unit 1 2 Telephone line cord 1 3 Wall-mounting adaptor 1 4 Battery 1 *1 5 Handset cover 1 6 Audio cable 1 12 34 56 *1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. 8
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TG5961AL.book Page 9 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 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 PQKE10457Z1 Note: L You can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic units (page 6). ® GIGARANGE USB utility (Colour display models only) The CD-ROM included with KX-TGA591AL contains the GIGARANGE USB Utility. Allows you to use your com
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TG5961AL.book Page 10 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 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 danger
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TG5961AL.book Page 11 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 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 instructions a
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TG5961AL.book Page 12 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 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 parts beco
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TG5961AL.book Page 13 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 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, etc. L Op
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TG5961AL.book Page 14 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preparation line or to the same telephone jack using a telephone double adaptor. Setting up the base unit L The unit is not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling) services. Connecting the AC adaptor and telephone line cord If you subscribe to an ADSL service Connect the telephone line cord until it Please attach a noise filter (contact your clicks into the base unit (A) and telephone ADSL provider) to the telephone line line so
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TG5961AL.book Page 15 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preparation Battery charge Setting up the handset Place the handset on the base unit for 7 hours before initial use. Battery installation/replacement While charging, the charge indicator on the handset lights in amber. When the battery 1 Press the notch of the handset cover is fully charged, the indicator lights in firmly, and slide it in the direction of the green. arrow. L If necessary, remove the old battery. 2 Insert the battery (A
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TG5961AL.book Page 16 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preparation Battery level Panasonic battery performance Battery icon Battery Operation Operating time level Monochrome Colour 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 depending o
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DIAL LOCK TG5961AL.book Page 17 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preparation Controls Base unit AA B C DEFGHI JKLMN O A Antenna I MIC (Microphone) B Speaker J Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>}) C {DIAL LOCK} K {AUTO} {PROGRAM} D Charge contacts L {CONF} (Conference) E {PAUSE} {REDIAL} M {HOLD} F {RECALL} {CALL WAIT} N IN USE indicator G {MUTE} O {TRANSFER} {INTERCOM} H {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone) SP-PHONE indicator 17
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TG5961AL.book Page 18 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preparation G {RECALL} {CALL WAIT} Monochrome display model: H Microphone KX-TGA590AL (included with I Charge contacts KX-TG5961AL) J Charge indicator Ringer indicator Handset Message indicator K Receiver L Display M {OFF} J N {PAUSE} {REDIAL} O {HOLD} {INTERCOM} 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) 18
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TG5961AL.book Page 19 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preparation L{<} {>}: Push the joystick left or Colour display model: right. KX-TGA591AL (optional) L Middle soft key: Push the centre of joystick. Handset F {s} (SP-PHONE) G {RECALL} {CALL WAIT} H Microphone I Charge indicator I Ringer indicator Message indicator J J Receiver K Display A L {OFF} K B M {PAUSE} {REDIAL} N {HOLD} {INTERCOM} B C O USB port L D P Charge contacts M E F G N H O P A Speaker B Soft keys C Headset jack/Audio jack D
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TG5961AL.book Page 20 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preparation Displayed Meaning Displays item *1 Dial lock is on. *2 Handset display items Displayed Meaning *1 Monochrome display models: item KX-TG5961AL/KX-TGA590AL *2 --:-- The date and time need to *2 Colour display models: be set. KX-TGA591AL w Within range of the base unit Handset menu icons Handset has no link to When in standby mode, pressing {MENU} base unit (out of range of (middle soft key) on the handset reveals base unit, ha
