Caller ID service. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico 5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System Operating Instructions Model No.
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Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 82 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number.
Expanding Your Phone For KX-TG5210 users KX-TG5210 includes one handset and one base unit. You can expand the system by adding up to 3 accessory handsets, sold separately. A maximum of 4 handsets can be registered to the base unit. KX-TG5210 •...
Number of Rings ... 24 Message Alert ... . . 25 Telephone System Making Calls ....26 Answering Calls .
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Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users). . 48 For Call Waiting Service Users ....48 FLASH Button ... . . 49 Incoming Call Tone .
For Best Performance Battery charge The handset is powered by a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use (p. 13). Base unit location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and handset using wireless radio waves.
Location of Controls Base unit Display (p. 11) [ERASE] Button (p. 23, 56) [MEMO] Button (p. 57) Charge Contacts (p. 14) Antenna (p. 6) Speaker LOCATOR/INTERCOM ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ Buttons (p. 43) For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) MAILBOX Buttons (p.
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Location of Controls Handset Back side Speaker Display (p. 10) Headset Jack (p. 63) ] (TALK) Button (p. 26) ] (Speakerphone) Button (p. 26) [ ] (TONE) Button (p. 48) [HOLD/INTERCOM] Button (p. 27, 43) [FLASH/CALL WAIT] Button (p. 48, 49) Charger unit (KX-TG5212/KX-TG5213 only) Charge Contacts (p.
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How to use the soft keys/navigator keys Handset soft keys SPIPRIVACY1 IN USE C I D P LAY Pressing the right soft key selects the Phone Book “ C ”. Pressing the middle soft key selects message playback “ Pressing the left soft key to review Caller ID information in the Caller List “...
Displays Handset “ ” functions as follows. IN USE Off (invisible) Flashing Flashing rapidly “SP” is shown when you are using the handset speakerphone. “ ” indicates Voice Enhancer mode is on (p. 28). “PRIVACY” indicates Call Privacy mode is on (p. 47). Other extension users cannot join your conversation.
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Base unit FULL R R INGER Message counter shows: — the total number of recorded messages in all mailboxes. If the recording time is set to “Greeting only”, “ — the selected volume level while you are adjusting the speaker volume (p. 23). —...
Connections Base unit Raise the antennas. • Base unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z). • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) •...
Installing the Battery in the Handset Insert the battery (1), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment (2). Close the cover. To replace the battery: Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new one (p.
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation While in use (TALK) While not in use (Standby) While using the Clarity Booster feature (p.
Programmable Settings Programming Guidelines The unit has several programmable functions which can be selected from the function menu on the display (p. 16). The soft key works BACK as the key. Navigator key scrolls through the menu. How to select a function item from the menu Make sure the handset and base unit are not being used.
Programmable Settings Function Menu Table You can use the following functions to customize your unit. See the corresponding pages for function details. • After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], and [#]) instead of using the soft keys (p. 67–68). Main menu Ringer setting Date and time...
Date and Time Handset We recommend you set the date and time so that the unit will announce the day and time each message was recorded when you play back messages. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( (1) Enter 2 digits each for the month, day and year.
Programmable Settings Display Language You can select either “English” or “Spanish” as the display language. The factory preset is “English”. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Change language” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( To change from English to Spanish, press the soft key (...
Line Mode Handset The line mode is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If “ not displayed on the handset properly, the line mode selection is incorrect. Set line “ ” mode to Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Set tel line”...
Programmable Settings Ringer Volume You can set the handset ringer volume to high, medium, low, or off. The factory preset is HIGH. If set to off, the handset will ring at the low level for intercom calls, and will not ring for outside calls. Press [MENU].
• If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as IDENTA-RING) from your telephone company with 2 or 3 consecutive rings, select a bell ringer pattern (Tone 1 to 3). If you select a melody pattern, you will not be able to distinguish lines by their ringers.
Preparing the Answering System Greeting Message You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for callers (p. 23). The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is about 15 minutes.
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To review the greeting Press [GREETING CHECK]. To adjust the speaker volume, press [d] or [B] during playback. • 9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System. The level is displayed on the base unit. To erase the greeting Press [GREETING CHECK], then press [ERASE] while the recorded message is being played.
Preparing the Answering System Caller’s Recording Time You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Press the soft key ( answering”.
Select the number of rings by pressing [d] or [B]. • You can also select the number of rings by pressing [0] (Toll saver*), or [2] to [7]. Press the soft key ( *Toll saver When you call the unit from a remote location, the number of rings will tell you if there are any new messages.
Making Calls System capabilities (Operating more than one handset, p. 3) Up to 3 handsets can operate at a time. The maximum operating number may decrease depending on the state of use. Press [C]. • “Talk” is displayed. Dial a phone number. •...
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To dial after confirming the entered number 1. Enter a phone number. 3334444| • If you misdial, press the soft key ). Enter the correct phone CLEAR number. • If a pause is required when dialing, press the soft key ( PAUSE needed (p.
Making Calls Voice Enhancer Technology Panasonic’s Voice Enhancer Technology clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand. Voice Enhancer Technology can be turned on or off. The factory preset is OFF.
Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed, and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base unit flash rapidly. Press [C] or [s]. • You can also answer a call by pressing any button except [d], [B] or [OFF].
Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to Caller ID, caller names and phone numbers will be displayed and recorded in the Caller List. How Caller ID information is displayed When a call comes in, the unit will ring and Caller ID information will be received.
Using the Caller List The unit can record information up to 50 different callers and store this information in the Caller List. Caller information is sorted by the most recent call to the oldest. When the 51 call is received, the information from the 1 The unit will also tell you how many calls you missed while you were out or unavailable to answer the phone.
Using the Caller List What “√” means “√” indicates you have already viewed this calling information or answered the call. If the same caller calls again, the call entry with the “√” will be replaced with the new call entry. If a caller calls more than once The number of times the same caller called is displayed (“×2”...
Phone no. – • The order in which patterns F–H are displayed depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step 2. To call the edited number, press [C] or [s]. • If Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature is turned on (factory preset is on), phone numbers with the same area code as the number you edited will now be edited in the Caller List and each time you receive a call.
Using the Caller List Caller ID Number Auto Edit Once you call back an edited number (p. 33), this unit can automatically edit incoming phone numbers from the same area code in the Caller List and each time you receive a call. For example, it can ignore the area code of calls originating from your area code, so that you can call these numbers from the Caller List without dialing the area code.
Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book Caller names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List can be stored in the phone book. Press the soft key ( Scroll to the desired caller by pressing [d] or [B]. •...
• To store numbers for calling card access (see “Chain Dial” on page 39), we recommend you add pauses after each item. Storing pauses with numbers will prevent misdialing (p. 47). The delay time necessary will depend on your telephone company. Handset ) or...
Selecting characters to enter names Enter names using the dialing buttons. Press each button until the desired character is displayed. • Pressing each button selects a character in the order shown below. Keys Characters # & ’ ( ) ; , – . / 1 a b c A B C 2 d e f D E F 3 g h i G H I 4...
Phone book items are sorted in the following order: Alphabet letters (Alphabetical) Space & ’ ( ) , – . / Telephone numbers (If no name is stored) Press , [s], or the soft key ( • The phone number is dialed.
Chain Dial Handset You can dial a combination of phone book or manual key pad entries while making a call. This feature can be used, for example, to first automatically dial a calling card access number that you have stored in the phone book, then manually or automatically dial your PIN and then automatically dial the destination from the phone book.
Phone Book Editing an Item in the Phone Book Press the soft key (C). Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or [B]. • To search for the item by initial, see page 38. Press the soft key ( Edit the name (p.
Copying Items in the Phone Book (When the System Has Two or More Handsets) You can copy one or all phone book items between two handsets. The destination handset will save the items in its phone book. • If an outside call is received during the phone book copy, copying will stop. You will need to re-send the item(s) later.
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Phone Book To copy all of the items in your phone book to another handset Make sure the destination handset is not in use. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Copy phone book” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Copy all items”...
Intercom Intercom calls can be made between a handset and the base unit, and between two handsets (when the system has two or more handsets, p. 3). You can page all handsets at once from the base unit. Page the desired unit(s) by entering the extension number, shown in the top right of each handset’s display.
Intercom During an intercom call: • If you have difficulty hearing while using the handset speakerphone or the base unit speaker, decrease the speaker volume by pressing [d]. • If an incoming call is being received, you will hear two tones (incoming call tone, p.
Transferring a Call Handset From a to another (when the system has two or more handsets) During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM], then page another handset by pressing its extension number ([1] to [4]). Wait for the paged party to answer, then you can announce the transfer.
Transferring a Call • If the paged party does not answer within 60 seconds after you hang up, your phone will ring and the call will be returned to your phone. You may speak to the caller again by pressing [ If you do not answer the call within 4 minutes, the call will be disconnected.
Special Features Muting Your Conversation During a call, you can mute your phone so the other party cannot listen to you. When muting your conversation, you can hear the other party. Press the soft key ( MUTE • “Mute” will be displayed for a few seconds and “ •...
“Waiting”. • Contact your telephone company for details about availability in your area, and to verify that CWID service is activated on your telephone line. • The caller’s information will only be shown on the display of the handset which is on the outside call.
Handset Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services such as call waiting. • Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] cancels the mute or the Temporary Tone Dialing mode (p.
Special Features Incoming Call Tone During an intercom call (p. 43), you can be informed of incoming calls by two tones. If this feature is turned on, incoming call tones will be heard for as long as the line is ringing.
Mailbox Features The Answering System provides three voice mailboxes. You can share these mailboxes with other members of your family or office as you wish. Callers from touch tone phones can specify a mailbox in which to leave a message. If callers do not specify a mailbox or call from rotary telephones, messages will be recorded into Mailbox 1.
Automatic Answering Operation The Answering System allows the unit to answer calls with a greeting message. Callers can then leave a message in a mailbox (p. 51). Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Press [ANSWER ON] System. • The indicator lights and the unit announces “Answer set”...
Listening to Messages Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, the unit will announce the day and time when each message was recorded (p. 17). Using the Base Unit You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. If the ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages have been recorded.
Listening to Messages Using the Handset (Remote Operation) If “ ” flashes, there are new messages. If there are only old messages PLAY “ ” is displayed but will not flash. PLAY • If the Message Alert is turned on (p. 25), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded and the handset is not in use.
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Voice menu If you do not press any buttons at the end of the last message, the unit will announce “End of final message” and the voice menu will begin. The unit announces, “Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all messages.”...
Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: — “Memory full” is heard. — “ ” flashes on the base unit. FULL — ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on). Erase unnecessary messages.
Recording a Memo Message Base Unit You can record a voice memo message of up to 3 minutes in the desired mailbox for other users or yourself. Press [MEMO]. • “Please select Mailbox” is heard. Within 10 seconds, press a MAILBOX button ([MAILBOX 1], [MAILBOX 2] or [MAILBOX 3]).
Transferring a Call to a Mailbox Handset When you answer a call and the caller wants to talk to someone who is not available, you can place the caller into one of the mailboxes, where the caller can leave a message. Tell the outside caller you will transfer him or her to the desired party’s mailbox.
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone While outside, you can operate the Answering System from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you through the Answering System (p. 61). • To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 62.
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Remote Code The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99) for your remote code. The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own remote code, you can use “11”.
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded parts are voice prompts. Press 1 to play back all messages. Press 2 for other functions. Press [2]. Press 1 to play back new messages. Press 2 for other functions. Press [2].
• The Answering System will be turned on. Hang up or enter the remote code for other options. • When turning on the Answering System using a rotary or pulse service telephone, you cannot enter the remote code for other options.
To attach the belt clip Optional Headset Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversation. Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88, KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA91, KX-TCA92, or KX-TCA98 headset. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2.
This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A). Connect the telephone line cord (B). Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes ( ) on the base unit.
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Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide it down. • Raise the antennas. To charge the handset battery: Place the handset on the base unit.
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Wall Mounting To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the RELEASE LEVERS (A), remove the adaptor (B). RELEASE LEVERS Charger unit (KX-TG5212/KX-TG5213 only) The charger can be wall mounted. Connect the AC adaptor. Install screws using the wall template (see below). Mount the charger ( down to the right ( ) until it is secured.
Direct Commands Handset After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], and [#]) instead of using the soft keys. Menu item Command Ringer volume [1] [1] Ringer tone [1] [2] Incoming call tone [1] [3] Date and time Voice enhancer...
Direct Commands Menu item Recording time Remote code Change language Message alert Handset registration Handset deregistration [0] [0] [2] During programming: When “ ” or “ SAVE settings. To exit programming, press [OFF]. • If you press the direct command incorrectly, press [OFF], then re-enter programming mode by pressing [MENU].
Canceling Registration/Re-registration Scroll to “Deregistration” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Press [3][3][5] to delete the registration memory. • If you enter a wrong code, re-enter [3][3][5]. Press the soft key ( • The registration memory will be erased on both the handset and the base unit.
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Canceling Registration/Re-registration Base unit: Press and hold LOCATOR/INTERCOM [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] for 3 seconds. • The CHARGE indicator flashes. After the CHARGE indicator starts flashing, the rest of the procedure must be completed within 1 minute. Handset: (1) Press the soft key ( (2) Wait until a long beep sounds and the...
If the Following Appear on Your Display... The following will be displayed when the unit needs your attention. Display message Recharge battery Charge for 6 HRS No link to base. Move closer to base and try again. Please lift up and try again.
If the Following Appear on Your Display... Display message Phone book full ---Incomplete--- Tom Jones 098-765-4321 Phone book full (The name/number is an example.) ---Incomplete--- Tom Jones 555-765-4321 (The name/number is an example.) Phone book No items stored Invalid. Please register to the base unit Error!! 4 handsets have...
Troubleshooting If the handset display shows error messages, see “If the Following Appear on Your Display...” (p. 71–72) for the Cause & Remedy. Telephone System Problem “No link to base. Move closer to base and try again.” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds.
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Disconnect it and try again. • Other electrical appliances connected to the same outlet may be interfering with Caller ID. • Telephone line noise may be affecting Caller ID. • The caller requested not to send his/her Caller ID information (p. 30).
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Answering System Problem The Answering System is on, but incoming messages are not recorded. “ ” flashes and the FULL ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly. No new messages are recorded. You cannot access a mailbox from the base unit or the handset.
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• The battery may need to be replaced. If you install a new battery, fully charge it (p. 13, 14). ” are • This is normal. • Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/support • Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Call our customer call center at: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
openLCR service for Caller IQ Problem When you try to download the data from openLCR, the voice prompt is not announced from the handset while “Listen & follow phone guidance.” is being displayed. For more information about Caller IQ For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) For assistance, please call openLCR: 1-866-openLCR(1-866-673-6527) Troubleshooting Cause &...
• If you have any questions regarding the openLCR service, call openLCR’s customer service department at 1-866-openLCR(1-866-673-6527). • NEITHER PANASONIC COMMUNICATIONS CO., LTD. (PCC) NOR MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA (MECA) IS IN ANY WAY AFFILIATED WITH, OR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF, OPENLCR.COM, INC.
To create data on the openLCR web site Access the openLCR’s web site at www.openLCR.com and click on the “Manage Account/Login” tab. Enter your Telephone Number and Password, then click Follow the on-screen instructions. Phone book data: • To create the phone book data, enter a name of up to 16 characters, and a phone number of up to 32 digits.
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openLCR Service for Caller IQ To download data from openLCR Each time you download data (p. 79) from openLCR, the information stored in your unit will be updated. To view up-to-date information, you will need to download it to your unit. •...
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Re-Download All 5. Start again from step 1 (“To download data from openLCR” on page 80). • You cannot access the openLCR server if a telephone or fax machine on the same phone line is in use simultaneously. • While the unit is downloading data from openLCR, the Call Waiting Service cannot be used.
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 all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 3.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) specified. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3.
Registration No..(found on the bottom of the unit) Ringer Equivalence No. (REN)...0.1B A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.
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TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR.
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• If there is any trouble — disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, have your unit repaired by one of the authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone...
AC adaptor (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Standby: Approx. 0.8 W Maximum: Approx. 4.0 W " x 2 Approx. 120 g (0.26 lb.) Tone (DTMF)/Pulse Participant, Panasonic has NERGY NERGY TAR is a " x 1 ") " x 5 ") "...
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Symptom • Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. • Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.